It's pretty warm water Mom.
Sunday, July 31, 2005
Friday, July 29, 2005
A Visit With Cousins Jen and Nicola
My sister and her daughters came down for a quick visit on Wednesday. This is only the second time Calum has got to see his cousins. They brought him a neat little singing/ears moving Eeyore. He was more interested in them while they were here but since they left he loves to watch it. I think Calum is fascinated by his older cousins. Even though he was a bit under the weather while they were here, he seemed to be talking about the visit for hours after they left.
Boy, can this kid talk. He goes on and on about everything....mostly it's just a lot of loud "ahhs" right now but I know he thinks he's saying something important. I haven't decided if he likes it when I read him Harry Potter or if he is trying to get me to shut up but everytime I read it to him he "reads" right along with me. We can both get pretty loud as we try to out talk each other. It's pretty funny because when I stop reading, he stops talking.
In other news, the house is sold. We've been told it was sold to an investor which likely means we will not have to move. There is some legal stuff to complete but hopefully we will be able to know something soon and get to meet the new landlord. We are just happy not to have to keep the house in showroom condition all week. It's not been easy with a baby in the house.
Well, I've got a lot of work to catch up on. Happy long weekend to those here in BC.
Boy, can this kid talk. He goes on and on about everything....mostly it's just a lot of loud "ahhs" right now but I know he thinks he's saying something important. I haven't decided if he likes it when I read him Harry Potter or if he is trying to get me to shut up but everytime I read it to him he "reads" right along with me. We can both get pretty loud as we try to out talk each other. It's pretty funny because when I stop reading, he stops talking.
In other news, the house is sold. We've been told it was sold to an investor which likely means we will not have to move. There is some legal stuff to complete but hopefully we will be able to know something soon and get to meet the new landlord. We are just happy not to have to keep the house in showroom condition all week. It's not been easy with a baby in the house.
Well, I've got a lot of work to catch up on. Happy long weekend to those here in BC.
Sunday, July 24, 2005
Sunday, July 17, 2005
Friday, July 15, 2005
Don is the brave one
Ok. I admit it. I'm a wimp when it comes to taking the little one for his immunization shots. I procrastinated [bad mom] until Don was available and then it took another month to get an appointment but yesterday Calum had his first set of immunizations. It was hard for us all. Calum was not a happy boy and Don had to have a good grip on him for the last shot. I tried to make up for it by giving him a lot of cuddles and feedings afterwards. So far, no bad reactions. He was a bit grumpy for awhile last night but all things considered, he is doing well.
In other news, I've had no success with the latest attempts to get him to take another bottle. It seems he must have just been really hungry the last time. Oh, and the specialty bottle hasn't arrived. I must check on that order. Finally, the house may be sold to an investor. This means we won't have to move I hope. We will find out nextr week. Until then, we must have a clean house for showings on Saturday, a visit by the potential buyer on Sunday, and if all goes well, the inspector for the potential buyer on Monday. I'm getting tired of the people driving by and staring at the house so I hope it does sell quickly.
Now, back to work.
In other news, I've had no success with the latest attempts to get him to take another bottle. It seems he must have just been really hungry the last time. Oh, and the specialty bottle hasn't arrived. I must check on that order. Finally, the house may be sold to an investor. This means we won't have to move I hope. We will find out nextr week. Until then, we must have a clean house for showings on Saturday, a visit by the potential buyer on Sunday, and if all goes well, the inspector for the potential buyer on Monday. I'm getting tired of the people driving by and staring at the house so I hope it does sell quickly.
Now, back to work.
Friday, July 08, 2005
Spending time with Grandma Bain
Don has returned to work and Grandma Bain has been helping us out by looking after Calum while I work from home. All has been going well and Calum is getting in a lot of cuddle time with Grandma and has mom just downstairs for those very important feedings. Desiree has been helping out too so little Calum is one happy guy. I start work earlier and am able to spend afternoons with my little guy.
Calum has started trying to eat a bit of pablum. He doesn't take much, just a few spoonfuls and even then, some of those end up in his hair, on his nose, in his ear, on mommy, on his toys, on his clothes......I'm beginning to understand all we have to look forward to. I've told Don that we are not going to feed him pasta till he gets a lot older - like 10. I've seen to many of those funniest home videos with babies spitting it out, having it come out of their nose, wearing it on their head. It looks like it can create a real mess.
We read the recent cautions regarding co-sleeping with infants. It was a little scary and to tell the truth, with Calum growing and insisting on sleeping with this little arms and legs spread out, our bed isn't getting any bigger. Don and I have been waking up all sore because we have tried not to move about all night. Calum likes to move closer to me during the night and I keep moving away until I lay at the very edge afraid to move. So, we've tried to put him back in his crib at nights. We've had some success. The first night he was in till 2 am and I was the reason he ended up in our bed again. I simply got tired of getting up every few minutes to feed him. Last night he did well till about 12:30, then I dropped my glasses on the floor and woke him up. I picked him up and cuddled for a bit then tried to get him back to sleep but he would have none of it. Back into bed with us he went. If he were one the bottle I wouldn't mind him being in his crib so much but as I am still feeding him, it's a whole lot easier not to have to get out of bed everytime he wants a little snack. He seems to get very hungry at about 3 am and wants frequent feeds till 5:00 or 5:30.
Calum is starting to learn to roll, or at least half-roll. He gets a little frustrated sometimes but Desiree and I have been working with him on this. I'm sure it won't be long till we wish he didn't move around so much.
Oh, I almost forgot our other news. Our landlord has decided to sell the house so a move is in our future. We have a fixed term lease so they say we don't have to move till February but I think it will be sooner. The house has been painted and the real estate agent will begin showing the property on Saturday. We plan on going out for a few hours. We asked how much the house would be sold for and it's much too much because we know all of the problems with it. We are thinking of looking for a townhouse next - a rental because I suspect that if we bought now, in a few years we would be downsizing again as the girls go off to university or college. What a strange thought.....only yesterday they were these little things that liked Pokemon cards and morning cartoons.
Ah well, happy weekend.
Calum has started trying to eat a bit of pablum. He doesn't take much, just a few spoonfuls and even then, some of those end up in his hair, on his nose, in his ear, on mommy, on his toys, on his clothes......I'm beginning to understand all we have to look forward to. I've told Don that we are not going to feed him pasta till he gets a lot older - like 10. I've seen to many of those funniest home videos with babies spitting it out, having it come out of their nose, wearing it on their head. It looks like it can create a real mess.
