2 months and counting

Here we are, 2 months in already! Where does the time go anyway. The little man is definitely not so little anymore and his sister is becoming more and more independent every day. William seems determined to set some sort of record for weight gain - weighing in at a whopping 13lbs 8oz at his two month check. For those of you keeping track, that's 5 lbs in 2 months. Of course, that's no surprise with how often this kid eats. At this rate he will catch and pass his sister in weight in no time. He is really starting to smile and coo now too.

As a family we are starting to enjoy the nice weather at last. Aaron and Maria spend almost every afternoon and evening out in the yard tending the garden. Maria is always trying to be a big help and has no problem getting a little dirty in the process. She is also enjoying the opportunity to visit the park on an almost daily basis. She is in the process of mastering the balance beam and ladder climbing this summer and is proving to be quite the daredevil - much to her mother's dismay. She is definitely her father's daughter! (Note the many bruises on the shins).

I'm thinking of enroling her in gymnastics this fall.

We are still hoping to get out to visit many of you this summer/fall. However, plans continue to be up in the air as we await to hear when Aaron will be making his work trip south of the border. He was supposed to be in Colorado for the month of June, but now it looks like that may not happen until August. As it stands, no one has told him he can't have his holiday time at the end of July, but until that could still change making it difficult for us to make firm plans. Once we know more we will be sure to let everyone know when they can expect us in their neck of the woods.

6 weeks in...

Well we are 6 weeks into the life of parents with 2 children, and it is going well:

William: still growing like mad and on his way to being my little "chubster". I love it! Those fat, little cheeks are just so kissable. He is now 12lbs and 22 1/2" long. He is starting to hold his head up more and just last week began to smile, especially at his big sister.

Maria: Big news on this front...Maria is, as of this post, is almost completely daytime potty trained! We still have the occasional small accident, mostly around naptime (she's such a heavy sleeper she forgets to wake up to pee) or when watching TV, but we have achieved enough success that we can now leave the house for stretches of time with less worry about needing lots of extra clothes. We are still a ways off from night trained - see above comment regarding naps - but we couldn't be more proud of our big girl! At least we are back to buying diapers for only one child again.

Otherwise, Aaron continues to work, locally for now, but possibly in the states (Colorado) come June/July. I continue to enjoy my time off, although I still head to the Health Unit for a visit from time to time (I just can't seem to totally detach myself from work) to keep abreast of what the restructuring of the health system in Alberta might mean in relation to my job.

Hopefully we'll get a chance to see some of you this summer. Take care, and enjoy the spring weather that seems to be here at last.

Happy Mother's Day 2009

So it seems that it is already time to put up more pictures, as the little one continues to grow and change at an alarming rate. William is now 3 weeks old, and has managed not only to make it back to birth weight, but pile on a couple extra pounds as well. I have not weighed him recently (will be doing so this Friday when he reaches 4 weeks), but I would hazard a guess that he is approaching (if not surpassed) the 10 lb mark. He is a champion "eater" and is well on his way to becoming my "chubby" baby.

Maria continues to adjust to having a sibling. Most of the time she seems to be adjusting well, although she is fighting some of her normal routines (naps and meals mostly). We are sure this will sort itself out, and are just grateful that any resentment or jealousy hasn't been taken out on William.