Visitors and Moby Wrap

This is that Moby Wrap I was talking about. All soft cloth. Not bad. But if Mads get upset in in, and I am out walking with it on, I am in trouble!

AMK gave me this soother holder. Emily's mom also made one for Mads. I have seen Emily's mom make all kinds of things actually. I bet she could make herself a Moby Wrap too.

James came to visit. He is getting married on June 12th and we are all going except for Bobs who is having a sleepover at Mormor and Morfar's that night.

Why People Have Babies

Dr. Visit

I took Mads and Bobs to the Dr today. The good news is that Mads is very healthy and weighs 11 pounds and 8 ounces. The bad news is that I had a horrible time there! If I may vent...

The appointment was at 11:30. I thought I would be fine with taking Bobs along. I did ask bout 8 different people if they could watch Bobs for an hour while I was there but nobody was available except Kristin. Stupidly, I told Kristin I would be fine. I thought I had the confidence.

Bobs was the usual toddler, fiddling around with all the medical equipment, and being bored, and asking for things etc... My usual Dr. wasn't there so I had a substitute Dr. who clearly didn't have a lot of experience dealing with patients yet. She didn't knock when I was half naked with just a small piece of cloth to cover up with, and she took a bit more time than my regular Dr. to do things. I was as patient as I could be.

I had to get her to sign a silly note from my workplace that indicates how long I am medically unable to be at work, due to having been pregnant. They will pay me for this period a maternity leave up to 17 weeks. The standard post partum time is 6 weeks. Last time my Dr. gave me 12 weeks. Fortunately this Dr. agreed she would sign off on 12 weeks.

Then she said she would go and check the note from last time and she would be right back. I waited 20 minutes longer in the hot stuffy room with Bobs and Mads, trying to keep them entertained. Finally she came back in and said that I didn't have to wait in there, and she said I could go, and the note was up front at the desk. I was positive she didn't say that.

Bobs ran around the front area while I talked to the receptionist. She said she would charge me $35 for the medical note. Last time with Bobs, my Dr. did not charge me for this note. I never even thought of the possibility that I would be charged. I asked how I could pay. She said cash or cheque. I did not have either on me. She said they would hold the note until I got the money. It was 12:30 at this point and nobody was left in the office and it was closed until 1:30. So even if I found an ATM, I wouldn't be able to get back in until 1:30 and it was Bobs' nap time. I wanted to cry right there. I had no patience, the kids were irritable... I was tired and I needed this stupid note. I was already angry at my employer for having me get this note as it is not standard these days. I said my husband would come pick it up later then. I then had to write up a note for them signing off that I authorized my husband to pick up the note. Grrr!!

Meanwhile, Bobs had set off some stereo system at the office, and it made a huge noise... and scared him so he was crying. I had to carry him and the car seat all the way to the car. How ironic that I am getting a medical note for how I am unable to work, yet I am working harder today than I ever worked at work!

Of course there was a ton of summer construction on the roads going home so it took ages to get home. It will take at least 1.5 hours for Jamie to go back to the Dr.s to pick up that note and pay for it. Lovely.

Thanks for listening to my vent! At least we are all healthy right?

Inside on a rainy snowy day

On thursday, Mads went back to bed in Mommy and Daddy's bed while Bobs and Mommy played by the fireplace. It was rainy outside.

We wanted to go for a walk in the new stroller but it only lasted 5 minutes before it started drizzling. I didn't want to get the new stroller wet yet. Bobs played in the backyard while I had Mads a Moby Wrap like the one below with a slightly different position. I'll get a photo of myself in it one day.

The stroller has several different ways we can put the seats. It can be a single stroller, or a double, and the seats can face either way. I had it now so Mads can face me, and he is fully reclined.

Of course we sang a lot of Banana Phone songs and Da-yo songs by Raffi. Bobs sings Banana Phone like this:

boobidobidoo... Maaaa phone!

Ring ring ring ... Maaaa phone!

Ding dong ding dong ding ... Maaa phone!

We are quite impressed.

Week Two

Day one of week two home alone with the boys. We hung out on the back deck this morning and had lunch.

We listened to Raffi as well. Do you know the song Banana Phone? Click the link and you can see it on youtube.

Victoria Day

We went for a walk up Signal Hill in our neighbourhood this morning. Daddy carried Mads in the Baby Bjorn.