We read the recent cautions regarding co-sleeping with infants. It was a little scary and to tell the truth, with Calum growing and insisting on sleeping with this little arms and legs spread out, our bed isn't getting any bigger. Don and I have been waking up all sore because we have tried not to move about all night. Calum likes to move closer to me during the night and I keep moving away until I lay at the very edge afraid to move. So, we've tried to put him back in his crib at nights. We've had some success. The first night he was in till 2 am and I was the reason he ended up in our bed again. I simply got tired of getting up every few minutes to feed him. Last night he did well till about 12:30, then I dropped my glasses on the floor and woke him up. I picked him up and cuddled for a bit then tried to get him back to sleep but he would have none of it. Back into bed with us he went. If he were one the bottle I wouldn't mind him being in his crib so much but as I am still feeding him, it's a whole lot easier not to have to get out of bed everytime he wants a little snack. He seems to get very hungry at about 3 am and wants frequent feeds till 5:00 or 5:30.
Calum is starting to learn to roll, or at least half-roll. He gets a little frustrated sometimes but Desiree and I have been working with him on this. I'm sure it won't be long till we wish he didn't move around so much.
Oh, I almost forgot our other news. Our landlord has decided to sell the house so a move is in our future. We have a fixed term lease so they say we don't have to move till February but I think it will be sooner. The house has been painted and the real estate agent will begin showing the property on Saturday. We plan on going out for a few hours. We asked how much the house would be sold for and it's much too much because we know all of the problems with it. We are thinking of looking for a townhouse next - a rental because I suspect that if we bought now, in a few years we would be downsizing again as the girls go off to university or college. What a strange thought.....only yesterday they were these little things that liked Pokemon cards and morning cartoons.
Ah well, happy weekend.
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Monday, June 27, 2005
Pics from the wedding
Don's dad was faster than us at getting his photos up on his blog. Take a look at http://www.radioado.blogspot.com/. You will see that Calum dressed up for the occassion and looked especially charming. He did well on his first ferry ride, liked the room we stayed in at the lodge, was a hit with relatives and guests and made his first trip to Vancouver Island [though we didn't go any farther in than the ferry terminal]. Our bath routine was a bit upset and he was a lot more alert during the weekend as he entertained the masses so today the little guy slept like a log. I suspect that means I'll be up all night.
Unfortunately, I got sick just hours before the wedding so I didn't attend and the weekend was a bit of a bust for me as I battled the stomach flu. I'll leave it to Don to provide an update on the wedding. All reports suggest it went well and the Bain family now officially has a new member! Calum sends a special hug and kiss out to his aunt Jen.
Unfortunately, I got sick just hours before the wedding so I didn't attend and the weekend was a bit of a bust for me as I battled the stomach flu. I'll leave it to Don to provide an update on the wedding. All reports suggest it went well and the Bain family now officially has a new member! Calum sends a special hug and kiss out to his aunt Jen.
Friday, June 24, 2005
Off to the islands
We are off to Pender Island in a few short hours. Wish us luck as it will be Calum's first ferry ride. Just wanted to point out that Grandpa Bain has a new picture of Calum meeting his aunt on his blog [link on the side bar menu]. Have a good weekend everyone. We will be back home on Monday morning and will update the site next week.
Sunday, June 19, 2005
Happy Father's Day
Happy Father's Day to all you dads. Calum got his dad a gift certificate this year. We were going to get him a DVD but we've learned that my seemingly not-so-picky husband is in fact very certain about what he likes and dislikes. Calum wants another year to get to know his tastes before he starts picking out the ties. As a bonus, Calum has refrained from chewing on his dad [though that may have changed as I type] and decided to chew on his mom instead. It all started at about 4 am when I felt a little someone slobbering on my back. It's his way of telling me that he is hungry I guess. Hope you all had a good weekend.
Friday, June 17, 2005
A vault for his treasures
Don and I have finally opened Calum's first bank account. We finished rolling all of the change from his "treasure jar" and brought it into the bank. We've been saving it up for awhile but only really started putting a concentrated effort into it over the last few months. The lucky little guy now has over $500 in his account. I think that the girls will be happy that we've finally done this because we will now start putting a little back into the spare change jar - their source of emergency money for the bus, a movie or little treats. I checked yesterday and it's down to foreign coins, .50 pieces and a few miscellaneous screws and washers.
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Monday, June 13, 2005
Nice day out
It's the little things you appreciate when you've been so busy with baby that you rarely have time to do things that the old you didn't think about. Don and I got to go see the movie and went to the casino yesterday. The movie was pretty good but the whole "sitting in a theatre" experience was what I enjoyed the most. It was nice to get out and after I stopped thinking about things like how much too dark it would be for Calum, how loud it would seem to him and wondering if I should check in just before the show started I did enjoy myself. However, Calum was never far from my mind. Yoda started to look just a little like him and I started thinking about making him a Halloween costume. Then there were babies born in the movie and I was thinking about how small Calum was when he was born. There's no hope for it now. I am a mother and I guess I will always be thinking about our little one.
I had a bit of luck at the casino. I won $173 and spent only $20 to get it. I'll never win big at those things because I only play the .05 and .25 machines and rarely bet the maximum. Don likes to call it chasing the dragon and I can usually find him at the $1 machines betting big. He has yet to prove to me that his strategy works though so I'll continue with my own until he convinces me otherwise.
Other than the above, I had a great b-day. Don and the kids bought me a gc for a massage at a spa. I'm really going to enjoy that. The grandparents report that Calum was fairly well behaved while we were gone and they even managed to get him to drink a bottle.
I'm off to the office this morning so I'd better finish getting ready and feed the little one. I hope you all have a good week. We have a few new photos to post later, including some of Calum's first walk around the New West Quay.
I had a bit of luck at the casino. I won $173 and spent only $20 to get it. I'll never win big at those things because I only play the .05 and .25 machines and rarely bet the maximum. Don likes to call it chasing the dragon and I can usually find him at the $1 machines betting big. He has yet to prove to me that his strategy works though so I'll continue with my own until he convinces me otherwise.
Other than the above, I had a great b-day. Don and the kids bought me a gc for a massage at a spa. I'm really going to enjoy that. The grandparents report that Calum was fairly well behaved while we were gone and they even managed to get him to drink a bottle.
I'm off to the office this morning so I'd better finish getting ready and feed the little one. I hope you all have a good week. We have a few new photos to post later, including some of Calum's first walk around the New West Quay.
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Thank you dear husband
I know I went on about my lovely new monitor when I got it back in December but now that I am back at work I am really appreciating it again. I'm busy looking at databases all day and reading documents online so I am ever so happy Don got it for me. Thanks dear!
We are almost at the end of another week. I managed to work from home almost all week, taking breaks every couple of hours to feed Calum. It makes for a very strange day. I'll be in work mode and hate to have to stop for a feeding but when I get the little guy in my arms it's hard to put him down again. He and Don are having fun but I wish the weather was better for them. I think they have an outing planned next week and Desiree will be off from school soon so she will be able to go along some days. I am also happy to report that Don is finally relaxing a bit and not calling the office so often or running off to check his email everytime I feed Calum. He can't stay away entirely, of course, but is doing a lot better. There's nothing like a demanding baby to put everything into perspective.
