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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Interview with (7-Month-Old) Emily
Nathalieland: Emily! It's hard to believe it's already been a month since we last spoke. How have you been?
Emily: Oh just wonderful. I had a fun and busy month!
N: Yes, I heard you celebrated your mommy's birthday and went on your first trip this month!
E: That's right! I also met Mommy's friends Rachel and Amy for the first time, slept for 11 hours straight a few nights, and got a new toy and stroller! It's been a blast.
N: Have you rolled over for your mommy yet?
E: Yes I have! I finally rolled over from my stomach to my back and my back to my stomach -- all on the same day! I don't do it very often though.
N: That's alright. I hear you're pretty good at other things like sitting on your own and standing with support. Do you think you'll start crawling soon?
E: Well, whenever I'm on my stomach I love to wiggle around, especially to reach my toys... So maybe!
N: Any teeth yet?
E: Just the other day Mom checked my mouth and she could feel one!! She said it's small but nice and sharp.
N: What kinds of foods do you like to eat [with that tiny tooth of yours]?
E: I'm pretty picky right now. I've tried rice and oatmeal cereals, apples, bananas, beef, carrots, creamed corn, green beans, sweet potatoes, and strawberries. But so far I only like the cereals.
N: Oh no! Are you going to be a picky eater like your daddy was?
E: I hope not. I would miss out on so much good food!
N: How are things in the weight department?
E: I'm doing very well! I'm up to the 12th percentile and growing quickly. Mommy is sad though because her plan to return to exclusive breastfeeding isn't working.
N: I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure she did her best!
E: I know she did. She'll probably write a blog post about it soon.
N: Thanks again for the update, Emily. See you when you're 8 months old!
E: Man I'm old.
Emily: Oh just wonderful. I had a fun and busy month!
N: Yes, I heard you celebrated your mommy's birthday and went on your first trip this month!
E: That's right! I also met Mommy's friends Rachel and Amy for the first time, slept for 11 hours straight a few nights, and got a new toy and stroller! It's been a blast.
N: Have you rolled over for your mommy yet?
E: Yes I have! I finally rolled over from my stomach to my back and my back to my stomach -- all on the same day! I don't do it very often though.
N: That's alright. I hear you're pretty good at other things like sitting on your own and standing with support. Do you think you'll start crawling soon?
E: Well, whenever I'm on my stomach I love to wiggle around, especially to reach my toys... So maybe!
N: Any teeth yet?
E: Just the other day Mom checked my mouth and she could feel one!! She said it's small but nice and sharp.
N: What kinds of foods do you like to eat [with that tiny tooth of yours]?
E: I'm pretty picky right now. I've tried rice and oatmeal cereals, apples, bananas, beef, carrots, creamed corn, green beans, sweet potatoes, and strawberries. But so far I only like the cereals.
N: Oh no! Are you going to be a picky eater like your daddy was?
E: I hope not. I would miss out on so much good food!
N: How are things in the weight department?
E: I'm doing very well! I'm up to the 12th percentile and growing quickly. Mommy is sad though because her plan to return to exclusive breastfeeding isn't working.
N: I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure she did her best!
E: I know she did. She'll probably write a blog post about it soon.
N: Thanks again for the update, Emily. See you when you're 8 months old!
E: Man I'm old.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Memory Lane: Our Honeymoon
Steve and I are not big tourists; we like familiar surroundings, home-cooked meals, and hanging out around the house. This is why our honeymoon was perfect for us. We rented a vacation home on Vancouver Island and spent a week relaxing there. The house was right by the ocean near Sooke, BC (basically in the middle of nowhere).
We spent most of our days reading, going for walks, cooking/eating, relaxing, and watching the Summer Olympics!
After our week at the vacation home we took the ferry to the city of Vancouver and spent a few days there. This was our second time visiting Vancouver's West End (we loved it so much the first time we had to go back!).
Steve's uncle (who lived in the area) convinced us to do something we probably would have never done -- go kayaking! We had a blast in our tandem kayak, paddling around Stanley Park and English Bay. Overall, our honeymoon was a wonderful, romantic, and fun trip!
Next up on Memory Lane: University Days
On our way to the airport -- exhausted from the wedding celebrations!
