i dont think so lady

Today we had to get a regular booster shot for our immunizations. This would have been the first time that Simon was actually aware of what was about to happen. He knew when we pulled into the parking lot that this was not where he wanted to be. Hmmm...when is it that they get so smart?

So after a few moments waiting for the nurse, we were off to get our shot. Yah...RIGHT! I had to drive him in a little car as he was not giving it up for the world and bribe him out of it with a treat. All was well until he saw what was coming and if he knew the words, I am sure he would have had some very choice ones for the lovely nurse. In went the needle, no tears (he is sooooooooo brave) and out came the Nemo stickers. Voila, all was again right with the world. Well, until it was time to leave the office and the car that he was able to ride in. I think that was more traumatic then anything else.

This photo is from a few days back, but I wanted to share the new "cheese" smile. He actually says "cheese"...he must be the child of a photographer! ha.

flashback to summer

Before we know it the weather will be warm again and more time will be spent outside! Of course this also means that we will have another little human hanging around our place. This should prove to be a very busy year for us.

With the sunshine peaking out these days, it made me think of the beach. Still a little cold for that, so for the time being we will live through a photo. This one is thanks to my fantastic business partner Michele. I ADORE this photo...watching Simon and his lovely little friend Nevaeh (Micheles daughter), play in the sand like "little angels"...what could be better?

Come on out sunshine and warmth...we are waiting!

**quality might not be great, it was taken from another site**

putting it together

We have reached a new milestone...

Simon is beginning to use words in combination! Of course this is very exciting for us! Before you know it, we will be having conversations with the little man. So far his list includes...

big boy
hi daddy
der it is (there it is)
der you go (there you go)
big mess (this one was first said after he discovered he could get his OWN milk out of the carton in the fridge!)

and last night we were at a friends place and one of the kids said..."OH YAH CHEESE"...Simon promptly said it word for word.

So this next stage in begins...I cant wait to hear what he comes up with tomorrow...

He sure is becoming a big boy!

such a beauty

Inside and out...this is one beautiful little lady. I would say that Haley has always had "something" about her that we just could not put our finger on. She has a way of looking at the world, a way of seeing the beauty in things that we pass by everyday. It could be the way the moon shines on the lake at night, or the vibrant colour of a flower...or it could be something as simple as the amazing flavour of a warm chocolate chip cookie! Yes, she has a way of really making one stop and think about the everyday things that we just cant seem to be bothered with. I only hope that we can really take it all in and slow down every once in a while as she seems to know something that we dont.

Nothing like being an all around beauty, and we sure do have one on our hands...

**photos are thanks to my fantastic business partner Michele (they have been taken from another site, so quality may not be great)**

if only i could get in this little mind

I often times try to figure out what Simon is going to learn while he sleeps. I say that because he so often wakes in the morning with something new. It could be a new word, action, or simply a funny expression. On this particular morning, it was all about a combination of things he was looking to do and did he ever impress!

You will find that he is wearing only a diaper and of course cowboy boots (ha), while he golfs, and raises the roof to the music playing. Now that is one heck of a man in the making!

bonkers

Even Simon is saying it these days..."BONKERS"! When he hits himself on anything (yes he is a little dramatic), he will come over with a sad look on his face...rubbing the owie and letting us know he needs a little love.

Last night we were dancing like rockstars in the living room when Simon decided that his face and the wooden arm on the chair should meet. OUCH! As a result, we have a minor cut and a swollen eye with a purple eyelid. Its tough work being a boy! Dont worry...he is just fine and it doesnt seem to be bothering him at all.

I was told in the second photo he looks like he has an old soul. The more I look at those eyes, the more I would agree. It really seems to capture something about him. Not sure if you can get a good view of the eye, but here are some photos of the wild man...

what you really want

is photos...right?

so here they are! simon has been changing way too fast and looking like such a big boy these days. where oh where did our baby go??

new indigo six site on its way

Since this is our "all things family" site, I thought I would share with everyone that we (meaning myself and my fantastic business partner) are currently hard at work on a Indigo Six Photography site. One would think that would be easy, but the more you think about things...the more it seems you want to change, add and invent!

So I have changed some things on the family site to give a little hint into what can be expected...

I cannot wait to share the new business site with you...will keep you posted!

Ps. Photos are coming...

ah yes...love...

LOVE I tell yah. Maybe its these hormones that cause me to sit for long lengths of time searching the many baby websites and dream shopping of all the things I want but do not need. Okay, maybe its just genetics! ha. For now I shall blame it on the hormones though...

My latest love...


















For those who are not sure, its a diaper bag. Of course it would double as a lovely long term purse. the bottom does zip to open a change pad. The colour options are plenty, but I afraid this one is going to have to remain a dream...you dont even want to take a guess at what a tag on one of these babies looks like! Love...

relief...then back to reality

The relief troop arrived on Monday...hello MOM! I always look forward to these visits...not only because deep down I miss my mommy, but also because I LOVE the help. Simon adores the time he is able to spend with someone other then boring ol' me, and I enjoy getting away for a few days. hehe. Only makes me love him more!

The time is just never long enough though. Before I know it, i am driving mom to the airport and she is off. Why are those the days that fly by? Sigh. So we are sad that you have had to make your way home, but insanely grateful for the time you were able to spend with us. Simon misses you already! The two days that mommy & daddy were able to take away from the home were fantastic...so thank you, thank you, thank you...

Oh and get the pen & paper out so you can start thinking about the next trip! Ha. I am saying this and you are just boarding your plane...

back to reality we go!

this is a test...this is only a test...

Seems that we are hitting a new phase. We have hit so many wonderful phases and milestones with little Simon and each has had its ups and downs. That is just life! This one however, I am hoping that we all survive. ha.


