Day 77 -May 7th -Friday

You are 11 weeks old today!

We met up with Dawn to do some shopping today. On the agenda, materials for cloth diapers! We found some very cute materials and I am excited to give this a try! I hope they turn out well! You also got to meet Leah's Nana Mary today. She just thinks you are the cutest thing and so well behaved! We had a great day even though the weather outside was cold, wet and miserable!

Day 76 -May 6th -Thursday

More good news today! Mihai and Mioara had their little baby girl today! Maria Jolene welcome to the world! I don't have a lot of details about her yet but I do have a photo from an email and she is a cutie! I hope you don't mind if I post it!

Day 75 -May 5th -Wednesday

Today we went into the city and did a little shopping. You are always so good when we are out and about and you love all the people smiling and talking to you. As long as you get fed when you are hungry you are a happy girl! We went to Fabricland to get some material for your Auntie Louise and her little one. We are doing a little project for her for mother's day! You had a huge poop in the store so I then had to change you and feed you in the car. It is good that it is sunny outside so it seems like a picnic!

When i was cutting the facecloths out tonight in the basement, I had a couple of scraps left over. I thought you looked like you needed a sweatband with all the playing and kicking you were doing in your chair. I tied it around your head and you seemed to like it! It looks pretty darn cute for just a scrap! You can see how addicted you are to the tv too in the picture of you and your dad. It is hard to miss though at 55 inches!

Day 73 -May 3 -Monday

You have started to stand up now and hold your weight on your legs while we hold you up. You are quite proud of yourself and look around like you are queen of the room! I haven't been able to get a pic or video of you yet since my hands are busy but we will have to get one soon!

Day 72 -May 2nd -Sunday

Today your daddy got dressed up in his OPP ausillary uniform and went to help out with the fun run. Turns out it wasn't too fun though as it was cold and rainy! We did get a really cute picture of you and him in his uniform but that has to be saved for our private stash.

We then went down to your Buni's for dinner. Your Bunicci have been cruising in the Carribean so you haven't had the chance to see them in a while. They were quite tanned when we arrived. They brought you back 2 little outfits that you will still have to grow into but will look very cute on you!

Day 71 -May 1 -Saturday

Four years ago today your daddy proposed to your mommy. Look how far we have come in 4 years!

We were around the house today so I thought it was a perfect oppertunity to wear those awesome leg warmers! They matched perfetly with your golf tshirt! I can't wait to get some more baby legs for you. You look so stinking cute with your chubby little thighs hanging out!

Day 70 -April 30th -Friday

Today you are 10 weeks old! It is still hard to imagine that you are that old already! We decided to take a bunch of pictures of you to show how big you have gotten already! You have started to put your hand on the side of the bottle when we feed you now. It isn't always a help though as sometimes you push the bottle right out of your mouth and then get mad! I think it will still be a long while before you are feeding yourself!

Day 69 -April 29th -Thursday

Today we met up with your Auntie Dawn and Leah. Shockingly and terrible enough to admit, I have no pictures. Isn't that terrible?! We will have to get updated pictures with you and Leah very soon. Your Auntie Dawn like to hold you and feed you your bottle because Leah is way to busy these days to sit still to eat!

Day 68 -April 28 -Wednesday

Here is a classic picture of you. You love to have your hands up around your face. You will sit with your little fist under your chin and you love to sleep with your arms tucked up. Here you are snoozing peacefully in your daddy's arms...

Day 61 -April 21st -Wednesday

Big news today! Dave and Nicole have become parents! Kael Jacob was born tonight! It is very exciting! It is too bad that they are all the way out on the west coast though because it would be fun for you to meet him and take a couple of pictures side by side. We will have to wait till they take the trip home... hopefully at Christmas! He is SO cute! Congratulations Dave and Nicole!

Day 60 -April 20 -Tuesday

Today was a gorgeous day outside! It is also Dianne's birthday today so we decided to go out to lunch with her and Dawn and Leah. You were quite well behaved till the end when you got hungry and Leah sang for the whole restaurant! lol. We then went to Walmart and wandered around the store for a bit and chatted. You and I then went to the superstore and bought some wipes really on sale and decided to try some new diapers. They aren't as soft as the baby diapers but they seem to be about the same as the regular diapers. We shall give them a try...

Day 59 -April 19th -Monday

Happy 2 month birthday! It is hard to believe that 2 months have gone by already! It is also hard to believe that we have only known you for that long! What was life like before you???

Yet another day at home... You are starting to really enjoy singing songs with all the actions of course. Your favorite is skina-mirinky-dinky-dink but you also enjoy eensy-weensy-spider. You always have your mouth wide open though like you want to eat the spider... gross!

