4 Months Old!

Today, Katie is 4 months old. Wow. It's amazing how time flies! It really feels like yesterday that she was born and at the same time like she's been a part of our life forever. This week her head/neck control has improved significantly...perhaps due to more Bumbo and Jolly Jumper time? We're still working on rolling over...she has forgotten how to try and we're reminding her.

There's a chill in the air and fall seems very near with Ben heading back to work on Wednesday. To make the most of our time left we arranged for babysitters on Thursday and went for lunch and ice cream. Yum yum.

Today we are using babysitters again (always Grandmas and Grandpas...Though Andrea and Sheldon will babysit soon I think!) and going to a movie. We've decided to see just how bad "Superbad" is. A light, fun movie...not Oscar worthy I'm sure!

We've also discovered that while cute, this particular outfit makes her look a bit like a boy, even with it's pink stripes.

And in other September news...in the spirit of Back to School...mom has cut her hair. Nice to have different hair...I was definitely bored with the long.



Here's a pic of Grandparents Ken and Cheryl waking Katie up from a nap. Sleepy girl!


Hope you are having a great Sunday!

KD Go for a Run (Katie and Dad)

This is Dad's account of his first run with his daughter.

Katie: Dad you said we were going to go for a run before I go to bed...better get off that couch.
Dad: Yeah, Yeah, right away.
Katie: Mom..
Dad: OK, OK lets go...I will go get your ride.

Dad and Katie head off in the chariot destined to reach Snow Valley ski hill.. about a 5km run.

Dad: So monkey how's Dad's pace so far?
Katie: ahguguhhhhbahh.
Dad: Good.
Dad: Huff, huff, so, huff, sweetie Dad has to go back to work next week. What will you guys do while I'm at work?
Katie:I don't know about Mom but I plan to sleep, eat, play, poop, and repeat. Ah...Dad watch out for that lamp post.
Dad: Thanks..Dad is still getting adjusted to pushing/running with a smart car.
Katie: It's not that big.
Dad: It's good I have a two car garage.
Katie: Less talky more runny.
Dad: Yes dear.
Katie: Ahgggaaahhh, ahghhbbbbbbahhhhhblah.
Dad: Oh, Dad gets some music to run to.

The two runners head through Lendrum, Malmo, and reach the hill at 119th Street.

Katie: Just remember Big Guy it is a lot easier on the way down than on the way up.
Dad: Huff, Huff, Huff,
Katie: Here we go Dad we will be at the top before you know it.
Dad: Huff, Huff, ..
Katie: You still there.
Dad: Huff, yeah.

Dad and Katie make it to the top.

Dad: Great job sweetie, sweetie
Katie: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Katie falls asleep from such a tough workout and Dad runs home in silence. We make it home in time for a bath and an 8:00 pm bedtime. Dad now has two women that he can run with..what a lucky guy. Dad will also has realized that he will miss Katie and Heather terribly when he goes back to work, but will work really hard to bring minimal work home so that he has more time to hang out and run with his girls.

4 Month Checkup

We survived our 4 month check up at the Paediatrician's on Tuesday...Katie's a healthy happy baby (duh!). Very well proportioned at 16.5 pounds and 27 inches long (two more inches in this car seat!). Dr. says we can start feeding her cereal (iron fortified for babies...not Fruit Loops silly!) starting with Rice, then either Barley or Oats, and then either Oats of Barley (the other one), and finally Wheat. For a week each so we can check for any weird reactions.
Here's a picture of her learning that spoons are a good thing!
And a snapshot of her very first breakfast (a teaspoon of cereal mixed with milk, followed by a normal milk feed).
And her very first lunch...We're entering messy-ville!
I think she likes eating, but still has a lot to learn!

The Dr. also said it's time to Ferberize... that is, train her to sleep through the night. She is really not a bad sleeper now, so I'm thinking that it shouldn't be too hard. I think it could be a late night though for the next three nights while we train her! (Dr. says it'll be three tough nights now, or three tough weeks next year...take your pick)

He also said that running with her in the Chariot is now a go, so we've gone on a couple of runs already...lots of fun! Definitely a different kind of run...it's hard pushing weight in front of you!