We haven't got a lot of plans for the weekend. Our taxes are due on June 15th - extended because I am self employed. I have some work to do on them before they are done. Don may have to work on a few reports this weekend too. Oh, my husband has also promised me a date. My b-day is coming and we hope to take a little time to go see a movie or head to the casino [we are much inspired by my mom's tales of luck]. We have both been wanting to see the new Star Wars movie so hopefully we will get around to that.
In a couple of weeks we will have a wedding to go to - Grant [Don's brother] and Jen are getting married. Calum has 2 suits to choose from for this gathering. One has a tie and one has a bowtie and hat. Both have shorts instead of pants. I think he may have to try out both. Also, I have a new favorite shirt that makes him look very grown up. I'll take some pictures of him in all his outfits later.
No other news today.
We are almost at the end of another week. I managed to work from home almost all week, taking breaks every couple of hours to feed Calum. It makes for a very strange day. I'll be in work mode and hate to have to stop for a feeding but when I get the little guy in my arms it's hard to put him down again. He and Don are having fun but I wish the weather was better for them. I think they have an outing planned next week and Desiree will be off from school soon so she will be able to go along some days. I am also happy to report that Don is finally relaxing a bit and not calling the office so often or running off to check his email everytime I feed Calum. He can't stay away entirely, of course, but is doing a lot better. There's nothing like a demanding baby to put everything into perspective.
We haven't got a lot of plans for the weekend. Our taxes are due on June 15th - extended because I am self employed. I have some work to do on them before they are done. Don may have to work on a few reports this weekend too. Oh, my husband has also promised me a date. My b-day is coming and we hope to take a little time to go see a movie or head to the casino [we are much inspired by my mom's tales of luck]. We have both been wanting to see the new Star Wars movie so hopefully we will get around to that.
In a couple of weeks we will have a wedding to go to - Grant [Don's brother] and Jen are getting married. Calum has 2 suits to choose from for this gathering. One has a tie and one has a bowtie and hat. Both have shorts instead of pants. I think he may have to try out both. Also, I have a new favorite shirt that makes him look very grown up. I'll take some pictures of him in all his outfits later.
No other news today.
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
...and how are the girls?
Calum, Calum, Calum. Understandably, Don and I have been a little obsessed with our newest bundle of joy and haven't had as many stories about Desiree and Dakota lately. Most people ask us about wee Calum and we go on and on until they follow up with "And how are the girls?" It makes you stop and think for a minute - we do indeed have two other kids and life goes on for them too.
I am happy to report that Desiree and Dakota are doing well. Desiree will be out of school for the summer very soon and is on the hunt for a part-time summer job. After a summer of lazing about the house last year she's decided that earning a bit of money isn't such a bad idea. Don was working at a pretty young age too and I remember endless days and nights of babysitting so it's probably a good idea for her. With that in mind, Don went out yesterday to apply for her Social Insurance Number (SIN) card. While there, he also applied for one for Dakota and Calum.
Desiree has a sudden interest in the guitar - a little something to do with her boyfriend I think and has been asking for one. Discussions are ongoing as Don and I have heard our share of "I promise I will practice everyday" platitudes from Dakota. We have enough things collecting dust just now, thank you.
Dakota is very keen on emulating her big sister these days. Both now have purple streaks in their hair [a vast improvement over green]. Dakota seems to like the same movies and music as Desiree and spends a lot of her time online and on the phone [as Des did only last year]. She's planning on spending the month of July with her mom in Brooks, Alberta. I asked her what she will do to avoid boredom while her mom is at work as her friends will be here and she said she will bring her roller blades and skateboard. Oh, yes, the skateboarding is her thing right now even if she seems to spend more time either carrying it around or riding around on her butt. Don insists that she wear a helmet as she is very accident prone but she resists.
Des and Dakota have adjusted well to being big sisters. Desiree is great with the little guy and can cheer him out of a grumpy mood. She often gets the most smiles from him too. Dakota is a little more hesitant around him and is suffering a bit from the middle child syndrome. She was the baby for so long that it is an adjustment for her. She is more apt to make comparisons between Calum's childhood and hers. For example, she's not happy to hear that Calum will be getting the same amount of allowance as them each month [though not really, because Cal's will go into an account that he won't know about till he is old enough to need it - 18 ish?]. Also, the girls have never had passports and Don and I will be getting them for all the kids soon. Dakota thinks it's unfair that Calum will have one while he is a baby but it makes travel so much easier that we can't do with out them these days. I think Dakota will enjoy being a big sister more when Calum gets a bit bigger and starts to follow her around like a shadow.
I can't resist sharing some Calum news though. Don and Calum are having a fun time adjusting to our new routines. Calum doesn't like the bottle and continues to fight Don and grandma when they try to give it to him. He will take some - but not enough to fill his belly. We've tried all kinds of nipples and have no real success yet. Luckily, I can work from home and adjust my schedule most days so that I can be around for feedings. After hearing the little guy struggle again today while I was working away I have decided to try the Haberman bottle - something I seen on the Baby Whisperer show. Calum seems to not suck properly on regular bottles - not enough suction I think though I know he can do it. Maybe this special bottle will work better as it's designed for newborns and babies with feeding issues. I'll let you all know if it works. I ordered it online and we should have it by next week.
As for me, I am happy to be back working but miss Calum a lot during the day [even when I am in the home office as I don't get to enjoy play time]. I've applied for a couple of employee positions with Indian Affairs, even though I like the flexibility of contract work and haven't decided if I really want to make the change. For government jobs you have to take a written exam as part of the hiring process and so far I've written two and have another one this month. The whole process seems to take months as I had applied for the postitions back in March and am only now getting call backs. With three kids, I would like the security of having benefits, regular hours and vacation time so I'm exploring my options at the moment. For now though, I'm back wrapping up one project and going back to another. It's great to be back at work but I have some new challenges I will have to share some day [you try finding a place to express milk in an open-space office].
Until next time.
I am happy to report that Desiree and Dakota are doing well. Desiree will be out of school for the summer very soon and is on the hunt for a part-time summer job. After a summer of lazing about the house last year she's decided that earning a bit of money isn't such a bad idea. Don was working at a pretty young age too and I remember endless days and nights of babysitting so it's probably a good idea for her. With that in mind, Don went out yesterday to apply for her Social Insurance Number (SIN) card. While there, he also applied for one for Dakota and Calum.
Desiree has a sudden interest in the guitar - a little something to do with her boyfriend I think and has been asking for one. Discussions are ongoing as Don and I have heard our share of "I promise I will practice everyday" platitudes from Dakota. We have enough things collecting dust just now, thank you.
