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.
This was an extra special Mother's Day because I was in the company of my Mom AND got to be in the company of my kids and enjoy all of their love and creativity...
Best Breakfast and Caring Cards
Whoopie Pies!
A "Hug" for Grandma to Keep
Fancy Appetizer by Tav
More Moms to Celebrate the Merrier!
MOMENT: Fun Moments for Moms
There was food and wow was it good! A delicious breakfast with fresh fruit, fantastic french toast, beautiful bacon, and the sweetest homemade cards ever. The kids were also both busy creating in their own special ways ... Tavish baked strawberry marshmallow whoopie pies for the Moms (and special Aunt) in his life. Keva made our 'homemade' mac & cheese to deliver to Grandma and Auntie Colleen for lunch. Tavish surprised me with an incredible dinner appetizer: shrimp crostini with a roasted red pepper and pine nut sauce before helping his Dad make a memorable meal plated to perfection! Keva also took some time to paint with me at the table. Such lovely children ... such a lucky Mommy....
MOVIE MOMENT: More Digital Memories
Since we are still trying to celebrate amid the restrictions and cautious distancing due to Covid-19, we thought it would be extra fun to send Grandma a goodnight movie, just for her, to cap off her Grand-mother's Day here in Toronto.
Well, we threw Easter weekend and Tom's 40th birthday in to the middle of these weeks (we like to keep quarantine exciting), so we will lumped together 2 weeks of weekday life under the theme of:
school, rainbows, growth
School Boy
School Girl
School & Work Together at Home
Rainbow Tunnel!
Tea Party for All
Signs of Spring
Spotting Growth Everywhere
MOMENTS: Learn, Play, Grow. (Repeat)
These 2 weeks saw the surfacing of school in a digital format - their actual teachers made a come back! There were still plenty of 'rainbow moments' of play and fun too, of course. All around us were signs of growth inside and out - spring is in the air and changes are everywhere!
What could help you remember turning 40 more than an international pandemic?!
Kid's Made Breakfast - Served in Bed
Ballet Class with Keva
Fortnite Fun with Tavish
Local Beer from Childhood Friend
Paella Dinner with Sangria!
Cheesecake Chef
40th Birthday Boy!
Campfire of Fun
Night "Out" With Friends including a game of Jeopardy!
(Tom, Goulet, Colin, Blaine, Nick, Wall, Ahmed)
MOMENT: Welcome to my Age Bracket, Hubby
Tom may have been at home all day, but he was surrounded by love from near and far. Plus, breakfast in bed, missions of birthday fun to accomplish with the kids, paella for dinner with sangria, a homemade cheesecake, a campfire, and 2.5 hours of "zoom" fun with friends certainly helped!
MOMENT: A Toast to Tom
To really make the most of this memorable occasion, friends and family from far and wide contributed to a collective 'toast' to Tom's 40th that the four of us watched snuggled up together after breakfast in bed. Happy Birthday, Hubby.
We made the most of our shelter-in-place lifestyle and got crafty this Easter weekend. It is still great having Grandma in Toronto... even if only to be able to take an actual Easter basket to her and Auntie Colleen. We made the most of technology to still be connected to loved ones for Easter. Oh, and there was chocolate too, of course.
Crafting - Part I
Crafting - Part II
Crafting - Part III
Meringue by Tavish
Chocolate Nests by Keva
Easter Basket Gift
Easter Morning Fun
Staying Connected the Best We Can
MOMENT: A Tasty, Crafty, Hoppy Easter
We always manage to enjoy whatever this Covid thing throws at us ... Easter was no exception. Plus, meringues, chocolate nests, and happy faces help make anything better!
Everyone has learned a new thing or two with this whole covid situation altering our lives. This includes the diligence and importance of thorough hand washing. Since we could all use a reminder every now and then, please watch this How-To video on handwashing video from Keva.
The theme that surfaced from this week: Move, Make, Change
We were creative in how we moved our bodies. We made stuff. And things are changing ... habits, methods, neighbourhood...
Learning at Home
City Closing Down
New Social "Norms"
Creating Space for Love
Sprucing up our Space
Getting Creative Inside
Playing
Cycling
Always time for some Hockey!
"Socially Distant" visit with Zachary
MOMENTS: Making Change Work for Us
Although "school" hasn't officially resumed, the homeschool is starting up slowly. It's actually pretty good, a small amount of table work, then some creative time, outdoor play/adventures, then the beloved free 'screen' time. Of course, one things that mercifully has not changed, is the daily "Facetime" chats with Grandma and Auntie Colleen.
