He's got it...almost

Yesterday, as I was filling in the daily intake form at the daycare, Calum did something both cute and mean. Julia, a little girl on the toddler side, got a little too close for his liking. He told her "No!". He told her "Stop!". She didn't move so he shot webs at her "Peww, peww". Unfortunately Julia doesn't speak Spidey and she didn't move so Calum gave her a big push and made her cry. That got her to move but it also got Calum in trouble. Our Spidey has got to learn not to be a bully.

I am very, very pleased because Calum now loves the Harry Potter movies. He likes the owls, the house elf, the magic car and even laughs at Harry and Ron. I think he even likes the quidditch games. Now that is a true sign he is my son! He just saw it on tv one day and went over to the DVD shelf and pulled all the Harry Potter movies and asked me to put one on. He's smart and observant.

Everyone is mostly over our colds, finally. I realize just how bad Calum felt when I see how different he is. Last night was the first night he danced for weeks. When the boy doesn't dance you know he's not feeling well.

No other news, I'm busy as I have taken on extra work till the end of March. Don's busy as always. Desiree is starting to think about course selection for next year, grade 12, and thinking about college or university. Dakota volunteered at the school science fair and is planning on joining basketball next year. She attends most of her friends games.

Have a good weekend everyone.

a quick update

Calum came home early today.....very early. He was at daycare for almost 2 hours but just wasn't feeling up to it. He was in good spirits in the morning but the nasty cough, sniffles and runny nose won't leave him alone. Dakota, who was on the mend, also came home for a block to get some more rest. The rest of us are still coughing and sniffling. My fever comes and goes and the constant coughing just makes things worse. It gives me some appreciation for what asthma suffers put up with - only they can't breath on top of not being able to stop coughing or the itchy throat.

We went to a retirement party for Grandpa Bain on the weekend. Well, Don and the girls went, Calum and I made several small appearances between walks around the parking lot, trips to the dollar store for bubble supplies, a quick stop at McDonald's for a snack and milkies in the car. This was all done while Calum was wearing his Spiderman PJs under his coat. He wore them all weekend till we could convince him they were yucky and in need of a bath (PS Mom and Dad, thanks for the new spidey gear. It will all get much use!)

Des and Dakota went to the Monster Truck event with Larry, Tabitha and Jen. Calum and I were sleeping when they got home so I'm not sure how it all went this year. We got to say a quick hello to Jen before they left but will have to have a proper visit the next time we go up to Merritt.

...still with the colds

Everyone was hit this weekend. Calum did stay home on Friday and slept till 10am. Dakota (off for a Pro-D Day) watched him most of the day for me and was busy taking care of Des too. Don and I got sick by Friday night and Dakota got sick on Saturday. We are all doing well - sore throats, coughs, sniffles and much complaining about aches and pains but everyone is bundled up and resting for the week ahead. We (Don and I) are supposed to be going to the hockey game tonight. Don's work has a suite for the game so we've been looking forward to it. Now, we'll have to see how the kids are doing in an hour or so. Calum's been napping for about an hour and a half and should be up soon. Oh...little feet are running about so I've got to go.

Colds again

Now that the warmer weather is here everyone is getting sick again. Calum and Des have colds. I may have to keep Calum home today - he woke up at 4:30 but just fell back asleep. I'm going to let him nap for awhile and see how he is doing. Yesterday there were so few of them at daycare that they were able to go on a long walk to the library - about a 20 minute walk. Apparently Calum got to ride in the wagon most of the way and had a lot of fun.

Don and I are busy looking for a Spiderman shirt for Calum. We've found socks, and he loves them, but have not had luck with the shirt yet. Maybe a trip to the mall this weekend.

Well, things are busy at work again (another new project) so I'd better get some work in while I can. Have a good weekend.