Okay, so I haven't had a chance to celebrate Chinese New Year in any sort of traditional way for years and years now. Probably not since I lived in Toronto before Mike and I got married. But hey, we did cook some Chinese dumplings for lunch (ummmm... does it still count if I bought them from the frozen food section of Loblaws?), and last week... well, look closely and you'll see my first-born child participating in some sort of Chinese traditional dance in the picture below.
So there's not much new in my world these days. I am busy. But it's a good kind of busy for the most part. I met a friend for dinner on Thursday (hi Cynthia!)... and I did week two of the Craft Club at my son's school... that was fun. Ummmm... what else? My scrap desk is a mess again, but I'm sure it won't take long to tidy up. Hopefully I can do it tonight. Grey's was brutal this week... *sigh* and I've read the third installment of the Shopaholic series (thanks to Michelle for getting me hooked!).
Scrapping... I did scrap this week. I made some door hangers as samples for the Craft Club, and I made a couple of birthday cards for the parties we went to this weekend (so many February birthdays!)... and I also scrapped a page for a challenge at Scrapbook Centrale's forums. Yes, another forum to be addicted to... blame it on Nathalie! LOL
A few more pictures to share with you here...
Uncle Andy came to visit the boys this morning, and they were very high strung, bouncing off the walls. We painted some pictures for him (just so Mike and Andy could talk in relative peace... for all of 20 minutes the boys were engaged!), and then we all played a game of Cadoo. Mike was a good sport and let one of the boys win... but Thomas was not so gracious after getting four in a row. The gloating and jeers were very typical of a grade one child, but still... I think we need to teach him how to be a good sport in winning and losing.
This afternoon, Thomas started swimming lessons again. I put him in private lessons at the club, in the hopes that he will be swimming independently by the time summer rolls around. I would have LOVED to put James in lessons too, but he's afraid to get his face wet, even in the shower or bathtub, so I'm not so sure I'm willing to pay for lessons until he's a bit less fearful. Anyway, Thomas had a GREAT time today, and I have no doubt he'll learn quickly. :)
Okay... I'm off again. We have a family dinner to attend tonight. I can't wait until life slows down a bit. Not sure when that'll be. Maybe when James is 20 or so? :P
Happy chinese new year Barb! :D When exactly was it? LOL I've been hearing about it since the beginning of February, so I'm not sure anymore! *insert red face here*
I'll be a nice girl and I'll accept full responsibility for getting you hooked on the Scrapbook Centrale's forums. LOL There's so many talented ladies over there and fun challenges that it's not too hard to go back and back! LOL
I can't wait to see more new pages from you! How are your LAW pages coming along? ;D I'll try to do mine tonight.
Posted by: Nathalie (famille1999) | February 18, 2007 at 08:19 PM
busy weekend for you. happy chinese new year! i've always wanted to go to the celebrations in Vancouver and never got around to it. maybe next year
Posted by: Rhonda | February 18, 2007 at 10:46 PM
Happy Chinese New Year Barb. I was thinking of you when I was watching the news last night.
Posted by: Marlene | February 19, 2007 at 07:42 AM
Happy New Years to you Barb. Wow, but you are one busy lady, no wonder you don't have time to celebrate. LOL
I'm sure James will come around about the water thing. It took Amelia 7 long years (she would literally scream through every bath she was so afraid of water) and then one day while we were over at a friend's pool. Poof! She was jumping off the diving board. Shocked the heck out of me, but boy was I happy. Kids...just when you think you have them figured out.:D
Posted by: kim | February 19, 2007 at 04:53 PM
Of course frozen dumplings from Lobby's count :) Grey was so frustrating, why do they do this to us :( I too love the shopaholic series!!
Posted by: katie | February 19, 2007 at 08:27 PM
Happy belated Chinese New Year Bar-B, I would love to attend those festivities, so colorful!!!!
I love your new pics of your boys, and Uncle Andy (yum) lol.
Good for the swimming lessons! and by putting the other one in, they will teach him to get his face wet, I'm sure they know all the tricks (good luck).
So enjoy ready your blog girl :)
Posted by: Karen | February 20, 2007 at 08:50 AM
Happy Chinese New Year to you and your fam, Barb! And yes, Loblaws dumplings count...they're yummy!! Loved the photos - the boys are getting so BIG!!!
Posted by: Jen | February 20, 2007 at 10:36 AM
How funny...I saw the photos of the two boys and thought...now why do I recognize that fellow in the middle?? LOL! Goodness...it is still so hard to believe you were so close! Hmmm...high strung you say?? Then I don't feel too bad about my girls exhibiting their high energy during our outing lol
Posted by: Tracy Austin | February 20, 2007 at 05:46 PM
Happy Chinese New Year. I can't get over how your boys are changing ... growing. Great photos of the boys and Uncle Andy.
Posted by: Mellisa | February 21, 2007 at 09:39 PM
He does look a little rigid in the water...but it'll come...he'll be swimmin like a fish in NO time!
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Robyn | February 22, 2007 at 11:46 AM
happy Chinese New Year. I'm sure the boys enjoyed all the festivities.
Posted by: Barbara | February 22, 2007 at 06:01 PM