H1N1 vaccine triumph!

After a previous failed attempt, Graham got his vaccine! So, let me explain the previous two pictures. We went to another clinic, this one a good 45 minutes away from us. There was another huge one going on at the same time downtown, but I figured this one would be a bit more manageable numbers wise. So we got there, and immediately had to wait in a line....for a ticket. The ticket guaranteed us a shot. They had 1000 vaccines to give, we were number 796. I got there 20 minutes before the clinic was supposed to begin. Anyway, at first I was annoyed that we had to wait forever just to get a ticket, but it actually worked out well, since we knew it was going to be a long wait no matter what. Once we had our ticket in hand (after an hour wait), it gave us a time slot that we were supposed to come back during to get the shot. They had someone announcing outside what number they were one, and which numbers where then allowed inside. So, once we had our ticket, we had at least an hour and a half additional wait until our number was called. But, we were able to leave, do whatever. Since we were so far from home (and civilization in my opinion!) we met up with our friends Carol and Andrew, and watched Signing Times on the DVD player in the car. The boys were so good! They watched contently for 90 minutes, and we fed them the "dinner" I had brought. Around 6:30 (we got there at 3:15) we were up! Just to get in the building, but we were getting closer! So, we packed the boys up in the strollers and went inside. I felt so bad that they had no clue what we were waiting for! So, at exactly 7pm, Graham's bedtime, he got his shot. Poor thing. Phew. Glad that is over, after our 45 minute drive home, he went happily to bed, and I am exhausted! I am not looking forward to the fact that he is supposed to get two of these! In thirty days we are supposed to get another one. Hopefully by then, the supply will be better, and we can get it at our own doctor. I'm off to bed, it's been a long night!

The golden ticket!

Waiting for our H1N1 shots!

Sitting in the car waiting for our "number" to be called.

Move over Halloween...here comes Thanksgiving!

Graham's table is all set for Thanksgiving! Doesn't it look cute? I can't wait to do it for Christmas!

He loves it!

This is Graham's magnetic white board wall. We put a bunch of pictures of his buddies up, and he loves drawing on the white board..

Graham's first chalk masterpiece...lovely isn't it?

I wonder who he is imitating??

Notice the phone!

Playroom!

So with new baby coming soon, and my family room slowly being overtaken with toys, I decided we needed some sort of playroom. Especially since we have this loft area above our family room that is pretty much used for nothing. Now that Graham is a proficient user of stairs, I thought this winter was the perfect time to get it going. Not to mention it is attached to our bedroom, and I am hoping Graham will play as I lounge in bed and nurse the new baby! One can dream:) Anyway, I have been trying to figure out how to best use the space, with maximum fun. Pat went out of town this weekend for his own fun, so I took the opportunity to drill holes in the wall without judgement:) So, the awesome chalkboard you see is compliments of Papa (my Dad!). He worked his tail off for me this weekend to build the whole thing from scratch! We are so grateful for such a talented Papa! The board is made from a piece of drywall, we purchased magnetic paint and chalkboard paint and went to town. It still needs to dry a few more days before we should play, plenty of time for me to track down some dust free chalk! The shelves were my project, I spent the past week of naps and evening hours sanding, and painting. Now to fill the space with toys! Santa will be bringing a special big toy to go in the corner you can't see, yay!