Tiny Dancers

Just when I thought Tavish's dancing days were behind him, he recently started to shake his booty with Mommy to some tunes in the living room. Keva also seems to be moving about a lot these days for a baby who doesn't yet crawl. We don't hear the music, but with all that motion, I believe that she does.

MOMENTS: My Movers and Shakers

It's a montage of motion. Brace yourself.

So the Garden Goes...

I guess it's true that all good things do eventually come to an end. The falling of the leaves marks the end of the garden season and thus begins the task of putting away for the winter all that we so carefully set out in the spring...

Every worker needs a supervisor...

MOMENTS: Seasonal Shift

Halloween passed. The leaves had piled up and the garden had stopped growing. It was time. Tavish and Daddy worked away in the yard and on the deck during that first chilly weekend in November. Once again, the little red wagon came in handy...

The Difference a Year Makes

Cliche but true - they grow up so fast and time really does fly when you're having fun ...

MOMENT: Hey Diddle Diddle!

Just over one year ago, I caught a sweet moment with my then 2.5 year old on my cellphone (hence the poor quality). It was a Thursday, November 3rd and he'd be starting 'school' on the Monday. He was innocently singing through his book and clearly didn't know much about camera or cellphones; it was too sweet to commit to memory only. Fast forward a year and he's singing again - this time to his sister. Aw.

Fascinating or Fiction?

I was chatting with a woman who told me that when her son was 2.5-3 years old, he could describe what it was like being inside his Mom. I thought a lot of things about that. First, the whole idea of children remembering that is strange and weird but also fascinating... but also likely that child's attempt at fiction. However, it did remind me of an earlier conversation with Tavish that was along those lines which gave me some pause. Then recently, we had another conversation about it that now has me leaning more toward this concept being more fascinating than a work of fiction...

Tavish in utero
(almost 3 months pregnant)

MOMENT: Swimming

The first time we took Keva swimming, I said: "Tavish this is Keva's first time swimming". Very matter-of-factly, Tavish said "no, she was swimming in your belly". He didn't elaborate, he just seemed very confident with his statement.

Fast forward to the other day where he had drawn a picture of "Mommy with Keva in her belly" on the magnetic board. He asked to put it in Keva's room as decoration. I decided to use the opportunity to ask the question...

Mommy: Do you remember when you were in Mommy's belly?
Tavish: Yeah.
Mommy: What was it like?
Tavish: Swimming.
Mommy: Was it dark?
Tavish: Yeah, a little bit.
Mommy: What else do you remember?
Tavish: Hearing Mommy and Daddy talking.
Mommy: What were we saying?
Tavish: I dunno.
Mommy: What else could you see?
Tavish: Nothing. Well, sometimes the other kids...

Clearly, this is when my inner-astonishment faded back toward feeling this was all the work of fiction. But, who really knows? In my opinion, the whole thing is fascinating either way. Rest assured, when Keva can talk, I'll be making some inquiries.

Mommy & Tavish
(8+ months pregnant)

Halloween Highlights

'Tis the season to carve a pumpkin, create costumes, proudly parade, and take tricks or treats... and we did it all!

MOMENTS: Creative Costumes

Originally, I believed I would again 'create' costumes from things around the house. Then I stumbled on a second-hand dalmatian costume. Cute. Hmm, what can go with that though? (I like themes) Ah-ha: firefighter. Enter second-hand costume further down the rack. Must get toddler on board. Proves to be a cinch - what three year old doesn't love a fire truck?! Time to be creative and ... voila!

A firefighter (with truck).

A dalmatian.

Put them together for a great themed team costume!

The family attire for the parade
(yes, I'm wearing Tavish's pumpkin costume from last year...)

Trick-or-treat pals: firefighter, cat, pirate

Smartie Pants & Dumb Ass get a night out!

Fabulous Fall

Some great moments of motherhood happen when a Mommy is given the opportunity to connect with some old pals amid the fall colour splendour. Two dear friends from "home" came to visit and this Mommy enjoyed every moment of it.

Kath, Jen & Christie before our night out

MOMENTS: Capturing Colour

Amid our shennanigans, we took time to delight in the fall colour explosion. While we wandered around in the company of Keva, a few photos of the fall display were captured. My love of this season has me compelled to share a glimpse of Keva, fall style. Thanks again for making the trek, ladies!

Fall foliage giving up some green

Nature taste-test

Leaf litter cushioning

Seeing autumn for the first time
through the eyes of my daughter

A Tale of Two Teeth

Turns out, we have dentally advanced children. Tavish got his first tooth at 6 1/2 months and people were surprised at how early that was. Enter Keva. She was sure not to bare a toothless grin for long, her first tooth appeared at the ripe old age of 4 1/2 months.

MOMENT: Toothy Grins

Imagine our surprise when we noticed one Sunday afternoon in MEC that our 4 1/2 month old had a tooth. I called Tavish over to see and he studied her until he spotted it. "Good for you Keev! You have a tooth!", he exclaimed while excitedly patting her leg. So, the next day, I diligently tried to capture this tooth on camera.

Keva's first tooth
Age: 4.5 months

This put me in mind of when we pulled over from our Thanksgiving wedding weekend drive to feed Tavish. That was when I spotted his first tooth and wanted to take a snapshot to remember this discovery by.

Tavish's first tooth
Age: 6.5 months

Keva must have decided that the teething pain wouldn't be worth it for one measly tooth. Two days later, on Tuesday morning, there was tooth number two. She seemed protective of it (or was just preoccupied feeling it herself), but like a mother does, I persevered and captured what I could. A mother also goes back over old footage of her first born to see what she can dig up as well...