I nursed Leni for the very last time on Monday. That might sound like a random day of the week to plan a life-changing event, but it was all very strategic. Jose and I were going to a concert and I wanted to make sure bedtime went smoothly for Jose’s mum (“Baba”), who was babysitting. … Continue reading Weaned.
A few of my favourite things when I’m on the go (with a toddler).
If you are like me then you have--or attempt to have--your days measured out to a tee (ooh that rhymed!). I’m not saying things can’t go sideways, but a schedule gives me this lovely comforting illusion of control. For that reason, our days can be quite redundant. I am not complaining though (not today anyway). … Continue reading A few of my favourite things when I’m on the go (with a toddler).
Adventures of an 18-month-old.
The babe turned 18 months last week. It’s one of those age milestones you can’t fully fathom before you get there. Or at least I couldn’t. It was just really hard to imagine what the year-and-a-half mark would look like, you know? Each new month brings so many surprises. It seems like she’s now a legit … Continue reading Adventures of an 18-month-old.
One down, one to go.
On weekday mornings, Jose is up around 5:30am and he’ll usually go into Leni’s room first when she wakes up, letting me linger in bed just that much longer. Dream man, right there. Her immediate request for a few weeks has been “toast” and “banana,” but out of habit I’ve continued to nurse her before … Continue reading One down, one to go.
Peanuts crazy fast development update.
I get all these "your baby at x weeks/months" updates based on Leni’s due date from babycenter.com and whattoexpect.com every week in my inbox. I eagerly signed up for a few such sites whilst pregnant and would excitedly read about which fruit the babe most resembled. I now just casually scan the emails when they come … Continue reading Peanuts crazy fast development update.
When it rains, it pours.
Last week when Leni was sick, she remained almost entirely horizontal from Wednesday morning until Thursday evening. Her first foray off the couch, my lap or her crib was only a few feet down to the floor (where she did some "colouring"), but it felt like huge progress. By Friday the rash was entirely … Continue reading When it rains, it pours.
Sick babe.
My poor baby is officially sick for the first time. She broke out in a rash a few days ago that, at first, I assumed was an allergic reaction. It turns out it’s a virus called roseola. Ever heard of it? Apparently it's very common between 6 months to 2 years. In fact, when I told … Continue reading Sick babe.
Back to reality.
So here we are in September and I’ve been completely neglecting this here blog for over a month now. I can’t believe how quickly the summer just sped by. We were lucky enough to get to three cottages in the past month, just returning over the weekend from a whole week on Lower Buckhorn Lake. … Continue reading Back to reality.
Food for thought.
Some weeks I feel like I’m spending every free moment thinking about what to feed my family. Whether I’m physically going to the grocery store, writing lists for the grocery store, looking up recipes (“healthy foods that toddlers love”) or actually preparing, serving and eating the food—it’s on my mind constantly. How domestic am I? … Continue reading Food for thought.
Weaning toward freedom
It has become glaringly obvious that I need a day off. And a night off. And then maybe another day. My fuse has been really short lately and I find myself resenting Jose’s ability to--seemingly--come and go as he pleases. The other day he finished work early and went off to buy new work shirts. … Continue reading Weaning toward freedom
feather & pine 