this weekend:
saturday is my big day in the city- gymnastics for both boys, visit with cousin X, and the weekly grocery shop. Maxine always falls asleep on the way there, so i have started bringing her special napping bin. i can move her from the car seat to this bin without waking her up. it's pretty handy and funny too.
today was the Island Mallard Cup- an annual shinny (informal pick-up hockey for all you non-Canadians) tournament extravaganza on the frozen lagoon. picture tons of people of all ages, skating and playing hockey, with a smoking bonfire in a barrel and classic rock on the sound system, with the sun blazing.
i am embarrassed to say today was my first time on skates this year, and as usual i wish i had gone out more. i went with some friends for a skate a few kilometers down the lagoon.
it was gorgeous and so nice to get out!
i really needed glorious sun and fresh air- i have been so cranky today about not having any freedom or time alone. i was trying to get someone to watch Maxine so we could go skating (it all worked out- we took her out and she napped in a stroller on the ice!) and i couldn't find anyone, and i was feeling so angry and resentful about never getting to put my needs first and my life being so kid-focused! (which i normally don't mind so much. it's possible that this raccoon mum needs more sleep, and also i think almost 2 year old Miss Maxine is pretty intense right now in her needs/desires.)
what i really really want is a day to myself at home- to putter, reorganize my little nook, maybe make something, take a bath, read a little. i have a plan- it may happen soon- fingers crossed, 'cause mama needs a little time!
