The things we do

 

Right now each lady is in a program with me.  Amelia is really enjoying her Mom n Tot Gymnastics class, each Friday when we discuss the plan for our day she gets pumped up for class over breakfast.  Stella Bella and I are in a swimming class together and she is so-so on the brave scale.  I really treasure being able to attend these classes with my ladies, soon enough they will be off on their own and I will just be cheering from the sidelines.  Even though I am totally NOT an athlete or really into swimming or gymnastics I love that we get to do these things together.

 

~ Momma P

Books n Babies

 

Our little sweetheart is really into screeching right now but she is also into babies and books.  It amazes me that little babes (because she is not yet two so I will still call her my baby) can be so into babies.  Nurturing dollies with cuddles, songs and of course wrapping in blankets and pretending to feed them.  The collection of babies we have definitely gets put to use.  Also so fun right now is Stella's interest in books, all books even scriptures.  I love it!  She will grab a book and then back up to sit on my lap wanting me to read to her, adorable.  She is gentle with pages and really into Sesame Street books.  Love this chick.

 

~ Momma P

certainly not perfect but good



 

 

I feel like I am in a bit of a winter funk. 

Just a bummer sorta feeling, lack of patience, scatterbrained kind of funk. Also a heavy heart for loved ones struggling. I usually CHOOSE focus on the positives of my day but I have found myself just being a grump lately. 

I am not the kind of wife I would like to be. 

I am not the type of mother I would like to be.

 

I love being a wife and mother.  I love that I am able to be at home with my girls but goodness sometimes it is hard.  I do try to stay positive and see the good, just be happy...a life challenge I'm thinking.  I am not perfect but if I say a prayer, march on and focus on the positives I know I can move past this grumpy funk. So I guess this post is a pep talk for myself!! Ha  I am totally a person who needs validation and encouragement, motherhood is tricky in that regard.  The feedback is in the form of hugs and kisses yes, but there is no professional evaluation.  Also, my co-worker (Mr.P) is gone from home most of the day boo.   Anyway, just a little of my funk coming through.  Things are actually pretty good around here, we are so blessed; health, a good job, a lovely home and two BEAUTIFUL daughters.  Graham returned from his Phili/Pittsburg Boys Weekend and has had to work late every night, oh and Stella is super clingy - so much so that I dug out the sling and have needed to carry around my almost 2 year old girl in order to get things done.  Ahhh a little more grumpiness just squeezed through! I read the following today and it helped.

 

 

Serve "the least of these" means,

 serving your family counts! Matthew 25:35-40

 

So things around here are certainly not perfect

but they are good.

 

~ Mrs. P



A Cousin Sleepover

The dads went away and the girls decided to play!

We had a cousin sleepover last weekend with Jacey and Auntie Alyson.  It was fun to have Jacey play with us, sadly for Al it wasn't very restful.  It was a good time over all.  We watched a few girl movies, ordered in dinner a few times and even snagged Nanny Bird for a few hours so the mommies could escape one evening.  It was a pretty fun cousin sleepover.  I love this pic of us chilling out watching a show before bed one of the nights.

 

 

~ Mrs. P



How do I love you...let me count the ways

 Stella Bella

You are one of the most determined women I know!  This character trait will be an asset to you as you grow, I just hope to be the parent you need. I love it that you smile and say "cheese" anytime I pull out the camera, you are a bit of a ham which is another endearing quality of yours my sweetheart.  I love the morning cuddles/cling you give and really try to treasure times you ask to come "up plez", even though you ask like a thousand times a day. Daddy has also become a favourite person and I LOVE IT!!   You are becoming such a big girl but  when I ask if you are still my baby you will say "yes" and nod.  You are growing before my eyes and want to be like your big sis, often copying what she does.  How blessed we are to have you our Stella Charlene Polischuk!

 



Amelia

Sweet is the word that first comes to mind.  Oh our brown eyed beauty you are such a sweet girl.  You are sensitive and a wonderful leader, an excellent first born.  You are eager to please us and do the right thing, often flashing me thumbs up when you remember manners or do something we've been working on.  Gosh how you rock! You do have a stubborn side which I kind of like (except when it is directed at me), you appear shy but look out once people get to know you because you are actually quiet outgoing!  You love books and will bring books to me asking that I "read the letters" and I love snuggling with you, reading.  Right now we are reading Charlotte's Web and I am so impressed that you sit and listen.  At church you happily go off to your Primary class and I enjoy watching you sing, comment and sit with your friends.  You are truly becoming an independent little girl and it is a pleasure to be your momma!

 

Mr. P

I really got lucky in this whole marriage gig.  I am forever grateful for my summer student laborer job which enabled me to meet you.  17 years of living on the same street but it took that job for us to connect, how blessed.  I have loved watching you as a father, there was a ton of love there before but seeing you in this new role the adoration has grown.  I appreciate the kindness, thoughtfulness and encouragement shown me, gosh there are often times where I would be lost without you helping me tackle life.  You totally have my back.  I also dig your excitement for our dates, love that you still like to hang out with me!!! :P  Forever will be good with you, cheesy but true!!  (hey that even rhymes ha)

 

~ Mrs. P



Great Grandma's are Grand

I feel so, so lucky that my girls have their Great Grandma's in their lives.  What a sweet relationship to be treasured!  Last week we were able to hang out with both.  Gramma Hudkins had come out and stayed over night to help with a chocolate dipping Relief Society activity at my house (I could not have done it without her!).  It was really great to see Stella actually going and asking to sit with her - this was new!!!!!  A few days later we headed out to the farm to visit Grandma Hinko and check out her newly painted house.  She won them over with tickles and snagged some smiles! 

Definitely relationships to be treasured.

 

~ Mrs. P

Family Day Fun

Family day dawned cold but we made a plan to still enjoy the day together and get out of the house. I had been away for the weekend at a scrap booking retreat and Graham would be heading away for a hockey filled guys weekend, so family togetherness was a must.  We are hardy Canadians after all!!  We enjoyed omelette's for breakfast and then headed off to the Legislature for the afternoon. They had a Family Day Festival called WINTER FETE.  The real draw were the wagon rides, as we knew the horses would be popular with our girls.  It ended up being quite bitter cold with the wind so we were glad that everyone had enough gear to be bundled up and warm, oh except only one of my mittens made it....boo...at least it was my mitten not one of the girlies.

 

 

 

There were tons of fun kid centered activities, they had face painting, balloon animals and more but honestly after the wagon ride, some crown decorating, a polish dance show and a fun puppet show we were all ready to head home.

 

 

Dinner was actually in the crock pot BUT we opted to save it for leftovers and stopped for A&W, a potty break turned dinner stop.  Yummy root beer and onion rings, I was easily swayed.  The restaurant was empty and they ended up being chased around by their dad, such fun!

 

 

 

For real running around the restaurant being chased!!!!  The ladies working there just laughed, we were all laughing actually.  The girls love being chased, love hide and seek and frankly love anything where we try and get them.  Oh they are a blast!

 

 

 ~ Mrs. P