Cat's birthday

Kendra decided it was Cat's birthday and wanted a party so we went out and got a cake, sang happy birthday while Kendra helped Cat blow out the candles. She had lots of fun.

Swimming, snowmen and a movie

John had to work today so I had the entire day with Kendra! We started off by going to the Leisure centre for a swim. Kendra is getting the hang of swimming more. After I coaxed her into the bigger pool, she took off on a floating mat -- kicking her feet and making it go. She had so much fun there. After a couple of hours in the pool we got out and had hot dogs by the rink. It was nice that it was just the two of us.

On the way home, we stopped by Co-op and picked up some ice-cream, cones and watermelon. Strange food for a snowy day. But Kendra had two ice-cream cones today. We stayed in for a bit and watched Mermadia (Barbie) on the DVD. I happened to doze off a bit while she watched while vegging out on top of me.

Then it was out to the yard where we built 2 snowmen. Even the neighbours were getting excited about them. The snow was so wet that my gloves were instantly soaked. The snowmen turned out great. They were her first snowmen as usually the snow here is too dry to make snowmen out of AND it's too cold. But today was warm and the snow was damp.

Soon after that, John got home from work and we headed out. We had dinner at the mall and then watched 'Horton Hears a Who' at the Galaxy. This was the first time Kendra has seen a movie in a theatre. We ate more junk. Kendra munched out on popcorn and cotton candy! A couple of parts were a bit scary for her, but she seemed to have fun.

Then we went to Superstore and looked around. By the time we got home at about 9:30, Kendra was beat. I hope she sleeps in tomorrow. It was a long day, but a fun day... with a few 'firsts'!

McDonalds

I took Kendra to McDonald's today because John was working and I had yearbook. She was so excited when I told her, she told me, "I have to tell Shandra about that!" And then she ran back to the green room and told her. We played there for a while. She went through the lower tunnel a couple of times, but still won't go up to the slide. Aemiley (sp?) was there too which got Kendra excited. We stopped by Wal-mart and picked up a toupee and beenu video (glad it's not dora) and a Barbie Mermaid video. She had a bit of trouble sleeping tonight, but a rub on the back works wonders with her -- 3 minutes and she was out!

Mornings with Kendra

In the morning, I have to get Kendra up, not John. If John tries to get her up she screams, won't drink her morning milk, won't eat breakfast, won't get dressed... nothing.

So today, I went to work before she woke up. John had the day off so stayed home with her. So no mommy in the morning meant a crying Kendra. John even put the milk on the table and she knocked it right off.... luckily it was a sippy cup.

She is a Mommy's girl through and through. I got lots of hugs and kisses when I came home.

Strawberry and Pickle Sandwiches.

Kendra has never been one for sandwiches. I quickly taught her how to tear them apart and eat the parts she liked, otherwise she would refuse to eat anything. Well, over the past few days she has been making her own sandwiches: pretzel sandwich with crackers and strawberry and pickle sandwiches on crackers. I tried to give her a 'normal' sandwich today and it is the closest she's gotten to normal.... Ham and Pickles. Strange, but she's eating it. I can hardly wait till we can slip some lettuce in there.