we're home!

Despite what anyone might say, I think this is the coolest knitted hat/wig ever. Even cooler than Jordan's sock monkey toque. If only I knew how to knit with circular needles. Hmmmmmm. *For all of you that don't quite see the resemblance...it's supposed to be Princess Leia's hair.*
So we are home now, and much happier. I swear up and down that my mothers house is haunted. Mike also had a nightmare last night that put my haunting suspicions to knew heights. I don't think I'll be seeing "The Messengers" with Lisa after all. It's creepy when two cats and a baby stop what they're doing and look behind you...when you turn there is nothing there...dun, dun, dun. Seriously though, it's terrifying and the three of us will have to endure this again in May. Boo, I say, boo!
It's quarter after eleven at night and Mike has decided to do grade 4 science experiments. He added vinegar, oil, coke to what was already a nasty sight (old blueberries and milk smoothie in a blender) and then proceeded to dump baking soda into it. Needless to say it was gross (the rotten blueberries) but rather uneventful. Sometimes I wonder what goes through men's minds. It must be nice to be nine years old again.
Well it's been a long day. I cleaned my mum's house from top to bottom and managed to make half decent meals through out the day. I think I am going to head to bed, and Mike, well he's planning to read and then fall asleep on the futon. It's our usual routine.

I think we get to go home tomorrow!

We hopefully get to go home tomorrow night! Woo! However, I think we're starting to get settled into this place now, so it's (sortof) a shame we have to leave. All I want is my bed. I miss my bed and my pillows. We have Amanda's old bed, which I believe used to be Mark's old bed, anyway, it's like a cloud. I remember when Amanda put her memory foam on it and Brannen and I (Amanda too) all just sat there too comfortable to move. It was almost too comfortable though. I also miss our apartment space. Being in a house with a baby is far too much work! I'm used to being able to see Heather wherever I am in the apartment, as for her I have to cart her wherever I go. Which isn't really all that fun.
I did have the oscars party like I was supposed to, my mother would be so proud. My brother showed up late, but on the plus side, Patsy came. I've known Patsy since I was 12, and she hadn't met Heather yet so it was nice to have her. The food was good too, nothing to exciting, but everyone did enjoy the cupcakes. I didn't take pictures, which is sad. I guess the memories of those cupcakes will be forever embedded in my thighs and mid-section...oh and my mind ;). I didn't really enjoy the show though, and I thought it dragged on forever. I miss Billy Crystal. Mike won the ballots, and I came in last (the funny thing, is that I picked Heather's and she did better than I did. It's funny, but also a little sad).
We drove out to Langley yesterday to see Mike's parents and to also go see a movie. There is snow there! It is also really cold, and when we left for home there was black ice all over the road. We actually saw quite a bad accident. We dropped Heather off, and then quickly drove to the theatre and saw "Ghost Rider". Both of us had wanted to see it, and eventhough some parts were entertaining, over all...the movie should be burned, in the same fire as "The Hulk" and "Superman Returns". It doesn't help that I really dislike Nicholas Cage, and that Eva Mendes although pretty, bites her fingers and has man hands. Like I should talk right? I bite my nails, and have sausage links for fingers.
Heather is asleep on the couch, and I think I should go grab her and put her to bed. Then yes, off to make bottles. Woo.

house sitting

I never fully understood how people could think that I resembled Reese Witherspoon, until last night. I was flipping through Vanity Fair and there was this black and white photo of her. I held it up to my face and asked Mike if her and I looked similar. Well, he was rather shocked and said that from the nose down we have the exact same face, and the same eye shape. After that I took a long look at myself in the mirror...and still couldn't see it. Maybe a little in the chin. Both of Mike's parents commented on it one day, and so did Richelle and Louis. Very strange I tell you, I always thought I looked like Kelly Osbourne or Janeane Garofalo (if only that were true!).
Well house/cat sitting is going alright. For the past two nights Mike and I have had terrible nightmares, Heather hasn't slept well and we've all had the runs. I think Heather might be teething so that would explain her lack of sleep. Being away from home is stressful, so I think that would explain the bad dreams. As for the runs...the three of us has horrid GI tract, and that's all I can say about that. The cats obviously miss my mum, and have been driving me crazy. I am definitely rethinking my idea of getting a dog within the year. I am going to wait until Heather is older, and can have some responsibility.
Oh, I'm being kicked off the computer...HEather's bed time. Love you all.

