Living with a three and a half year old can be trying at times but it can also be very entertaining. Cameron is constantly saying and doing the funniest things. We laugh at him a lot and he even has us practically rolling on the floor at times. I really should write down the funny things he says and does each day so that I don't forget them. This week has been no different from any other but I have managed to remember a few of the funny things Cameron has said and done.
Cameron has taken a huge interest in talking on the phone lately. He also seems to be desperate for visitors lately as well. A couple of days ago he was talking to my mom on the phone (aka Nannie McLeod). I was listening to the conversation of course and could hear Cameron asking my mom to come and visit him. She told him she would love to but she didn't have enough money. Later that evening when I was putting Cameron in the tub he said to me, "Mommy, you need to give Nannie money so she can take an airplane to come visit me. Plleeeease!" It was pretty cute. Then yesterday he was talking to my mom on the phone again and asked if he could go on a plane to go to Nannie's house. He then proceeded to ask Cory and I if we'd miss him if he went to stay at Nannie's. Of course, we told him we'd miss him so he then says to my mother, "I can't come to your house because Mommy and Daddy will miss me too much."
Cory has started getting back into his workout routine this week and Cameron has been working out with him. Cory called me downstairs yesterday so that I could see Cameron doing the Ab Ripper X for the P90X. Cameron was doing the exercises with no trouble at all and it was so funny to watch. Today while Cory was doing his workout Cameron decided to join him again but today Cameron wasn't interested in exercising. Today Cameron just danced to the music the entire time Cory was working out. He even played the air guitar and when the air guitar wasn't doing it for him, he went to the toy room and got a plastic shovel to use as a guitar instead. I got a great video of him in action today but I'm having difficulty getting it to upload to share with everyone.
This afternoon the three of us were in the living room watching speed skating on the Olympics...well, Cameron wasn't really watching. Cameron was just looking for attention and he definitely got it when he said, "Oh shit! Shit!" Cory and I looked at each wondering if we just heard what we thought we heard. So, I looked at Cameron and said, "What?" Cameron looked at me very seriously and with enthusiasm he says, "Shit!" Cory covered his face with his shirt to hide his laughter and I had to cover my face with my hands and turn away because it really was funny. I was almost crying, I was laughing so hard. The hard part was laughing in silence! We didn't say anything about what he said and I'm pretty sure he didn't know we were laughing at him...I hope. He didn't say it again and hopefully, we won't hear it again!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
The Olympics
Well, it would seem that I become slightly addicted to the Olympics! I have spent hours over the past week watching the Olympics on TV and checking out what's been happening on the Vancouver 2010 website. I don't have as much interest in the summer Olympics and I think that the fact that they are in Canada is making it more interesting to me for some reason.
I actually remember the last winter Olympics 4 years ago and I did watch quite a bit then too. Four years ago I was pregnant with Cameron and on vacation for one week of the winter Olympics and I spent hours watching the various sporting events while laying on the couch.
I'm actually watching right now too! I was watching a movie but turned it off to watch the final for the Men's Skeleton because we had a Canadian who was potentially going to win a medal. Not only did he win a medal but he won GOLD, so I'm glad I tuned in :) I'm a nerd, I know and I don't care.
Cameron hasn't been too impressed with my fascination with the Olympics though because I've taken over "his" TV and he has had to watch TV elsewhere. The poor little boy...I mean we only have 3 TV's in the house but he thinks he should get to watch wherever he wants too!
I think I'll turn my movie back on and watch the end now though...right after I check out the curling!
Until next time...
I actually remember the last winter Olympics 4 years ago and I did watch quite a bit then too. Four years ago I was pregnant with Cameron and on vacation for one week of the winter Olympics and I spent hours watching the various sporting events while laying on the couch.
I'm actually watching right now too! I was watching a movie but turned it off to watch the final for the Men's Skeleton because we had a Canadian who was potentially going to win a medal. Not only did he win a medal but he won GOLD, so I'm glad I tuned in :) I'm a nerd, I know and I don't care.
Cameron hasn't been too impressed with my fascination with the Olympics though because I've taken over "his" TV and he has had to watch TV elsewhere. The poor little boy...I mean we only have 3 TV's in the house but he thinks he should get to watch wherever he wants too!
