a update on the random happenings of our family

• Things on the homefront are back to normal.

• EZ is 100% and no residual effects from his episode last weekend.

• EZ's starting to walk. More than just 2 steps at a time. He's up to about 6 steps, then realizes he's walking and drops to his knees. He loves to kick a soccer ball {or any ball for that matter}, so learning to walk/run will make kicking the ball much more fun.

• EZ LOVES bread. He's a bit of a carb-loader {like his mum??}. He doesn't seem to discriminate between baguettes, tortillas or just regular bread.

• I took a First Aid course this weekend {much to my chagrin}, but it was surprisingly awesome. I feel like I have much more knowledge and confidence, should anything happen. Well, that may be a stretch, but at least I have an idea what to do!

• EZ started his Kindermusik class this past weekend. He LOVES it {of course!} - thanks to Nana and Grandad for helping us with this class!

• I canceled my Miami trip this week {seemed a little selfish and indulgent to be sunning myself in Florida when EZ was in the hospital last week}. Instead I'll be hanging out near home, spending time with EZ, going to the gym, getting more practice at BellyUp!, and pampering myself {spa, tanning, mani/pedi/wax/hair}!
  

• My girlfriend and I are going to a Spa in wine country - I'm going to have a treatment called "Dark Chocolate Mousse Body Wrap and Facial" - WOWZA!

• I'm excited for the TWO weddings we're going to this weekend!

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2009 Year in Review

Everyone else is doing it, so why can't we?

HIGHLIGHTS:

• EZ - Our little guy came to us in January and our world came alive! And hasn't stopped since! Everyday is a new adventure! We are gaga over our little guy!
  
• Learning to be a mum in my own way {learning to take other people's advice with a grain of salt and adding my own twist to conventional parenting!}
  
• Being able to regain use of my legs {no cane/walker/shower seat!}
• Selling our old house and buying our NEW HOUSE!
• Spending LOTS of AMAZING TIME with FAMILY {you are all so WONDERFUL! Thank u!}
• Exploring our new town - we just love it here!
• Getting an iPhone has been pretty great! Learning to use it is another thing!
  
• Traveling via airplane to Timmins and BC with a 6 month old!
• Speaking of which, EZ also traveled with daddy to Nova Scotia {his wee toes were dipped in both the Pacific & Atlantic oceans!}
  
• Performing with my wonderful Bellydance troupe again {I heart you ladies!}
• Re: Bellydance - taking workshops with both Jim Boz and Aziza were AWESOME!
  
• Spending more quality time with girlfriends
• Losing 30 lbs and starting to run again!
• Twitter. So. Much. Fun!
  
• Gaining more confidence in the kitchen. I can bake and cook some meals now. This is a vast improvement!
  
• Oohhh! The Britney Spears concert was FUN!
• Christmas at home was just lovely this year - 1st time!
• Finding the time to read again
• Making the most of my maternity leave - LOTS of time with EZ {walks, playtime, classes etc}
• Making the most of going back to work {Thanks to Andrea and my amazing work colleagues!}
• Oh! And 210 blog posts last year ain't too shabby either!
  

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My WILL List

I found this on Lululemon's website and I'm totally inspired.



Instead of a "Wish List" for my 2010 Goals - here's my "I WILL" List:

In 2010 – I will:

• Be confident and comfortable with my body
• Make health a priority for my family
• Choose ACTIVITY
• Make everyday count
• Exercise daily because I want to feel better
• Bellydance for 20 mins everyday
• Complete the Miami Half-Marathon (January)
• Save money and shop less
• Spend more quality time with my family
• Blog daily to be accountable
• Learn to cook and eat healthy
• Go hiking
• Give up bottled water
• Do yoga 3 times a week
• Learn Arabic rhythms & instruments
• Floss daily
• Get certified as a BellyFit instructor
• Be a better friend

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My (new) Pharonics of Egypt Cossie!!!

Isn't it just fab?

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