Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-27

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Gwen
  • Happy Dads day to all the dads out there. Have a great day! #
  • RT @AnthonyFloyd: The whole LeftCoastFloyds clan was shot today by @thejerk and @mirandal. Didn't hurt a bit. Thanks guys! #
  • I am now lusting after a macro lens for our t2i. Sigh, lens or new shoes and a dress? Any recommendations? 🙂 #
  • I think a lens will win out. @SlvrLambStudios @cogno I am sure @AnthonyFloyd would agree. 😀 #
  • trying to ignore the news. In other things, I like that reading the kobo I don't have to worry about losing my page. Now to save the cat. #
  • I am a little nervous about my MRI later this morning. However looking forward to surgery in 3 weeks. Can't wait to have random pain gone. #
  • Back from the MRI. Slightly stiff and with a migraine, but hopefully with a scan of the problem. #
  • I am a little confounded. Aidan is having a nap again at his insistence. He really must be growing. #notknockingit #
  • Trying not to cry as my heartbroken 1.5 year old doesn't have breastfeeding for comfort. A 24 hour moratorium due to MRI contrast. #
  • I guess this is a trial run for next weekend while we are away. Though it is harder for him with me here I suspect. #
  • OMFG this is hilarious if sick. RT @AnthonyFloyd: Cat-people beware. Sad. But FUNNY. : http://bit.ly/98ecLH #
  • Just about to head out and meet the Orca Princess Posse. Playdates all summer for the win! #
  • Yay! Just booked tickets for Aidan and I (or Anthony) for @carouseltheatre 2010-2011 season. We won't miss out next year! #
  • RT @AnthonyFloyd: Vancouver Dads Day Out (with kids) at Confederation Park's Burnaby Central Railway, 10 July http://bit.ly/9lSdeV #yvrddo #
  • I so do not want to be up. The 4:30 am night feedings have to stop. #sotired #
  • I forgot how much I like Midnight Oil and REM. Good cleaning mix. #
  • Now we have the Cult. Love Removal Machine. I feel like I should be in a mosh pit. 😀 #
  • um yeah what he said 😀 RT @AnthonyFloyd: Frakkin' BSG miniseries marathon tonight. Oh yeah. #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-20

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Gwen
  • Getting ready for preschool graduation this morning. Still tired, but it should be fun. #
  • Back from preschool grad, potluck & playtime. Aidan told me he was tired & wanted quiet time in his bed. I happily obliged. #
  • I waited too long. I thought Id wait till both boys were totally quiet before lying down. It didn't happen. Migraine now. #
  • Summer almost entirely planned. Aidan at dayamp for 6 weeks, a couple of away weekends, NY in August, standing park playdates. #Summerfun #
  • Still have great odds on the portrait session with @unionfoto. Comment on http://bit.ly/cdravt to win. #
  • A: Why did the tipping house fall over? Me: I don't know. A: Because a bulldozer pushed it over. Is that funny? [laughs hysterically] #
  • I went to bed at 8:30 last night. I managed to stay awake until 8:45. Feeling much better this morning. #
  • Too bad there is no way we could afford 3500 a month in rent. No need for a back yard when you live right across from Kits beach and pool. #
  • My favourite thing to do: grocery shopping with 2 kids. Haircut first I think. #
  • Quinlan's first haircut. http://twitpic.com/1x2bjf #
  • The haircut went really well. I was prepared for massive screaming and other than a little clinging it was all smiles. #sorelieved. #
  • Still two days to enter the family portrait session contest on the blog. http://bit.ly/cdravt @Unionfoto are fabulous. #
  • Right combination of caffeine codeine and food and I am feeling much better. #damnmigraines #
  • RT @granville_isle: Award-winning musical , The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee @ the Arts Club now till Jul 31st http://ht.ly/1Zwcx #
  • LAst tweet wasn't a joke like I thought it was. 😀 Maybe with my mom when she is here. #
  • Check out Groupon's daily deal – huge discounts on the coolest stuff in your city. http://bit.ly/9d0hNl Today Zipcar 73% off! #
  • Twitter, how on earth did I lose 5000 tweets? Now I feel like a lurker. #
  • RT @AnthonyFloyd: Read this press release headline: http://bit.ly/a4fScx Really? Uh, really!? (via @gpstracklog ) Proofreader needed! #
  • RT @sweetsalty: I'm syndicated on BlogHer for the first time! Down with the oaf myth: http://bit.ly/dugJd2 [As a mom of boys I agree!] #
  • I think Aidan is growing. He again put himself down for nap. Quinlan is down too, so I will take my migraine and give it a nap. #
  • Why is it people feel the need to call when I am asleep? The phone calls woke Q. Blerg, I wasn't ready to get back up. Aidan still sleeps. #
  • Last day of preschool tomorrow. Here is hoping the migraine actually goes away and the weather is nice. #whatitcouldhappen #
  • Last chance to enter to win a portrait session from @ LeftCoastMama and @Unionfoto. http://bit.ly/cdravt #LabourUnionDads #
  • Off to get to Aidan's last preschool pickup ever. 🙁 They grow up so fast. #
  • RIng of Fire, our first cleaning song. Hopefully it will work to get the boys in the mood. #
  • Last chance to enter to win a portrait session from @ LeftCoastMama & @Unionfoto. http://bit.ly/cdravt #LabourUnionDads (1.5 hours left) #
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Mommy Guilt and Weaning

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Gwen

I am ready to wean Quinlan. Quinlan on the other hand, is not.

When Aidan was a year I started giving him warm milk in a bottle and gradually slowed the nursing.  He would take a bottle before bed and naps.  The only time he really nursed was when he was hurt or in the middle of the night.  When Quinlan was a year I tried to give him a bottle with warm milk.  He did not take kindly to either the bottle or the milk.  He is just starting to drink milk now at almost 20 months.

Most of the time when Quinlan wants to nurse during the day I can distract him with some other liquid. Sometimes the mommy guilt kicks in.  How can I not give him something that is good for him?  How can I do this without  the tantrums?  How can I do this without the guilt?  How will I survive the guilt of going away for the weekend in two weeks?  All good questions, no good answers.

Anyone?

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-13

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Gwen
  • Cooking a turkey, made some soup, berry crisps going in the oven as soon as the oven is clear of the turkey. #
  • We almost sold the children today. Here's hoping they are better tonight and tomorrow. #
  • The full day of gardening is starting to make itself known. Arms sore, back sore, tired as all get out. Book and bed for me. #
  • on the way back to Dartmouth from Sherbrooke Village. A beautiful evening. #
  • Don't you just hate it when you make a typo and hit send? Sigh. #
  • RT @AnthonyFloyd: Heading to the Lower Deck tonight around 8pm. Anyone want to join us? #OnAHalifaxPier #
  • Heading to the Lower Deck. Yay for babysitters. 🙂 #
  • Still time to enter! Labour Union: Father's Day Giveaway http://bit.ly/cdravt (RT or comment by June 18 to win!) #
  • No milk, heading to IHOP for breakfast. But still so glad to be home having slept in my own bed. #
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