three and counting.

Three years have passed since the day we welcomed our Simon into the world. Three interesting and challenging years. Job changes, schooling, moves, losses, gains...and falling in love all over again when our world changed and you were welcomed into it.

It would take me miles of paper to try and sum you up. You are just one of those personalities. So full of it all. Life, love, frustration, interest...the list goes on. You adore every bit of your big brother and sister and of course have learned to tolerate your mommy & daddy. On top of it all, you have embraced your baby sister and most of the time love her to bits. Well, as long as she is not attempting to play with your toys or touch anything that might resemble something that belongs to you! hehe. You are such a mix of our best parts. Of course, sometimes the traits we would prefer were left behind...also come out in you. Oops. Hey, we are only human.

You Simon, make me proud to be a mommy. I have been at home with you for 3 years and although they have surely had their ups and downs...you have made my life so much more rewarding and allowed me the strength to know I can do anything I put my mind to. Through it all, you are our Super Simonator...my Babaloo...our Mister...the Bubby. You Si are a one of a kind little man and we so look forward to all that THREE has to offer. I would not be telling the full truth if I didnt include that I am a tad bit scared. Yup, scared. I have heard three can do a real number on a Mommy & Daddy. Go easy on us dude!

And a little bit about your year, or just you in general.

1. Potty trained at 2.5yrs. SUPERSTAR.
2. Began preschool with some fear...you were the "baby" of the class...but you warmed up quickly.
3. Counting to 14ish.
4. From chatter, to longer chatter, to sentences, to conversation. WOO HOO!
5. Your L's are W's and your V's are B's. I adore it.
6. Your "bad lion" face. Which honestly looks just like daddy's frown.
7. You are learning your colours like a mad man.
8. You are happiest when you get what you want. But isnt that true for all of us?
9. That smile. That sweet little gappy smile. Melts me.
10. You are right on track for being the most awesomest little man! I swore I would raise you right and so far, I am pretty sure we can all pat ourselves on the back. You rock dude!







Love you. Mean it.

Too fast.

Can someone please stop these kids from growing???

Simon is going to be three this month and the thought of him turning three makes me nuts. Where on earth did those years go? Sigh. I must admit, he is all things THREE. Cheeky, sassy, difficult opinionated and completely lovable despite it all. Watching him grow into a toddler has been nothing short of amazing. I only wish I could hold onto every moment.

Si is counting to 10 no problem and even getting to 15 from time to time. His alphabet is coming together well and although he misses many bits, it sounds adorable. It goes a little something like this...

A, B, C, D, E, F, G...H, HI, A, K, LELLOW, MEN, O, P, how hi are you?

Yah, dont ask. ha.

He has also started to sing himself to sleep. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is the current fav. I love sitting in my room at night listening to his little voice lulling himself to sleep. It makes me smile. As for other updates with Si. Well, he is all things boy and I mean BOY! Trucks, dirt, digging, sports. His current best friend is Lauango according to him...although he has never met the Canucks Goalie or any other Canuck for that matter.

We love our little Si, even with all his three year old madness, we wouldnt trade him for the world!

Missy.

Our crawling, creeping, nearly walking 10 month old baby girl. In only 2 short months we will be blowing out one candle. ONE. How did we get here so quickly? I wish I could slow this down.

heres a bit of what you are up to...

saying bababa and dadada
sticking your tongue out
bye bye wave
your fake laugh and cough (on demand...hehe)
hooray...makes you clap!

Now stop it. ha. Please stay baby just a tiny bit longer.

miss miss teeth.

I adore the little gap. Adore!

Whats is not to love about this little face I tell yah?

Isla is quite the mover these days and really getting around in a hurry. As for the teeth...the little gap...just like her brother...sigh.

me & my miss

From the moment I found out I was pregnant with the little miss I knew that I wanted to make sure I had a few things taken care of.

1. To have some rockin' maternity photos [check]
2. Mom & babe photos [check].

Lucky for me I have an amazing friend who was able to help accomplish both, even though I am never very motivated to get in front of the camera and often working my "stupid face".

Thanks Michele for ensuring that I had these precious moments to look back on. It means a lot and I know I will forever cherish them...

8 months. potty training. the works.

Little to no rest in this house I tell yah!

Miss miss turned 8 months on the 27th. I cannot believe that 8 months have passed since our little lady arrived into the world. Sigh. Where on earth does the time go? The crawling has also begun...and she is haulin'. Its an "army" like crawl and I am hoping to capture it on video to share. Miss miss you have been an amazing addition to our lives and I cherish every moment.

Yes I am already planning her first birthday. Whats it to yah?

The man. Potty trained. HOLLA! So excited, for us and of course for his amazing accomplishment. My goal was "before three"! He is a dancing machine these days and has a new song...

"Twinkle, twinkle little star. How hi are you?" ha. Its LOUD and hilarious. Love it.

Thats the wee people update. Photos below. Hoping the larger children co-operate for some photos in the near future. Monkey's!

all about the teeth.

Look at those top teeth poking through...dont cha just love them to bits??