I think I'll turn my movie back on and watch the end now though...right after I check out the curling!
Until next time...
The Ball
This past weekend, the Canora & Sturgis RCMP detachments hosted their 2nd Annual RCMP Ball in Canora. It was a night where all the members dressed in their red serge and the spouses/significant others got to get all dressed up for the evening. It was also nice for Cory and I to get out for an evening without Cameron. Don't get me wrong, we love him dearly but it is nice to have adult time too ;)
The evening started with a cocktail hour. The members greeted everyone who came to the ball as they arrived and I was designated the ticket/money taker at the door. The husband of one of the other members sat with me to keep me company. Following the cocktail hour we were all very much ready for dinner. Cory was given the task of saying Grace and he did a very good job. We were fortunate enough to sit at one of the first tables to head for the buffet line for supper, which was great because I was starving. As a side note, my diet has been going very well with the exception of the past week. The buffet had lots to choose from and it was actually the same as last year...it included rolls, coleslaw, caesar salad, pickles (gag!), mixed veggies, mashed potatoes, baked macaroni, perogies, meatballs, cabbage rolls, turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce. Dessert was similar to a strawberry shortcake and it was quite yummy. I had a pretty full plate but I definitely didn't over do it. Plus, I opted to eat more rather than waste my weight watcher's points on alcohol.
The DJ started at 9pm and the music was pretty good. We did a little dancing, lots of socializing and had many, many laughs. We didn't stay too late because we had to get back home to Sturgis and then take our babysitter home but it was a fun night out.
Until next time...
The evening started with a cocktail hour. The members greeted everyone who came to the ball as they arrived and I was designated the ticket/money taker at the door. The husband of one of the other members sat with me to keep me company. Following the cocktail hour we were all very much ready for dinner. Cory was given the task of saying Grace and he did a very good job. We were fortunate enough to sit at one of the first tables to head for the buffet line for supper, which was great because I was starving. As a side note, my diet has been going very well with the exception of the past week. The buffet had lots to choose from and it was actually the same as last year...it included rolls, coleslaw, caesar salad, pickles (gag!), mixed veggies, mashed potatoes, baked macaroni, perogies, meatballs, cabbage rolls, turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce. Dessert was similar to a strawberry shortcake and it was quite yummy. I had a pretty full plate but I definitely didn't over do it. Plus, I opted to eat more rather than waste my weight watcher's points on alcohol.
The DJ started at 9pm and the music was pretty good. We did a little dancing, lots of socializing and had many, many laughs. We didn't stay too late because we had to get back home to Sturgis and then take our babysitter home but it was a fun night out.
Until next time...
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
I should probably be in bed but I'm not!
So, tomorrow is Wednesday which I'm pretty sure is Cameron's favorite day of the week because he has nursery school. I am also going to school tomorrow as the parent helper. I've only been the parent helper once before and it happened to fall on the day of the Christmas party so all of the other moms were there too and I didn't really have to do anything, so tomorrow will be a somewhat new experience for me. Also, as the parent helper, I have to bring juice and a snack for the kiddies...it's almost midnight and I'm still not sure what the snack is going to be. I'm sure I should have considered this much earlier but whatever. I did, however, make chocolate chip cookies and did up some little treat bags for the kids because they'll be celebrating Valentine's Day at school tomorrow. FYI, Cameron's giving out Bolt valentine's!
We took Cameron last night and tonight at the rink here in Sturgis and I even remembered to take the camera with us tonight. He is really starting to get the hang of it but he still needs help staying upright! We're going to try to take him skating once a week and I'm sure before we know it he'll be skating circles around me. Cory bought me a new pair of skates last year because my old skates didn't fit anymore, which makes sense considering the last time I skated was when I was 9! We only got out skating a couple of times last year but even I'm doing better this year. Tonight, Cory was trying to teach me how to stop...it didn't go well! Going to the general skates here in Sturgis are not anything like the skates they have in Charlottetown. There has never been more than 5 or 6 other people on the ice when we've been there, which makes it much easier for teaching Cameron. Tonight there were only 2 other little boys and their father there. My skates are finally starting to get worked in and I'm starting to enjoy our little outings to the rink. I have spent the majority of my evening uploading short videos onto facebook for the grandparents to watch and here's a picture of our little man on the ice.
