February 28 - That memory again

Aidan quite regularly impresses me with his memory.  Tonight while he was getting into the tub he says:  "Do you remember a really really long time ago, when I was 2 years old, I fell trying to get into the tub"?  Well I hadn't remembered it myself, but did once he mentioned it and he's right he was either 2 or maybe just 3 when it happened.  By the way, he was fine and I was there with him when it happened, which is probably why I find it even more surprising that he'd remember something like that. 

February 27 - Crazy Race Night

I'm not that big of a Nascar fan, but I love watching racing, so I almost always at least watch the circly cars in the Daytona 500, if no other race.  Craziest thing I've ever seen in a race (and I've watched my share), was Juan Pablo Montaya hitting the Jet Dryer during a caution.  It was epic!

February 26 - Ski Lesson #7

Our 2nd last ski lesson was today and Aidan is skiing down the hill on his own.  Stopping is still optinal for him and he even ran right off the side of the hill, which didn't seem to phase him.  When he fell, he excitedly said  "that was soooo coool"!!

February 25 - New phone addiction

I've had my new cell phone for about  a week now and I'm totally hooked!  How did I live this long without Angry Birds and Words With Friends???

February 24 - Aidan's 4 year check-up

Aidan had his 4 year well visit at the doctor today and we got our official numbers... 35.8lbs and a smidge over 40" tall.

February 23 - Beach Day

Aidan's school had a beach theme at school today.  Seeing how it's the middle of winter, I was just going to put a summery shirt on him and let him wear his sun hat in the classroom.  Well, he had other ideas and insisted on wearing "short pants" and sunglasses.  He was pretty much the only one completely decked out, but as his teacher pointed out, it doesn't bother him to be a little different from everyone else.  Yep, he's a unique one all right.

February 22 - Hair Cut Day

Today I took Aidan in for his every 2 - 3 month hair cut.  I'm always amazed at how they're able to cut the hair of little squirmy kids.  Although this time, we may have crooked bangs.  Ah well, at least it's not in his eyes anymore!

February 21 - Hide and Seek

Playing hide and seek with a 4 year old is a riot.  First off, Aidan usually likes to announce where he's going to hide or hide in the same place over and over again, which makes it so funny to see him act surprised when you "find" him.  Tonight Al hid and Aidan and I hunted for him together and found him in the last room we checked.  It took 10 minutes because Aidan kept getting distracted.... a new book in his closet, a candy from the candy dish in the kitchen, etc...  

So, hide and seek is definintely a favourite in our house right now!

February 20 - Aidan quote of the day

"Mommy, I'm trying to drive you crazy.  Is it working yet"?

February 19 - Ski Lesson #6

More fun times at skiing today.  Aidan is now going down the hill with no aide (hoop or pole) and just me skiing beside him and attempting to guide him through turns and slow him by putting my hand on his chest.  The first time we attempted it, he got upset with me and told me not to help him that he wanted to do it all by himself.  So we had a battle of wits and I probably slowed him down more than I should've because I'm too nervous to just let him go.  Next week though, I'm going to ease up and try not to be the nervous nelly mother.

February 18 - Children's Museum

Today we went to the Children's Museum and had a ton of fun, as usual!  Aidan loves that place and we spent 5 hours playing and then finally dragged him out of there.  The water table is by far his favourite, followed closely by the maze that you make with big panels of fabric.

February 17 - Bonus Day

It's always a happy day when you get confirmation of your yearly bonus and it's over target to boot.  Woohoo!

February 16 - New Phone

I got a new cell phone today.  I finally broke down and got myself a "superphone" and have joined the 21st century in regards to communication.  I vowed I'd never get such a thing and it's really more than I need considering I rarely use my phone.  It's really nothing more than a toy, and I'm good with that!

First picture taken on the phone was Aidan at the dentist.  He did great and no cavities!

February 15 - Crazy Memory

At story time tonight, Aidan chose Dr. Seuss' McElligot's Pool which is one of the newer additions to his Dr. Seuss library.  We've ready it about a half dozen times or so over the last couple of weeks.  So tonight, Aidan tells me that he wants to read it and proceeds to recite the entire book (and it's a loooong one).  I had to prompt him with the start of pages, especially in the 2nd half of the book, but that's about it.  His memory blows me away, it's crazy!

February 14 - Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day!  Nothing all that different about today, other than exchanging some gifts.  Aidan had a party at school and came home with a bag full of candy and Valetine's Day cards.  He had fun and continued to do so when he got home to a helicopter lego set that we built together after dinner.  Alan did well this year too and came home with some roses for me and an amethyst ring and necklace... very happy!

February 13 - Monday Meltdown

Today Aidan had an epic meltdown at dinner time.  He was tired, he told me as much on the way home from school when he appeared to be in a good mood.  When we got home, he wanted to play outside for a few minutes for dinner,all good.  Then he comes in and sits down to write a few Valentine's Day cards and gets really frustrated saying he doesn't know how to write his name (which he does) and he got upset with himself.  I told him it was okay that he can try again after supper and if he's too tired, not to worry, I'll help him finish them.  Okay, that's good.  Then dinner gets to the table, spaghetti and the first attempt to twirl his spaghetti didn't work and that erupted into a major meltdown.  He was so frustrated, but didn't want any help and he ended up just sitting and crying, a very pathetic sad cry.  We let him go for a few minutes and then finally he just came and sat on my lap and cried some more.  At this point he was as hungry as he was tired, bad combination.  A few minutes later, he finally settled down and ate the entire meal plus a bit more and was happy again.  Holy geez, I'm glad we don't get those type of meltdowns very often!

