4.30.11

Despite the fact that it looks like Wyatt has had enough of me and the camera, we were actually playing peek-a-boo. :) We'd just gotten back from Josh's grandparents for a birthday dinner (where I got another cake with my name on it!!), and Wyatt and his cousin Connor had been playing peek-a-boo during supper. This was actually a really good sign - Wyatt and Connor are polar opposites, and Wyatt often avoids Connor because he is far more rambunctious and loud than Wyatt. It was a nice change to see them playing together - later on, they were both sitting on Josh's grandma's lap, reading a book together!
As a birthday gift to me, Josh and I went to Winnipeg to do some shopping. Unfortunately, at 36 weeks pregnant I don't have a lot of energy or desire for shopping. We went to The Body Shop and I picked up $80 worth of product for $10, thanks to a Groupon deal and some other in store specials (including getting $10 off because it was my birthday). We also hit up Chapters where I picked up a couple books and a placemat for Wyatt. Anyone who has seen our table where Wyatt sits probably realizes this is about 18 months too late - he has done some serious um...distressing to the table top! Thankfully it is an old hand me down table, but still...who knew those toddler forks could do so much damage?
And at 11:35pm, Josh is out the door on his 3rd (or is it 4th now?) fire call in 24 hours. Considering he has to be at the firehall at 8am tomorrow morning to help set up for the MS Walk, he's going to be one tired papa tomorrow.

4.28.11

It's my birthday today!

For the past 3 or 4 years, I've been asking for a cake with MY name on it (after decorating cakes for other people for 4 years, I thought it was time). I guess no one thought I was serious...but I was!
So Josh went and picked up a delicious carrot cake and wrote my name on it - and in typical Josh fashion, purposely did not write Happy Birthday on it, because I just said it needed to have my name on it. Har har. Wyatt helped him - we're teaching Wyatt how to spell his name, and because HIS name has two T's at the end, he thought my name should too. So that is why my cake reads, "Meghan tt Mom". Too cute.

Wyatt decided to help himself and just dig in. He kept saying, "mmmmm!" He was right!

4.27.11

"Look, mommy!"

"I'm swinging, mommy!"

"I'm having fun, mommy!"

"I love swinging, mommy!"

Repeat x400

Seriously, Wyatt must have told me 15 times tonight he was having fun. And he clearly was - wish life stayed so simple. :)

And I'm not sure why, but I think it is adorable that he calls Josh and I, "You guys." "What are you guys doing?" "Why are you guys laughing?" And so on. I love this kid so much. And out of the blue, he informed me today, "I luff you, mommy." And then: "I luff laying down and I luff my blanket." I felt special for a short moment, ha ha ha. :D

4.26.11

Guess someone learned how to make silly faces. :)

4.25.11

I am SO happy. Came home from work today to find out that our renos are basically finished now. We need to touch up some paint, hang 2 doors and clean up. But that's IT. It's been 5 1/2 weeks already and I am excited to have my house back. And, you know, a place for the baby!
Who can come anytime now, by the way. I know I am only 35 weeks, but dang. I am just eager to meet her!
My birthday is coming up in 3 days, which is not a big deal for me. I've been asking for one thing for the past few years - a birthday cake with MY name on it. As someone who had been decorating cakes for other people for 4+ years, it would be nice to see a cake that says, "Happy Birthday Meghan!" Silly? Probably. Still want it though. :P

4.24.11

Happy Easter! There was a lot of napping in this house today. :) Can't remember the last time Wyatt fell asleep in someone's lap, but he was so beat by naptime that he didn't even make it through his book. Neither did Josh.

We did, however, get the carpet laid in the nursery and the door frame is up. Unfortunately, the previous owners had a love affair with honey coloured oak, so everything (cupboards, doors, trim, etc) is that colour. They don't make anything in that colour anymore (and for good reason), so the oak door that we bought isn't the right shade. It won't match the trim, but I'm not sure if I care. Oh, who am I kidding? Of course I care. The trim isn't even up yet and it's bothering me. :P

4.23.11

This is a small glimpse of Wyatt's Matchbox/Hot Wheels collection (yes, it's in a tackle box). We have fire trucks, ambulances, taxis, ice cream trucks, armoured trucks, helicopters, airplanes, semis, and on and on. What I learned today is that there is a method to playing with these trucks. You can't simply pick one up and pretend to drive it around. Oh, no. The owner of these little trucks will select one for you, and you must wait for his directive. Perhaps you might think that a taxi would drive around on the table. You would be wrong. The taxi flies in the air. It is a really complicated game, and I don't think that Wyatt will be asking me to play again.
Today Josh had his controlled burn with the fire department. I'm not sure if it was because it was a long day (almost 11 hours), because of the heat, maybe he didn't eat or drink enough, but he did not look well when he came home. He took his shoes off and crawled right into bed, where he remains, 3 hours later. I assume he is down for the night - hopefully he feels better tomorrow!

