March 2022

All caught up! So grateful that nanny Tabitha had her booster shot and is back. Kenna-Rae missed her a lot, and with Aaron's return to work only a few months away we need to start transiting Violet to being in Tabitha's care as well. Kenna-Rae has entered the threenager zone... enough said there.

We have been exploring more solids with Violet, with her favs so far being broccoli, avocado, pasta, and cheese. We hit a bump in the road with her reflux meds, but after a week of trial and error got that sorted out. Hopefully she won't need to be on the medication for much longer. Violet can walk around the house endlessly if she is pushing something, and continuously chases her big sis around. She is climbing everything and moves very quickly. She is finally more agreeable to being in the stroller, and getting outside.

Aaron has a torn meniscus, but is unsure of exactly how that happened. He is working with his physiotherapist and it is improving. He has had some ups and downs with his back issues, and is still anticipating a gradual return to work in June. He is dedicated to his physio program, is walking regularly, and recently got back out on the bike.

I have been working pretty minimal hours 3 days a week, continuing with my existing clients, but not really taking on any new work. Violet is still getting up 4 times at night so my brain isn't functioning optimally and with Aaron's back the childcare (and lifting the 20+ pound infant) isn't helping his recovery. I will maintain working minimally as we transition to Tabitha taking on more of Violet's care, and Aaron's return to work likely through to the end of the summer. 

Enjoying the transition to solids

A nice low key birthday, just the way I like it!

Crazy climber...

Clapping away

Walking up a storm

Reading to her friends

The brown blanket is known as Haida Gwaii

(We also have a purple blanket that is Australia)

Playdough fun

Building cranes for the construction site

Fun at the school playground

Proud of her big crane

Enjoying the beach

Practicing her cutting

Liking the great outdoors just as much as big sis does

Making rice crispies

Out for a nice walk

Early morning cuddles

Feeding Ella

At the spit practicing the balance bike in her new helmet.

Fun times at our dinner table

February 2022

The shortest month went by in the blink an eye! This month Violet said Mama, Dada, & Yaya (which is Kenna-Rae, because she is always so excited to see her). She had her first steps with movement, and is walking along furniture and all over the house with a push toy.

Kenna-Rae and I have been getting outside for walks regularly whatever the weather. I have continued working 3 days a week with very limited hours, while Aaron has the kiddos.

Valentine's fun making Valentine's and cookies.

Getting steady on her feet.

Nothing is safe from little hands anymore.

Teaching little sis how to count.

Finding child proofing bumpers everywhere...

6 teeth

After big sis' chocolate bunnies and bananas.

A visit to the spit with Daddy.

Fun at the playground