Thanksgiving

is today down here and we decide to save the turkey for Christmas. I was not going to cook two in 30 days. I did make a pumpkin pie this morning though and I can't wait to eat it. This is pretty much the last long weekend, vacation and maybe weekend for us to really enjoy. Tom's last day at work was yesterday and his first day at work will be Monday. There are going to be some long hours over the next two yrs and no vacation days but just the normal holiday days which in the high tech world and especially in the start up world too aren't to many. I just hope Tom really will enjoy this work, I need a happy man coming home to us. Well hope everyone having a good day I got to run b/c I don't want to waste the time I have with all my boys on here. Happy American Thanksgiving, our tree is going up this weekend I can't wait. Hello Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Change is here

I wrote awhile ago of change and it can finally be public now that Tom gave his notice at work on friday. That is right Tom is leaving Alcatel, a job he has almost been there for 10yrs. He will be joining a start up company here at the end of November. I believe his first day at the new place will be November 30th. We are excited and nervous at the same time but feel it is the right for all of us. Lots of changes are going to happen so that we can make this workout.

Besides that we are fighting off colds here, and we are winning that battle so far. Hopefully the colds will stay mild. Hard to believe Jonas is going to be one next month not sure where the yrs are going sort of scary in lots of way, but exciting too.

Jonas is walking like a camp now and is getting into more stuff if that was possible. Noah growing into a little boy and surprise me all the time with his development.

My big goal is to give up or limit my sugar in take try to continue to eat better. I find on stressful days all I want is chocolate and after eating the boys halloween candy I think it's time get some control I once had and get up early to get the boys ready so we can get us to exercise class. I have still been slacking since we return to California...I hate when I get out of my routines b/c it's hard to get back into them. So on that note it's time to get my lazy bum up and tidy the place and I would take the boys out but do to our colds I think I'll make some play doh for them.

To Pass the time

So what does one do when you are lazy and are so releaved that you got both kids to bed at 6:30, and your other half is extremely busy and out of sight. Well you decide to make a joke between a friend come ture. Yup, that is just what I did. My friend is leaves for Hawaii at the end of the week and I pleaded for her to take me(doesn't look like we'll be taking a vacation this yr :( ). I said I would go in a suit case so she wouldn't have to pay for a ticket. She told me sure and if I actually fit in the suit case to take a picture for her. So here you go Lara....not that she reads this blog(I don't share this site with everyone I know), but did post the pics on fb for her to see them. I do know I am crazy no worries, but it gave her a good laugh and well laughter makes for a healthy life.

Happy Halloween

We had a great Halloween and the boys and their friend Wesley had a blast. We went to a friends neighbour hood for trick or treating and just took the kids up and down the street. They were good at saying Trick or Treat and of course Thank You at the end, as well as throwing a Good Bye too.

Just look at the big man of the house

The wind is blowing

So things are changing all the time around us and that use to bug me a lot, I use to strongly dislike change. However now a days I welcome it, and even sometimes want it. I feel the wind blowing again around us and wonder what changes and when lately. Not knowing though drives me nuts, I like to know with rough dates when thing change or know for certain that there will be a change. But the uncertainty of it, and will it happen, and when if at all is still a strong dislike of my. aaaaahhhh I feel my blood pressure rise.


I am also really excited for two more babies coming into our family early next year on the Flynn's side. It only sadness me that we live so far away when the two baby boys arrive. I am not sure when or if we'll make it home next yr so that makes me even sadder. Congrats Trev&Sarah on expecting your 3rd, and Congrats to Dan and Geneveieve on expecting their 1st!!!!

It seem winter hasn't quite made up his mind if he wants to be here or not and well Fall for that matter hasn't either. One day I am in pants and a t-shirt and the next day I am in shorts...it's driving me crazy and than one day winter comes too and dumps a lot of rain on us....come on will one season just make up his/her mind and stay. I am not good at layering for weather anymore.

I have been cranky lately and most part I think is because my exercising(which I use as therapy) has fallen through the cracks lately. There is always something that happens and I can't go to my class and with Jonas teeth coming in(will they hurry up already and break through...I am not talking about all but it would be nice if they all did but just at the moment his two front top teeth.) so I am exhausted and just can't seem to do my 9 or 10pm run like I was. As well ppl are just annoying me lately...some time I just think really, like really come on, take care of your responsibilities... Anyhow there are lots of things I could rant about but I am not going to...it slips out from time to time but I try not to rant or complain especially not on here and I have already had some slips on the in this post too so I am done, that is it no more rants.

