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.
It was a celebration that lasted a few days - going from five to six is a BIG deal, you know!
Birthday 'Loot Bags'
Birthday Lady with Lemonade Loot
Scooter!
MOMENTS: Sweet and Silly Six Year Old
We had a birthday dessert and a movie in the backyard with Grandpa Mike to kick off the festivities. This event introduced the scooter into Keva's life. Then, her birthday party starting with a swim followed by playground time at Regent Park with her friends. Dinner was her choice - sushi of course with Kimberley and Isabel. The celebrations ended on Keva's actual birthday with yet more presents and another round of singing with cupcakes! She is loved and is well celebrated - all six years of her! Happy Birthday, Keva.
Ever since Keva's pneumonia in the fall, she's woken in the night in search of someone to sleep with. Her single bed became increasingly less appealing to sleep in for an adult, let alone for an adult plus a child. Enter, double bed to the family! Ahhhh. Turns out, moving a new bed in makes for a lot of sleep-space changes for everyone!
Out with the old!
Preparing the site...
In with the new!
Keva's single+Tavish's single= BUNK BEDS FOR TAVISH!
We took Sweet Ride out for a spring paddle along the Humber and found more than we were expecting!
MOMENT: Graffiti, Nature, and Play
Some amazing artwork under the bridge crossing the Humber. Tavish a strong paddler. Heron. Turtle. Dragonboat. Bridge. Playground. Portage. Family fun.
Grandpa Mike has long insisted he could beat Tavish in a race.
Race day was officially upon us. The moment of truth...
MOMENT: It Doesn't Matter If you Win or Lose...
...as long as you put in the effort. I'm pleased to report that no one was hurt in the making of this moment in history when we finally know who is faster.
Sadly, it was time. Time to let the beloved blue couch go. It was the couch that hugged you back. It offered up enough space for Tom to stretch out fully and still have his arms above his head. Our family of four could snuggle together on it, and still have room for more. It has served Tom's family for decades, but finally, the springs just couldn't do it. We even explored rebuilding options. Really, we were that committed. In the end, we realized...it was the end. We have moved in a temporary new-to-us couch. It will never live up to it's predecessor. Never. But for now, it'll do. For now.
Another hockey season draws to end. Tavish was on the "Green Machine" house league team. He developed and played well. The season even ended with a tribute to his leadership "on and off the ice"...
