A band-aid is for a boo boo

A while back Nicholas chose Sesame Street band-aids when we were out shopping. Up until now he would just look at them but he had no idea that they served an actual purpose. Until now. He skinned his knuckle on something.. his Tonka truck maybe? So on went a cookie monster band-aid. 

He was not so sure at first but he has since forgotten it is even there!

xo,
Meg

A small upgrade in the kitchen

It feels like forever since any updates have happened at our house. We have been getting the itch lately so we took advantage of a sale at Canadian Tire and upgraded this:

Isn't she pretty? Unfortunately I didn't get a before shot.

xo,
Meg

Ps: Stay tuned. We bought a new faucet for the main floor bathroom as well and it has turned into a mini reno...

Wooden Flowers

I treated myself to some flowers at St. Jacob's Market yesterday. The only catch is that these flowers will never die. Say what?! They are gerber daisies carved out of maple! Cool eh?

xo,
Meg

A boy and his bear

Nicholas has recently (as in today) decided that Pooh is his best friend. He went everywhere with us this afternoon.

xo,
Meg
 

Beach Day!

We took Nick to Guelph Lake today for some sand and water fun! It was a beautiful day! I am glad we didn't drive far because a few hours was all Nick really needed. The water was a bit chilly so we just waded around and played with his sand toys. We had lunch at a picnic table and then chased Nick to the car since it was well past his nap time lol!

I am really feeling summer winding down now. I have a few more quiet days and then will be heading into school on Monday to put my classroom back together. 

Sand bum

xo,
Meg

Caked

Recently my Dad put together an album for me filled with pictures of my birthday cakes through the years. So I thought I would do a blog post showing Nick's cupcakes/cakes and add to it each year. 

1st Birthday *made by Mommy and iced by Auntie Melissa

2nd Birthday *Made by Mommy

 xo,
Meg

He's 2!

The day has come and gone and Nicholas is now 2. The first year of his life went fast at times and slow at others. But the 2nd year of his life blew by! It might have been because I was back at work or maybe because toddlers are SO MUCH FUN! 

Before I share a few pictures I thought I would write down some of the things we are seeing these days as our little boy gets older.

1. If you ask him how old he is, he can now say two.
2. He has started counting (he doesn't seem to get past 3) and he will repeat numbers if you say them to him.
3. He can recognize a few letters.
4. He is stringing together more and more words and is becoming easier to understand.
5. He still says hilarious things like "har no" for oatmeal and "hatty doo day" for Happy Birthday.
6. He is a good eater but a stubborn one. He loves meat but only tolerates bread. He loves cake but hates icing. He likes white cheese but hates orange.
7. He is getting really good with his colours.
8. If you ask him if he is a baby he says "no big boy."
9. He gives amazing hugs and wet kisses. 
10. His current obsessions are: Elmo, Cookie Monster, Fire trucks, airplanes, tools, telephones, drawing, bubbles, watching his ADCD's on tv and playing outside.
11. He asks to sit on the potty but doesn't do anything. He now tells us when he is peeing but it is too late to do anything about it!
12. He is very strong. He can throw better than some of my students and can kick a ball well. He has little muscles that show in his arms already. 
13. He loves to help with laundry and unloading the dishwasher.
14. He loves to build towers and climbs like a monkey but he is afraid of dogs and shadows. lol.
15. His memory impresses me as he recalls things like taking my Nana to the train back in July and seeing chickens at Waterloo Park a few weeks back.

Nicholas, you are an amazing little boy. Your Mommy and Daddy (and everybody else) loves you to pieces. Keep smiling my happy boy!

xo,
Meg

Chapters has better toys than we do!

Wednesday was rainy so off to Chapters we went. Nick literally ran from the Thomas the train table, the drawing and puzzle table, the lego table and the grocery store. 

xo,
Meg

Decked out in Flowers

I received a bunch of flowers for Mother's Day and I thought I would share how they are looking these days because I am pretty delighted with them!

Petunias

Begonias

Roses

 I love them all!

xo,
Meg

It's Full!

We just bottled our latest batch of wine. This time a Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Yum! We have no more room in the wine racks that Dan built.

Care for a drink anyone?

xo,
Meg

Framed

I like framing "art" that is special to me. My frames don't all match but many were gifted to me so that in itself is special!

Here are a few additions to our dining/living room. They won't always stay on the piano but they are good there for now!

Photo taken by my Mother-in-law (frame from the Superstore)

One of Nick's creations (frame from Walmart)

Both pieces of art were free! That's an added bonus.

xo,
Meg

C is for Circelli

I decided to get crafty during Nick's nap today. I took inspiration from this pin.

Cute eh? 

xo,
Meg