The Bain family kicks off Christmas with a visit with Santa...
Sunday, December 04, 2005
Friday, December 02, 2005
He crawls!
Oh oh. Here comes trouble. Calum has learned to crawl. He looks pretty cute as he shuffles along. He still seems inclined to standing and walking though so he may not be crawling for long.
A word of warning for anyone thinking of doing any shopping this weekend - everyone else is shopping too. The kids and I went out tonight and it was so busy. Calum and I only managed to pick up a few gifts before we had enough. Actually, he was really good but I found it a bit hard to juggle him in his baby bjorn, the stroller, some presents that were too big to carry and our cold weather gear. Fortunately, most of my Christmas shopping is done. I think I'll pass the rest of the list on to Don and he can take over. We will have to venture out again soon though because I want to get a picture of Calum with Santa.
I better get back to finishing the laundry now. It's taken me all day to do a few loads because I keep forgetting about it. Calum is asleep but will be wanting another feeding soon so once again it's time to get a few things done.
Look for more pictures soon. Have a good weekend everyone.
A word of warning for anyone thinking of doing any shopping this weekend - everyone else is shopping too. The kids and I went out tonight and it was so busy. Calum and I only managed to pick up a few gifts before we had enough. Actually, he was really good but I found it a bit hard to juggle him in his baby bjorn, the stroller, some presents that were too big to carry and our cold weather gear. Fortunately, most of my Christmas shopping is done. I think I'll pass the rest of the list on to Don and he can take over. We will have to venture out again soon though because I want to get a picture of Calum with Santa.
I better get back to finishing the laundry now. It's taken me all day to do a few loads because I keep forgetting about it. Calum is asleep but will be wanting another feeding soon so once again it's time to get a few things done.
Look for more pictures soon. Have a good weekend everyone.
Thursday, December 01, 2005
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Monday, November 28, 2005
Sunday, November 27, 2005
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Busy days (and nights)
Been awhile since I updated. We've been busy. Wondering what's up with the Bain/Holmes family. Read below:
Don - Last seen heading for Kelowna as part of the mysterious "Campbell delegation". Actually he's attending the First Ministers meeting with the Leadership Council. The night before he left I asked him what he was going to wear. He started searching for his suit, not seen since Grant and Jen's wedding. After taking one look at the bundle, Dakota and I decided he needed a couple of new shirts and ties so off we went. Calum and I have been sending him text messages and it appears all is going well so far.
Desiree - Quit her job awhile back and is enjoying the free life again. She's busy with bass lessons and is even learning some of the songs Don loves. She's planning a "Survivor Night" tonight and we will have a few of her friends over to watch Survivor and a movie. Poor Don is going to miss all of the fun.
Dakota - Still delivering her papers on Wednesday and Saturday, though it's getting harder now that Christmas is on the way and she's getting a lot of flyers. She does enjoy having a little extra cash though. She's back on the skateboard and is doing well.
Calum - Now has two teeth coming in that we've named "Chomper 1" and "Chomper 2". Likes to bite mom with them. He is very nearly crawling - expect he'll be really mobile soon so we are enjoying the peace and quiet while we can. He's settled into a routine at daycare and enjoys going there. I still go up to feed him at lunchtime and Desiree, Chris and Dakota visit too so he's a very popular little boy. We just got him a new winter jacket but he doesn't like to be bundled up too mych. He's finished him swim lessons and even went off the low diving board on the last class. It was funny. They wore life jackets and one instructor just passed him down to another that was already in the water. Still, not many kids can say they've gone off the diving board at 8 months old.
Me - Working, finished with the ASL classes, started Christmas shopping. Calum and I plan to put up the decorations this weekend. Most of my shopping was done online so far so I just wait for the packages to arrive as I work away. Expect to be very happy when Don returns from his latest trip - the last for awhile thank goodness. Things just aren't the same around here without him.
That's it for us. Hope all is well for everyone else. Happy almost birthday mom.
Don - Last seen heading for Kelowna as part of the mysterious "Campbell delegation". Actually he's attending the First Ministers meeting with the Leadership Council. The night before he left I asked him what he was going to wear. He started searching for his suit, not seen since Grant and Jen's wedding. After taking one look at the bundle, Dakota and I decided he needed a couple of new shirts and ties so off we went. Calum and I have been sending him text messages and it appears all is going well so far.
Desiree - Quit her job awhile back and is enjoying the free life again. She's busy with bass lessons and is even learning some of the songs Don loves. She's planning a "Survivor Night" tonight and we will have a few of her friends over to watch Survivor and a movie. Poor Don is going to miss all of the fun.
Dakota - Still delivering her papers on Wednesday and Saturday, though it's getting harder now that Christmas is on the way and she's getting a lot of flyers. She does enjoy having a little extra cash though. She's back on the skateboard and is doing well.
Calum - Now has two teeth coming in that we've named "Chomper 1" and "Chomper 2". Likes to bite mom with them. He is very nearly crawling - expect he'll be really mobile soon so we are enjoying the peace and quiet while we can. He's settled into a routine at daycare and enjoys going there. I still go up to feed him at lunchtime and Desiree, Chris and Dakota visit too so he's a very popular little boy. We just got him a new winter jacket but he doesn't like to be bundled up too mych. He's finished him swim lessons and even went off the low diving board on the last class. It was funny. They wore life jackets and one instructor just passed him down to another that was already in the water. Still, not many kids can say they've gone off the diving board at 8 months old.
Me - Working, finished with the ASL classes, started Christmas shopping. Calum and I plan to put up the decorations this weekend. Most of my shopping was done online so far so I just wait for the packages to arrive as I work away. Expect to be very happy when Don returns from his latest trip - the last for awhile thank goodness. Things just aren't the same around here without him.
That's it for us. Hope all is well for everyone else. Happy almost birthday mom.
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Our little ebayer
Calum and I have been cleaning out his closets. We've sold some of his old clothes on ebay and he managed to raise almost $200. We are putting it towards Christmas presents for his sisters. He's been helping do some online shopping - he just loves hitting enter before I am ready. It will be interesting to see what we actually have ordered.
This Saturday is his last swimming lesson. He sure enjoyed them. I may get an underwater disposable camera and take some photos to remember it all.
Don is currently in Victoria. Lucky guy. It's for work, of course. He has to go off again next week for 3 days. Calum is busy teething so you never know just what his mood is going to be like. Last night he was grumpy and we did a lot of pacing. I think he missed his dad too because he just wouldn't settle.
No new pictures today. I may take some rain/fall shots next week. Anyway, I can't be downstairs too long because Calum's "where the heck is my mommy" sense always seems to know when I get too far away. He's napping at the moment but it won't last long so I'd better try to get some chores done.
Hope you are all having a good week.
This Saturday is his last swimming lesson. He sure enjoyed them. I may get an underwater disposable camera and take some photos to remember it all.
Don is currently in Victoria. Lucky guy. It's for work, of course. He has to go off again next week for 3 days. Calum is busy teething so you never know just what his mood is going to be like. Last night he was grumpy and we did a lot of pacing. I think he missed his dad too because he just wouldn't settle.
No new pictures today. I may take some rain/fall shots next week. Anyway, I can't be downstairs too long because Calum's "where the heck is my mommy" sense always seems to know when I get too far away. He's napping at the moment but it won't last long so I'd better try to get some chores done.
Hope you are all having a good week.
Monday, November 14, 2005
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