I've been meaning to capture the moments that make motherhood so special and although there are many videos and photos which will account for the first 15 months of Tavish's life there are no journals or scrapbooks. So, this blog will document the tid-bits and tales of the moments that make a mother proud, happy and generally enthused about this ride that is motherhood. This has been created for me but I invite you to read, share and enjoy this collection of moments too.
Our family ambitiously headed out for a 24 hour adventure in camping. Lake Eerie was a lot of fun! Beach and waves. Camping was also fun, but more in a sleep-depriving way...
Sand
Sticks
Fire
Feast
Exhaustion
MOMENT: Tired but Full
There was swimming, wave surfing, fire building, marshmellow roasting, and no rest for the weary (aka: parents). Our large family bed that we imagined with four parallel bodies was usurped by bodies in all angles leaving Daddy salvaging some sleep for himself in the sandy part of the tent without a sleeping bag and Mommy sleeping with a Keva overhead (like a cat) and Tavish perpendicular (like an actual "t"). Ahh, the memories and we'll still probably do it again!
"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other"
Happy 50th Anniversary, Mom & Dad
What a wonderful occasion to be able to celebrate all together for one week in Prince Edward Island...
Happiness
Excitement
Silliness
Energy
Safety
Culture
Snacks
Lots of Snacks
Beaching Boy
Beaching Girl
Love
Family
MOMENT: 50 is A Lot of Years Worth Celebrating!
A 1,700km drive over 2 days in a small car with a 6 and 3 year old was absolutely worth it to be able to celebrate Grandma and Grandpa Mel. My brother, nephew and Aunt (my Mom's "maid of honour") were there to make the whole thing extra memorable. Fine food. Sandy beaches. Golf. Anne of Green Gables. Waterslides. Cousin time. Goodness.
"Newlyweds become 'oldyweds' and they are the reason families work!"
School's out for summer! Thanks were politely given to Tavish's teacher M. Philippe and Mme. Victoire. There was also a temporary goodbye to Caeli, what a rock she's been for our whole family this year!
MOMENT: Playing Hookie
So, he technically missed the last day of his Senior Kindergarten year. We were okay with it, we were on our way to PEI! Woohoo!
A weekly chess club was offered during lunch time at Tavish's school. He loved it and isn't the only one...
MOMENT: Catching On
Tavish's new-found interest in chess provided the perfect opportunity to pull out an unused marble chess board and pieces from Tom's family. Tavish and Daddy played quite a bit. Keva and I both observed ... but she caught onto the game better...
The Rouge River is the last connected area of undeveloped land between the Oak Ridges Moraine and Lake Ontario ... so we paddled it!
Arrived...
...and ready!
"My paddle's keen and bright...
...flashing with silver!"
Navigator Extrodinaire
Steerer of the Ship
Water Player
Arriving at Snack Destination
Refueled and Waiting to Board
Starting the Return Trip
All smiles
MOMENT: Paddle the Rouge!
It's an awareness-raising event that supports work to keep nature a priority in the Rouge park - an idea we as a family can get behind. So, we pulled Sweetride (our canoe) out, dusted off the lifejackets, and put our paddles in the water!
As a family, we even made an appearance in the promotional video for the event. Take special note at the 30 second mark and again at 1.50!