Dakota is very keen on emulating her big sister these days. Both now have purple streaks in their hair [a vast improvement over green]. Dakota seems to like the same movies and music as Desiree and spends a lot of her time online and on the phone [as Des did only last year]. She's planning on spending the month of July with her mom in Brooks, Alberta. I asked her what she will do to avoid boredom while her mom is at work as her friends will be here and she said she will bring her roller blades and skateboard. Oh, yes, the skateboarding is her thing right now even if she seems to spend more time either carrying it around or riding around on her butt. Don insists that she wear a helmet as she is very accident prone but she resists.
Des and Dakota have adjusted well to being big sisters. Desiree is great with the little guy and can cheer him out of a grumpy mood. She often gets the most smiles from him too. Dakota is a little more hesitant around him and is suffering a bit from the middle child syndrome. She was the baby for so long that it is an adjustment for her. She is more apt to make comparisons between Calum's childhood and hers. For example, she's not happy to hear that Calum will be getting the same amount of allowance as them each month [though not really, because Cal's will go into an account that he won't know about till he is old enough to need it - 18 ish?]. Also, the girls have never had passports and Don and I will be getting them for all the kids soon. Dakota thinks it's unfair that Calum will have one while he is a baby but it makes travel so much easier that we can't do with out them these days. I think Dakota will enjoy being a big sister more when Calum gets a bit bigger and starts to follow her around like a shadow.
I can't resist sharing some Calum news though. Don and Calum are having a fun time adjusting to our new routines. Calum doesn't like the bottle and continues to fight Don and grandma when they try to give it to him. He will take some - but not enough to fill his belly. We've tried all kinds of nipples and have no real success yet. Luckily, I can work from home and adjust my schedule most days so that I can be around for feedings. After hearing the little guy struggle again today while I was working away I have decided to try the Haberman bottle - something I seen on the Baby Whisperer show. Calum seems to not suck properly on regular bottles - not enough suction I think though I know he can do it. Maybe this special bottle will work better as it's designed for newborns and babies with feeding issues. I'll let you all know if it works. I ordered it online and we should have it by next week.
As for me, I am happy to be back working but miss Calum a lot during the day [even when I am in the home office as I don't get to enjoy play time]. I've applied for a couple of employee positions with Indian Affairs, even though I like the flexibility of contract work and haven't decided if I really want to make the change. For government jobs you have to take a written exam as part of the hiring process and so far I've written two and have another one this month. The whole process seems to take months as I had applied for the postitions back in March and am only now getting call backs. With three kids, I would like the security of having benefits, regular hours and vacation time so I'm exploring my options at the moment. For now though, I'm back wrapping up one project and going back to another. It's great to be back at work but I have some new challenges I will have to share some day [you try finding a place to express milk in an open-space office].
Until next time.
Sunday, June 05, 2005
Here fishy, fishy
We were at the mall on Saturday and Desiree and Chris took Calum into the pet store. He didn't seem very interested in the cute kittens and puppies but he did take notice of the Koi. He looked pretty cute leaning in to get a better look at them. Maybe dad will have an avid fisherman in the making.
Friday, June 03, 2005
Thursday, June 02, 2005
A good day
Early reports indicate that it was a good day for Don and Calum. Grandma Bain dropped by to visit and a good time was had by all. They even managed to get him to drink a few bottles. He still wanted a good feed from his mama when I got home and we had some nice cuddle time. We've moved bath time to the evenings so Calum and I can get in some spalshing and have a little more time for other things [like sleep] in the mornings.
Grandpa came by later and Don has more pictures to post later. Lucky Calum got to see both sets of grandparents this week. He has been suitably admired and praised.
Grandpa came by later and Don has more pictures to post later. Lucky Calum got to see both sets of grandparents this week. He has been suitably admired and praised.
Look ma - I'm a Lheidli Tenneh
Calum has been registered with Don's band. Now I am outnumbered! Desiree and Dakota are Okanagan and I remain the soul NLakapamux in the house. Don asked the nice lady who completed the registration if that means he can now buy cigarettes. Apparently she though him very funny. Calum just gave him his "Oh dad" look. I'm off to work for the morning but need to get enough milk in the little guy so he won't be too fussy for Don while I'm away. I have a feeling it's going to be a long day for all of us. I missed my nap yesterday and was up at 1:30, 3:30, 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00 with Calum as I'm still doing the night feedings. Calum is going to have to get used to a bottle and fast!
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Work - Day 1
I am back at work as of today. Unfortunately, or fortunately, I wasn't able to get a computer this morning at the office [limited seating only folks] so I worked from home. It was a nice way to ease back into it for all of us I think. I took a little time off in the morning to go with Don and Calum to his check-up and had a few breaks for feedings and play-time/lunch. Luckily I started before 5 am this morning and even with the Calum breaks I can now wrap up for the day. Don and Calum faired well - plenty of nappings and ticklings by the sound of things. Tomorrow I will be in the office in the morning so it will be the first real test of Calum having to drink from the bottle again. All I can say is I hope Don gets a lot of sleep tonight.
Oh, Calum had a great check-up today. He is healthy and happy. He weighs 13 lbs now and is on track in terms of his weight and just a little under in his height [I don't agree though as I think he is a big boy]. So, he is almost double the weight he was when he was born. We [read me] got a bit of a reprimand from the doctor for not bringing him in for his immunization shots yet. You are supposed to do it at 2 months and he is almost 3 but I just couldn't do it and Don's been pretty busy so I thought he could help this month. It turns out that they are so busy it will be mid-July before he gets them done. It's hard for me to see the little tears in his eyes, I don't know how I'll handle him being in any real pain.
My parents were visiting yesterday so I'll get Don to post some pictures tonight. Calum had a good visit with his Nanny and Poppa but he was a sleepy little boy and not his usual talkative self. Luckily he and my mom had a good chat on the phone the day before. I've got to talk to him about his "inside voice" though. Everything he says, he says with gusto. What a funny little guy!
Don's probably going through computer withdrawl so I'd better get off for the day. He somehow managed to sneak a few calls into the office today and was down on his computer for awhile. Oh, and I had to kick a certain someone off the computer at 2am last night. I figure that by the time he relaxes and gets used to being away from the office, it will be time for him to return. Calum's going to enjoy the time with his dad though so I'm sure they will both do great.
Better go - one final thing, Calum loves the pinwheel I bought him. He will sit and stare at it for hours if I let him. I wish that they were always this easy to please.
