Long weekend fun in the sun

Chiro, grandma, and swim with mama

Well another beautiful and super hot day! Ryan and I went to Chiro on Monday and took a photo on the kids giraffe table. Then pic of Ryan with grandma and then pics of me in the pool with Ryan. He loves swimming so much. He's such a strong kicker and can hold himself up on the edge of the pool. He's getting more confident and skilled in all the areas they cover and he has the biggest smile on his face when he swims. It is such a pleasure to be in the water with him. He also loves swings and grins during that activity too. Today he got to re-meet Mary Jane (close family friend) and he played shy and coy with her, standing close to me and tucking his head into me and onto my shoulder. It was soooo sweet. And then he began flirting and chatting and squealing with delight as he showed off for her. It is so cute.  

Visit from grandma and the zoo

Grandma came down again for a visit. Only two weeks since her last visit and Ryan has already grown and changed so much. He gives her big smiles and squeals and asks to be picked up by her which he doesn't do to everyone. Grandma came Sunday and then Monday afternoon after his second nap we all went to the zoo. It was a very hot day so the gondola ride was extra nice bc of the breeze! Ryan said bababa for gondola clearly with three syllables. He kept pointing and jabbering about it. He pointed out all the lights and animals and chatted away :) he's getting so vocal and using so many signs. He has the sign for drink now and thank you. He uses milk sign for milk and for want. He is saying mama now to me!!! And asking for me when I'm gone. And when I come home he screams with delight! What a pleasure!! Best thin ever. He's getting so many teeth right now. Last of the first four molars is pushing through and all four canines are coming in too. After that just the last four molars to go! Poor baby

Sarahs Sunday brunch!

So Sunday after Ryan's long and late nap we raced over to Sarah Cs house for Sunday brunch! It happened to be super bowl Sunday so I'm pretty sure we were the only ones not watching. Anyway Ryan was full of beans after sleeping all night and having that great nap too. He stole the show and was flirting with everyone and giggling and shrieking. He played with the doggies there and are with us and even tried lime for the first time! He made a little face but then kept asking for more which I thought was so cute! So adventurous :) he explored the entire house and I was that mom that I used to roll my eyes at when I was younger...the one who can't or won't shut up about her kid. I swear I tried but my mouth wouldn't stop moving. Anyway it was lovely and we made some new friends. And Z was there and she just adored him and Ryan loved her too :) they played a lot together and he was showing off for everyone and communicating like crazy with signs and words and sounds :)

Sunny walk in down jackets

My sweet boy and I took an early morning stroll outside in the very chilly air this Sunday. We wore our brightly coloured down jackets and got some great snaps! I couldn't pick bw them so I attached a ton. Ryan should be the next Patagonia model if you as me :) he is the real thing! Already a hiker and climber and guide in training! And we were both feeling pretty amazing after he slept all night for the first time ever!!! We had a wonderful day that day too which I'll write about in the next post. He had a late and very long nap so we were late to our midday event and then he stole the show there!!

Fun day at the park Saturday

Early Saturday Ryan was on the couch (his favourite jungle gym these days) and he wanted me to read him a book. I got on the couch with him and sat next to him. He looked up at me and put his arm around my lower back, kept looking in my eyes, and then tucked his head into my side to give me a big hug. We stayed there for quite a while and it was hard for me not to cry. It was the sweetest thing ever. I feel so bad for being away from him every day and worry so much that I am missing things and that he won't feel the same about me. Well this alleviated all my fears. And we proceeded to read the book several times and he even stayed in my lap for a long time. What a blessing. Pics are from the park outing we took. We had so much fun going on the slides and the swings and running in the sand and grass in the sunshine. A beautiful day! Then I even got to meet a friend at a cafe for a bit during his second nap! How luxurious! Amazing how great sleep is when you finally get it.

Mommys little helper

Today (Saturday 6th) was so much fun! Ryan had the most amazing night ever since he was born! I'm afraid to even talk about it. He slept from 6:30 to 4:50! I nursed him and he even went back to sleep (after a while of rolling around) for another 45 minutes. First uninterrupted 7 hour stretch I've had since he was born 15 months ago. Hallelujah! Here's hoping it wasn't a fluke. So I was full of beans today! Did laundry and tidied up a bit started a chicken in the crock pot to prep for an easy dinner tonight. Ryan turned 15 months this Thursday. I cannot believe how fast the time has gone and how much he's changed in such a short time. He is a constant joy and so funny. He reminds me to just laugh at life because it can't be all that bad when I'm lucky enough to be his mommy. We took a fun walk outside in the freezing cold morning air. Ryan chased the birds and waved to everyone. He pointed out his favourite things and sniffed the flowers. And we played dancing games in the street, amusing pedestrians. He loves to swing around with mommy. And he loves to drape himself over daddy's arms. A lovely morning. Then he had s great nap and we got to have a two hour business meeting with our partner. Then we did errands and went to the local library and to the park for lunch and slides and swing time! Ryan adores the slides and swings.