This morning we went to
Abbotsford to do some errands and see a friend. We had a great time, and everyone behaved well. We got back to Surrey at 12:15, just in time to get home and settled in for naps. We had lunch before the drive so everyone was fed and happy.
The last stop before home was the post office (in the local grocery store). What should have been a quick and painless 5 minute at most stop was beyond horrible. The worst tantrum that I have ever experienced with the kids or even witnessed from another child in public (lucky me).
It all started with Sarah wanting her
blankie, which I told her we would go home and get in a few minutes. For some odd reason she was soon flailing her body on the ground, crying, screaming, etc. In the meantime the Post office girl had an issue with the visa machine and had to put the transaction through a second time (great!). Calvin
see's a little cart of grocery baskets and thinks it would be fun to push the little pile of carts (out of sight) down the grocery aisle. At this point Sarah is beyond out of sorts, screaming and throwing the little back of
stuffies that she brought in all around her. Yes, everyone is looking at this point.
We're ready to leave (about 5 minutes but seemed like forever). I'm trying to hold onto Calvin, there are toys all over the ground, and it's impossible for me to pick up Sarah's flailing body off the ground. I put Calvin down to pick up Sarah, but then he runs out of the store (for the second time) through the automatic doors towards the parking lot. I go to get him and Sarah runs the opposite direction through an aisle. All the while toys are continually dropping on the ground, Sarah is screaming and I am feeling very hot in the face. I am also not exactly in running/ chasing children mode. At this point some strangers offer to help by watching Calvin while I get Sarah...what choice do I have but to accept the help.
I finally get both kids into the van. Thankfully Calvin walked and was cooperative at this point... Sarah not so much (to put it lightly). As I attempt to get Sarah to sit in her seat so that I can buckle her in (her screaming, kicking and pushing and me
fighting back), I feel her pee herself and consequently all over my hand. She worked herself into such a fit of rage that she peed, yep, feeling pretty angry and exhausted at this point.
We get home (literally a 2 minute drive) where I discipline Sarah and send her straight to bed. Since Calvin fell asleep in the van he's not really sleeping or staying in his room at this point. Great.
Yes, we all have bad days. Sometimes I wonder why I even take the kids out. At these moments I tell myself never again. But I know that time will pass and for some reason I'll try it again. Just not this week. I love being a mom and I love my kids, but sometimes I question if I'm really cut out for the task. It's amazing how kids can just wear a person down. Here's hoping that Sarah wakes up happy from her nap and that we have a fun late afternoon together. It can only get better right?!?
I can't believe how long it's been since I've posted on here. I feel like I could put up lots of pics, thoughts, etc, but that takes time that I'm not sure I have these days. These "fort" pics were taken a few weeks ago. This fall I've been amazed at how much it's rained. I know that's normal here on the west coast of BC, but I really forgot what normal was. Thankfully this past week has been nice, but I've been missing Niagara fall weather a lot these days.
On Saturday I had the wonderful experience of showcasing my cards at the Fieldstone market in Abbotsford. As with the other little shows that I've done in the past, I never really know if it was a "success" until months later. It was a great chance to gain exposure in the area, meet new people as well as so many people that I haven't seen in years. Thanks to all of you that came out to say hi, it was much appreciated!
Are you going? I'm looking forward to having a table set up at this open air market in Abbotsford this Saturday (9am -6pm) at the Eco Dairy across from Costco. Hoping for great weather!
This past Monday we went to the PNE and saw the coolest little popsicle maker. You put the unit in the freezer for 24hrs and then pull it out, put your juice, yogourt, etc in the spots, wait for just less than 10 minutes (leaving the unit on the counter) and voila, popsicles! You can make a second round 15 minutes later. However, for $100 we weren't going to be making any purchases.
On Sunday afternoon, after a weekend at a cabin with my family, we started the "fun" task of unpacking and setting up our new place. Since David has had to work during the day, this has left most of the unpacking, flattening boxes, etc to me and my little helpers. I am so happy to be at this end of the whole moving/ relocating process! The past couple of months have likely been the most stressful and trying for so many reasons. It feels like we've experienced our share of bumps along the way and tricky situations. Yet, here we are, almost on the other side. We're so looking forward to having all the boxes cleared away and being settled in our new house.
Thursday was a very busy day for us! David had his thesis defense at 6am over skype with his profs in Ontario. At 10:30 am the moving truck came to our new home to unload all of our things. At 5ish we headed out to Birch Bay for our annual family "camping" trip. As hard as it was to just leave a huge mess of boxes and go on a little vacation, it was kind of nice to not have to deal with everything right away. We had a great time with our family just relaxing, going to the beach, etc. I took hardly any pictures, so these are a few of what I did get.
