So much so quickly

It is like Violet is changing before our eyes. I'm sure I'm not the first parent to say this, certainly, but we have just come off a couple of weeks where Violet is doing something new every couple of hours - it is so much fun. And kinda scary actually, she now does a 360 check of her surroundings as soon as you put her down anywhere, especially in her little chair. Anything within reach is fair game and she grabs for stuff before you even have a chance to do a check yourself. Yesterday she managed to grab a soap dispenser, a handful of dirt from a plant and some kleenex. She is so funny... baby proofing here we come!

We are still struggling for sleep but have seen some improvements in the past couple of days, thank god! We needed some positives to start happening on the sleeping front.

Teething is still driving Violet a little nutty, no signs of the little buggers yet though. We are going through about 6 bibs a day with all the drool production!

Violet's new favourite thing is having the laundry piled on top of her while she is lying on the floor. She likes to chew on all the clothes while we (well... almost always Jon) are doing the folding. Its become a little family tradition. She is also laughing from time to time - she makes us work for it. She laughed constantly on her first hike which she took a couple of weeks ago. She is incredibly aware of how her actions affect what we do - she has developed a very annoyed - I'm not happy- cry lately.

Jon and I have joined the gym and are managing to get there together about 2 times per week in the mornings. Violet is hanging out in the baby care area while we work out and she is getting along really well. We had been getting some outings for just the 2 of us with some wonderful babysitters but Violet has decided to refuse a bottle so we are cut off for the moment. We are trying a sippy cup instead with minimal success. The girl knows what she wants...

Can't believe it's June already tomorrow. Happy birthday Mom!!

Nicknames

It just occurred to me that Violet has a LOT of nicknames. I thought I get them all down - it will be interesting to see if any of these stick.

Miss V
Little V
V
Vi
Pea Pod
Dribbles
Bubbles
Pumpkin Pie
Peanut
Peanut Butter
Pepper
And that's just what I can think of off the top of my head - there are probably many many more. So much for all the hours put into choosing Violet, though we do actually call her that sometimes... :)

p.s. the photo of her with the hood/combo just had to be posted. It was a cold/sunny day you see and she needed both. Plus she had to have a bib so the whole outfit is just hilarious!

Violet 4 Months

Its been a while since we posted anything so I thought I'd get in a quick update while Violet is napping - fingers crossed she doesn't wake up for a few more minutes...


We had a few visitors recently, Violet's Ottawa grandparents John and Rosemary were here for a really nice visit. They got lots of time with Violet - especially on stroller walks because that was the only way she would nap while they were here. She was absolutely determined not to nap in her crib and it seems when she sets her mind to something she really sticks to it! Luckily she has softened on the nap thing a little. We were also really happy to Have Violet's uncle come out for a visit, it was short but sweet, he is the scruffy young guy in the photos (JUST KIDDING JORD!). In a couple of weeks we are also expecting our friend Alicia from Toronto and I think our pals Renee and Jarod from White Rock - should be fun!

I had a really wonderful birthday, We went to a beautiful resort and spa that is only about half an hour from Victoria, we had a great stay and John and Rosemary babysat for us while we went to dinner. This was followed up the next day by a FABULOUS spa package for the girls - thanks honey!! :)

Violet is just changing all the time - we would like to post some video of her but technical difficulties are preventing it at the moment so not sure if that is going to happen. She is always rolling over now, she is also playing with her feet and putting her toes in her mouth, she LOVES daddy and he gets a huge smile every time she sees him (this has also turned into outrageous flirting with most men she meets...) and she has really started playing and interacting with toys a lot, she puts them all in her mouth. My favourite development is her love of a good chin wag - she wakes up chattering in the morning and continues for most of the day and she really gets going when she has someone talking back to her. We have spent many hours already with her chatting to us while on her change table.

Best be off before my luck with the nap runs out. Bye for now...