Where Does the Time Go??

Today, Gabi had her promotional day at pre-school. She did so well!! I can't believe that she will be in Pre K next year! The good news is that, I didn't cry as hard today, as I did last year. Does this mean I'm growing? Probably not. Although, Gabi did congratulate me on not crying!

Toronto, Eh?

Gabi Laying on the Glass Floor at the CN Tower

Tonight, we returned from a relaxing, much-needed, mini-vacation in Toronto. We had an AMAZING long weekend. We started our trip at the Lion Safari which never ceases to amaze. We also enjoyed a PHENOMINAL lunch at 360, which is the restaraunt atop the CN Tower. Most importantly, we enjoyed each other. We swam, dined, shopped, and laughed our way through! I'm so very sad that it has ended!

Our Giraffe with Other Giraffe's in the Background

Dinner at the Pickle Barrell: Gabi Posed Us

I Wish I Had a Better Reason....

Oh how I wish I was writing that I've been so quiet lately because I've been taking care of a new little one, but no such luck; YET!! I think the month of May flew by faster than I knew what happened! So much has been going on this month. Last week, I didn't make it into the house after work one night before 9pm!

Ok so for some updates:

Dance Recital: The girls did AMAZING! Nicki was in three dances, and Gabi, one. It was precious.

Gabi and Miss CaitlynNikki, Nicki, Karen and Janell

Last night, Nicki had prom. She looked amazing!!! Honestly, I don't know how she got to be 17; wasn't she just sucking her thumb, begging to sleep with Howie and I? She was 5 when we started dating- I have so enjoyed watching her blossom into a young woman. Ok- mostly enjoyed! :)

I guess the last piece to say is that today, I am 32. I'm not so crazy about birthdays. Correction, I'm not so crazy about MY birthdays. I LOVE LOVE LOVE indulging others. I enjoy making a fuss about Gabi, Nicki and even Howie. But, when it comes to my birthdays- I don't enjoy them so much anymore. It used to drive me crazy when adults would say that. Heck, I was the kid who thought the whole month of May belonged to paying attention to ME. I get it now though. I get the joy in giving. As for my birthday, well just give me a day with my family. :)

....and still nothing

Nope. No baby yet. We were profiled once this week and not chosen. We were also waiting to be profiled by a couple that decided to have STAR pick the family. There were three of us who had agreed to be profiled for this particular case. When STAR is asked to choose, they go with the family that has been waiting the longest, which wasn't us. It makes total sense to me, and I am happy for the family who's dreaded wait is nearing it's end. I know this just means our baby hasn't found us yet. I want it to be right, truly I do. It's just that we passed that "nine month" mark this week. That means I am officially overdue. Being so late, I'm starting to feel uncomfortable and just "ready for this baby to come!"

A LIFESAVER!!!

I am not even HALF WAY through this book and already, I am amazed and comforted. Heck, the first pages spoke to me:

"On the good days, being the parent of a spirited child is astounding, dumbfounding, wonderful, funny, interesting, and interspersed with moments of brilliance.........the dreadful days....it's hard to feel good as a parent when you cant even get her socks on, when every word you've said to her has been a reprimand, when the innocent act of serving pizza instead of the expected tacos incites a riot.."

So, now I'm off to learn more about "Working With Spirit"..............(or as we call her, Gabi) :)