4.22.11

Wyatt "sleeping" with Elmo, Cookie and Grover. I said, "Can you pretend to sleep?" He replied with, "Sure! Cheese!" He is such a goof. This stage has been fun and challenging. He still has daily meltdowns and tantrums, but I suppose they are actually fairly mild compared to some. But some of the stuff he comes up with is hilarious. He definitely makes me laugh on a daily basis.

4.20.11

I wanted to get a picture of Wyatt's new floor cushion that I made for him - it's a great flannel fabric with robots on it. He decided we also needed his rocket in the picture - whatever works! The rocket is actually a birdhouse that I bought at Michaels and painted. Immediately after I took this picture, he snapped the small grey piece on top off. He was very disappointed that the rocket wouldn't be able to "go into space" because it was broken. :) It'll be good as new tomorrow thanks to the glue gun (that is, if I can use it without burning myself again).
Today was a bit of a rough day for me, my morning sickness came back with a vengence and despite a full night's sleep I was positively exhausted. I feel like I'm in the first trimester again (except much, much larger). I slept on and off for over 4 hours during the day - hopefully I can still sleep tonight!

4.19.11

No picture today....Wyatt wanted nothing to do with the camera! I'd take a picture of the nursery progress, but it would be a haze of drywall dust right now. We're actually really close to finishing though, just patching up a part of the ceiling, then we need to lay the carpet, do the trim and hang the door. I will be so happy to be finished!
Josh has his first "live burn" with the fire department this weekend. Essentially, it's a supervised/controlled fire. This time, they're burning down a 100+ year old house that the owner has requested to be burned. Because Josh is still a rookie, he's taking his Level 1 currently, and they are using this burn as practice - so he will be actually be going into the house while it's on fire. A month before my due date and they are sending my husband into a burning building... And along those lines, my due date is May 30, and Josh his his Level 1 exam on May 28th. The timing sucks! I am hoping for May 17th - I'm not supersticious, but I had a dream I had the baby on May 17th, May 17th is a full moon, and Josh's grandma's sister said I'd have the baby on that day as well.
Boy, am I going to be disappointed when that day comes and goes without a baby. ;)

4.17.11

This picture is actually from yesterday, but things were looking pretty much the same this morning. Thankfully, the snow is melting again and I can see some grass! The robins are visiting our front yard again, which both thrills and terrifies Wyatt (for reasons unknown).

4.16.11

Wyatt wanted to wear his sunglasses to bed tonight. I compromised, and let him wear them to brush his teeth. :D He likes to help us brush our teeth while we do his, and most of the time just stabs us in the gums with the toothbrush, ha ha. Normally Wyatt hangs out with his cousins at Josh's parents on Saturdays, but he asked to stay home today, which was just fine with me. We went grocery shopping, and picked up (hopefully!) the last of our reno supplies. After lunch, we all napped - Wyatt and I were out til 3:40! Made for a late bedtime, but it was worth it for me. Also got a few more projects done - a HUGE floor pillow for Wyatt and a little owl pillow for the baby. Tomorrow I hope to finish the crib skirt and a bird mobile for the nursery.

4.15.11

Wyatt finally brought home a picture from daycare! Only took a year. :P It's a dinosaur with Disney Princess stickers on it - you can't really see them but I think Cinderella is on there somewhere. He's the only boy there most days, so I can't say that I'm surprised.
For some reason, we're getting a ton of snow today! Our yard was totally clear and now I can't see an inch of grass anywhere. Gotta love Manitoba weather.
And a big Happy Birthday to Kaeleigh today!!

4.14.11

Fuzzy web-cam picture of Wyatt, The Belly and I. :)

4.13.11

Still mid-renos. My work space and dining room have been completely over run by toys (okay, and sewing projects). Every dinner is now accompanied by at least 4 trucks, a boat, stuffed Ernie and a jar of pennies.

4.12.11

Welcome to our blog! I'm hoping to post updates on a (semi) regular basis - nothing too exciting, just what's going on in the Barkley household.

Today was still pretty nice out, so we took advantage and went outside after supper for a short walk. At 33 weeks pregnant, it was also a very slow walk! We needed to test out our new stroller, a Phil and Teds Classic. So far, so good - Wyatt didn't even ask to get out and walk, which is amazing. After supper we played in the backyard and watched Josh start the disgusting task of spring clean-up, thanks to the dog. Wyatt loves climbing up the ladder of his play structure and going down the slide, but he's still fairly cautious and likes to hold my hands while going down.

Here's a picture from the weekend - Wyatt has been asking to go to the firehall on a daily basis, and we finally made time on Sunday.