And the other fun thing he said we could do is get a Jolly Jumper for her. Yay! So we got one and put her in it pretty quick...She's not quite bouncing yet, but did have a positive reaction. Sorry the pic isn't great...sun in behind. And, in case anyone was wondering, I did rip and re-knit the green hat to make it bigger. Now we get to wear this cute hat all winter long! Yay! But it's not winter yet! And to remind you, I'll show some pictures of the Garden Harvest...We've done well I think:Ben with his Zucchini...and a couple of lovely tomatoes (Ben's gloved hand for scale).After goofing around in the garden (and showering, thank goodness!) we headed off to my mom and dad's for a garden party...well a BBQ. With cousins and relatives from my mom's side of the family. The best picture I have from the party is this one:
And Beth did a wonderful job with her first time holding Katie. Katie definitely approved. And see William, back there in the gazebo? I think he looks so pleased because he'd been locking people out of the gazebo so he could have the appetizers all to himself. What a Monkey!
I have (I think) more pictures from the BBQ...or other things, but there's time for that later.

Have a good night, we're hoping we do!

Puppy Talk

A note about videos:
The film you are about to see, and others like it, may cause concern from viewers, regarding potential cruelty towards the film subjects. Rest assured that no harm comes to the actress. The screaming that occurs near the end of such films is merely the result of the following events:

1. See baby perform cute activity.
2. Get baby to do it again because it is so cute.
3. Try once more to ensure that act is suitable for filming.
4. Grab camera.
5. Film cute activity while subject becomes increasingly tired of performing.
6. Insist that cuteness continue.
7. Actress throws temper tantrum which prompts quick end of shoot.
8. Evidence of temper tantrum always leaked to media and fans due to producer not having proper editing skills.

So there you have it. No babies are ever harmed and rest assured lots of hugs, kisses and diaper changes take place immediately after filming. We appreciate your viewership and hope you continue to support independent actress Miss Katie and baby filmmaker extrordinaire, yours truly. Thank you and enjoy the following film.

Tiny Bouncer

Picnic etc

Happy Weekend!We've had a good weekend...Katie seems pleased doesn't she?
Friday we made pizza from scratch and had a picnic in the kitchen, since Katie was there already. Very fun!Then we went to Starbucks to have coffee (decaf) with Grandpa Ken and Grandma Cheryl. Again, Katie seemed quite happy to be doing something fun.
She was laughing at somebody...was is Grandma?
Yes, I think so!
With the weather getting a bit cooler (Fall is on the way I think!), the knitter in me panicked about Katie not having enough toques and winter hats, so I whipped one up. (in an evening and a bit of a day...essentially started one night and done the next day...don't ask how many actual hours, I don't count!). The bonnet turned out very cute...I love the colour. The fit though...may be a bit on the small side...it JUST fits...and therefore won't do much to keep her cool through the fall and winter. So I think I might actually rip it and do another one but in the bigger size. It's SO CUTE it's worth doing again, don't you agree?
The hat came in handy when we walked (a-la-Chariot) to Great Uncle Joe and Great Auntie Joan's place...a hello/goodbye party for my cousin David and girlfriend Jodi (see their blog from Europe...FourWheelRide.. on the sidebar) who are heading off to Vancouver for school very shortly.
We didn't actually manage to get a picture of the two of them (even when they stole the camera overnight!) (ok, I forgot it...mommybrain strikes again!) But we do have evidence of visiting Grandma Mary and G Auntie Joan. Katie didn't actually sleep too well last night and may have a wee bit of a cold today. So we cancelled exciting dinner plans and stayed home instead. Mom and dad decided to teach Katie how to play cards. At first she had trouble deciding which cards to play,But then got the hang of it and beat dad three times (ok, helped mom beat dad. Three. Times.). Notice the game is Skip-Bo? If you haven't played it, it's loads of fun, and not as much like gambling (coughPokercough) which the responsible parent in me agrees she's a little young to play. So, that was the weekend. How was yours?

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Those __________ Girls!

The weather was cool enough the other day to try on a pair of her jeans...I say very cute, don't you think?
We thought Katie was cute enough to take out in public, so we went to the mall and did a fab job sitting in the Bjorn while mom got shoes (excuse the flash and red eye)
And the day after that we dressed up for bouncing in a pretty pink dress.
Yesterday, we had a lovely dinner over at Joanne and Chad's and Claire and Gracie's. This is mom and Katie and Joanne's friend (H?)Ellen holding Claire.The funniest thing lately is that Katie is making different talking noises...more like Claire and Grace, or as we say "Those "insert last name here" Girls". We'll get a video up soon. And Those ___ Girls have the coolest bouncy jumpers. If I get permission from J and C, I'll post the little video...It's SO neat to watch them bounce. I wish I had one in adult size! Have a good Friday!