Its just a test. Yes that wonderful stage and seeing just how much we can truly handle. How many no's, screams, tantrums, throwing ourselves on the floor in anger...the list of protest goes on. This phase is not one we were looking forward to, although deep down we knew it would come. We are putting our best foot forward (most of the time) and keeping the thought of "this to shall pass".

Take it easy on us you little ball of trouble, we may look large from where you are standing...but we are not as tough as you think!

the many faces

It seems the youngest man of the house has decided to change things up a little. Just when you think you know what to expect. Well, we have learned to open doors...which although wonderful...its not too cute at 5:30am! That would be about 2 hours earlier then his normal wake up time. Hmmm. Who shall win this morning time battle? My money is on the mama!

Just sharing some pics today of the many faces that this little man has. These photos are thanks to my wonderful business partner Michele. The good, the bad, and the ugly...

we did it

I dont know what got me to thinking about these things...maybe it is the current pregnancy and the hormones! ha. Just ask my husband about those! Anyway, when I was pregnant with Simon I had a mental list of things I would never do. Not that I felt anything was wrong with them, I simply believed I would do things differently. So if you are reading this and these things are on your list of things you "fully support/enjoy doing etc etc", dont take offense. It is simply an opinion and really...read on...

Here are my top 3

1. The TV will NOT babysit my child. Ha. Say that and then get pregnant and horridly tired while chasing a 21 month old around the house from morning to night. Yah, this rule has long been broken and truly...he has learned more things from the TV then I can count. I stick with the educational shows. Yes, Dora is a favorite in this house. Thank you Dora for allowing me some daily sanity!

2. No bottles beyond a year old! Simon only gets one at night and that has been for a long long time now. However, I did not stick to cutting him off completely! Its coming though...prepare yourself little man.

On this same note would be his soother...ah yes, I must admit it has become my sleepy time best friend. Sigh. I swore I would never allow it to become a "crutch" for his sleeping habits, but hey...we all have our weaknesses. I must add however that his soother does not leave his room, ever. It is only for naps and night nights. So I am only half guilty here!

3. I will run the child, not the other way around. This one really makes me laugh...as I really thought this was entirely possible. I would have full control over my little one at all times. I must have been totally nuts! I have a good percent of the control, however I often bend, shift, adjust just to keep the peace and make the day go smoother. I am sure that in some sense, we are all guilty of this.

So all in all, with a second baby on the way I would say I have a better grasp on the reality of what to expect. Go with the flow and let the chips fall where they may. I cant control everything (yes I will continue to try) and really...who wants to? I have learned a lot from a boy who is so small yet opens my eyes to so many things. I believe that we all have. Letting go of certain things has been hard, but looking back...its safe to say I have no regrets!

Can you see "trouble" written all over this face?

big shoes to fill

We sure do have a daddy lover on our hands. These days Simon is ALL things daddy. He is a working, painting, hockey playing, tool slinging little man. He insists on being a part of it all and if daddy can do it, then Si sure feels he has the right to try it out. I am sure it can be frustrating for daddy at times, it makes each job a little harder when you have a mini assistant on your hands. Especially one that tends to be more of a hindrance then a help, but daddy manages.

Its moments like the ones below that really make you stop and appreciate what it must be like to have so much envy for someone so big when you are so very small and struggling to be a part of everything.

It reminds me to stop and enjoy these little moments, for one day he will be running in boots this size!

happy healing

We are happy to let you know that Simon is doing well. The rash is still showing its ugly self all over his tiny little body, but it is looking far better then yesterday. Still dont know what caused it, and its unlikely that we will figure it out. Just one of those "keeping the parents on their toes" situations. We will not be getting our most recent shots tomorrow as I believe in a good strong body when getting those darn things.

Simon is having his afternoon snooze now (yes that is what i should be doing). Okay Mom, i am going to lay down.

listed...

The house that is...thought i better make that clear. I have not listed our son on EBAY (hey we all have those days). The current house is now on the market. I will be thrilled when it is SOLD and we can go back to leaving like normal people. Mind you, I do love the fact that you could eat off of any surface in our home right now. It is simply not a realistic goal on a daily basis...have you hung out with a toddler lately?

So with that I give you a photo of this house, it has been good to us...but lets be honest the new house is going to kick its butt!

ouch!

This morning our little man woke up with a touch of a rash. What seemed like nothing at first, quickly progressed into "something". Enough of something to scare mommy into calling the doctor and make an appointment. Upon arriving at the office, we were informed our regular doctor was away, but had a fill in. No problem I thought...I am not picky. (Okay that last part may not have been true).

The doctor came in and gave Simon a quick glance before telling me he had a virus. Okay i thought, that is fair. I really just wanted to make sure it was nothing serious (mumps, measles, etc). She asked "well is he not vaccinated for those". Stop reading now if you are going to lecture me on this! ha. This particular vaccination has been delayed by us after COUNTLESS hours of reasearch. My philosophy as a mom, if you are going to loose sleep over it...then do what is right for you and your family. Anyway, she proceeded to lecture me on the cons of my current choice and the risk of what i was doing. This is about the time I began blocking her out and promptly made way for the exit. Its called an unsolicited opinion lady!

After a quick trip to daddy's office and a phone call to his doctor...we were off to see someone who actually cared about the current situation! He took a good long look at him and decided that it was either a virus or allergic reaction, he would require benadryl and to be closely watched. If anything were to get worse, back he would go...

He is snoozing now and the rash seems to have calmed. It flared again, but nothing more then earlier. The picture I am going to share with you do not really do justice to how awful it looks! The poor little man...

Hopefully better things to come tomorrow.