our little Mikey

For all of those who forgot what Mike looks like...here you go. Back off ladies (and some gentlemen) he's mine ;). He also looks strikingly like his younger brother Chris in this picture, which is strang because they don't look anything alike in reality.

a long one

We have had a rather busy couple of days. On Monday Mike went off-roading with some friends of his. I believe they went to Stave Lake, which is North of Mission. From the pictures he took, they had a good time even when it was horrid weather. I stayed home with Heather for the whole day. It gave me a taste of life with Heather while Mike is away for the day. I enjoyed it, and she was easily entertained, but it did tire me out. Now I know what to expect, and now I also know that from now on I am going to have a good nights rest. Mike can sleep on the weekend ;). Then last night Mike's sister, Trenna and her beau, Mal, came to stay the night. They came from the island on Sunday and stayed in Langley, and since they were going up Grouse today to go skiing, they wanted to stay with us because it would be easier for them. We had a nice dinner, and they played with Heather. Heather LOVES Trenna. She has from the beginning, and I don't know it's because Mal is a new face, she loves to just stare at him all the time. They slept on the futon, and we slept in our bed which was rather interesting. I had my earplugs in (which kept falling out) so I wouldn't hear Mike and the baby monitor. Needless to say, it was a crappy sleep for all of us in the bedroom. Mal and Trenna had a great sleep. Heather joined us at around 530am, and after that I couldn't sleep. Anyway, this morning was good. We met up with their friend Rowan, and went for breakfast. Then the three of them went skiing. Now I'm trying to get all of our stuff together because we're going to my mum's for what she likes to label "a vacation". Really, she's going to the Caribbean, and we're cat sitting. Hey, at least it's beach front property. Maybe Mike will go swimming, and maybe I'll join him. Heather can watch our stuff on the beach.

So here is some Heather news. She's starting to sit up by herself, and she is really wanting to crawl. She can lift her upper torso off the floor, and then she lifts her bum off the ground, she just can't seem to get her legs to get going. Any time now, any time. She'll soon start eating cereal too, which will be fun. I've been waiting for the moment for her to eat actual food. It'll be scary though, because there are so many different things that babies (even toddlers) cannot eat, for example...meat (obviously), nuts (so no peanut butter), honey (it's toxic), fish and there are other foods that they can't eat. I also went out and bought her some new "big kid" bottles. She's so funny too. Who needs TV when you have a baby? Actually, we've cut down on our TV watching a lot. We're going to cancel our cable tomorrow. There have been a lot of tests and reports published on the affects of TV on infants (people under 2 years). Apparently it can slow their brain waves/growth and possibly cause autism. Pretty scary stuff. Then there was another article I read in MacLeans magazine about how parents today protect their kids too much. The cover picture was of a young boy wearing a helmet wrapped in bubble wrap. Parenting is hard, especially when you have so many different point of views been thrown at you.

I can't wait until next Monday. I am looking so forward to seeing "Ghost Rider" with Mike. I really don't like Nicolas Cage that much, but there is something about that movie that intrigues me. Comic book movies, are so bad, they're great.

Well, there you go. I am not sure when I'll write again, since my mother's computer hates me and Blogger. I know it'll be hard on you, but you'll get through it. I know you can. Be strong :). Haha.

Cheerio, Katie

PS...I hate to mention this, but, I am happy that Britney Spears shaved her head and is going through all of this. She needed to have a huge fall, so she could build herself up again...not only for herself, but for her babies.

Me

This is a picture of me taken over the holidays that Mike and my mum really like. I personally like how Heather has fallen asleep wearing her "pug thinking about a cupcake" t-shirt. Like mother, like daughter.

my brother and me

This is my brother, Michael (also known as "Boo"). I loved this picture which was taken over the holidays. I love my Boo.

Our Aquatic Adventure!

