Fabulous February

Despite this little fit of bad weather we really can't complain about this winter. I am loving the mild February, especially since I have a 10 minute walk to my new downtown work assignment. 

I love the above picture of Vivian.  Not only is it adorable but when I said "say cheese Vivian" she responded with a very clear 'Chhhhhh' sound.  She sure is practising her sounds lately. Just based on her personality I can tell she is going to be a little chatterbox.  She chatters already and she doesn't know how to talk yet.

 

Adrian has finally taken to playing outside. We made this lovely snow man but he just didn't think that the arms looked right so he insisted on changing them.  After this we 'biked' to the park and back (meaning he pedaled when it suited him while I pushed).  This is becoming a more regular occurance and I am already appreciating that the park is only 200m from our house (especially when I am pushing a trike and a 3 year old).

 

 

 This could be wishful thinking but I really am convinced that Adrian and Vivian are going to be best buddies.  They already play together and if one of them is missing the other one is constantly on the look out for their return.  That being said Adrian has a tendancy to come on a little strong at times which makes Vivian screech while Vivian likes to take Adrian's puzzle pieces and run which drives him nuts. Heh, nobody's perfect!

 

 

Poor Vivian is a little under the weather.  She is having problems sleeping as she can't breathe through her nose.  I am trying to get her to 'blow' but it is a hard lesson to learn I am afraid.  When I put the Kleenex up and say 'blow' she just makes the noise with her mouth.  Funny but not effective.

Life is good on Springwater Lane.... now

I do apologize for my lack of blogging.  It has been a crazy few weeks with a bout of food poisioning (me, not the kids thank God), followed by my knee surgery and a week's worth of the flu.  So blogging has been low on the priority list as we are just trying to survive.  Everyone seems to be back to full health again so that is good and my knee is doing very well.  I hope to be running in a few weeks!

We are settling into our life as a family of 4 with a working Mom.  Our routine is pretty established and both of the kids are okay with it now.  Vivian is loving her babysitter and goes to her without heistation every morning and Adrian is enjoying school and learning so very much.  He is already writing some of his letters and can identify most of them and some numbers.  He even does French class; it is quite amuzing to be sitting at the dinner table and have him bust out in a round of 'Bonjour mes amis, bonjour'.

I had the most lovely experience today that gave me a glimpse of what my future holds, I hope.  Jamie and I were sitting in the living room drinking our morning coffee while both kids played together with their toy kitchen.  It was so peaceful to chat with my husband and laugh with the kids.  Adrian and Vivian are really starting to play together now and it is still a bit strange to witness.  Adrian actually will call her to come play and she comes very eagerly.  Adrian can get a bit too pushy at times but believe me when I say for the most part Vivian can hold her own.  She is a tough cookie.

Speaking of tough cookie, Vivian had her 12 month shots last week.  I was so dreading them as I am not a fan of needles to put it mildly.  We went into the office and immediately heard a baby whaling who did not relent and I had a sinking feeling in my stomach as the 12 month needles are some of the worst apparently.  Miss Vivian had 3 needles in different spots and barely made a sound let alone cry... I was in awe!

Here are some random pictures of the past few weeks.... enjoy!

Riding Adrian's bulldozer with her old friend 'didi' on the back

 

Sharing cheerios on the couch.

 

Playing in the park on a sunny Saturday afternoon

 

'Feeding herself' apple sauce and yogurt

 

Very, very proud to be helping Daddy paint the dining room (yes, purple!)

This is how Vivian invites Adrian for a little tickle

And he takes the bait every time!