Day 58 -April 18th -Sunday

Well it is official. You have your mother's big feet! You are fitting into your 3 month clothing now (nothing bigger at all yet). You are tall enough but you still don't fill them out much. You are however, wearing socks sized 6-12 months. The rest of them don't even fit on your foot anymore. On the plus side, you will have a nice big platform to stand on when you start to walk... Theodore decided that he wanted to snuggle too when you fell asleep on my lap today. He had his arm draped right over you and you guys seem to have the same sized feet too...

Day 55 -April 15th -Thursday

Unfortunately, I have lost track of what was happening yesterday and today since I neglected to write it down anywhere... terrible I know! Here is a picture of you though. It seems more than you can bear...

Day 53 -April 13th -Tuesday

Today was a beautiful day out! Ron surprised us with a visit since he was out on the bike on his own today (Dianne is a little too pregnant to be riding her bike) It has been a long time since he has seen you since he has had a cold for the last couple of weeks. You were very happy and awake and cooed and talked to him the whole time he was here. It is a good thing that you were well behaved. We wouldn't want to scare the poor guy just months before his little one arrives!

After he left you had a nice nap. Then we went out for a long walk to enjoy the sunshine and the nice warm air! You were awake and looking around for most of it but you did fall asleep at the end. It must be all that fresh air!

Day 52 -April 12th -Monday

Today is back to our normal schedule again... It usually takes a day to get used to our routine again after the weekend is over. All the travelling and people holding you seems to screw you up a little. Here you are catching up with a nap on the couch beside me... face down just how you like it...

Day 50 -April 10th -Saturday

Today is Saturday so that means your dad is home for the day! Right off the bat I got to sleep in this morning while he got up to feed you and entertain you until I woke up. Then we had a day full of "i should dos" until laziness won over and we ended up hanging around for the day. Here are a bunch of pictures of you chill-axing on my lap...

Day 49 -April 9th -Friday

Today you wore another one of your new fashion finds (and one of my personal favorites!) Your "happiness is mommy" t-shirt! I think you like it too!

Your Nana came to visit today too since it is one of her Fridays off. She held you and snuggled you and spoiled you rotten! It also gave me that chance to grab a shower and get some paperwork done that I have had on my to-do list for quite a while! You even showed off how strong you are gettting by holding up your head and looking around!

Day 48 -April 8th -Thursday

Today you wore another new outfit that we got on our American shopping trip. I know that it was in the little boy section but I figured that it was very appropriate. It is your "Daddy's caddy in training" t-shirt and I figure that it will show your dad that we are all ready to head out golfing! I am sure that you will be well behaved!

Today Adam and Amellia came over to meet you for the first time. Amellia was quite taken with you and wanted to hold your hand a lot. She was very excited when I told her that I think you like her a lot. She kept telling her dad that "baby Sophia likes me". It was very cute! We will see how excited she is when her little twin siblings arrive this summer!

Day 79- May 9th -Sunday

Happy Mother's Day!

Wow my first mother's day. I was treated to a very nice sleep in this morning while your dad looked after you. I also got a beautiful bouquet of pink roses (he thought that's the colour you would choose) and a very cute card (that said what he thinks you would say). We also went out for breakfast which turned out to be more of a lunch since I slept in so much! I have to admit though, the best gift on mother's day was when you snuggled in and fell asleep on my chest. Sigh, how wonderful!

We also travelled out to see your Nana and Grandpa and Uncle Matt today. You brought Nana a beautiful digital frame full of pictures of your first 3 months. She loved it and was relieved that she doesn't have to find more wall space for all of your cute pictures! She also bought me a cute little necklace charm that says Best Mom because she figured she would help you out a little.

Day 44 -April 4th -Sunday

Happy Easter! We were up bright and early of course because you don't sleep much past 8 yet. Everyone else got a chance to sleep in besides your Buni who wanted some uninterrupted time with you! We had a very yummy breakfast and then off to our next visit...

I think it is pretty obvious whose head and hairline you have... lol

We got to your Pepere and Grammy's house and all your Aunts and Uncles were there to hold you and snuggle you. You also got to meet Mommy's cousins Sarah, Mary and Amy. They just thought you were the cutest little thing! You also got to meet your Great Grandfather! He was absolutely in love with you!!! We had a deliscious dinner that your Pepere cooked and yummy dessert that your Grammy made. Your Auntie Madelaine even shared some of her Easter candy with everyone.

After a very fun and VERY busy weekend, it was nice to get home again and unpack all the gear we needed for you for the weekend! Next time we will attempt to pack up the pack and play... I hope we kept the directions close by...

Day 43 -April 3rd -Saturday

Today we tried to rest up as best we could. It is Easter weekend and we are going to your Bunicii's house to spend the night. It is tradition to go to the church for midnight mass and then enjoy some food when we get back home. This year we decided not to go to the church with you since you are so small and the weather isn't that nice. You didn't make it to our meal after everyone returned from the church. You were a very good girl and went to bed at 10. Your cousin Alexandra did all the partying for both of you! She was wide awake at 3 am!