There is a park at the halfway point that Bobs could get out at and enjoy. We also mowed the lawn and got it ready for summer, had a little BBQ, and chatted with our next door neighbour Chris. Bobs is really excited about the new discovery that we actually live next door to somebody else. There is a window that Bobs likes to look out and say "Chris Chris Chris".

We let Mads have a rest from being in the Baby Bjorn in Bobs' stroller. We recently bought a double stroller so we could do long walks with both, but the double is on order and won't be in for a little while.

Baseball

Bobs loves helping his mom with domestic chores. Sometimes he makes the work even harder on his mom though, but most of the time he is great company. He calls his little brother "Mattis" Maaahhh Tease.

Lately, Bobs has been obsessed with his baseball. He insists on sleeping with it. When we think he forgot about it, we hide it, but he seems to always remember it and ask for it.

This is a photo of Mads after a long walk in the Baby Bjorn carrier.

Long Weekend Started

We started off the long weekend with waffles. Bobs eat them like his dad with "gogurt".

Mads is starting to enjoy looking at things, and squeal and coo. If you are wondering, he spit up in his playpen in the corner.

On thursday, we had a special playdate with Grace Her mom and I went to Kindergarten together.

Home Alone with 2 boys

This was my first week alone with the boys now that Grandma has gone home. I was a bit afraid at first, but things have worked out for the most part. Mads is trying to lift his head more, and he is smiling a lot. On monday, we played inside the house and the backyard.

On tuesday, we went to meet baby Casey. He is one month younger that Mads and look at the size difference already! I had no idea Mads was getting so big.

Jansen and Bobs got to play while their mommies caught up on baby stuff.

After visiting the new baby, we went home and napped, and then we played in the backyard while Mads had a nap. It was really hot, and I was dripping in sweat by the end of it from running around with Bobs and the heat.

It started to rain a bit and I told Bobs we should go inside but he refused. I let him learn the hard way and expected him to get soaked, but the rain was very short lasting and he enjoyed it.

After the rain shower, I promised Bobs he continue his water play inside.

Today we went to another playdate at Alyssa's house. Alyssa is also expecting a baby brother any day now. At her place, there was a huge toddler pool and a water play station and a sandbox and many other toys. We were invited back as often as we like this summer to enjoy those backyard toys. I am so glad I know other moms with kids the same age so we can all play together.

This is Bob's special hiding spot behind the curtain.

Sunday

Cael and his parents, and Joshua's Mom came to visit this morning and meet Baby Mads.

Cael and Bobs played in the backyard and Cael's dad took a bunch of great photos.

Bobs and Cael played together, then separate, then together and then separate. They also enjoyed some horrible tasting brownies I made. I accidentally forgot to add the sugar while I was on the phone with Jansen's mom who just gave birth to another baby boy named Casey. She is still at the hopsital and her and Casey are doing really well.

Uncle Helge is supposed to be coming over this afternoon and I am sure we will be outside in the nice weather again.

Last night, Bobs slept in his own bed. Soon he will be able to give up his crib for Mads.

I am enjoying this weekend as much as possible as I know tomorrow when I am alone with my two boys, things will be hectic.

Smiles and Grandma Gone Home

Grandma went home this morning. We are sad to see her go. It will be interesting to see how this week goes with Daddy at work and Mommy at home with two boys.

Mads is smiling now. He has been really good to his Mommy and he can fall asleep on his own without Mommy nursing him to sleep or rocking him to sleep.

Day at the Park

We went to Edworthy Park for a morning picnic as the weather has finally warmed up and the grass is getting greener.

Mads had his first time lying outside on a blanket. There was a strollercize class going on. If you look closely in the photo below, you can see some of the class.

Bobs got to see a big train go by. When it was gone, he said "bye bye choo choo train". And then he said "More train..."

Sunny Days

Sunny Days are finally back. Bobs and JJ enjoyed playing in the back yard. JJ wants to wrestle with Bobs, but Bobs isn't so sure. He would rather wrestle with Daddy.

Both Bobs and Mads have special photo albums from when they were babies ( yes even Mads already has one started! ). Bobs likes to look at his a lot, especially since Mads has arrived.

As you can see, Mads is growing steadily and he is becoming more vocal. We think he will smile at us soon. Maybe even before Grandma goes home.