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It's been forever since I've blogged! So much has happened that I need to record for my own sake, so here goes.
In November we started the process of getting Sophia's American Citizenship finished. It took so much time getting all the paperwork together and then I spent three hours being questioned by an immigration officer at the US Consulate. Finally our hard work paid off and today Sophia's American passport arrived!
Before that we had made plans for our Christmas. We booked our flight to Arkansas/Texas for the holidays and were to leave on December 22nd. Well lo and behold the US Consulate in Montreal decided that December 22nd was a great day for Jeff to need to be there for his immigration interview. Thankfully we were able to change our flight to the 23rd for the holidays. Poor Jeff was flying on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of the month. He was exhausted when we finally landed in Dallas!
While down south we spent a few days in Frisco, Texas house hunting. We found the perfect home for us to lease and were so excited coming back to Vancouver. We just knew we'd get the house..and then we didn't. I was so heartbroken for days. We had looked at all the homes that were contenders and none of them were available any longer. We had no idea what we were going to do. We needed a home for February 1st!
Jeff was up late one night and found a house he had bookmarked months earlier. It was a little more than what we wanted to spend but we found a way to afford (and possibly even buy it in the next 6 months!) it. It is gorgeous and huge and we cannot wait to move! We are spending the next week or so finalizing everything for our move, booking flights, immunizations for the cats, all the little things you have to do for an "international" move. We cannot wait to start our new life in the south!
2010 is going to be an amazing year and I cannot wait to see what it brings!
I cannot believe that summer is coming to an end. Where did it go? In July my little brother came for a visit. It was a short visit but so nice having him here...and for once I got to celebrate his birthday with him!
In early August we hit the Shuswap Lake with Jeff's mom, step dad, and his sister and her family. It was fun and so nice to get away.
Sophia turned 15 months on August 13. With that came longer sleep at nights (8 pm to 7:30 am!), longer naps (sometimes 3 hours long!), and a bunch of new words. Her new words this month are Papa, cat, Eddie (the cat), book and many others that I can't remember at the moment.
It's been fun watching her grow these past few weeks because she's just suddenly blossomed. She loves trying to keep up with her big cousin Gavin (he's 3.5) and when we go to the Play Palace she can jump in the jumpy castle, throw the ball into the hoop, go up and down the big kids slide and even stand her own ground against the bullies that tell her no! When she needs quiet time she'll sit in her chair next to her book shelf and read her books and play with her sticker book. She is truly our little angel and makes life so much more fun!
Not much new to write about. I'm swamped with school and just everyday mom stuff. While it all keeps me on my toes, it's kind of boring to write about!
I do have a cute Sophia story though!
The other night Sophia was exploring my bedroom and found my Nick and Nora sock monkey slippers that I bought when I was pregnant with her.
We took them upstairs and she spent the entire day carrying them around and studying the eyes and the nose. It was pretty cute.
Later that evening, when daddy had come home, Sophia discovered she could put the slippers on her feet and walk around the living room in them! FUN! She did this and they would fall off and she would just bawl. Not like a tantrum cry but a full on crocodile tears kind of cry. She did this on and off for almost an hour and every time she started I couldn't help but laugh because the whole thing was just hilarious. Of course every time I tried to help her put them back on she'd pitch a fit because we're going through an "I'm independent" phase.
I got some great photo's of the silliness but have yet to upload them from my camera.
These are what my days are made of and although it can be trying at times, I'm loving every moment.
I rarely ever watch "The View" but today I turned it on while I was doing some chores.
This ad was a topic of controversy: Calvin Klein Ad
Elizabeth argued that it was inappropriate. How does she explain that billboard to her 4 year old daughter? Joy said it could be used as a learning situation..your opportunity to explain to your child that what is being portrayed in this photo isn't appropriate.
I agree with Elizabeth. When you're at home you can control what your child see's and hears but when you're out in public you have little control over that. At the same time I understand Joy's position on the photo..however, what if you aren't prepared to explain such a thing to your child? What if they aren't of the age where you can really explain it in a way for them to understand?
What's your opinion on the topic?
I started my course last Thursday and have already managed to get through 3/21 lessons! I've also taken 3 of my exams and two of them I made a 100..the other an 80. Am I patting myself on the back. Oh yes, pat, pat, pat! I hope I can finish this certification under 6 months so I can start working and our other plans (which cannot be disclosed just yet!) can come to fruition.
Where oh where to begin?
I have signed up for an online certification course in Medical Transcription. I actually signed up last Thursday and have already taken my first exam (100!). Right now it's easy but I imagine it will get more difficult once I get into all those medical terms.
Last night I fell asleep and heard the phone ring, my husband came running downstairs and told me something was wrong. My mom was on the phone and informed me that my dad had been rushed to the ER because he had passed out while he was working a case. He was complaining of dizziness and couldn't stand. Thankfully the test have ruled out heart attack but it seems he may be suffering from Vertigo, heat stroke, and low potassium levels. Of course the news took my by surprise and I was in complete shock. I'm 4,000 miles away from my family and feel absolutely helpless. I'm just thankful it's nothing more serious. I hope this is the kick my Dad needs to know it's time to retire and rest. I love my daddy so much. If you are a person that believes in prayer, please say one for him...Thanks.
Jenny over at Our Gifts from God tagged me to play the picture game!
I thought this would be a good way to start my June blogging since I haven't been in much of a mood to post!
Here are the rules of the game: Open up your picture folder, find the 10th picture and then tell the story behind it. Simple!
My picture:
From l to r: my dad, me, my little brother, and my mom. This was taken mid May 2006. We were at the courthouse voting in the local election. My dad is sheriff of Hempstead county so we all went as a family and voted together. My dad won!
I tag April, Jen, Abbie, and Jen!
