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.
Hot town, summer in the city indeed! When we weren't off to the ocean, up north, or off visiting, our family were urban explorers - making the best of our environment. Enjoy a glimpse into what was perhaps the craziest summer's of all time (so far anyway)!
Baseball Boy
Treats
Produce
Bubbles
Books
Sports
Growth
Art
Rides
Cooling Off
Wiping Down
Splashing Around
Keeping In Touch
Togetherness...
Going with the Flow
Hanging Out
Family...
...Adventure
LOVE
MOMENTS: So Much Nearby To Explore
There were parks to play at, splashes to be had, errands to run, produce to harvest, food to prepare, games to play, sporting skills to develop, songs to sing, bicycles to ride, camps to experience, crafts to create, a farm to frolic, and sites to see. The company for experiencing all of it was pretty good too!
August 24-26, 2015
Well, we ambitiously packed yet another adventure into our summer-of-fun ... Mommy and the kids went off to YMCA family camp with some other Moms and kids.
Cast of Characters
Plus this great bird of prey!
Early arrival picnic...and catch (of course)
Paper making...
...and the little one who got away...
...and found green dye that was not intended for her...
Ice cream for (Mommy) to recover
It was general craziness...
Swinging...
Scoring...
Crafting...
...and Mud. Plenty of mud...
MOMENT: Busy, Crazy, Memorable
We spotted a peregrin falcon when we arrived - a memorable highlight. Then there was the host of new challenges for all of us. Tavish tried a few new things ... he spotted the falcon nest while playing tennis and had an introductory ukulele lesson while Keva and I duked it out in a game of Candy Land. Keva tried some time in the "shire" (young kid camp) on her own for a bit while Tavish and I went out in kayaks. Then there was the craft shack ... see the green stain showing Keva's quick escape from my sight?! We hit the beach and ultimately hit the road early. We bit off more than we could chew by this point in the summer, but in hindsight realize that we still go a whole lot of learning from the adventure together.
Tom's sister included a trip to Toronto at the end of their trip 'home' during the summer. It's always fun to watch the growing cousins play together...
MOMENT: Play, Play, Play
We went out for a few meals, explored at the Brickyards, played at the playground, splashed around, played some hockey, and took in the sites of the CNE together. The adventure just never stopped.
It always feels good to go "home" and share a bit of my childhood with my children. Cabin. Family. Friends. Adventure. Travel. Fun.
MOMENTS: Too Many to Consolodate
Too much fun for just one video ... so it's a series of shorter videos of our wonderful, annual voyage to the homeland. As an overview, here is the reflection Tavish and I did together when we got back to Toronto...
Part 1: The journey there starts with a travelling adventure and ends with the comfort of home.
Part 2: The whole family gathers for the single purpose of being together and it's wonderful.
Part 3: We were lucky to have another almost-annual visit with Kate, Sophie, and Eli.
Part 4: The cabin is where it's at. It's where we all want to be and who can blame us?
Part 5: Some other great adventures included a paddle with Tavish on Rainy Lake, sailing at the Kowalchuk's cabin, going to the Emo Fair to watch Logan show his cow, and hanging out in town. Alas, all adventures come to an end. The silver lining: coming back home to Daddy!
We were able to gather around a pond to see what we could find this summer with a few of Mommy's colleagues. Martha Ann and Tal met us at the pond by the farm where Eowyn and Tavish explored the water edge for some signs of life while Keva and Elanor were chased around as they looked around at all the other signs of beauty of life.
Group pond exploration
Keva takes a scoop
Eowyn and Tavish scoop...
...then ponder their findings
MOMENT: Pond Fun
Nets, buckets, magnifiers and a keen sense of curiosity led to many moving discoveries...
