A BABE TURNS ONE

Two weeks ago, a babe turned one.  I have been so absent from this little space.  So I thought I would share.  My dear Ivy Adeline Jolliet.  You have graced my life with more beauty and love than I thought could ever be possible.  Each time you have a babe, you see, you wonder whether or not your heart could grow to accommodate space for new love.  You wonder whether the blood inside your tired mama body could circulate the love through your veins.  You wonder if with each beat you could feel that love and let it reside and remind.

Well, let me tell you.  It does.  Through a force of magic and the divine, my love for each of my babe's grew resoundingly full and equal.  I love you dear babe.  Your presence in our lives...oh it is sweet.  It is brave.  It is challenging.  It is blessed.  It is a blessing.

Thank you for a magical revolution around the sun.  Thank you for long gazes.  Thank you for late, milky nights.  Thank you for extending my mind to challenge and better my soul.  Thank you, dear Babe.

 

FIRST: LOOK WHO IS STANDING!!

With the help of big sis, of course! Harriet you amaze me each day. Your personality is just blossoming.

MILESTONE: Harriet Eats for The First Time

Let's just say:

I do not like them,

Sam-I-am.

MILESTONE: Harriet Sits Up

Although she was having much success with Grandpa on the couch this weekend, we took this photo on the bed in Montreal. Things move so fast.

ANNOUNCEMENTS!!! ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!

Harriet full on belly laughed for the first time today! Charlotte went to the potty properly for the first time with a pee, a poo, a toilet paper clean, toilet flush and handswash - Without being asked! Totally initiated by her. I know, I know. One day they will look back at this blog and say "Mom, you are so embarrassing!"

THE INFAMOUS CUPCAKE EATING PHOTOS

These are the photos that everyone was waiting for! Thanks to Sogi, we now can publish these bad boys.

First Masterpiece!

After an exciting day spent in Brewer's Park with family and friends for your 1st Birthday (Yeah!!!), we gathered all the leftovers and wonderful gifts and headed home.  After a little nap (you crashed after having your 1st cupcake), we woke up and decided to go crazy with the paints Aunty El, Uncle John and Eabha got you. And voila...your first masterpiece.  More ended up on your face and on the floor but it was awesome fun!