Step AWAY from my food.

I've started working on Rhys' 1st Year Video, and am LOVING it. I think I love it because a) it's bringing back a gazillion memories and b) editing reminds me of my past life, and c) it gives me something else to do besides housework when Rhys is in bed.

I found this gem while scrolling though. The video itself isn't what made me laugh, but instead the conversation going on behind the camera.

If you want the full screen version, click HERE.

Kids Club

Yesterday Rhys spent his first hour at a daycare. The gym daycare, to be exact. He didn't even notice me leave because he was being showered with attention by all the older kids. He was the only one left when I came to claim him:

Can't tell if he's even happy to see me! The caregiver had 2 things to say about him...that he was very cute, and that he is a really good eater. 2 things I already knew!

Craving A Change.

Maybe it's just because my layers & bangs are all grown out and wonky, and I'm in desperate need of a tidy up in the hair department, but lately I am craving a change in hairstyle. I've had long, layered hair for probably 15 years, that I curl with hot rollers. I don't want to go too short, because I would have a nervous breakdown, and I want it to be easy to grow long again if I want to.

I googled 'medium length hairstyles' and these were the ones I liked:

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If I do go ahead with a change, I want to be able to take a picture with me to the hairdresser. The problem with these pics is that all these women have had their hair styled by professionals and it's hard to tell which ones I could easily do myself. There is one in particular I'm leaning towards. Please tell me your fave (for me) in the comments & why. Also, vote in the poll on the right!

(PS - this is all for FUN, and I make no commitment to actually going ahead with any of these!)

WTF?

2 days ago, Rhys started doing THIS. This kid slays me by how quickly he changes and learns news stuff.

A couple notes...

The first clip in the video, Rhys in his diaper. I don't usually leave him to roam the house in his diaper, but that particular evening I was in the mood to gaze upon his naked baby cuteness.

Secondly, I'm sure after watching the video you're thinking to yourself 'Geez, that poor baby. Having to crawl around on that ugly lino. I wish there was something I could do to help him'. So we have started the 'Warren & Amanda Need A New Kitchen Floor So Rhys Doesn't Re-watch His Childhood Videos And Think He Was Born In The 70's Fund'. We accept Paypal.

Rhys at 9 Months

Rhys, at 9 months old, you...

Have a 2 minute attention span.

Are really serious when you meet new people.

Smile really small and cute when you see your Grandparents.

Smile extra huge when you see your Dad.

Love dry toast.

Protest having your diaper changed.

Have truly discovered your inner explorer.

Are a wee bit moody at times.

Enjoy screeching for no reason.

Open your mouth really wide when you see our dogs, in the hopes they will lick your mouth.

Have naturally coiffed hair.

Lunge yourself forward in the bathtub in order to inspect the tub drain, much to the dismay of the person bathing you.

Have strange toes. The big toe is massive, and the baby toe curves in a weird way.

Are attracted to small details.

Have the cutest toes.

According to your cousin Liam, 'totally suit your name'.

Stroke your soothie with the back of your fingers while you fall asleep.

Make all the hard stuff more than worth it.

Tongue.

Tongue in one of those words that doesn't look like a word. TONGUE. What an odd word. Regardless of my feelings towards this word, Rhys discovered his yesterday.

BOO!

Today my dear friend Sarah from Europe came to visit (I actually know her from my school days in Calgary, but she's been prancing around Europe for over a decade now...) and I thought to myself 'Must get a Photo Booth picture of Sarah for the blog!". I completely forgot. BOO! Then, my brother (aka Crazy Uncle Adam) came over for an impromptu visit and I thought to myself "Must get a Photo Booth picture of Adam for the blog!". He protested, and then I forgot to harass him some more. Double BOO!

So, here are some lame pictures of me and the pups instead. Triple BOO!

PS. I totally forgot to Command +F (flip) these pics. Quadruple BOO!

PPS. I am totally SUCKING at my resolution to drink more water. BOO! BOO! BOO! BOO! BOO!

For Kirsty

Cedric The Travelling Gnome was feeling sad today, thinking about how we forgot to bring him to Maui with us. I found him hiding beside a house plant dreaming about the tropics. He wishes he was in Kauai with Kirsty. I'm not sure she's reading this blog while away, but Cedric is thinking of her.

2.0

More proud mama video.

Click HERE for widescreen version.