Day 42 -April 2nd

Today it is gorgeous outside. We went for a nice long walk and opened up the windows to let some fresh air in! As you can see the boys are quite happy with it and I think all that fresh air made you super sleepy! Here you are sleeping just the way you like... face down!

Then we went to your Nana's house for dinner. We had a very yummy ham. You got to see your Auntie Louise and Uncle Dave as well. You also were able to meet your Great Auntie Vera and Great Uncle Ed. She brought some lovely gifts for you! I know you will enjoy crawling around on your play mat and I can't wait to get your little summer outfit on you!

Day 74 -May 4th -Tuesday

Last night you slept in your crib! Yay! You went too bed without any trouble at all. You slept right to your bottle at 5 too! Unfortunately I didn't have the baby monitor turned up loud enough and didn't hear you until you were crying. That meant that it was a lot harder to put you back to bed. After a lot of rocking though you went back down and finished your sleep! What a big girl!

Day 67 -April 27th -Tuesday

You were up again in the middle of the night for a bottle! I don't think I like this new routine you are on. You were also up at 6:30 this morning to start your day. I tried putting you in bed with me to snuggle but you just kept looking up at me with a great big smile on your face. I figured you weren't going back to sleep. And besides, how can I get upset with you and that great big toothless grin?

Day 66 -April 26th -Monday

Last night you woke up at 2 am for a feeding. Seriously?! Oh boy it looks like we are moving backwards. I was so tired by morning that I put you into bed with me after your 6am bottle just so I could get a little more sleep! You did take a nice morning and afternoon nap though so I was able to get some stuff done around the house today!

Day 64 -April 24th -Saturday

Today is a quiet day for us at home with your daddy. You had a nice snuggled up nap this morning with me on the couch. This afternoon you went down for a nap in your crib like a big girl for maybe only the 4th time since you were born. I usually keep you downstairs in your pack and play for your naps during the day but your dad is too loud for that! You slept for an hour but not very soundly. I think we are going to have to work on this crib thing!

Day 63 -April 23rd -Friday

Today you were up a little earlier than usual but you had a morning nap to make up for it. After your lunchtime bottle we packed up the car and headed out to Nana's house. We stopped on the way to pick up some Mother's day presents for all your grandmas (shhh don't tell).

When we got there the dogs were all quite interested in you. All except Chubby who didn't seem to care either way. You got a good look at both Joey and Marla and thought that they were quite interesting! Sometimes you would jump when one of the puppies would bark but you would just smile like it amused you. For the most part though, you were just interested in talking to your Nana who thinks that you are getting so big already! Grandpa got to see you too when he got home from work. He also brought your Auntie Laura who got to meet you for the first time! Your Grandpa says that you are getting so big as well and you had lots of great big smiles for him!

Day 62 -April 22nd -Thursday

Well today is the day... your first shots. It figures too because you are in such a good mood this morning! I feel bad that you might not be feeling so well for the next 24 hours. When we got there you were happy and smiling at your daddy and the doctor. He did your check up first and you are now 10lbs and 13ozs and 23 inches long! You sure are getting big! You are interacting well and the doctor is very happy with your progress!

Then it came to the part even I was dreading. The first needle you barely even flinched and didn't cry at all. I thought we were going to be home free with no trauma! (in hindsight I think you just wanted to prove that you want your ears pierced) The second needle went in alright but the serum must sting because you let out a cry like we have not heard yet! You poor little thing with real tears and everything. Luckily Auntie Dawn told me to have a bottle warm and ready and that seemed to help even though your still voiced your displeasure while drinking... You also gave the poor doctor a very unhappy look with your lip sticking out. Hopefully you will forgive him for your next visit...

You seemed to do pretty well when we got home. You were very sucky and wanted to snuggle all afternoon. I took your temperature often to make sure that it didn't get too high. I took it at 9:30 and it was normal and when I moved you at 10:00pm you were really hot! We stripped you down to your diaper and gave you a dose of tylenol. We gave you a bath but you didn't want that at all and cried the whole time. You just wanted to snuggle. Thankfully within about an hour your temperature was back down to normal. I was worried with how you would sleep at night but you did pretty well. You got up a little earlier than usual in the night and again the morning. I am very proud of how well you did!

Day 41 -April 1st

Well no tricks for us today but I did take you to work with me! I had a union meeting to go to today so you came with me too. First we went to lunch with Dianne at the barrel. Of course you needed to eat right when our food arrived. I think I am getting pretty good at multi-tasking these days though. We were late getting to the meeting of course. When we arrived, everyone oohed and aahed you and you were pretty well behaved. You did take the oppertunity to have a loud poop during a quite time though... always the center of attention!