Eleven Months

A year ago at this time, Jack was curled up safe and sound in my belly. We were at my parent's for a get together and it was 30 + degrees out. Claire was dressed in a sun hat, a sun dress, and was lathered in sun screen.

What a difference a year makes. Jack is now a walking, babbling little boy. And as for the weather...it's more like 3 degrees and their is lots of snow on the ground.

I am amazed everyday at how funny this boy is. He loves being chased. All I have to say is, "I'm going to get you" and he takes off at lightening speed giggling like a maniac. It cracks me up every time. When we are in the van he likes to make funny sounds from his car seat and when I make them back I see a huge smile in my rear view mirror. He still loves soft blankets. He will roll around and bury his face in them and make us all laugh. He's obsessed with our cat and as soon as he sees her, he boots it over to her to bury his face in her soft fur. 

He's a happy boy and always quick to smile.

He walks about 50% of the time now, and crawls at an insanely fast speed the rest of the time. He's super busy and into everything. When we tell him no, he turns around and looks at us, gives us a mischievous smile, and then turns around and continues to get into whatever we told him not to. When we get up to physically remove him, he crawls away as fast as he can while letting out squeals of excitement. 

He loves his mommy, daddy, and sister so much, and we feel the same. Can't help but reminisce about where we were this time, last year. The excitement and anticipation of waiting for him to come. And how fast they grow from a tiny helpless newborn, to a busy little toddler. Love you baby boy! 

Wordless Wednesday

Spring Fever

The temps have risen, the snow is melting and we are loving it! Being able to get out of the house in spring jackets is so wonderful. The kids love it as much as I do. And one of the best things about spring for kids is the puddles that the melted snow creates.

When I put Jack down on the ground he touched his hands to the ground and then did a double take. He was so surprised at how the dirt felt. It's pretty cool to watch a baby and see them experience things for the first time.

My little drunken zombie

I love Claire's facial expressions and hand gestures when she's telling me something. Oh so serious!

I'm dreaming of picnics, and splash parks, and trips to the zoo, and play dates at the park. It's going to be a fun spring/summer!

Wordless Wednesday

Lazy Days

Since it's March break, dance and preschool are not running this week, which means we don't have anywhere to be and we can hang out in our jammies for much of the day.

But the mild temperatures and sunshine were calling us, so we finally got dressed and headed outside this afternoon. Rumour has it we can expect 11 degree temps this week which I am thrilled about!

A Few New Photos

Jack continues to walk more and more everyday. Before he starts though he gets his arms set up all stretched out in front of him like a zombie. He falls down a lot and gives me a heart attack each time. He wobbles around like he's drunk. A drunk zombie.

Some photos from a visit to grandma and grandpa's house yesterday

Walking Jack

He has gone from occasionally taking a couple steps to taking ten or more and walking across the room. Every chance he gets, he's trying to practice.I love this stage!