Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Re-location

 On January 22nd, a little over a week ago, we took possession of our new home. It is a little bigger, newer and in a location that will allow us to enjoy the old historic part of our town. It is approximately 500m from the old strip with all of the shops and markets that we love. The old churches and buildings are beautiful to look at when taking the kids for a walk.The fairgrounds are right nearby so we can easily enjoy all the fairs, festivals and events without having to park our car.

I am looking forward to finding new running routes, but still close enough that I can still jump onto my old running path should I choose.

The kids love their new house. Mira has loved decorating her new room and having her own washroom (finally!!). Grayson loves looking out the window at all of the machines and trucks that are building the remaining units in our complex.

We are looking forward to having our friends and family over to help us enjoy our new space. With all of the stress and difficulties we've been facing recently, it's nice to have something shiny and new to keep us positive and family-focused.  It's time for a fresh start.....as a family....in a beautiful place that Geoff and I chose together. 


Grayson watching the construction from the new couch
Mira playing the part of construction worker

Monday, January 28, 2013

Loss

On January 15, we lost Geoff's mother, Joyce, suddenly and unexpectedly.

Nothing can prepare you for the loss of a parent. The family has been devestated by the loss of this wonderful woman who loved her family so much.

In time, we will not miss her any less, the pain will not subside, but rather we learn to cope with the pain that we experience as a result of her not being here with us.

She was a tremendous grandmother, not only to Grayson, but to Mira as well. She treated them both with equal love and affection. She was an amazing mother. A strong woman who remained committed and unconditionally loving to her husband and her children, no matter what obstacles they faced as a family.

She was a socially active woman. She loved visiting with friends near and far. Every other weekend it seemed that her and Geoff's father were off on some new adventure. 

She made the world's best Bailey's. Everyone wanted to come over to the Seymour house to enjoy Joyce's company and sip some of her heavenly Irish Cream. 

As a friend said to me, it's time that we put our lives back together after such a loss. The hard part is putting it back together, but in a slightly different order.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

6 months, 6 years

 Just a few photos of the kiddos at 6 years and 6 1/2 months old. I love how much they love eachother!






Juggling Act

I am here, sipping coffee, surrounded by glowing scented candles and soaking in a sunbeam. The candles are to counteract the smell of my oven, which is currently self-cleaning away, preparing for the new tenant. I am also surrounded by boxes. Lots and lots of cardboard boxes. Boxes filled with all of our photos and memories. They are packed and ready to move on to our new house.

I have been doing quite the balancing act between our 6 1/2 month old son, 6 year old daughter, getting the house ready for the move, and getting our venue and date picked for the wedding. It's a lot on my plate, but I'm enjoying every minute of it. It will be nice to be in our new house, unpacked and settled. It is hard to have a little 6 month old boy who is going through a bit of a needy phase (clingy) so I just make sure that when he needs the attention, he gets it and I take advantage of his nap times.

All of this hard work and coordination will pay off when we are in our new home and when we have had a fabulous destination wedding!

Grayson is growing fast and is such a happy little guy. He does not discriminate when it comes to giving smiles and affection. He is a champ when it comes to eating. He is now becoming a champ when it comes to sleeping too. He sleeps from 7pm-5:30am, gets up for a feed and then falls back to sleep until 7:30am. Mama has welcomed the long sleeps with open arms and a sigh of relief!

Mira is loving her school and is doing well in the french immersion program. She is still loving her karate and piano. I think that will be the only extracurricular activities for her until the chaos of the move is over. Too much on our plates to take anything else on at this point!

I am enjoying my yoga and running but I have recently included a new activity- Circafit! It's basically a gym where they put together circuits (levels 1-4) and you go and do these very challenging circuits. It's great motivation to do some strength work (my weakness).

I wish everyone a wonderful start to their new year and all the best in their own juggling acts, whether it be fitness, businesses, work, children, trips, or family challenges. 2013 is going to be a great year. I am looking forward to it and so far it has started with a BANG! :)