Why pay $ for toys?

I really think these photos and the title says it all. So why do we spend so much money on toys when little ones are just as satisfied with boxes, wooden spoons, Tupperware and socks?

Love is in the air!

Happy Valentines day!  Or Love day as I like to call it.  Today I am spending my love day with my cute lil buddy.  He now gives me kisses and calls me mum mum...what more could I ask for?

I can climb!

The days of blocking Jack in the living room and knowing he was safe are OVER.  Today I was making lunch and blocked him out of the kitchen and this is what I come around the corner to see.  He figured out the coffee table has a hole in it that he can fit through.  Was nice while it lasted!

Family Fun!

We decided to get out and do something fun on our family day today so we rounded up the neighbours and headed to the Bowlacade in Woodstock.  We had a blast.  They even had shoes to fit Jack.  Such a great way to spend a few hours on a Sunday...

Bowling shoes for Jack too!

Kids first day bowling

Totally has the hang of it now.  We put the rails up so her balls wouldn't go in the gutter and guess where she wants to send them??

Here Fishy Fishy.

First time in the big pool (these fish floaties are amazing!)

Very excited to be getting ready

  

Having a fantastic time!

"Mom this is soooo much fun!"

"Mommy can we hurry up....look how much fun they are having in there!"

Jack and I have started a weekly swimming date since the holidays and we both just love it.  He took to the pool water immediately.  I thought he would fuss as the water was a bit chilly the first time we went but he just splashed and smiled up at me.  I typically hate swimming but he has brought a whole new type of fun to the pool.  Now we just can't wait for Thursdays to get here.

Mama's Got Her Groove Back!

My Update:

2.5 weeks and I haven't missed a run yet! 6 lbs off and 20 to go....ugh...I figure telling the world how much I have to lose will only push me that much more. I am motivated. Ready to get back to me but need a little patience. It is so hard to reduce that baby area and so hard to wait. Ah well, I am well on my way now. Progress is beginning to show itself.

Jack's Update:

Jack's little mouth is populating itself with many teeth. He just had another pop through and you can see where 3 more and just waiting to bust out of the gums. Poor lil guy. He is being a good sport about it though. Doesn't really seem to bother him too much. What a strong man he is going to be (just like daddy).

He is also becoming very vocal. Well when he is at home anyhow. He is constantly practicing his vowel sounds...aaaaaaaaaaaa, ooooooooooo, ouuuuuu. It is so cute! He has been rehersing all day. I just love hearing his little sounds. Whispering has also become very popular. Thank heavens as I much prefer it to the alternative. He is being very adventurous with his sounds which leads me to believe he may be a chatter box like his dad (kidding he prob gets this from him mom).

Well it is just about bath time which happens to be both of our favourite time of the day. Must get the water running and toys out. Will update again soon. Thanks for listening!

Mama's Boy.

Me Without Him?

3.5 months and I am heading back to work?!?!?! What?!?!?!? Where did my year go? Oh yeah see below for how much Jack has grown. Seriously how is it possible that time went this fast? I am dreading leaving him. We meet our babysitter next Monday morning and hope that she will agree to start taking him one day a week come February. I think this will really help me get my groove back, help Jack settle better and of course ease my mind about leaving him all day with someone else.

Speaking of getting my groove back. We have started a new routine. It involves adding my daily run back into my life. Oh how I have missed it. The past 8 months I have really struggled with keeping my own routine and combining it with Jack's. I have to admit I have been all about him (which I am sure is what most new moms do) but it is now time to get 'ME' back. I have said a few times I really just don't know how to be the person I used to be since he has come along. I am so focused on being a good mom that I have forgotten it is important to do a few things for myself. I just find it so hard to be 'me' without him. How am I going to function without him attached to my hip? Anyway...here goes nothing! Time to be a good mom while being healthy and taking care of me too. Only on day 2 but man it feels good! Just 25 pounds to go...Oh dear this is going to be hard.

Baby's First Christmas!

We had a very Merry Christmas and all got a tad spoiled. Pat, Jack and I were able to stay home all Christmas day. Our family came to us this year. It was so nice to have them all here under our little roof. We had a lot of fun but were all very tired after the day was over. It was a blessing to be home and have Jack in his own bed for naps. Made the day a lot less stressful and a lot more enjoyable. Best decision we ever made. Thanks to our family for going along with our plan! Here are a few shots from the day.

Merry Christmas from us to you!

Tree(check), Lights (check), Cards (check), Food (check), Gifts (check)....I think we are ready! Merry Christmas from us to you!!! We hope you have a fabulous holiday and very happy/fun New Year!