The Munro's attended the Vancouver Aquarium yesterday. We had a good time, and Heather seemed to enjoy all the fish, especially the newly revamped Jellyfish exhibit. We took far to many pictures, and don't worry, we'll post them in about a month when we can afford getting photos developed. Amanda didn't come with us, which sucked, but it was also nice to just get out and do a family day. The Aquarium was packed full! There were so many babies there, children on field trips and lesbians wearing green shirts. One thing I did learn it to take a lunch! $30 later Mike and I have a hamburger, wrap, fries and onion rings...yep. Not cool. I am still planning on going to the Aquarium for Heather's birthday--I'll think she'll enjoy it more at that age.
I got a call last evening from my friend Lisa inviting me out for dinner, and I went! I had a good time. It was nice to see here, and to feel normal for awhile. She said that we should get together more often, and I agree. She also bought me my dinner, which was very nice! YES!
I'm having an Oscars party at my mum's place when she goes away. It's just a family thing. After telling my brother, Michael and his love, Jordan that I was making cupcakes they both agreed to come. Apparently I am to make a pool of cupcakes so that Jordan can swim through them with her mouth open...I may join her. My mum is going to the Dominican for a week, and we're house sitting, and I think Mike's sister is staying in our apartment. Not 100% clear on that.
Well we just got back from breakfast with my mum and Angie. I ran into an old high school friend, Katie, while eating breakfast. She held Heather and said that she looked just like me! No one says Heather looks like me. I have yet to eat breakfast/lunch. I'm not a big greasy spoon breakfast person. I'd rather eat a bran muffin and have a coffee...possibly a banana too.
Well, that is all. I wish that Louis would appear and cook me a delicious meal...oh, and it would also be nice to see him ;). I should get my butt in gear and call Richelle so that we can have dinner...a dinner consisting of grass, water and possibly one rose petal...for that is all we can eat. I kid, I kid. I want waffles.

Moms and tots---take #2

So I went to moms and tots today, and I am finding it extremely difficult to meet others. I find that a lot of the women there have already formed cliques, or that they were friends to start with and had babies at the same time. I know that it's only my second time, but I really felt discouraged this time around. My mother doesn't seem to quite understand why I haven't found anyone to invite over for tea. Normally I'm not too shy, and I attempt at making conversation, but at moms and tots I feel rather vulnerable. Maybe it's all the estrogen, who knows? Right now I am doing it more for my benefit then Heather's, but I do worry when it comes time for Heather to have interaction with other children. I hope I can step up to the "mothering plate". Also, most of the women there are older too. If anyone has any suggestions on what I can do to make friends, please let me know.
On another note, Mike, Heather, myself and hopefully Amanda are all going to the Aquarium tomorrow. I hope it's a nice day. It'll be Heather's first time going. I just need to get out of this apartment, and away from the North Shore, otherwise I may go a little crazy. I hope we hear back from Amanda, because it would be awesome to go with her too.
I just finished reading this journal entry, and I've realized that I am a very boring person. I feel the need to apologize to people that read my journal. Sorry guys.

here are some of my faves...humor me ;)

a valentine's day cupcake for you!

i also heart yellow roses

I am on my fifth cup of coffee (when I say cup, I mean more like pail) so please forgive me if I seem a little scatter brained.
I spent the day gutting our bedroom. I opened our closet and any article of clothing that I gave a second thought to was thrown into the Sally Ann bag. I also cleaned my bathroom...I still need to scrub everything, but cleaning the clutter is half the battle, right? I also never realized how many giant plastic bangles I had...I miss the 80's fashion. I also did about six loads of laundry, and that is only scratching the surface my friends.
I have been thinking a lot about maybe entering the magical world of Fashion Journalism. I am not sure when or how, but it is something I can think about and do some investigating on over the next year. I would really like to be able to write from home, you know, because of the whole Heather thing ;).
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. I think we're going to drop off the wee one at my mum's place at around 5pm, and come back home for some take-out and cuddling...yes...cuddling. I also hope the evening contains yellow roses and sweetened with Malitol white chocolate coconut clusters from the fudge factory in the Quay (hint hint Babe). Nothing can beat last year though, being 3 months pregnant and going to White Spot for dinner. I think I got chicken fingers and fries. Good times, good times.
I am getting very excited about Adam and Sarah's wedding. It will be the first time Mike and I have ever been on "vacation" together. I am so excited. Hopefully I don't look as pregnant in my wedding attending dress, as I did at my mum's birthday. Dear god.
Well, Heather is being taken over with "moo-rage" so I should run. I hope everyone has a great Valentine's Day.
Love, Katie

Wooo!