February 12 - Skiing Lesson #5

At today's ski lesson, we "graduated" from the hula hoop to a pole (actually one of those bamboo racing gate sticks).  So, we ski side by side and I help guide his turns with the pole.  Suuuuure, I do.  Not as easy as it sounds, believe me.  He went down one time with our instructor and they got a great right turn going, so great that Aidan slid (or let go) off the pole and was all on his own, picking up some good speed.  He instinctively assumed a great stance for balance and just kept on going towards the side of the hill unable to stop.  The instructor raced after him and scooped him up and turned him the other direction and Aidan took off on him again.  It was right near the bottom, so it was all good.

So, we're 5 lessons in and he can kinda turn right, can't turn left and can't stop.  Technique a bit lacking, to say the least, but fear is nowhere to be found!

February 11 - Music Class

Aidan and I go to a parent and tot music class on Saturday mornings.  He started when he was about 3 1/2 and has really enjoyed it.  It's a lot of singing and jumping and dancing around mixed with introduction to music terms and theory.  One of the methods is to have round stickers on cards that represent music notes and they go in patterns to show that notes go up and down in tone.  The kids have to copy the patterns with round shapes on the floor.  Aidan has always done really well with it and today instead of showing the pattern, the teacher played it on the step bells instead and he was still able to make the pattern with his shapes on the floor.  It was awesome!

February 10 - Being different

When I picked Aidan up from school, I put his black mitts on.  He took them off and dug through his bag and pulled out one black mitt and one blue glove and put them on.  I said he should pick the match for one of them.  He says to me:  "I want to wear one of each.  When we went outside today, everyone had the same mitt on both hands, but I wanted to be different".  In an attempt to not squash his creativity, I just let it go.  We got some looks, but whatever!

February 9 - Happy Birthday, Mom

My Mom turned 80 years old today.  Happy Birthday, Mom!  I love you.

February 8 - Good Times!

This post is a day late, but for good reason!  Yesterday (Feb 8) was an annual corporate meeting where our entire group gets together.  That is a rare once or maybe twice a year deal for us.  We were missing a few folks this year, but most were there.  Traditionally, a few of us like to partake in post meeting festivities.  This year, one of my colleagues rented a hotel room and invited me to crash with her which gave me the perfect chance to actually have more than a drink or two since there would be no driving involved.  Let's just say, I had more than 2 drinks and let's just say I woke up with a monster headache.  I had a blast!  And we'll leave it at that.

February 7 - Go Fast!

Tonight we were playing racing airplanes and Aidan set up an obstacle course.  He explained the route and said you need to slow down in the corners.  Okay.  So, we start our race and he takes off and does no slowing down at all.  I followed the "rules" slowed down and of course lost the race.  So, I ask him what happened to his "slow down in the corners" and he tells me "But I have a CF-18 and they only go FAST"!  That's what I get for picking the cargo plane, I guess.

February 6 - Kindergarten registration

Today, I registered Aidan for JKFrench Immersion to start this Fall.  I can't believe he'll be going to school in just 7 months! I'm pretty nervous right now about the whole thing, especially the bus, but I'm sure I'll find a way to get myself over that. 

February 5 - Superbowl Sunday

Aidan is not that into watching football on TV yet, so my prime Superbowl watching came in after he was in bed.  What a nail biter!! But the Giants won, which is fine, but not as good as the fact that the Patriots lost!

February 4 - Pizza, Friends and Giant Pink Crayons

Today, I went out for my Christmas lunch with my friend Peter.  Yes, I know it's February.  He and I have always done our Christmas thing after Christmas.  Admitedly, this year is a little later than usual, but equally as fun an outing.  It's always great to see him and spend several hours sitting in a Pizza Hut catching up since the last time we saw each other. 

While I was doing that, Al took Aidan to Dave & Busters for some arcade fun.  When I pulled up the driveway, they were unloading from the truck and my eye immediately caught onto a very large pink something.  It ended up being a 4' stuffed crayon.  Just what we needed!

February 3 - Hematologist Day

Today, I had my referral consult to the hematologist in regards to the kidney infarct from before Christmas.  He was nice and funny, I liked him.  He had me do blood work that took 15 vials... 15!!!  That's ridiculous and far beats my prevoius record of only six.  Results will be back in 3 months and I have a follow up with him June 1st. 

February 2 - Breakfast for Supper

What is it about bacon and eggs and pancakes that taste that much better when you have it for supper instead of breakfast?  Yummmmy, that's what we had!

February 1 - So long Ontario Place

I was a bit upset to read in the news today that the Ontario government is shutting down Ontario Place.  Well, everything except for the Amphitheatre and the Marina.  It's a bid sad, I have lots of memories from that place.  It also is the Marina that we use, so now we have to decide if we want to risk staying there this season with no plans in place and the potential for it to close at any time or to make a move to a differant one. 

January 31 - Crappy winter

I'm getting so tired of the weather this winter.  Hardly any snow and just when you get enough to cover the ground, it warms up just enough to be rainy and miserable.  I'm over it, I want my normal snowy winter!