Confessions

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Gwen

I have a confession to make. I listen to Christmas carols all year round. I sing Christmas carols all year round. My sons have listened to Christmas carols almost everyday this year.

That my sons listen to Christmas carols to go to sleep is not entirely my fault. My youngest son  Quinlan got very attached to the Veggie Tales Christmas album and the Barenaked ladies. From advent last year I set up a playlist to help the boys go to sleep and it stuck. I am willing to fight a lot of battles, but what they listen to at night to get to sleep is not one I am willing to fight. When I was singing to the boys to get them to sleep on the trip, it was a mixture of campfire songs and Christmas carols.

When I am feeling at all blue I might put on the Christmas Oratorio or Nana Mouskouri’s Christmas Album on, or I might sing some of my favourites to myself. That is it, I am a Christmas carol lover, anytime of the year. I just will not make anyone else listen to them before the beginning of Advent.

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Trains, Trains, Trains

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Gwen

I am pretty sure the boy get their love of trains from me. That is not to say that Anthony doesn’t like trains, but I think he was more into other things growing up. A big part of the reason the boys have so much wooden train track and trains is because I love them. When Aidan was too small to make his own track layouts I took the time to make intricate layouts for him. Aidan loves trains and his track layouts are extensive and intricate and beautiful. Quinlan’s eyes light up when he is playing with trains. Both boys were excited when we walked into the gymnasium filled with elaborate tracks, scenery and moving trains at the Model Train exhibition in Burnaby.

I think my favourite were the Lego trains, but there were a lot of cool models there as well.

Although it may just be the elaborate minifig presentations that won me over.

The details in the other models and backgrounds were pretty fabulous as well.

Our boys had a great time and it was nice to see the looks of joy on their faces and that of the grown ups running the trains. Everybody needs a place to play.

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-13

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Gwen
  • Had to leave the show. Anthony not feeling well. Boys 'll be up at 6ish, babysitter needed to get home. Also @ 3.5 hours Didn't feel guilty. #
  • A fabulous show though. I have a lot to write about tomorrow. Goodnight all. #
  • What I said about iPhone well & truly dead? Plugged it in & it came on. It is confused, but not totally dead. Genius Bar here I come. #
  • Sick iPhone to be check at a later date. Taking care of sick husband and preschooler. School aged child back to school after missing 3 days. #
  • I hope I do not get a call from @aidanfloyd 's school today. Quinlan and Anthony both sick with stomach flu. #
  • Nightmare realized. Had to pick up @aidanfloyd from school because of stomach flu. Now husband and 2 kids down. #
  • I love that Rupert Giles was also known as Ripper. #BTVS #
  • Well, since Aidan has been asleep since about 3:30 this afternoon, I should get to bed. Who knows when he will wake up. #
  • Right now all thoughts are leading to a house full of well people tomorrow so I can go out to dinner. #itcouldhappenright #
  • Not even 8 and I am going to bed to watch a little tv and get some sleep. If tonight is anything like last night I won't be getting much. #
  • My iphone just came back on fully. I am giddy with excitement!!!!!!!!!!! #
  • There is a weird splotch in the middle but I am tweeting from my iPhone. #
  • Picture from my redirected phone. http://t.co/zgrGL49C #
  • So the battery or at least the indicator is crap right now. So no iPhone for #invisilignvan tonight. #
  • Genius Bar appointment to see about getting the iphone fixed. Goddess let it be fixable, & not just an aberration to get my data yesterday. #
  • Apparently yesterday was an aberration, but iPhone is now replaced with new one for less than $200. Happy I got the backup yesterday. #
  • What the fuck happened to my tweetdeck for iPhone? All my columns gone. The icons all changed. This sucks. #
  • Waiting for ballet to finish. I will be very happy when he is well enough for scho @ Kerrisdale Community Centre http://t.co/AzEaWzPB #
  • I had a great time except for the heat. 🙂 @scatteredmom @just_d_world @alotofloves @sarahstovold @urbanmommies @momcafevanns @alexishinde #
  • The irony of the brand new iPhone's wallpaper being water drops is not lost on me. #
  • Sigh. Quinlan is passed out in the car. I wonder what this means for bedtime. #
  • Relaxing while I put my apps in order. http://t.co/LSJx6nrv #
  • So tired. Going to bed. Goodnight everyone. #
  • Victory square http://t.co/sSUHREd6 #
  • This gives me hope. Lest we forget. @ Victory Square http://t.co/BYOUYp0X #
  • I singed O Canada mommy. @ Victory Square http://t.co/ilbulNxF #
  • During the lament after the silence. @ Victory Square http://t.co/wMAmUCxN #
  • Victory Square 11:03 of 11/11/11 http://t.co/RShKIk7m #
  • We remember. http://t.co/9HmfhquH #
  • Lining the streets. http://t.co/fJExsxZ8 #
  • Watching the parade. http://t.co/n1gE61Zz #
  • Lest we forget. http://t.co/ohfd0GSg #
  • Parade http://t.co/CIB9qDZo #
  • Remembrance http://t.co/sNxKfG4W #
  • RCMP http://t.co/W08rWuO3 #
  • Our youth. http://t.co/Wsfms2sd #
  • I did it! I order the red dress. I can't wait till it comes. http://t.co/e27dziSW #
  • Aidan has been crying for over a half hour. This waking at 4:30am is not working so well today. Please go to sleep. #
  • this has been the longest effing day ever. #
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Father and Son

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Gwen

Just before all the sick took over the house we had a sunny Sunday at Granville Island. I was able to take this picture of Quinlan and Anthony. I love it.

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