First of all let me be the first to say...I have a great "hubbo" (husband/boyfriend). This morning he informed me that he bought me my all time favorite movie in the world..."Wet Hot American Summer". No, it's not porn. He made my morning...even when I talked to the Dragon Lady who told me I was raising a monster (I have to use codes here, just incase she reads this). Eventhough Mike and I have been going through some difficult times over the past couple of months, I do love him and I wouldn't trade him for anything in the word...except maybe for a pony. Earrings and the best movie in the world for Valentine's Day?? WOO HOO!

We went to Brannen and Amanda's lastnight. Richelle was there too which was cool. We ate pasta (gluten free pasta ofcourse) and had strange but good gluten free cookies. I ate wheat crackers yesterday and by dinner I was feeling them...I have got to stop eating wheat!! I think my intolerance is coming back...when I was pregnant I could eat anything with no problem, now...Hell No! We looked at Brannen's old year books. It was interesting to look at all the guys, and to see how much they have changed. Louis, Mark and Dave look no different. I think that Kieran has changed to most. He looks like Lance Armstrong now (his words, not mine).

Anyway, I need to shower. I've got to go pay for my car insurance. Woo. Heather's feeling better I think, we bought her a cold vaporizor and I think it's working.

Presents!

For Valentine's Day Mike bought me diamond earrings! WOO!!!!
I love him.
That is all.
Love, Katie

the season for change is upon us...

A world of change happened today. Mike and I have decided to hold off on finding a house right now. There's just too much going on. Also, I have decided to go ahead with the surgery. See, there's a lot of changes being made these days. One thing that hasn't changed...we're all still sick! Damnit! Heather is going to the doctor tomorrow, just to check her ears and lungs.

We're excited about tomorrow night. We get to meet Trenna's beau! Poor guy, it's so nerve wracking when you have to meet the whole family in one go. Hopefully a certain red head will be on her best behaviour. Hopefully Mike doesn't try to shock the poor kid...poor Trenna ;).

Anna Nicole Smith died today. I feel horrible for her little baby. I mean she has no one, other than two men claiming to be her father and fighting it out in court. I also feel bad for Anna Nicole, she was sortof starting her life over.

Oh I watched the film "Lady in the Water" and I actually really liked it. Those damn critics never know what they're talking about.

Well, Heather and Moo are watching "South Park" together. I should go and make some tea, and make bottles for the Moo.

Love, Katie

Who knew that a day of words and sadness would produce something good?? Lets just hope that it continues to work.

Fog and Heather pictures

the consultation

I went for my consultation today. The surgeon, who is really friendly (both Mike and I felt good "vibes" from him), said I was a good candidate for everything I wanted to do. It's not as expensive as I thought, and since it's private I could have it done tomorrow if I liked. There are a couple of factors that Mike and I have to contemplate, the main one being another child. If Mike and I want another baby, I should forgo the surgery until a later date; my skin will stretch during pregnancy, therefore making the surgery pointless. I know for sure that Mike doesn't want anymore, and I am on the fence, but at the same time, I've been waiting for this opportunity to come around for years. Also, I don't think I could put my body through another pregnancy. There are a lot of things to think about. Also, I'm going to be "out of commission" for awhile after it. I may have it done in October. I would ideally like to have it done in June, but that's not going to happen. I so desperately wanted to look amazing at our wedding, but I guess I won't. Hmmmmm.

On another note, I think Heather is feeling better. Barbara (Mike's mum) looked after her this afternoon, and was unpleasantly surprised by the gift Heather had left for her in her diaper. Hahaha, we've all had to change one of those diapers. You know the ones...they could take your nail polish right off. Maybe that is just a parent thing.

Well Mike's watching tv and Heather's taking a nap...I'll think I'll follow in my girls footsteps...however small they may be.

Love, Katie

**"Why the cupcake?" you may find yourself asking...well...I just love cupcakes, and I think they're very pretty.**

just a little wisdom

This came from Siobhan and Mackenzie...

It seems necessary to completely shed the
old skin before the new, brighter, stronger,
more beautiful one can emerge. . . . I never thought
I'd be getting a life lesson from a snake.

