Meighen

Wow it’s been a long time since I wrote but not too much has been going on.

Right now we’re all sick. Nothing major, just a cold. I think it came from the babysitter. She wasn’t well the other week now me, then Meg and finally Ben has it. Since we’re not well we didn’t get up to much this weekend. Just hung around the house taking turns resting and chasing Meg. Even though she’s sick she’s still playing, smiling and all her usual activities. She has been a little cranky but I think she’s sprouting another four/six teeth. You can see the bulges under her gums waiting to cut through. It must be rough on her having that many at a time come in but at least she gets multiple teeth every now and then instead of always having one on the way.

Last weekend was a bit more productive. Auntie Julie had a condo-warming party on Sunday so we were there most of the afternoon. After that we went back to Pere’s for dinner while Ben finished up some computer stuff for them. In just a week they saw huge progress with Meg’s walking. She’s walking about 90% of the time now – it’s awesome. I’ll be in the kitchen and she’ll come running up behind me hugging my legs. She’s been very affectionate lately. She won’t give hugs and kisses when asked but often out of nowhere she’ll come up to us and give us four hugs in a row with a kiss then run away again – aawwweee!

Over the course of last week the new (used) playset arrived for Meighen! My cousin was getting rid of it and thought of Meighen – awesome! My aunt then picked it up in Barrie and brought it to our house for us – again, awesome! I spent an hour out there one night trying to get the frame together but couldn’t. Sure enough five minutes outside the next night and Ben had the frame ready to go. Meg really enjoys it. Right away she figured out how to climb up the platforms, go through the hole and head to the slide. The first and second afternoon she kept trying to go down head first but by the third afternoon of showing her “on your bum” she figured out and does it every time. What a treat to have something like that for the backyard, we certainly have the space for it.

Ben’s brother dropped off a bag of clothes from his little girls. It’s a huge help getting hand me downs (contrary to what I thought). They always have really nice stuff. We’re also borrowing a halloween costume for Meighen. It’s a butterfly costume. It’s got a big puffy belly with shimmery wings and a strap on headpiece with antenae (kinda like a winter hat). It’s sooo cute. I just have to grab some green leggings/pants and a long sleeve shirt. I imagine it’ll be a chilly Halloween this year.

Not much coming up in the next couple weeks. It’s our fourth wedding anniversary this Friday and also my Mom’s birthday. We’ll probably head up and see her over the weekend at some point (if we’re healthy). Otherwise we have lots of little home reno to pull off in the next month. My folks are moving and we’re getting a few sets of furniture. We’ll be tearing out the closet in the master bedroom to make room for the king bedroom set coming in. It’s going to be amazing having all that room. The mornings that Meg sleeps with us she somehow takes up the entire queen bed. It’s crazy! I also want to tear up the carpet in the master bedroom and upstairs hallway. It’s all parquet underneath. The bedroom floor is alright, the bad spots will be covered by the bed. We’re turning the spare bedroom into a playroom for Meg which means disassembling the double bed with headboard/footboard and get rid of it to make storage for our current queen which will go to Meg in few years. We’re then moving the fouton couch up there and putting Mom’s couch/loveseat downstairs. Lots of work but will be well worth it in the end.

That’s about it for now.

Wow, what a long weekend but a good one!

Friday we took Meg to the CNE (The Ex) for the first time. I think she really enjoyed herself. My mom used to take us every year and I continued through my teens and twenties. I’m thrilled I get to share the tradition with Meighen now. We started in the children’s village and first up was the petting zoo. Meg had fun watching all the goats, piglets and other small animals. She’d stand there getting licked and petting whatever would stand still. After a quick lap around the village we moved to the Food Building for lunch… poutine and perogies, yum! We strolled the midway on our way to Ontario Place. She enjoyed the sights, sounds and all the people. We took a break at O.P for a bit and watched the air show rehearsals. Holy loud! Meg didn’t seem bothered by the jets screaming by us from all directions – she was happy chasing the seagulls. The main reason we crossed over to O.P was to check out The Big Comfy Couch performance. Meighen loves Loonette and I think she caught on that what she was watching was the show. She was getting fussy before the show started but when she heard the music and saw the actress she shut up and gave her undivided attention. She even started clapping and waving, very cute. After the show we crossed back into the CNE, did another building, midway, snack and headed back to the car. It was a long day but full of family fun and tradition.

Saturday we all went up to my folks, even my sister! Meg always has a good time crawling around and playing with Nelson. She loves eating cherry tomatoes and blackberries from Grampy’s garden. Sunday we hung out with Pere and Tom. Even though Meighen doesn’t see them often she doesn’t act strange and lets them both carry her around and walk with her. Tom’s awesome – always amazed by Meg’s progress – how observant, smiley and sweet she is.

Monday was Mummy and Meighen day. We were going to go to the Toronto beach but we changed direction and went to Oshawa to hang out with my girlfriend. Meg seems to enjoy going and remembers my friend from previous visits. Even though she doesn’t have kids she always has a few toys for Meg to play with.

Not much going on this week. Just puttering around the house – lots to do. Next weekend Auntie Julie’s having a condo-warming party. Ben’s helping her get things ready on Saturday then we’re attending on Sunday. Should be a calm weekend. = )