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.
Daddy and Tavish head off to Montreal for the weekend. Mommy and Keva hold down the Fort in Toronto!
MOMENTS: Boys Away, Girls Stay
The fellas went to the BioDome, the Blue Jays home opener, and went off for a tour of the Bell Centre - home of the Habs! Meanwhile, the gals hung around home, played at the park, and played with an old Ottawa pal who now lives near Hamilton. Fun, fun for everyone!
We enjoyed our stay-cation here in Toronto. The Easter bunny found us, no problem!
MOMENT: Search and Find
Easter always starts with wonderful cards from Grandma that may well have inspired some festive creativity in our house ... both kids made a rice-filled sock bunny and decorated some paper eggs with wet chalk 'paint'. We did egg hunts at the Brickworks and at Hideaway Park. The Easter Bunny even left a scavenger hunt of one dozen eggs per child in our home Easter morning! The Easter Bunny certainly kept us on the lookout for eggs this year! There was even an (undocumented) Easter feast with our friends Peggy, Jeremy, Zachary, and Parker.
Tavish's birthday fell on a Thursday this year. Treats were team-made by these sweet siblings for Tavish to share with his class; the night before, he awoke to a birthday-love sign and pancakes; he went to squash as usual and he enjoyed dinner at Stratengers with the whole gaggle of friends. It was a splendid celebration for a splendid seven year old.
MOMENT: Seven? Seven!
This boy is a joy to celebrate. A note about his gift from Mommy and Daddy: the white Donaldson jersey was upgraded to a blue Tulowitzki jersey that fit better a few days later. Blue Jays is best for this boy!
We just can't get enough of the opportunities and perks mid-week skiing, swimming, skating, and staying is at Jay Peak in Vermont. So... off we went... again.
A chance to solo ski together
Ski school one day for Tavish
Chair lift for three
Ski guy
Coach Daddy and Snow snacker
Ski Gal
Post-ski swimmers
MOMENT: Raised Jay
That's the slogan of their kid's program. Both kids really do enjoy their time there. Tavish did one day of ski school. Keva was up (ish) on skis twice in the school of Daddy. Tom and I even got to do a few runs on our own. The weather was arguably less wintery than usual, but we got out on our skis anyway and made the best of it. This annual vacation has yet to disappoint!
There wasn't much winter here this year ... but that didn't deter us from making the most of every flake of snow we could accumulate!
MOMENTS: Friends and Fun in the Snow
We pulled out the snowshoes for a shallow snow journey after some minor snow sledding at the Brickworks. We played in parks in the cold. We came in to warm up with friends. We played hockey outside. We just bundled up and made use of what we were given ... a road trip to Ottawa did help with our quest for snow too!
My friend and colleague graciously offered up her 'cottage' north of the city so our family could access some winter fun. We brought friends and fun was had by parents and children alike!
Tav & Zach
Keevs & Parks
MOMENT: Winter Funderland
Peggy, Jer, Zach, and Parker joined us for a weekend full of winter activities and socializing. While the Moms and the Littles went for a walk, played with snowballs, and napped, the Dads and the Bigs went downhill skiing. We played in the yard with a zip line, busted out the snowshoes, threw snowballs, played at the snowy park with a sled, and went skating. A fun winter weekend indeed.
Keva and I got to using her dollhouse in the basement. She pulled out the common cast of characters and let her art imitate our life...
MOMENT: Our Very Fine House
Keva moved the characters around and let me know just how things go and you know, she pretty much had it all right on!
"Daddy is making breakfast when Caeli comes in the morning"
*note: Mommy, Tavish, Keva at the table
* Daddy working in the kitchen
* Caeli coming in the front door
"Caeli is waiting for Tav to come downstairs"
"Caeli and Tav wait for me to do a pee"
*note: Keva is on the toilet
Tavish and Caeli wait outside
