Christmas Season...

I realize that it has been a long time since I last wrote...In fact, in the interim the seasons have changed and I am no longer hearing the swishing of leaves under my feet but snow and ice!!! We have also moved from the Halloween holiday to the Xmas holidays...

Its been awhile, in part, because free time has been at a minimum lately. Between fighting a flu that dragged on much longer that I would have liked (it's finally gone!) and being increasing pregnant, my fatique levels were up and I often crashed as soon as the kids were in their beds!

But, all is well in our household. I am now 8 months pregnant and the countdown is on! I finish work next week and will leave with mixed feelings: relieved to not have to trudge my way through snowstorms with two kids to school,daycare, and work in the morning (did I mention that being 8 months pregnant and taking public transportation do not go together!!!) but sad to leave a work environment and collegues that I enjoy so much.

The boys are doing well. Mathieu came with us to see the ultrasound last month and was excited to see his little brother. He also gets a laugh out of feeling his baby brother's kicks and punches...

Gabriel has been showing little signs of jealously lately so we are hoping that the transition won't be too difficult for him...

As you can see from the pictures, we are still very much enjoying our cottage and try to make it out there as much as possible. Mathieu finished his swimming lessons in town and will begin ski lessons after Xmas. Gabriel is still too small but is going to start next year...

We are definately going to miss being in Winnipeg for Christmas this year but are looking forward to spending some quiet time together as a family. We will be in Quebec city for the 24th and 25th and then we will head to our cottage for a few days. After that, we will be staying close to home and awaiting the arrival of number 3....