Five Cool Things

1. My next door neighbour has fashioned a display of Olympic rings out of hula hoops and Christmas lights (don't tell VANOC). Pictures to come when I find my camera...

2. Amy beat me fair and square the first time we played Scrabble Junior and I was actually really and truly playing. She was even strategizing ahead on how to not leave spots for me to score. Shark.

3. Trevor got chosen to do the Vancouver Canucks First Strides program at GM Place this week! Many many pictures are sure to follow...

4. Gavin has a favourite book. Night, Night, Little Pookie by Sandra Boynton. He laughs as soon as he sees the cover!

5. It's mid-January and my kids were out riding their bikes today. I love living here!

Five Cool Things

1. The British Open. Fantastic.
2. The Bumbo baby-sitter. We just got one for Gavin and he really likes being up so he can see what's happening.
3. Flying kites by the sea in Birch Bay (sorry I forgot my camera this weekend).
4. Fresh seasonal fruit in the summer. This week I resolve to get to the Royal City Farmer's Market; somehow I haven't made it yet but I definitely will this week.
5. Lazy summer days with no scheduled activities.

Five Cool Things

1. I can see!!!!
2. Swimming ends today, I'm pretty sure the kids will pass, and we have almost nothing scheduled next week.
3. I have the best, most helpful and supportive mommy in the world.
4. Dave is back tonight...we really missed him!
5. A tall coffee frappuccino light is only 2 points on Weight Watchers.

Five Cool Things

1. Good friends who helped clean up the BBQ we hosted while I was forced to sit down and nurse the baby.
2. Having a mom who comes over regularly to watch the kids so I can get out and go for a walk.
3. Pimm's and lemonade with a mint leaf served over frosty ice cubes.
4. Have I mentioned lately...having a baby who sleeps through the night?
5. Outdoor swimming lessons in the sunshine.

Five Cool Things

1. Amy still loves me even though I made her go to school today even though she told me she wasn't feeling well and even though she ended up with a fever.
2. My eyes are ok, just a little irritated from questionable contact lens care.
3. Trevor offered to hang out at the mall with me while my pupils un-dilated so I would have "a big kid to hang out with and wouldn't be lonely." So compassionate.
4. People in New Westminster are only separated by two degrees, max, not six and worlds collide all the time!
5. Someone noticed I was waiting FOREVER for the disabled washroom stall in a public bathroom today (seriously, I let five people go ahead of me while waiting!) and offered to keep an eye on Gavin so I could use the normal sized stall. She looked kind, not crazy, so I took her up on it as I reallllly had to pee.

Five Cool Things

1. Gavin started smiling this week. Ah, the toothless, gummy grin!
2. Amy demonstrated unbelievable patience this evening with the slow service while out for dinner. She's only five years old and she had me beat!
3. Trevor now reads chapter books. For fun.
4. My parents are going on a wonderful adventure this week. Bon voyage!
5. I played all day today and didn't do any housework - YES!

Five Cool Things

1. The blanket of fallen cherry blossoms on our sidewalk.
2. Getting a prime parking spot at the school for morning drop-off today.
3. Listening to my five-year old daughter's conversation with her friend during the playdate this afternoon...princess tea, anyone?
4. My six-week old baby sleeping for eight hours last night!!! (There, now I've jinxed it.)
5. The new betta fish hasn't died...yet.