The house
We spent most of our days reading, going for walks, cooking/eating, relaxing, and watching the Summer Olympics!
Steak dinner with hubby (showing off his ring)
I know, I know, super cheesy
Lots of reading
My reading material... Not pregnant yet, but planning!
We saw whales!
Fancy dinner in Sooke, BC
After our week at the vacation home we took the ferry to the city of Vancouver and spent a few days there. This was our second time visiting Vancouver's West End (we loved it so much the first time we had to go back!).
Ferry ride to Vancouver, BC
The view from our hotel room (Stanley Park in the background)
Romantic dinner in the city
Steve's uncle (who lived in the area) convinced us to do something we probably would have never done -- go kayaking! We had a blast in our tandem kayak, paddling around Stanley Park and English Bay. Overall, our honeymoon was a wonderful, romantic, and fun trip!
Stanley Park background
Typical: Steve working hard while I take pictures! This makes me laugh every time I see it.
The End
Next up on Memory Lane: University Days
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Chicago Trip
Our trip to Chicago was a big success! Emily slept great in the hotel playpen and was quite happy throughout. We were away for five days and kept our daily plans relatively low key, so we never felt overwhelmed or tired. Here is what our schedule looked like:
Day 1 - Travel
Day 2 - Wedding shower
Day 3 - Chicago style deep-dish pizza
Day 4 - Shedd Aquarium (and sightseeing -- time permitting)
Day 5 - Travel
This is the only picture I took at the wedding shower.. I was too busy having fun!
On Monday we wanted to do something touristy (and baby friendly) so we went to the Shedd Aquarium. Emily didn't nap well that morning so she wasn't in the best mood. But once we got there she seemed quite fascinated with the fish!
One thing I really wanted to see (but didn't get to) was the Chicago Cloud Gate:
Day 1 - Travel
Day 2 - Wedding shower
Day 3 - Chicago style deep-dish pizza
Day 4 - Shedd Aquarium (and sightseeing -- time permitting)
Day 5 - Travel
This is the only picture I took at the wedding shower.. I was too busy having fun!
Emily playing with a footstool because it sounded like a drum
Hopefully Amy will post some more pictures of the fun event! The next day we relaxed in the hotel room and then went out for our first ever deep-dish pizza experience.
On our way to Giordano's for deep-dish pizza
Our chauffeur for the trip
Emily ate while we waited for the pizza
Pizza was pretty good! LOTS of cheese.
On Monday we wanted to do something touristy (and baby friendly) so we went to the Shedd Aquarium. Emily didn't nap well that morning so she wasn't in the best mood. But once we got there she seemed quite fascinated with the fish!
Emily did not like her sunglasses
Shedd Aquarium
Man hugging fish
The expression on her face most of the time
Attempt at a family picture... Husband and baby have "crazy eyes" going!
One thing I really wanted to see (but didn't get to) was the Chicago Cloud Gate:
Looks like a big bean
We couldn't find a nearby parking spot and it was too cold to walk around (plus Emily was very tired by that point). I was only able to take a picture of it from the moving car (so it was all blurry and not worth posting). Ahwell!
The flight back to Toronto didn’t go as well as the one to Chicago. Our flight was in the morning so Emily didn’t get a full night’s sleep, meaning she was very tired and cranky. Poor girl. It’s amazing how different and stressful your travel experience can be when your baby is unhappy. All the lineups seem longer, all the people seem ruder, and all the places seem dirty and inconvenient (or is it just the Chicago Airport vs. the Toronto Airport? haha). Not to mention you feel like people are looking at you as “that family with the crying baby”.
Anyways, despite the rough trip home we really enjoyed our little adventure! Next trip: Europe with my parents at the end of April!
The flight back to Toronto didn’t go as well as the one to Chicago. Our flight was in the morning so Emily didn’t get a full night’s sleep, meaning she was very tired and cranky. Poor girl. It’s amazing how different and stressful your travel experience can be when your baby is unhappy. All the lineups seem longer, all the people seem ruder, and all the places seem dirty and inconvenient (or is it just the Chicago Airport vs. the Toronto Airport? haha). Not to mention you feel like people are looking at you as “that family with the crying baby”.
Anyways, despite the rough trip home we really enjoyed our little adventure! Next trip: Europe with my parents at the end of April!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
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