So anyhow we are all doing good. Not much excitement. I have to find costumes for the boys really fast, not sure how I let the time slipped by, I wanted to make them but I just have no time where I can sit and make them....yesterday I didn't get any tidying up done b/c I was on the floor playing with the boys and try to make Jonas happy...again teeth. Jonas also wants to hold your hands all the time and walk or he holds on to the back of my pants and walks behind me. Well I think that a good update of things here, Tom's at a computer things his evening and the boys are in bed so I need to get some stuff done b/c I have so many errands to run tomorrow that I am not looking forward drag the boys all day around town.

Anyhow night all.

Dinner

I didn't get back on Here to write about our dinner last friday. Really all I can says it was amazing. I had the best company with me and the food was wonderful, I am glad I am open to trying things, things that I would normally say no to or thought I would never try. Anyhow I ate it all and I have to say even if I didn't care much for it, it was amazingly cooked, presented. Very small portion which I love but it was also like a 13 course meal too, with wine paring to each course so I was very full. So yummy and if I was rich it would probably one of my favorite restaurants too.

Sorry got to run!!!

Our Love

5 years ago on this day we shared with everyone our love.
Our love is:

Is strong

Is rare
Is true
Is special
Is forever
Is a rock.

Love you babe more and more each day that passes by.

Almost there.

I expect next month if he's like his brother was. In almost everything he is determine to keep up and do what Noah does. Thought you might like to see our latest video.

peek a boo

Ahhhh It's October...and loving it.

This week has sort of gone fast but slow if that makes since. The worst part is it's going to be a 12day week for us....I hate 12day weeks. Tom has some work stuff going on to this weekend all day sat, and sun....so no weekend for us, :(. Had to complain sorry...I just look forward to our weekend when we are all together...the good thing is the next weekend will be here before we know it!!! Got to love how time flies.

So It's October I love this month. It's almost Fall my favorite season, the month I married(I wouldn't have chosen any other month in the yr) my best friend, the love of my life and the father of my children....This is truly the best month. The leaves are changing too. And I can't wait to go back to the farms with the boys to pick out pumpkins etc. The most exciting part too is that I manage to get a friend to babysit for us(that doesn't happen often at all, it's actually the 3rd time out since Noah was born) on friday so we can go out for dinner. So once I get the kids in bed and my friend arrives and we'll head out to an adult restaurant (not a family or kid restaurant!!!!). I made the reservation on Monday at a French restaurant that Tom and I have been trying to go to for the last 5yrs but haven't been able to. I am excited b/c it's a small restaurant that actual got a stars in the michelin guide... and did I mention that it will be just the two of us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am wishing for cooler weather too and actually wore pants for the second time this morning, but will have to put short on later this afternoon. I am tired of shorts and t-shirts, sadly to say. I am also liking it that it's getting dark early. I love the day light but I also love night time and quietness of it and for some reason I find it relaxing....plus the boys love seeing lights lighting up the streets etc.

Well an update on us.
-Jonas is walking with our fingers
-Jonas is eating lots of food,even food Noah didn't have for months later due to the help of Noah sharing....Yup Noah gave Jonas a piece of his grill cheese, good thing Jonas has been eating cheese and toast for a while now. Have to keep my eye on him when I give him(noah) a pb sandwich.
-Hard to believe we have a birthday in just a little over 2 months. eeekkk

-Noah might get a hair cut(trim really)soon.
-Noah is very excited for Christmas and asked me everyday if we can put the tree up with lights.(takes after mom on this one) He's been sing Jingle bells for about 3 wks now.
-Noah going trick or treating with is best friend this yr(got to figure our what he's going to be yet).
-Took Noah bowling too last weekend, he wasn't sure of it at first but got into it after a bit and loved it. They even had little shoes for him too, it was cute.


Well got to clean and stuff while Jonas is sleeping. Hope everyone has a nice weekend.

Weekends

...are the best I have to say. It's a time for family. This weekend I am of hope that we are going to go hiking(fist of the yr...so sad...we were hike last February). I am going to head out and look for another hiking backpack for the boys(we have one my bother gave me). Last hike was when I was pregnant with Jonas(just as the sickness started so quite early) and we had to cut our last day in Yosemite National park a day early, because I couldn't stop puking. I am also on the hunt for a bike seats for the kids so we can go biking soon(Jonas has to be big enough and neck strong enough to support the weight of a helmet(think he is almost there)). So much I want to do and it's all about the outside.