Julie Ridge

So, true.Thanks for the wisdom girls.

I'm surrounded by germs-part 2

So Heather has a very red inner ear and some version infant bronchitis, but she isn't on any antibiotics. They're hoping that everything will just go away on its own. However, if there is any sign of a sore throat than she will be put on antibiotics. She goes back to the doctor on Friday regardless of her symptoms. She's happy though--smiling, giggling and rolling around. Mike is getting better, and his throat is getting worse. I feel ok, I had a migraine lastnight and my nerves are bad, but other than that things are ok.

Today we go to see the plastic surgeon for my consultation. I'm nervous because I worry that he'll take a look at me an not be able to help me. If he can help me, that will be great, and I will be so happy, however, the procedure date will be late this year into 2008 (that's what I've heard, I am not sure if that's true). It might be sooner because I'm a "private" client and nothing I am having can be covered. Mike's mum is coming to look after Heather while we go.

This coming weekend we're staying at my mum's because we're cat sitting. Friday night is the big party to welcome Mal to Canada. I hope that Mike and Heather are well enough to go, and I hope that I haven't gotten sick too. I am really looking forward to meeting him, and to see Trenna beam with happiness.

Well I should go make coffee, otherwise I won't be able to make it through the morning...and the rest of the day too. Mmmmm, coffee.

Love, Katie

I'm surrounded by germs

Ok, so I am taking Heather to a different doctor today because the one we went to last night was at 3 million years old and was wearing a suit from the 50's. He was nice, but not informative, and apparently he was a pediatrician! Heather's cold has started to move into her chest, so after seeing 3 other doctors, we're taking her to her family doctor...who is just a fill in for our real GP. Dr. Z. we miss you...come back and fix our ailments! It'll be funny though, doctor Z last saw Heather at 2 months, the next time she'll see her will be at one year...what a difference!

Mike is sick too, but like most men, he will only go to the doctor if he has severed a limb or something...even then, it would be a struggle. He's just fearful I know, he's afraid the truth! Now, because both kids are sick, I'm going to my mum's birthday alone, and making the whole dinner alone. I'll do my best handling prawns...I'll have 911 ready.

Mike and I have totally gotten into "Kelly Osbourne: Turning Japanese". I love it. Kelly Osbourne is actually quite hilarious, yet she does whine about everything. If I was given the opportunity that she has, I would be loving it and kissing whoever sent me! AWESOME!! She's singing the "Neverending Story" to a bunch of young Japanese students to teach them English! Haha.

**A note for Louis: no don't worry, we don't shave Heather's head. Her lack of hair comes from me. I was bald until I was almost 2, and even then I didn't have a lot of hair. I hope that once her hair has actually grown, it's like Mike's. Hea has beautiful hair. Her hair is an inch long which is a huge accomplishment.**

All About Moo

This is Heather's latest picture, that was taken on her 5 month birthday! When you are a parent, you celebrate every month and every little thing she does...haha.
She's still not feeling well, and sounds a little congested. There is a pediatrician coming to the walk-in medical clinic tonight, so we're going to take her. It might actually be allergies, but then I wonder why her bowels are so messed up. I woke up several times during the night to check on her, and make sure she was ok and warm enough. I think Mike may have done the same. I can't wait until she is 6 months old-she won't be seen as so fragile, therefore different things can be done with her health that couldn't be done before. Mike and I will try our hardest not to have to give her antibiotics until she's older.

Rightnow she's relaxing on the futon eating her plastic singing giraffe. I am happy to see that her appetite has gotten better, and thank god she isn't vomitting. Oh, now she's crying. Gotta run. I'm sure she'll be feeling fine soon...hopefully by tomorrow, because it's grandmas birthday! A party without Moo wouldn't be much of a party!

Love, Katie

My Poor Little Moo

Tonight is going to be a rather hard night for all of us. Heather has a cold, and has been sneezing, coughing and her nose has been running all day. It's hard when you can't really do anything for her, but give her cuddles and lots of liquids. I can't take her to her doctor until Monday, so I don't really know what to do until then. She is asleep on the futon, and continues to cough and startle awake. Pray for Moo Moo.