That's all for tonight, I have to watch the end of NCIS: Los Angeles!
Until next time...
We took Cameron last night and tonight at the rink here in Sturgis and I even remembered to take the camera with us tonight. He is really starting to get the hang of it but he still needs help staying upright! We're going to try to take him skating once a week and I'm sure before we know it he'll be skating circles around me. Cory bought me a new pair of skates last year because my old skates didn't fit anymore, which makes sense considering the last time I skated was when I was 9! We only got out skating a couple of times last year but even I'm doing better this year. Tonight, Cory was trying to teach me how to stop...it didn't go well! Going to the general skates here in Sturgis are not anything like the skates they have in Charlottetown. There has never been more than 5 or 6 other people on the ice when we've been there, which makes it much easier for teaching Cameron. Tonight there were only 2 other little boys and their father there. My skates are finally starting to get worked in and I'm starting to enjoy our little outings to the rink. I have spent the majority of my evening uploading short videos onto facebook for the grandparents to watch and here's a picture of our little man on the ice.
That's all for tonight, I have to watch the end of NCIS: Los Angeles!
Until next time...
Monday, February 8, 2010
Ice Cream Cones and Boo-Boos
It seems that another Monday has arrived. Of course, Monday is really just another day for me since I don't have to go to work or anything. However, Cory did have to return to work today so Cameron and I are back into our routine of doing pretty much nothing :)
Not too much as been happening in Sturgis lately. Cameron has been keeping us entertained on a daily basis. This kid has the craziest and funniest imagination some days. He is constantly acting out things that he sees on TV and in movies. Lately, we've also been playing "Ice Cream Shop". Cameron sets himself up behind the coffee table in the living room and proudly announces that the "Ice Cream Shop" is open! Cory and I must then take turns visiting the "Ice Cream Shop" where we are always greeted in a very polite manner and both of us are referred to as "Sir". For example, "How can I help you Sir?" "What can I get you Sir?" "Here is your ice cream cone Sir." and my favorite "Here is your toy Sir?" Apparently, the experience is not complete without receiving a toy...sort of like when we take Cameron to McDonald's, he's always more concerned about the toy than the happy meal! So, we had been playing "Ice Cream Shop" off and on for about a week when Cameron decided it was time to open up a new shop. I noticed he had 3 kinds of Band Aids sitting on the coffee table...Sponge Bob, Transformers and Spiderman of course. I had no idea what he was doing and I put the boxes of Band Aids away. Upon his return to the living room he was very upset and exclaimed, "OH NO, where did my boo-boos go?" I asked him what he needed them for and he then explained they were for his "Boo-Boo Shop"...silly Mommy had no idea. So, a few days later I had a cut and Cameron decided it was time to open the "Boo-Boo Shop" where he promptly presented me with a Sponge Bob "boo-boo" and a toy of course.
Not too much as been happening in Sturgis lately. Cameron has been keeping us entertained on a daily basis. This kid has the craziest and funniest imagination some days. He is constantly acting out things that he sees on TV and in movies. Lately, we've also been playing "Ice Cream Shop". Cameron sets himself up behind the coffee table in the living room and proudly announces that the "Ice Cream Shop" is open! Cory and I must then take turns visiting the "Ice Cream Shop" where we are always greeted in a very polite manner and both of us are referred to as "Sir". For example, "How can I help you Sir?" "What can I get you Sir?" "Here is your ice cream cone Sir." and my favorite "Here is your toy Sir?" Apparently, the experience is not complete without receiving a toy...sort of like when we take Cameron to McDonald's, he's always more concerned about the toy than the happy meal! So, we had been playing "Ice Cream Shop" off and on for about a week when Cameron decided it was time to open up a new shop. I noticed he had 3 kinds of Band Aids sitting on the coffee table...Sponge Bob, Transformers and Spiderman of course. I had no idea what he was doing and I put the boxes of Band Aids away. Upon his return to the living room he was very upset and exclaimed, "OH NO, where did my boo-boos go?" I asked him what he needed them for and he then explained they were for his "Boo-Boo Shop"...silly Mommy had no idea. So, a few days later I had a cut and Cameron decided it was time to open the "Boo-Boo Shop" where he promptly presented me with a Sponge Bob "boo-boo" and a toy of course.
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