Daytrip to the ROM

Yesterday Jen took Isaac to the ROM with her friend Denise and baby Chloe. I'm sure it will be the first trip of many over the years :-)

Here's Isaac enthralled by the huge, pretty marble.
Isaac definitely likes the dinosaurs. It can be seen more clearly above, but he was dressed in his triceratops sweatshirt and was all ready for the big display.

Ever wonder about some of the stuff at Ikea?

Look around Ikea and you'll notice a huge supply of items you are not sure what to do with. That was the case with the bin full of sheepskins. Jen always wanted one but she could never quite figure out a use for it.

That all changed once Isaac arrived. They make the perfect baby mat!

Loungin' on the playmat

Here's Isaac hanging out with baby Emma. Isaac and Emma first met when they were in utero and their moms, Jen and Miriam, went to the spa last summer to celebrate Rebecca's wedding.

Three babies on a couch!

We gathered with friends today for brunch and couldn't resist the photo op. We took so many snaps it felt like we were paparazzi.

Isaac, Camille, and Ben - we are your adoring fans :-)

Isaac had a few too many

We went out for brunch with Liann & Steve to a local pub this weekend and had a great time. Isaac got the ball rolling by insisting that he (i.e. Mom & Dad) buy the first of many rounds.

Here's Steve administering a follow-the-finger test to make sure Isaac wasn't over the legal limit for the stroller ride home.

We're getting hitched!

What a Valentines Day surprise - Paddy popped the question tonight and got down on bended knee to ask me to be his wife. The answer? An emphatic "Yes!"

For now, I get to wear a giant piece of bling from Chinatown until we decide on a more permanent piece. I heart my ring, but most of all I love my man! Thanks for making me the happiest lady, sweetie!

Checking out the new ride

I headed out to Mississauga recently to pick up a jogging stroller for the Little Man. I think that Isaac is going to enjoy sitting upright and the (false) sense of control that the steering wheel may provide.

I'm looking forward to taking him out on the trails this summer (if I can actually find any in this city!) once warmer weather arrives.

The dreaded Ferberization of Isaac

It's been a tough few days lately as we've started trying to "help" Isaac sleep through the night. The last few nights have seen him fall asleep after 10 minutes and he's definitely sleeping for longer stretches now. Phew!

Fortunately, we've seen him wake up his normal smiling self so we don't think we're doing any irreparable harm.

Hopefully you won't remember any of this, but if you do, please forgive us, Isaac :-)

The new skill this week

Issac has started taking an interest in his toes. He's not to the point of putting them in his mouth yet but I am sure he will hit upon that idea soon.

It definitely took more than one shot to finally get one where his hand and shin were covering his little bits :-)

Supermom!

Jen's getting the hang of this juggling act called motherhood.

Here she is comforting 3 babies while serving squares and cookies for dessert.

Tired after schlepping the Little Man around

Here I am taking a break on the TTC during some downtime while carrying Isaac in the harness on our way out to the Danforth.

It just had to go!

As much as Isaac loved getting tickled by my beard ...



... his beard pulling was becoming unbearable :-)