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.
We just keep the spirit alive by doing more of the same stuff and some different stuff, stay mostly in the same place, but sometimes go check out different places (but seriously, not very often, we are usually right here at home...)
The best kids to be quarantined with. Ever.
See Monkey in a Tree - 1
Ramp Rider Girl
Skateboarding Boy
Golfing with Discs
See Monkey in a Tree - 2
Homemade Pretzels
Lilac Candy
Bookworms
Homemade Wormery
Family from afar, but finally closer with the weather better!
Friends from afar, but better than not at all!
MOMENTS: Keep on Keeping on
We continue to make the best of the situation and having the weather improve has enabled us to get out more easily, but also to hang out (distanced and safely) from our loved ones. We've also been having some fun with our food, Tavish in particular. Lilac candy, homemade ice cream, pretzels and more!
Keva dove into the world of Girl Guides this year as a Brownie! She looked forward to Monday nights and the time with other girls her age.
Cookie Sales from the Start!
A Budding Builder!
Humane Society Visit
Keva the Brownie!
MOMENT: Brownie Fun
It was a bit of a strange start in that Keva was called on to sell cookies before she had ever been to Brownies, but we used the street party to really kick things off and were successful! The whole year (until Covid shut it down early) was fun-filled with games, crafts, lessons, play, and song.
It's true ... my children are creative geniuses. Came up with a story, costumes, did the acting, and filming of this one of a kind Paw Patrol movie! It was planned (storyboarded) and filmed on site over the course of a few days in May. Mommy finally edited to together for you to enjoy...
The weather didn't work out as planned, but boy was her birthday a fun and memorable one in these unique times...
Celebrating with Ivy
Covid Celebrating masks for all!
Spaghetti & Meatballs, as requested!
Distanced Party on the Porch
Cake made by Tavish and Daddy
Yum!
8 Year old and her Mommy
Baking cookies to give away on her birthday
Gifts!
8 Year Old in a Tree
Dandelion 8 Year Old
Bicycle Built for Two
Keva and Rosalina on Two Wheels
Birthday Beachcomber
8 is Great
MOMENT: 8 is Great
Keva awoke to the traditional birthday sign and banner downstairs, then opened some special cards and one key gift ... a bicycle seat for Molly and Rosalina (her dolls)! We were off before the rain for a family birthday bike ride full with water, trees, pedaling, a flat tire (for Tav), and plenty of smiles. She was delivered some thoughtful gifts from a few friends (Pippa/Cleo, and Isabel), had a walk by well-wishing from Georgia, an exciting face to face call with Ivy in New Zealand, and even delivered some of her homemade cookies to a few friends who live on the street, from a safe distance of course. There was a virtual party with Pippa, Cleo, and Isabel involving watching their dance submissions that were compiled into a shared birthday dance and then doing some freestyle playing. Finally, saving the best for last, Grandma and Auntie Colleen came over to enjoy some time and yummy birthday cake. A great day to celebrate a great eight year old!
MOMENT: Party Time to "Best Day of my Life"
Keva asked a few of her pals (Pippa, Cleo, Isabel) to do a section of a dance to this wonderful song. We compiled it to watch together at the start of Keva's "party".
We can pretty much sum up the past 30+ days as ...
The more things change, the more they stay the same... only different.
The threat of spreading Covid-19 is still very real and is helping to keep people socially distanced. What is changing though, is how it seems to have evolved into some new type of 'normal' that does become more complicated when spring weather does grace us with it's presence. I've concluded that there are plenty of outdoor spaces to explore and enjoy in Toronto ... you just have to navigate several bottlenecks to get there. Sigh. So the big change is that - the hesitance and complications involved in getting out, other than that though, this Covid situation is more of the same ...
Making the best of being HOME.
Getting OUTSIDE when we can.
Staying CONNECTED where we can.
LEARNING Stuff.
MOMENTS: Weeks Whizz By
It's been forever, things are strange, nothing is normal ... yet, all in all, this family is doing just fine. In fact, we have been able to make the most of it. Learning is happening, we are moving our bodies, we get to still connect with our friends and family in a safe manner, and we are all still getting along (almost all of the time)!
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.