Oh, Calum had a great check-up today. He is healthy and happy. He weighs 13 lbs now and is on track in terms of his weight and just a little under in his height [I don't agree though as I think he is a big boy]. So, he is almost double the weight he was when he was born. We [read me] got a bit of a reprimand from the doctor for not bringing him in for his immunization shots yet. You are supposed to do it at 2 months and he is almost 3 but I just couldn't do it and Don's been pretty busy so I thought he could help this month. It turns out that they are so busy it will be mid-July before he gets them done. It's hard for me to see the little tears in his eyes, I don't know how I'll handle him being in any real pain.
My parents were visiting yesterday so I'll get Don to post some pictures tonight. Calum had a good visit with his Nanny and Poppa but he was a sleepy little boy and not his usual talkative self. Luckily he and my mom had a good chat on the phone the day before. I've got to talk to him about his "inside voice" though. Everything he says, he says with gusto. What a funny little guy!
Don's probably going through computer withdrawl so I'd better get off for the day. He somehow managed to sneak a few calls into the office today and was down on his computer for awhile. Oh, and I had to kick a certain someone off the computer at 2am last night. I figure that by the time he relaxes and gets used to being away from the office, it will be time for him to return. Calum's going to enjoy the time with his dad though so I'm sure they will both do great.
Better go - one final thing, Calum loves the pinwheel I bought him. He will sit and stare at it for hours if I let him. I wish that they were always this easy to please.
Monday, May 30, 2005
He laughs!
A real belly laugh at last. Guess who got the first laugh? Desiree's boyfriend! I got the second one though. Calum and I are enjoying our days. He's been really cuddly lately so I'm getting a lot of hugs. He's really starting to respond to us too. He likes it when I play with him and his stuffed animals - Murphy the turtle and Shelly the snail. Yup, we have some great stories about Murph, Shell and Calum. Mostly, the stories involve one of them sitting on his head or tickling his toes.
Don was away over the weekend - off for a stag party for my brother-in-law. Calum missed his dad. At night he would be reaching out his little hand looking for his heat source. I'm afraid he had to make do with his mommy. Luckily it was hot or I would have had a very fussy boy.
Don was away over the weekend - off for a stag party for my brother-in-law. Calum missed his dad. At night he would be reaching out his little hand looking for his heat source. I'm afraid he had to make do with his mommy. Luckily it was hot or I would have had a very fussy boy.
Friday, May 27, 2005
A nice day for shopping
Calum and I have decided that today is a nice day for shopping. It's going to be hot today so it might be a good day to be inside an air conditioned building. It will be too hot for a walk today so we will head to the mall after we finish our morning activities.
Don is off for his brother's stag party for a few days. Dakota will be staying at a friend's house tonight and has a basketball clinic tomorrow. Desiree and her boyfriend will be around tonight but have plans to do some videotaping on the weekend so it will be a nice quiet weekend for Calum and I. I'm going to look for some summer things for him - a small pool, a bucket, a pinwheel and some bubbles. Oh, I may also look for his wedding outfit while Don is away. I know the perfect place but Don doesn't want him in a suit or anything. We'll see. I'm sure if he did have one Don would think it's cute. I'll have to guess at the size though because we have about a month before the wedding.
No other news to report. Calum had me up early today and was a bit demanding this morning. Don thought it was funny because he was really kicking to get our attention. I got up and rocked him for about ten minutes and he was out for his first nap of the morning. Now he's in his swing waiting for me to give him a bath. I think I'll wait till we get back though so he can have a bit of a cool down later this afternoon.
Enjoy your weekend everyone.
Don is off for his brother's stag party for a few days. Dakota will be staying at a friend's house tonight and has a basketball clinic tomorrow. Desiree and her boyfriend will be around tonight but have plans to do some videotaping on the weekend so it will be a nice quiet weekend for Calum and I. I'm going to look for some summer things for him - a small pool, a bucket, a pinwheel and some bubbles. Oh, I may also look for his wedding outfit while Don is away. I know the perfect place but Don doesn't want him in a suit or anything. We'll see. I'm sure if he did have one Don would think it's cute. I'll have to guess at the size though because we have about a month before the wedding.
No other news to report. Calum had me up early today and was a bit demanding this morning. Don thought it was funny because he was really kicking to get our attention. I got up and rocked him for about ten minutes and he was out for his first nap of the morning. Now he's in his swing waiting for me to give him a bath. I think I'll wait till we get back though so he can have a bit of a cool down later this afternoon.
Enjoy your weekend everyone.
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Say Mama!
Okay, I tried. I've been trying to get him to make any sound resembling the word Mama for weeks. No luck. His first recognizable sound was something like "uncle". Last night, Des had him going with the word "ewww" and today Dakota and I were sure he said "blue" when we asked him what colour he wanted us to do his hair. Regardless of what words he is trying to say, Calum is really interested in having conversations with us these days. Boy, can that kid go on! He's going to be a little story teller like his dad.
Sad news for a mom - I had to clean out his drawers last week. I reorganized things and had to put away a bag full of the things he has outgrown. Already! My little boy is getting big too fast. On the plus side, he soon will be able to wear some of those other cool outfits I have for him.
Sad news for a mom - I had to clean out his drawers last week. I reorganized things and had to put away a bag full of the things he has outgrown. Already! My little boy is getting big too fast. On the plus side, he soon will be able to wear some of those other cool outfits I have for him.
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Calum attends a concert
Calum has attended his first concert. Dakota was playing in her school concert this afternoon and Calum and I went down to watch. We got there a bit early and listened to the band warm up. Shortly afterwards, the kids filled the gym and it got pretty noisy. Calum did well, we lasted through the national anthem, a dance and Dakota's performance before he got pretty hungy and we decided to go. He was sucking on my shirt throughout the whole performance and was pretty quiet the whole time but I didn't want to push our luck. The only thing he seemed to dislike was the clapping - it was entirely too loud for him. However, he must have felt deprived of his milk because he has been nursing all afternoon and only now has gone down for a nap. I had to trick him a little by putting him in his swing to get him to go to sleep. He wakes up as soon as I put him down on the bed so it's the swing or a grumpy little guy.
I finally realized the date today. I have to go back to work in just over a week. Oh, I'm going to miss our care free days. I'm looking forward to getting back into things but wish I could do so with a certain little guy strapped to my back. It sure is fun spending time with him, even when you are more tired than you have ever been in your life. Today, Calum and I had fun playing silly little games. He is really starting to respond so we both have fun. He seems to like his stacking cups, a foam block, his turtle book and his panda book [with lots of nice colours]. We play with them endlessly because anything more at the moment seems like just a little too much.
Now that he's napping I'm going to take a quick look at my email. It's been awhile since I've read anything and a certain avid emailer [yes, Don] has filled my inbox with interesting bits and pieces.
