Pic of the day ~ The Last Hug (I look so tired!)

We all woke up at 4:30 am to head over to the airport (almost an hour away). Becca took a long time to wake up and was not impressed. I cried on and off the whole way there and then totally lost it when J was hugging me. It is silly, I know he will be there when I get there, anxiously waiting for us to return….I miss him!

After he went through security, my Dad, Becca & I went for a walk at the city’s park. Becca loved seeing the geese and ducks! We toured around the city then headed home. We were all dragging our butts, totally tired from the early morning. We watched some movies then had some lunch. All three of us crashed hard for a long nap.

The excitement was not over for the day. Becca was climbing the stairs, paused to see if I was following her (I was tidying up her toys). Suddenly I here the first thud, then witnessed my sweet angel tumble down the stairs for the first time. I freaked and ran to her. Becca of course was shaken and upset. Thankfully she was totally unharmed. Serisouly how do kids fall like that completely unscathed? Becca did have a really small cut on her lip and just above that cut was red. I totally never want to experience that ever again! However, I have a funny feeling this will not be the last time I witness my daughter take a tumble though!

Becca is missing her Daddy too! She went to a picture of him & I in my Dad’s living room, and said “Daddy Where??”…and a couple times the door closed she would run over and say “Daddy?” However she totally rocked through all her routines and went to bed very well.

I am off to watch King Kong with my Dad! Great distraction from missing my honey!! Love you Babe!!!! (oh we totally talked on the phone and Yahoo already…we are so silly but I love it!)

Pic of the Day ~ Grandpa helping Becca climb a tree!

Well we had such a great time visiting at the BBQ this afternoon we did not take one picture, not ONE! Totally silly however, it was so nice to see all the family and catch up on everyones lives!

I am so sad . Tonight is J’s last night with us. I know I know, a lot of you have bid farewell to your significant other for longer and more often than I. I know I should not feel sad, rather I should look forward to relaxing a little, spending quality time with my Dad and Becca. It will be so nice for J to sleep in a little, catch up on work, have a few beer and try to find hockey on the American channels.

I am a little freaked at the prospect that I will be a single mom for 9 days. I have never had to be alone with Becca that long before. J is a very active father and plays many important roles in Becca’s world. He gives her breakfast in the morning (I have been slowly taking over on this so he can get to work earlier), then at night he plays with her for an hour then gives her snack and baths her. Tomorrow I will do all those things by myself. Hopefully Becca adjusts ok, she is very attached to her Daddy. Oh My … I am in tears thinking about him being gone, I have had minor anxiety attacks all day about the thought of not being with him….

Does absence make the heart grow stronger?

Pic Of the Day ~ Becca and her Great Grandma enjoying a good book!

Ok another crazy busy day!! Becca slept in, after waking both J and I at different times. The last time J snuggled up on her little bed with her and we all got to sleep in till 8am! Once we were all showered and ready, Dad took us down to his train station. Sadly there were no trains in the yard, however we went upstairs and received a tour, then went to another area to see an engine up close!

Afterwards, we picked up some supplies for the big BBQ tomorrow. All the family that is near by are coming over tomorrow afternoon. Good times!! Becca is sure to be a crowd pleaser!

In late afternoon, we took the car for the provincial inspection and all was great except the wheel alignment (hehe I guess all that puddle jumping caught up to us!)  and then to register and insure it in Saskatchewan. Thankfully it went off without a hitch, they took our word on everything and all was set in 20 minutes!

My Grandma came over for a cedar smoked salmon dinner (oh my yummmmmmmy!) then we all went out to play in the backyard. We had such an awesome time!! Becca walked in the grass in BARE FEET and liked it!!

I am getting a little anxious and sad that J will be returning home in two days without us . Since we started dating we have only been been apart for 5 days (and only twice) so a week and a half will feel like a lifetime! I am looking forward to staying longer and visiting with my Dad and Grandma.

Pic of the Day ~ Becca loving tub time with Grandpa!

Another crazy busy day! We attempted to take care of the sale of our beloved car to my Dad. We have to get an inspection done and SGI says we are all set (SGI=Provincial insurance, regrestration dudes!). I am happy that there will not be a bunch of red tape to saw through.

My Dad was on a mission this morning. He wanted to replace his aging patio set with a new one. We went to every hot spot in this one horse town and sadly he did not find what he was looking for. He was so bummed. Becca got pretty tired once we hit the 6th place!

After nap time, we all went out and did some yard work (although Becca and I can not take too much credit, we were the cheering squad!) Becca loved the puppy next door. Then she found some ants and watched them for half an hour! hehe She also attempted to “feed” the ants grass. It made sense to her since horses and cows eat grass!!

Becca has learned how to blow bubbles in the tub since we arrived here. It is so fun to watch her put her face in the water! My Dad is very encouraging too. He insists that Becca “swim” on her tummy if she wants him to pour water on her head (dorky but yeah my kid squeals with delight if you pour water over her head?!?!) She loves it and will swim then patiently wait as her Grandpa teases her with the bucket, then finally pours it over her head.

My Dad is taking us to the trains tomorrow (he reconsidered the afternoon trip today so tomorrow it is!)

I wanted to thank everyone that keeps stopping by and commenting even though my time is limited on the computer while on vacation. It means a lot to me that you still stop by even though my posts are not thought provoking and worthy of publication .

Pic of the Day ~ Becca & her Grandpa R!

*yawn* Today was a great day, but very long! My Dad was still working so I took the opportunity to complete his birthday present. It is not until next weekend, but today was the perfect day to do it. Most people would not volunteer to do what I did, especially on their vacation!

Yup, I cleaned my Dad’s bathrooms. He is a bachelor and although he is a great housekeeper and has an amazing flair for decorating for a straight guy . Yet, isn’t it everyone’s wish for someone to come in a clean?!?! I know I would not complain!

We received a wonderful surprise right before lunch! My cousin Trina stopped by to see if we were free for lunch! We all went out and had great food, and awesome conversation. She is expecting her first child this summer!! We are so excited for her. She is also the cousin that took my beloved dog to her beautiful farm. Next week Becca and I are going there for a visit to visit, see the nursery, the farm animals and of course SIDNEY!!!

While Becca & her Daddy took a nap, my Grandma came over with German Chocolate Cake!! We chatted while we waited for the cuties to wake up. That is the second day in a row Becca has taken a 3.5 hour nap!! J & I prepared dinner together, while Becca played and we visited with Grandma.

Just as dinner was ready for to be taken to the table, my Dad arrived back from work. After a great dinner (and desert!), Grandma headed home and we all went outside to enjoy my Dad’s huge yard. Becca loves to have the ball thrown and she will retrieve it (eases the pain of not having a dog ). We spent the entire evening outside, exploring and fooling around. It was so nice.

Becca was so happy that was my Dad was back. She enjoyed his company all evening. She giggles so much when he is around. He tickles her, talks to her and totally challenges her! She loves it! It is so awesome to experience!

A couple people have asked when I will be returning home…It is so sweet that you miss me ! J is returning this Sunday, while Becca and I will be heading back May 9th. My Dad’s birthday is on the 7th, and although he will have to work, we wanted to spend some extra time here with him.

Tomorrow my Dad is taking us to his train station so we can see the trains and I think he even said go on ONE!!!