On another note, I obviously changed the template of my blog. I figured since Mike wasn't posting anything, that I should pretty it up a bit. I lucked out in finding a iced yellow cupcake (I had changed the name before I had found the picture). For some strange reason I have a thing for cupcakes. I just think they're so cool, and delicious. I now sound crazy...haha. Maybe I should start designing things with cupcakes in mind...hmmmmmm...ideas.

Mike is talking to his friend Mark, who happens to live in Australia. I've only met him a couple of times, and I've never met his Australian wife. They might be coming to our wedding reception. I'm happy to see that Mike is still keeping in touch with friends across the world...ok...I write to Louis, but it's from all of us ;). He talked to Kieran last night too. I think he just misses everyone, and I think he misses his freedom. Who knew that once he got involved with me, it would be forever...muahahaha...it's all a part of my plan. At least Cam lives near by, so he can go be a "single" boy for awhile....just as long as they don't end up the Lynnwood, or anywhere that has strippers.

You know, if you're reading this, and you feel the need to write, pick up a pen and piece of paper and write me a letter. We love getting mail here, especially when it's full of intrigue and gossip! Haha, can you tell I'm tired and have had way to much chinese food?? I miss you, Melinda, Louis and Gillian...and anyone else that reads this. We miss you too.

Love, Katie

Heather says hello

We're meeting my mum for breakfast this morning. Which really means, they get a delicious breakfast, while I sit there downing coffee. I am so tired this morning, I am not sure why. I made a nice dinner lastnight. Chicken breasts coverd in a sauce (lemon, olive oil, garlic ginger, and cracked black pepper), a beautiful salad, green beans, roasted cajun potatoes and wine....wooooooo. I was pretty proud of my accomplishments in the kitchen. I think Heather is waking up right now. I think she's got a cold again. Her nose is running and she's been sleeping a lot...that...or I'm completely paranoid and she's fine.

To answer Louis's question...we have to move because rent here is a little expensive, and we need more space. There is no storage in this apartment. Our storage locker is tightly packed too. We need a three bedroom house/town house just to have enough room for all of Mike's books (you know it's true Mike).

I am excited for Valentine's Day this year. It'll be the first Valentine's Day with Mike where I can have a glass of wine because I'm not pregnant! I'm hoping for something romantic, and a present that sparkles...wink wink nudge nudge! I can dream can't I?

Well I should run, and feed my bebe and wake up my other bigger bebe.

Love, Katie

I wish Mike would write something on our blog sometime. Our blog.

moms and tots, doing laundry, making dinner...oh the pleasures of being me...

ok, so i have had a very long and tiresome day. i regret nothing though, for it was a day filled with lots of walking, people and grocery stores. i woke up, ran to get granola, flax seeds and soy milk before i had to be at my doctor's appointment--who was running late and i sat in the waiting room for 45 minutes. anyway, the doctor said i have adhesions due to bad keloid scarring with my c section. this is something that cannot be operated on, and i will continue living with this pain the rest of my life. whoopeeee. on to bigger and better things. heather and i went to "moms and tots" for the first time. i think heather was blown away at seeing all those other babies. she was the cutest one there, and she didn't cry or fuss at all. she touched hands with the boy, owen, that sat next to her. i think she enjoyed it for the most part. i thought it was interesting, but actually quite difficult. my mum was rather disappointed in me, because i hadn't invited someone back to my place for coffee and a chat. i didn't meet anyone this time, that i really felt like connecting with. after that, i came home, had a heated discussion with mike, bought vegetables, made dinner, watched "supernatural", did laundry, and cleaned the apartment (except for the bedroom...that door can always be closed). the realtor comes tomorrow, to talk to us about houses and what not. louis, we are thinking about buying (thinking, being the key word here) a house...either way we have to move. i have finished the bottles, and dishes and i am going to have a bath and get my ass into bed before 10pm. there is a god.

one more thing, that is totally unrelated to the previous paragraph. the actor who plays harry potter in the film series, is in this new (rather risque) play "Equus". in the play he parades nude on the stage, and if that isn't enough, the promotional posters for the play, have him on it completely nude/topless!!! i was shocked to see that harry potter is no longer a boy, but a very built man. ewww, and it's creepy! haha.

love, katie

*the picture is of heather in her new pink snow suit.