BaaPaaa Play

Mads and Bobs love their Baapaaa's from Germany that Mormor brought back. The purple one is a tad girly, yes we know. But Mormor said they were only these two to chose from.

The boys are playing well together in little spurts. Bobs will say "Tias do you want to play school with me?" and he usually says "yaaaaah".

Bobs is a big time hugger and kisser now. Every day before I leave for work, even if he is sleeping still, he insists on having me come in his room for a big hug and multiple kisses. Every night before bed, and throughout the day as well. What a sweety.

Mads got a scrape on his head, we think from one of the corner of his new bed. He still needs to get the lay of the land. I am persuading him to say more words as I know he is fully capable. He is finally saying bus, and he can call himself Tias, but it sounds sort os like "Diiiash".

Banff at Easter

We went to Banff for two nights over Easter. All of us shared a room. Mads didn't actually sleep in the same bed as Bobs. He was in his playpen for one of the last times.

We forgot how loud Bobs is in terms of snoring. He has snored since the first day I brought him home from the hospital.

The Easter Bunny came on saturday and brought some presents. We avoided chocolate.

There were eggs with ball designs on them. Perfect for Mads.

Now Mr. Potato head at home has a companion. Albeit a strange bunny potato head.

We went swimming at the hot springs, toured Banff Avenue, and explored the Banff Springs hotel.

We told Bobs it was a castle to explore, in order to make it exciting.

Hope everyone had a happy Easter!

Buzzcuts

I meant to take the boys for their buzzcuts on friday but Mads was too sick so I did it after daycare today. They were in a good mood for it.

Bobs was first so that Mads could see how cool it was. Mads was very eager and wanted up in the pink jeep right away. He motioned to his head and said "aahh ahh!!!"

Mads was a very good boy about it and he couldn't wait to play in the ballpit afterwards.

I told the boys that on the weekend, we are going to Banff for two nights.

Bobs loves hotels. Especially hotels with pools. We are hoping for a nice little Easter getaway.

No more haircuts needed for another three months!

Mads got a new bed and it's working out for him

Mads and Mommy have had a bit of a cold lately. But everyday, Mads insists on going outside to play.

They found a hiding spot under the deck. I hope they don't bump their heads.

Daddy spent a lot of time this weekend building a bed for Mads. It's a trundle bed that pulls out so he can have Jansen and Casey or Isaac and Mila sleep over in the future.

I'm trying to wake him up from his nap right now and he won't wake up. He loves to sleep.

Good thing we have the protection bar up. Once he gets the hang of a bed, we will remove it. The crib and the change table are going to Mark and Cassandra's house in two weeks for their baby who is due in June. We don't have babies anymore! I am ok with it. I look forward to the next stages in life.

Brunch

We had from friends over for brunch on saturday morning. Bobs missed some of it as he had his last swimming lesson.

We had the usual waffles and fruit salad and sausages.

Mads really really really did not want to share his toys with the other two younger boys.

It was great to see everyone that I haven't been able to spend as much time with since going back to work.

While Mommy and Daddy were gone

While Mommy and Daddy were in Toronto, Mads and Bobs were well taken care of by Grandma and Grandpa.

They went to the local parks.

And the local Tim Horton's for Bagels and timbits.

In their NDP orange shirts :)

Grandma and Grandpa made sure there were plenty of activities to keep them busy. They made all kinds of different crafts, which Bobs really loves to do.

Mads was sad today when we came home from daycare. He said "Bama?" Bobs said " No grandpa and grandma went back home!" And Mads made a sad whimper.

Garbage Guys

Mads and Bobs got to read new books with Grandma and wear new pyjamas from their great Aunt near Toronto last night.

It was their last night with "Bama" and Grandma. Mads finally stopped calling them Mormor and came up the closest word he could to Grandma and Grandpa.

Monday night is gather the garbage night and it's the one chore we have right now that the boys have to help with.