That was a great pic wasn't it:) Yep that's right, for all of you that know me well I have a really bad habit of not taking really important pic's. So you'll all have to wait for their second flight for pic's, not a long wait seeing as we'll be heading back at the at the end of Jan for a doctor's apt. for Ava(a heart check-up, everyone pray that the holes in her heart have closed themselves up and there will be no surgery in her future). So everyone who missed us this time clear your calenders, be well rested(he he he) and we'll see you then:) (Mom I hope you'll be here to visit before then:) Just let us know what dates).
So what happened on this whirlwind of a trip.....I bet your wondering if Thurs went as planned????? Good Question I'll start from my very sick Wed, the flu does wonders for keeping yourself on schedule. This was a situation I had dreaded since they were born....How do you take care of bambino's while holding down the couch? I drifted in and out with cartoons in the background, with the odd trip to the bucket in the kitchen(because the idea of making it over the baby gate on the stairs didn't seem feasible). So other then a 2 hr break(Ant had a layover here) we made it through. I have the best Bambino's in the world!!!!!!!! They played all day by themselves, and then to top off the day they slept ALL night:)
So that takes me to Thurs morning, well rested waking up to little voices(what did I tell you the best!!!!). We had a restful day so none of my ambitious goals were met, but we were ready to go when Ant walked through the door so that's all that matters:) I did some reading about traveling with toddlers, one of the recommendations is to travel when they sleep LOL! So I recommend this if you want really tired bambino's cramped into a small space. Although they did very well, a couple of switches between Ant and I when they got board did the trick. They were awake till we got them into the car and got onto the highway.
hhhh Home sweet home!!!! K so other then my sister.....I MISS my BED the most. A king sized super pillow top with great 400 thread count sheets(and the sheets mater). What a great night sleep:) We had to head into work on Fri because Nik (my sister) was threatening to walk the 11 km to the house if we didn't. So a short visit and a little shopping took up most of Friday. Auntie Niki and Mr. Chris came over after work we had a BBQ and spent the night catching up:). The Bambino's loved the freedom of the house running all over and playing with all the toys we left behind.
Sat we made it to Cobourg for a short visit, a little Christmas spirit:) I got to see lots of baby pics to see how much Ava and Ethan look like their Dad, Aunt and Uncle. I love looking at pic so it was a lot of fun.
Then another evening at home with Nik. We brought in my Birthday giggling over a couple glasses of wine(oh thank God for sisters).
I got to sleep in on Sun between Ant and Nik the bambino's were well taken care of. I was woken up to the patter of little feet(and knees). Then we all headed into Kingston for my favorite breakfast. Ava and Ethan had a lovely breakfast of sausage and hash browns Ethan even ate some eggs. Ant gave him some brown sauce(HP bleh) he made his lemon face then ate more????? Then we did a tour of Chapters, Ethan did a couple laps and hit the mall.
Sun night we through a little party for my Birthday and a work
Christmas party. My Dad made it on short notice and it was a nice visit:) There was very little playing shy this time:)(the
bambinos not my Dad he he he) We had another little Christmas for the
bambino's they got some well needed pajamas, some new clothes and a book which I think was there favorite. Ant and I got a new little camera, so that we have a camera that can be pulled out easily. That way I can focus on work with my SLR:) And for all of you reading this blog it means more pics, because it won't take me so long to up load the photos:)
Then all of a sudden it was 4am on Mon morning and there was this annoying sound coming from the alarm clock????? So after a quick wake up and a shuffle of all of us out to the car, we head back to the airport. We get most of the way there before the
bambino's open their eyes. So it was a peaceful drive:) The flight home was good, has anyone out there ever changed a diaper on a plane????? Oh
soooo much fun!!!!! Ava and I had a laugh. We got
home at about noon. I have to say I don't miss all the driving we used to do.
I haven't had a chance to get back to you guys, they both came down with the flu:( I'm not sure how it works that Ant gets to be away every time these disgusting events occur????? I got covered the floor was covered and a nice little treat in the tub.......I caught some cute pic's through out all of this thought.....
My cleaning crew....
Their first Birthday