I finally realized the date today. I have to go back to work in just over a week. Oh, I'm going to miss our care free days. I'm looking forward to getting back into things but wish I could do so with a certain little guy strapped to my back. It sure is fun spending time with him, even when you are more tired than you have ever been in your life. Today, Calum and I had fun playing silly little games. He is really starting to respond so we both have fun. He seems to like his stacking cups, a foam block, his turtle book and his panda book [with lots of nice colours]. We play with them endlessly because anything more at the moment seems like just a little too much.
Now that he's napping I'm going to take a quick look at my email. It's been awhile since I've read anything and a certain avid emailer [yes, Don] has filled my inbox with interesting bits and pieces.
Monday, May 23, 2005
Sunday, May 22, 2005
Calum's Morning with Dad
Well, Calum has attended his first political meeting at the tender age of two months. Poor, poor boy. Reports indicate that he worked his charm around the room and is well on his way to a promising career. That is, of course, until the thought of milk and the absence of his mom distracted him. Don took Calum to a meeting on Friday morning while I was off writing an exam for an employee position that I'm not entirely sure I want. In any case, the written exam was for three hours and Calum had to go with Don all morning. He did well, mostly. At 12pm I received a text message from Don asking where I was and arrangements were quickly made for him and Calum to meet me at my office. It seems someone does not like his bottle. Ever since, I've had a hungry little boy that seems to want to eat and eat and eat. Friday night he made very sure he got his milk when he wanted it. This does not bode well for our transition next month.
In other news, Calum also had his first visit to a restaurant. Don and I had lunch with his parents yesterday and Calum was very well behaved [ie. he slept through it all]. I'm sorry to report that I still have to work on the eating with one hand thing and Calum had a few drips on his clothes and crumbs in his hair when we were done. Calum is also getting used to his baths. That is of course, because I now join him in the "big tub" and let him splash me all he wants. As long as I've got a good grip he really seems to like it now.
Opps, Calum and Don have just come downstairs to report that someone is hungry again. Don really gets nervous when Calum starts trying to suck on his clothes. I secretly think it is a little funny. Hope you all enjoy your long weekend. Look for new pictures next week.
In other news, Calum also had his first visit to a restaurant. Don and I had lunch with his parents yesterday and Calum was very well behaved [ie. he slept through it all]. I'm sorry to report that I still have to work on the eating with one hand thing and Calum had a few drips on his clothes and crumbs in his hair when we were done. Calum is also getting used to his baths. That is of course, because I now join him in the "big tub" and let him splash me all he wants. As long as I've got a good grip he really seems to like it now.
Opps, Calum and Don have just come downstairs to report that someone is hungry again. Don really gets nervous when Calum starts trying to suck on his clothes. I secretly think it is a little funny. Hope you all enjoy your long weekend. Look for new pictures next week.
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Growing like a weed
Calum is growing like a weed. He should be, he eats almost non stop some days. We are doing well. He keeps me busy most days - what with the baths, the stories, the cuddles, the naps and the endless feedings and diaper changings. We are taking the occassional walk but Calum still doesn't like to be out for long. Some days we run errands at the mall and get all manner of complements from the people we meet. Calum usually gets a little treat while we are there so he doesn't mind the trips - as long as we are quick about it and we stop mid-shopping for feeding when necessary.
I'll be returning to work soon. Don is watching Calum in June which will be a big change for us all. I've tried getting him used to his bottle again but it's not easy. I expect he will adapt when he needs to but it's hard for us all. He does sleep through the night a bit more and only eats for about 15-20 minutes when we do get up so I generally feel well rested.
We are starting to look for a few sitters to have on-call for when we need them. I have something to do this Friday and had someone lined up to care for him but just couldn't do it. I'll be away for about 4 or 5 hours and I can't leave him with a sitter for so long on his first time away from me. Don and I have worked something else out but I'm going to have to get used to the idea of being away from him occassionally. But, luckily, we still have some time before we have to do that so I think I'll go back to cuddling him again. He is starting to "talk" back to us now - cooing and smiling. He especially likes to be told that he is the best little boy in the whole world.
Hope everyone is doing well. I'm behind on my email so if you are awaiting a reply it will come - it just takes time when you have a little one keeping you busy all day.
I'll be returning to work soon. Don is watching Calum in June which will be a big change for us all. I've tried getting him used to his bottle again but it's not easy. I expect he will adapt when he needs to but it's hard for us all. He does sleep through the night a bit more and only eats for about 15-20 minutes when we do get up so I generally feel well rested.
We are starting to look for a few sitters to have on-call for when we need them. I have something to do this Friday and had someone lined up to care for him but just couldn't do it. I'll be away for about 4 or 5 hours and I can't leave him with a sitter for so long on his first time away from me. Don and I have worked something else out but I'm going to have to get used to the idea of being away from him occassionally. But, luckily, we still have some time before we have to do that so I think I'll go back to cuddling him again. He is starting to "talk" back to us now - cooing and smiling. He especially likes to be told that he is the best little boy in the whole world.
Hope everyone is doing well. I'm behind on my email so if you are awaiting a reply it will come - it just takes time when you have a little one keeping you busy all day.
Sunday, May 15, 2005
Sunday, May 08, 2005
Happy Mother's Day
It's hard to believe that Calum is getting so big so quickly. Or maybe not, the kid does eat a whole lot. Sometimes it feels like we spend all of our time feeding him, sleeping and changing diapers. Oh, mustn't forget doing laundry too. That's a never ending task these days.
We had a good week last week but it was too quiet with the girls in Kamloops. Calum had his second appointment with the audiologist to get his hearing tested. I've decided that I hate the tests. It's very difficult to calibrate the machines to do the test and your baby has to be sleeping and very still if the results are to be accurate. While Calum is a good boy he is a bit of a wiggly squiggly one and once he wakes up you can forget about him keeping still. We got the left ear tested before he woke up but had trouble once again getting him to settle long enough to test the right. We ended up doing a quick version of the test and he passed on both ears meaning he can hear from both but the numbers were a bit low on the right ear. We will have to wait till he is 9 months before we test again but I'm not very concerned. He certainly responds to our voices now and still startles at the least bit of sound.
I've been having fun dressing Calum up in his big boy clothes now that he is big enough to fit them. He sometimes goes through 3-4 outfits a day and with Don at work and the kids at school I am the only one who really gets to see them all. We also take a few walks during the week. I've learned to streamline the diaper bag depending on the length of the trip but once forgot his sucky so we only managed a short trip before we had to return.
I'll be back at work next month and I'm starting to see how much we have to do before then. Calum still doesn't like sleeping in his crib, napping without someone holding him, using a bottle except in case of emergency and being left out of anything you do. I've got to get him better able to cope without me so that poor Don doesn't have a really tough time of it. Calum and I spend almost 24 hours a day together now so it will be a big shock for him. I guess I'll have to start letting Don ease into looking after him for a few hours a day just so we can all make the adjustment. It will be hard to return to work so quickly but I also am starting to miss doing things outside of the house and having a short time to myself during the day. I barely have time to download my email these days - forget about reading it. It's funny because you'd think I have a lot of time during the day but my schedule is dictated by Calum and he doesn't like it when I'm on the computer.
