A Song for the Mama's

And parents alike.

I adore finding music that can identify an exact moment in time so perfectly.  Today I was that lucky.  Enjoy.

“Your little hand's wrapped around my finger and it’s quiet in the world tonight

Your little eyelids flutter ‘cause your dreaming so I tuck you in, turn on your favourite night light

To you everything's funny, you’ve got nothing to regret

I’d give all I have honey, if you could stay like that

Oh darling don’t you ever grow up, don’t you ever grow up just stay this little

Oh darling don’t you ever grow up, don’t you ever grow up it could stay this simple”

~Taylor Swift, Never Grow Up

to listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVvz3V8C9BU

Or Maybe he'll just be a lion!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! 

When Jack Grows Up - Part One

Whenever I see baby Jack playing I always think about what he may do when grows up.  So far my predictions are:

• Football player
• Professional Stander
• Anything to do with Space Ships (Gill – he still LOVES them!)
• Baby teacher (with a focus on rolling, squirming, and taking your diaper off 101)
• Race Car Driver (he already makes the vroom sounds)
• Swing designer

Yesterday, we discovered another profession while at the Pumpkin Patch; maybe Jack will be a veterinarian.  Chris and I were astounded at how Jack would let the animals come right up to him and we had to desperately try to keep him back.  I think that it is the perfect combination of fearlessness and ignorance babies have that we all seem to lose along the way...

Jack sat in the hay with the brand new pigs...one even took off his shoe!

So yes, I am adding Veterinarian to my list....either that or he will own a Pumpkin Patch.

Which one, which one....

The End.

Oh the dramatic finality of it all. Every large event in my life has always felt like a beginning but this is the very first end of a chapter.

Today is my very last day of maternity leave with Jack (previous sentence written with a heavy sigh and an even heavier heart). And while I am so excited for Jack to get to spend the next three months with his father, I cannot help but feel sad for myself.

For one reason or another, I never started a baby book for Jack and I’m not quite sure why...I am totally the type to write things down in journals with different coloured pens, it’s almost a shame. Then this morning I had an urge to look at my blog...and not just the recent entries, but the entries from the very beginning, and low and behold my version of the baby book.

As I reflect on my past 9 months in 38 blog posts, I can think of only one word – Grateful.

I am so grateful to my baby, my family, and above all, my husband. Never have I seen a better side of the people in my life than when they are around Jack. The joy of grandparents, the awe of our siblings, and the glee of great grandparents who feel so blessed.

So...

To my husband I say that I love you so much! Jack is very lucky and he promises to have good naps and tones of hugs and kisses for you.

And...

To my sweet baby Jack, I have had the best time with you. Over the past nine months I have laughed more than ever and I think that you are wonderful, I just adore you. I cannot wait to walk through the door on Monday afternoon to your huge smile. But for now, today, I will settle for watching you snug in your bed on your tummy, tush in the air – classic Jack.

On to the next Chapter.

(are you ready for me Dad!?!)

Jack is Bothered...

There are many things that bother Jack (and all babies I’m sure); many of which I do not understand.  Just imagine being so lucky as to have someone give you a little cuddle and tuck you into your cozy bed in the middle of the day when you are feeling a bit grumpy...amazing.

Other things that bother Jack:

• Getting his face wiped after eating - come on Jack, no one wants to be the dirty kid...seriously, what is the big deal!?!
• Sleeves - specifically getting those sticky fingers in them
• Diaper changes – Chris and I have developed new techniques which involve changes while rolling, crawling, and standing
• Towel drying after a bath - again while rolling, crawling, and standing
• Getting into the car seat – seriously, every time
• Getting strapped into the high chair

 

My conclusion; this kid is crazy, anything that he cannot do on his own or is in some way restraining drives him nuts. 

On the bright side and really more importantly, what does not bother Jack are all of the fun things – dancing, walks, music, playing, eating, bath time....

I think I’ll keep him.  

Standing is the New Black

Move over fashonistas and all other fall 2010 trends, there is a new craze hitting streets and it is called standing.  It’s the only cool thing to do right now and if you’re not doing it you are missing out BIG TIME.

The best part?  You can do it anywhere at any time (*note from jack: try it at night in your crib, add a little bounce if you’re up for it).