Our new outdoors

After almost a month in our new home we finally got out for Outdoor Mondays today.  Our fist adventure was to the compost bin!  I am very happy to finally have a compost bin.  The best part of this one is that I don't have to sort through worms and compost myself every three months.  (My worm compost bin lasted a year before I couldn't take it anymore.  I felt like a failure but was glad that I'd tried)  I'm really glad that Kyan will learn about composting and see the process happening.  And sharing responsibility for it is really great as well.

  And our latest development around here is that we rarely use the stroller anymore.  Kyan bikes all over.  He's getting really good at steering and we are using these daily sessions to work on learning the difference between left and right and about road safety (which sounds very official and strict but it's not really at this point.  He is only 2 and a half)  This trike is great since I can let him work his legs and also push if he  needs help.  I'm glad that I don't have to be bending over to help him get around while he's still learning.

What's really been happening...

August was very quiet around here, wasn't it?  I am going to share the main reason for this now.....
I am pregnant.  Our family is very excited to be adding our fourth member.  He or she will arrive sometime in March 2011.  The first trimester is nearing it's end now as I am in the 12th week.  With Kyan's pregnancy I was rather depressed and nauseous and oh, so tired.  The same has been the case this time.   Each day was different,  some more challenging than others but overall I think this time the yucky feelings have been a bit quicker to go away.
I am so glad to have this blog as a record of this time.  I did not blog when I was pregnant with Kyan.   This child will have a record of its growth from an earlier stage than Ky does.
So I hope this explains my lack of posts and it also is the main reason for my slow progress in getting our new home organized.  The long weekend helped us get some things in place but the process of settling in will take many months as we plan on purchasing new furniture and making this place look like us.  As I may have mentioned before our style is still a work in progress.
As more energy starts to creep in I have more posts formulating in my head and I hope to return to a normal posting schedule this month.  I won't go baby crazy here but I'll definitely keep everyone updated and relate baby news that I think is pertinent or that inspires my writing desires.
Thanks for sticking with me.  I hope you'll enjoy the new adventure our family  is undertaking in the months to come.  As a fun little comparison I took a photo now and contrasted it with one from Kyan's pregnancy.  My belly is close to the size it was at 5 months now at only 3.  But they say that you pop out much faster in subsequent pregnancies.

12 Weeks, September 2010

Around 5 months, August 2007

a belated thanks

Many weeks ago now I was excited to learn that I had won a Tarot deck in the wonderful Rue of Rue and Hyssop's giveaway.   You may remember that I only  have one other deck.  They have come to me slowly and while my Sacred Circle Tarot is very grounded on this planet the Celestial Tarot is all about the starts and the night sky. 
The two cards that have spoken to me the most so far are the Ten of Pentacles, Earth card and the Princess of Cups, Autumn card.

The artwork on this card just called to me the first time I saw it.  I loved the description of the card in the booklet as well: 

Embodying Life on Earth
The earth signs combine to prophecy prosperity and to reconnect us to the ancient mysteries of the ancestors whose blood and fate we inherit...

And of course since the season is a few weeks away and Autumn is my new year with my birthday and such this card just fills me up right now.  The ironic thing is that a tarot deck all about the stars is what I've gotten and two cards relating to being more grounded are what appeal to me right now.  I would equate it with the move and my need to set my roots down.  Once I feel more settled I'll be able to look upwards and let my spirit explore the messages in the stars.  Since I love astrology so much having a deck like this is really fun and I can sense a whole other layer of understanding about the signs just around the corner for me.

I'm also already thinking about what sort of a bag I'll use to hold them.  Perhaps I'll create a new one covered in constellations....I'll think on it.

Thanks so much Rue for having this giveaway.  And please visit her shop Spiral Spirit Offerings for your viewing and purchasing pleasure. 

last bit of summer

Part of why I've been so quiet here is that we took another little vacation last week.  We went across the U.S boarder to Blaine, Washington and stayed at the tranquil Semihamoo Resort.  A pebble beach, good food and a waterfront room were very relaxing and a great way to celebrate two family birthdays.

Our trips these days are never complete without finding a miniature train ride.  This one was even being pulled by the celebrity train himself.  Thomas continues to be a huge part of our family. 

From the Mountain

Hi all.  Sorry it's been so long.  We are settling into our new home on the mountain.  Moving day was a sweltering mess and we were lucky to have friends who were willing to shed pounds of sweat while getting us transferred into our new home.  Unpacking has been slow but today is the first day since we've been here that is not unbearably hot so we are trying to keep things happening at a steady pace.

A special surprise for Kyan when he first saw his new room.

Our new view to the south.

My attempt to stop sweltering heat from overtaking us.

Who knows where the bowls are?  Ky enjoying ice cream to cool down.

piles, boxes and stuff, everywhere stuff

There is a co-op bbq coming up this weekend so I'm excited to meet more of our new neighbours.   The transition has been challenging for the little guy since he is such a rooted type but with each day that we get a little more put away he seems calmer and more at home.  Could that mean that he'll like to clean his room one day?  A mama can always hope.  I'll be back here again soon.

For the Roses

The summer heat has taken a break for a few days and brought us some much needed rain.  August has bounded in to my head and sent me spinning.  Moving and all that it entails has kept the summer fun a little out of my grasp for the last few weeks.  But I wanted to share some roses with you since they were/are so lovely this year and have given me tons of joy.  I pride myself on being that girl who stops to smell the roses.

I want to remember...

Our moving date is fast approaching and there are more obstacles popping up here and there in our home.  Despite the chaotic nature of packing, and relocating three people there are some moments that take me aback when I realize how big Ky is getting.

He loves to read to himself.  At this point he has memorized many of his favorite stories and it is a pleasure to listen to him read.  Of course lately he's found hiding in boxes to be a fun new pass time.

Building train tracks with Dada is still not getting old.  He loves to lay down on the floor and really get into playing.  He also has the trains talk to each other and he acts out fun little scenarios (very like his Mama used to be in that regard)

And he is now tall enough to reach light switches.  He loves to be able to do the simple, everyday tasks of living.  So far we've been working on him taking off his own shoes and hat and putting them away.  It is mind blowing that he is closer to 3 than 2 now.