Speaking of, I have Don watching him for awhile but want to get a few things done before he gets hungry again. For all you mothers out there, I hope you had a happy Mother's Day. We had a nice time at home with our family and Calum was extra sweet today.
We had a good week last week but it was too quiet with the girls in Kamloops. Calum had his second appointment with the audiologist to get his hearing tested. I've decided that I hate the tests. It's very difficult to calibrate the machines to do the test and your baby has to be sleeping and very still if the results are to be accurate. While Calum is a good boy he is a bit of a wiggly squiggly one and once he wakes up you can forget about him keeping still. We got the left ear tested before he woke up but had trouble once again getting him to settle long enough to test the right. We ended up doing a quick version of the test and he passed on both ears meaning he can hear from both but the numbers were a bit low on the right ear. We will have to wait till he is 9 months before we test again but I'm not very concerned. He certainly responds to our voices now and still startles at the least bit of sound.
I've been having fun dressing Calum up in his big boy clothes now that he is big enough to fit them. He sometimes goes through 3-4 outfits a day and with Don at work and the kids at school I am the only one who really gets to see them all. We also take a few walks during the week. I've learned to streamline the diaper bag depending on the length of the trip but once forgot his sucky so we only managed a short trip before we had to return.
I'll be back at work next month and I'm starting to see how much we have to do before then. Calum still doesn't like sleeping in his crib, napping without someone holding him, using a bottle except in case of emergency and being left out of anything you do. I've got to get him better able to cope without me so that poor Don doesn't have a really tough time of it. Calum and I spend almost 24 hours a day together now so it will be a big shock for him. I guess I'll have to start letting Don ease into looking after him for a few hours a day just so we can all make the adjustment. It will be hard to return to work so quickly but I also am starting to miss doing things outside of the house and having a short time to myself during the day. I barely have time to download my email these days - forget about reading it. It's funny because you'd think I have a lot of time during the day but my schedule is dictated by Calum and he doesn't like it when I'm on the computer.
Speaking of, I have Don watching him for awhile but want to get a few things done before he gets hungry again. For all you mothers out there, I hope you had a happy Mother's Day. We had a nice time at home with our family and Calum was extra sweet today.
Saturday, May 07, 2005
Baby shower photos
I'm having some problems with flicker today so I can't get all the photos up. I'll try again later but you get the idea. Calum had fun and got lots of presents.
Friday, May 06, 2005
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
A weekend of firsts
Calum had a weekend of firsts - his first big trip, his first time in Kamloops, his first stay in a hotel, his first visit to my parent's house, his first visit to Don's parent's house and now his first week without his sisters at home. First off, the weekend was pretty busy. Calum is a bit of a fussy traveller. Let's just put it simply - he likes to eat when he is hungry and travel cuts into feeding time. It took a great deal longer than usual to get to Kamloops but he was a pretty good boy most of the way [a few stinky diapers being the only real exception].
On Friday night we all stayed in a hotel in Kamloops. Calum got to meet Desiree and Dakota's relatives and even got some gifts from them. On Saturday, Don dropped Calum and I off at my parent's house in Merritt and he and the girls went to a wedding in Kamloops. Calum and I were off to a baby shower hosted by my mom and my sister. He got to meet a lot of the aunts and cousins. He also got very spoilt. The downside was he was a very hungry boy that day and spent a great deal of time eating rather than visiting.
On Sunday, Don and I had a bit more of a visit with my mom and nieces and then returned home, via a quick stop at Don's parent's place. It was a lucky thing we went there because just as we were pulling off the freeway, Calum got terribly hungry and cried like I've never seen him cry before. It was funny because I knew he couldn't be starving - he had eaten in Chilliwack. However, he wanted his milk so we quickly made our way to Newton and feed the little guy before he had a visit with his other grandparents. The picture that Don posted of him smiling seems to sum it all up. I think he was telling his grandma that he had a good trip and made off with a lot of great presents.
I've got a few photos of the baby shower that I will post soon. Must make my way through my email first.
On Friday night we all stayed in a hotel in Kamloops. Calum got to meet Desiree and Dakota's relatives and even got some gifts from them. On Saturday, Don dropped Calum and I off at my parent's house in Merritt and he and the girls went to a wedding in Kamloops. Calum and I were off to a baby shower hosted by my mom and my sister. He got to meet a lot of the aunts and cousins. He also got very spoilt. The downside was he was a very hungry boy that day and spent a great deal of time eating rather than visiting.
On Sunday, Don and I had a bit more of a visit with my mom and nieces and then returned home, via a quick stop at Don's parent's place. It was a lucky thing we went there because just as we were pulling off the freeway, Calum got terribly hungry and cried like I've never seen him cry before. It was funny because I knew he couldn't be starving - he had eaten in Chilliwack. However, he wanted his milk so we quickly made our way to Newton and feed the little guy before he had a visit with his other grandparents. The picture that Don posted of him smiling seems to sum it all up. I think he was telling his grandma that he had a good trip and made off with a lot of great presents.
I've got a few photos of the baby shower that I will post soon. Must make my way through my email first.
Monday, May 02, 2005
Friday, April 29, 2005
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Alligator tears
Poor Calum. This afternoon he started getting fussy and it only got worse for him. He has a stuffy nose and sounds a little congested. He was restless all afternoon and wanted only to be held and quick access to his milk. We finally got him asleep at about 8:30 but I expect it will be a long and tiring night. Luckily, it's not that bad and he has no fever. It's hard though, seeing the little guy uncomfortable, especially when he cries and you see the little tears in his eyes. Wish us a quick recovery because we do have a trip to make at the end of the week.
Monday, April 25, 2005
The big trip
Well, we will be going up to Kamloops and Merritt this coming weekend. It will be Calum's first big trip. We are going to introduce him to Desiree and Dakota's family in Kamloops and he will get a visit in with all of our relatives in Merritt. I expect that a certain grandma and aunt will be spoiling him rotten. I only hope that I get the chance to hold the little guy for a few minutes because I think it will take a lot to pry him away from everyone else.
Calum is really growing. He's almost out of his smaller sleepers and t-shirts. We have finally graduated into the size 1 diapers - the newborn ones were getting tight around his legs but as he has a small bum the larger size was just too big. It's getting harder to fit him on my lap and I can only imagine the fun we will have as he grows. He's getting strong too. He can hold his head up a bit and has very strong legs. I knew he was nicknamed the Little Kicker for a reason.