Next weekend Tom booked a get away at Lake Tahoe. So so excited for that it would be a little nice if it was just the two of us but oh well us Flynn's travel as a family like, peas in a pod :). Anyhow hopefully all next weekend is full of hiking, swimming and even some bowling(there's a bowling ally near where we are staying).

that is it for now. weekends are the best.

Looking forward to the long weekend.

So I know I am weird and all. I have excepted that years ago...I am just glad I found someone crazy enough to marry me...he has to be, he did marry me.

So I love the quiteness and layed back of our life so much. But than after our crazy wonderful trip home I always get down...I miss our families and I miss them interacting with our children. I have to say that I always cry when leaving(none of you probably know that but it's true), leaving is hard. However I do always like coming back to our home and our routine of things here in California. It's the driving and trying to fit everyone in when we are home that stresses me out...(yes I am aware that I do it to myself). I also feel bad that we didn't see a single friend when were home. This really sucked b/c some of them have purchase a house and other have had babies which we haven't seen or meant(this makes me sad and makes me feel like a bad friend).

Some of my highlights of our trip home.
1. being with family
2. Watching all the cousins play
3. got a Townsend family photo and spend an evening together.
4. had both boys in the Atlantic Ocean
5. Having everyone meet Jonas
6. Jonas baptism
7.Got to workout with my Sister
8.Watch Uncle Dan and Andrew play the guitar for the boys

Miss you all very much.


Yesterday we were walking down our main street after dinner(took the boys out for pizza) and saw many restaurants that we've been wanting to try but sadly can't. I watched couple sipping wine, talking and there was a longing inside for that again. I miss going out to dinner/drinks/walks with Tom. Just having a quite meal and talking with out distraction or kids or work etc. But than there were small arms wrapped around my neck and a I love you mommy that melted that longing away for the time being because I know it will be back. I don't get upset about it though b/c I wouldn't give up my children for any of it and I rather have life this way than not having it or not having them at all.

Well today is sort of a lonely day and I am so looking forward to the weekend to have Tom home with me. We have no plans like normal, and I am not sure if we'll go out anywhere were I am still working on potty training. but we'll see. Noah did use the potty at the pizza place once, had an accident before we left but the fact is he did use it there. He was so proud and he told everyone. LOL

well I got to run time to tidy up some before Jonas wakes up.

few seconds maybe...

that I have to write on here. Things are still upside down here but oh well that is how life is, full of unexpected twist and turns and the occasional(or many depending who you are....I tend to have many haha) bumps in the journey of life. Some times I wish thing were simpler in life but than I think if everything was simple, would you one be great full? So I tried to ride out the bumps and make the best of them as much as I can.

As for our flight back to California it went as good as it could have since we woke up to Noah puking in his bed and Jonas having a fever. I am blessed that my children are good on flights though (no one has ever hated us on a plane!!!!). I only had one bad experience for a little bit(Noah cried for 35min than puked on me and than fell asleep) when I flew home alone last October but everyone was great around me and said they had kids and they didn't care, one girl I was sitting with was actually pregnant too, with her 4th so not to worry it doesn't bug her.

We are slowly getting back on track and Jonas is sleeping so much better now that his fever is gone and oh yes the last two days he broke out in a rash(different from the heat rash he had the whole time we were home) I think somewhere a long the way he picked up roseola. He also has 2 teeth too. Our vacation really set us back on the potty training but I am happy to report it looks like as of today we are back on track and further along, where Noah has more than 50% of the time taken himself to the potty and gone. I hope it continues to to get better and better. I have to say that Potty training is not my specialty. I have lots of patience with the kids and Noah is a quick kid to pick up things but potty training just wears me out and I have trouble juggling everything that needs to be done and watch him like a hawk. I would have loved to pay someone to do this step in life but I wanted to be a mom so with that come potty training responsibilities too. I am still exhausted from our trip and trying to catch up with everything here, so hopefully by next week things will be in order.

I was hoping to take Tom out for his birthday but since our flight mess that up and all my possible favors have been used since the birth of Jonas, and an extra one had to be taken do to our delayed return home(one of my friends was stopping by to feed bella). It looks like yet another yr will pass before I can do what I wanted to do 3 birthdays ago for him. Sort of bummed out, well actually really bummed out but oh well that is just another blip in our journey.

Got to run and join in our pot and pan band that is going on and than get some dinner ready.