As we were out looking for gifts for mothers day I realized that this year I am officially a mom. Being a step mom has been wonderful but until you go through the whole experience of pregnancy and giving birth I don't think you get the official title. While it will be awhile before I get hand made cards from Calum and presents with strange bits of pasta and glitter glued on I must say that I am looking forward to it all. I am eagerly awaiting his first finger painting and am contemplating how soon I can give him some paint and a brush for our first abstract. You can bet that it will be framed and put into my office.
All else is going well. Calum still sleeps in our bed, when he sleeps that is. He is a night owl and I am more than familiar with late night t.v. and the nightly schedules of our neighbours. I bet I can tell you everyone on our block that has insomnia and those who get up before the birds. Calum and I spend our days cuddling, reading books and playing. He sleeps a bit after mid-morning so I have a small window of opportunity to do some chores or get some sleep myself. He is really starting to smile and today I was sure I heard him say "Hi!". He's almost cooing now and we are really looking forward to when he starts laughing. Yeah, our boy is growing up already. I almost miss the little guy we took home from the hospital.
We will have more pictures after our trip so check back next week. Until then, take care.
Calum is really growing. He's almost out of his smaller sleepers and t-shirts. We have finally graduated into the size 1 diapers - the newborn ones were getting tight around his legs but as he has a small bum the larger size was just too big. It's getting harder to fit him on my lap and I can only imagine the fun we will have as he grows. He's getting strong too. He can hold his head up a bit and has very strong legs. I knew he was nicknamed the Little Kicker for a reason.
As we were out looking for gifts for mothers day I realized that this year I am officially a mom. Being a step mom has been wonderful but until you go through the whole experience of pregnancy and giving birth I don't think you get the official title. While it will be awhile before I get hand made cards from Calum and presents with strange bits of pasta and glitter glued on I must say that I am looking forward to it all. I am eagerly awaiting his first finger painting and am contemplating how soon I can give him some paint and a brush for our first abstract. You can bet that it will be framed and put into my office.
All else is going well. Calum still sleeps in our bed, when he sleeps that is. He is a night owl and I am more than familiar with late night t.v. and the nightly schedules of our neighbours. I bet I can tell you everyone on our block that has insomnia and those who get up before the birds. Calum and I spend our days cuddling, reading books and playing. He sleeps a bit after mid-morning so I have a small window of opportunity to do some chores or get some sleep myself. He is really starting to smile and today I was sure I heard him say "Hi!". He's almost cooing now and we are really looking forward to when he starts laughing. Yeah, our boy is growing up already. I almost miss the little guy we took home from the hospital.
We will have more pictures after our trip so check back next week. Until then, take care.
Sunday, April 24, 2005
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Miles of Smiles
Calum is a very happy boy this morning [except for when he had to take a bath]. He's been especially generous with the smiles. It's going to be a good day! Look for more pictures next week.
Sunday, April 17, 2005
He's Official
We received Calum's birth certificates last week. We ordered two - the large certificate for official purposes and the smaller wallet size one. The small one is getting really cheap looking. The paper quality is even worse than it used to be and forget about the plastic coverings we had on ours when we were born. It now comes with a little paper sleeve that you can use as a protective covering. I'm not impressed. It is neat seeing Calum's name in print though. He's stuck with it now. So much for changing it to "Sal". Guess he can blame his dad if he doesn't like it because he mailed off the registration information.
Next month we will apply for a passport for him. I need a new one and the girls need their first ones too. With new border restrictions for US travel it would be a good idea to get used to the idea of always having a passport around. We hope to make Calum into a little globe trotter so we may need one before he gets too old. He took his first bigger trip yesterday - to IKEA. Look out world, once you've conquered IKEA [dodging shoppers with the blank IKEA stare, navigating over-crowded aisles, and found your 3-box furniture in a box] you are ready for anything!
I'm supposed to be busy on my GST returns today while Don watches Calum so I'd better get to it. Now all I've got to do is find a few months worth of receipts on my very messy desk. The sad part is that I'm not figuring out how much I will get back from the government but rather how much I get to pay them. Tax time coming up too - the fun never ends.
Next month we will apply for a passport for him. I need a new one and the girls need their first ones too. With new border restrictions for US travel it would be a good idea to get used to the idea of always having a passport around. We hope to make Calum into a little globe trotter so we may need one before he gets too old. He took his first bigger trip yesterday - to IKEA. Look out world, once you've conquered IKEA [dodging shoppers with the blank IKEA stare, navigating over-crowded aisles, and found your 3-box furniture in a box] you are ready for anything!
I'm supposed to be busy on my GST returns today while Don watches Calum so I'd better get to it. Now all I've got to do is find a few months worth of receipts on my very messy desk. The sad part is that I'm not figuring out how much I will get back from the government but rather how much I get to pay them. Tax time coming up too - the fun never ends.
Thursday, April 14, 2005
A nervous disposition
We have discovered that our tough little guy has a bit of a nervous disposition. He startles very easily, gets very concerned if he is not being cuddled "just so" and needs lots of snuggles. Today, he got very upset when we opened the door to let the cat in and out because there was a bit of a breeze that came in. It's not a nice thing, that breeze. At night, he gets a little lip quiver going and a leg shaking thing when I pick him up and take him into the living room so we don't disturb Don. It's almost as though he is a bit afraid of the dark. Oh, and don't even mention a bath. He's not happy unless I have him held to my chest, soaking myself in the process, as I gently [but quickly] wash him. He has a look that Don calls his Far Side Look - it's a little O-shaped pursing of the lips with a hint of concern in his eyes. I just think that it's funny.
I'm sure he will grow out of this, and he does have his more mischievous side, but it's nice to know we don't have a little bruiser this early in the game. As much as I am unable to get anything else done during the day because I am too busy cuddling, already I am learning to appreciate how quickly things will change. As you can see from our photos, he is growing up so much already and I'm sure it won't be long before he will be pushing me away. I guess that I'd better enjoy it while I can.
Tomorrow we may venture to the VPL book sale. I suspect all of the kids books are gone but you can usually get some good local histories. It will all depend on whether or not we get any sleep tonight. Last night we were awake from 2 am on and while Calum got in some naps today, I did not. Let's hope he sleeps a bit better tonight.
I'm sure he will grow out of this, and he does have his more mischievous side, but it's nice to know we don't have a little bruiser this early in the game. As much as I am unable to get anything else done during the day because I am too busy cuddling, already I am learning to appreciate how quickly things will change. As you can see from our photos, he is growing up so much already and I'm sure it won't be long before he will be pushing me away. I guess that I'd better enjoy it while I can.
Tomorrow we may venture to the VPL book sale. I suspect all of the kids books are gone but you can usually get some good local histories. It will all depend on whether or not we get any sleep tonight. Last night we were awake from 2 am on and while Calum got in some naps today, I did not. Let's hope he sleeps a bit better tonight.
Sunday, April 10, 2005
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