Picture of our visit home.

Here are some of our pictures of our time home. We had a great time home and loved seeing all of our family.

Grampie and Great Nannie

Uncle Trevor and cousin Sean and Hayden

Dad and Grampie

Great Nan and Aunt Sarah Flynn

Aunt Sarah and cousin Sean

Uncle Dan show Sean and Noah how to play the guitar

Great Nan and Jonas

Grampie and Jonas

Nannie and Jonas

First time we have been together since Tom and My wedding(almost 5years)
Aunt Sarah T, Uncle Terry, cousin Jonathan,Nathalie, Jennifer, Makenna, Aunt Sandy, Uncle Stephen, Grand dad, cousins Reagan and Ethan, Nan, Aunt Lynne, cousin Craig, Mom, Jonas, Dad, Noah, Uncle Blair, and cousin Peyton and Hannah.

Ethan and Jonas

Jonas Baptism

Noah and Alyssa

More clan from the Flynn side, Emily, Alyssa, Alex and Austin having a freeze.

Jonas in the Atlantic Ocean loving it

Noah and Dad in the Atlantic

Noah disappointed that "Bill wasn't manly"

Dad's Birthday

We were supposed to be flying out today but once again our family's luck came through and we are stuck again. Lot's of pluses and and negatives about this but there is no since harping about it b/c there is nothing we can do about it. So I commented on it and well leave it at that and move on. Since we have to stay for hurricane Bill, I have to say I am disappointed with him b/c he didn't amount to anything and we got the normal rainy and windy weather I grew up with.

On another front Jonas cut his first tooth on Saturday and the one beside it is working it way through, so we are still not sleeping that well. Jonas is really cruising now, and full of life. I love this age,I mean I really love the first 12 months, it my most favorite age with kids. Not saying I don't like other ages but if I could I would keep my children under 1yr of age.

Noah is Noah he loves his cousins and had/having fun playing with them. He's also seen soo much tv this trip we'll be in tv detox when we go home. haha.

We had/having a good trip home visiting family(sorry friends hopefully next time) and is glad most of the traveling is over. We love coming home and seeing everyone but all the driving that is involved is very tiring. The kids have had it with the car. So I am promising them no more trip in the car and only two more drives to and from the airport and on long plane ride. Well time to start this day.

Need a face lift.

Yes my blog does but i don't know what to do with it. I don't have a lot of time to work on it. As i was tried awhile back and lost stuff and blog links etc. I am just getting those back now....ugh. Well I have to run that all Jonas says I have time for right now. I dislike when my kids fall asleep in the car b/c they never transfer well from the car to bed and in the end miss out on their nap or like now won't go to bed, but are so tired.

night

no more baby.

It's not great quality where it's my Phone camera but I have no babies left in the house anymore. He's been doing this for quite some time now and has even taken some very wobbly steps holding on to the couch. He's being very persistent with the practicing too.

Quick note

I thought I would write quick because I am pretty sure I won't even have time to turn on the computer for the next week and some(haha Oh tom will be taking the computer haha). Tom leaves tomorrow morning for Ottawa till the next Sunday evening. I am tired just thinking of it. I am not worried though and know we'll be fine but lately I have been just completely exhausted and no energy. I think all my running and 6am workouts are catching up to me fast. On top of that, Jonas looks like he is getting his two bottom teeth and he is not handling it very well at all. I say that b/c his sleep is all messed up, nursing seem to be hard on him(and me too!!! he's trying to nurse and not have anything touch his gums), eating not so well, his gums are swollen and lastly I feel two hard bumps under the surface. This is what I call fun times.

Tom gets back next sunday and than we fly out Friday night for home. So I got to make sure things are packed and get things ready to go so that I am not running around the last week like crazy trying to pack for four ppl. So list making time is due and also got to get a car rented!!!need to write that one down on the top of the list. Well I have Noah in bed and Jonas just woke up from a nap and I need to take him from Tom so that Tom can head to work and prepare for his presentations he has to do in Ottawa. So I don't think I will be on here anytime before our trip home. So we'll be seeing all of you soon. Can't wait to see everyone and for everyone to meet our big little man.

Got a few more video's of the boys if Jonas goes to sleep I'll try and get them up but if not well I'll try sometime.

Just some video's

Here are some videos, First one is Noah coming to visit me at the hospital and the second two are a little jumpy of the fireworks I had Jonas in my arms(he's not a still kid), and the last one pooh is poopy.