Pip Pip, Cheerio

When I was pregnant, I used to joke that I wanted a sweet little English boy, accent and all. He'd wear jaunty caps and pantaloons, and he'd say things like "Mama, shall we to the market today? We could have a sit down, with a spot of tea".

On Easter Sunday this year, I came as close to that dream as I ever will, I'm afraid.

This outfit was a gift from friends of the family who bought it on their travels through Italy. The sweater is cashmere! It's the only outfit he owns that is hand wash only.

Warren brought 'the good camera', so we got some great photos from the Greek Easter Feast at Dad's. This outfit will now live forever in our memories!

Rhys & Grampa, wearing their Jaunty Caps:

Rhys with Crazy Uncle Adam:

With Uncle James & Aunt Kayley:

With Grandma Pamela:

With his Great Grandparents, on Pamela's side:

Lastly, a family portrait:

My Hero

Photo Booth, April 6th, 2010:

Notice the writing is NOT BACKWARDS. That's not an accident. That's some clever Internet research, performed by a dear friend. A friend who doesn't like backwards photos. Command+F worked!

Impossible.

Photo Booth, April 5th, 2010: On the way out the door to Gramma Patsy's for our second Easter dinner.

I can never get this kid to smile for the Mac Photo Booth camera. BTW, I have no idea why the pics are all backward - is it a mirror image? The opposite of a mirror image? Why is it different than a regular camera? These are mysteries of the Universe I cannot answer.

Easter Photo Booth

I'll do a proper Easter post full of photos after all the festivities are complete, so for now...

Photo Booth, April 4th, 2010: Heading out the door to Grandpa & Grandma's house for a Greek Easter Feast.

Water Bottle

Photo Booth, April 3rd, 2010: Rhys eating dinner, posing with my water bottle.

I know this is thrilling stuff, people. Thrilling stuff.

Goodbye Gummy Smile

Rhys' new teeth have been illusive on film, but this morning we tricked them into making an appearance, with myself on camera and Warren on laugh patrol. Goodbye toothless grin, and welcome pearly whites.

I would like to give his teeth names. Any suggestions?

50 ounces

I checked my water bottle yesterday, and it holds 25 fluid ounces. Which means two bottles a day equals 50 fluid ounces. I thought this was excessive, but a quick Google search determined that I should drink 64-89 ounces of water a day. For now, I'm stickin' with 50.

Photo Booth, April 2nd 2010: Rhys with his Easter stuffies from Nana & Gramma Patsy.

Standard Def

Last night Warren & I were watching Survivor, and this was a snippit of our conversation...

Warren: Wow, Jerry sure hasn't aged well. (For anyone not watching, Jerry is a woman, who was on one of the first season's of Survivor).

Amanda: What? You don't think so? I think she looks pretty good. She has some deep smile lines around her mouth, but that's it.

Warren: (Throws hands up in the air) BLECH!

Amanda: How can you say that? What if I get deep lines like that?

Warren: Well, then you won't go on a High Definition TV show.

Amanda: But what about this, right now (gestures a pointed finger to herself, then Warren). Us here, face to face. That's high definition.

Warren: Not really. I can't see very well.

Sheesh.

Rhys Video (because I'm sure my previous post annoyed my mother).

This morning Rhys started doing something OUT OF NOWHERE. He had never done it before, and then suddenly this morning it was like 'no biggie' and he just did it all the time! Seriously, it's as if he practices in his dreams, and then wakes up and he can do it!

Little boy, you amaze me.

Click HERE for widescreen version.

Good thing we lowered the crib mattress last week.

April Resolution

When I set out to make a resolution each month this year, I had one main criteria, and one 'would be nice' criteria. The most important criteria for coming up with my resolutions was that they had to measurable. Something that I could literally tick a check-mark beside and say 'yup, I did that'. So, for example, a resolution of 'This month I will live in the moment everyday' is no good. Even something like 'This month I will call my dad more' is no good. It would have to be 'This month I will call my dad twice a week' in order to meet the criteria. The second criteria was that it was 'bloggable', but this one isn't a must.

Which brings me to this month's resolution. I will drink two water bottles full of water every single day. This is measurable, but not bloggable. Which makes me sad and is why I am adding another resolution. I will take a Mac Photo Booth picture everyday as well, and post it to the blog (in between pee brakes...), just for fun.

Photo Booth, April 1st, 2010:

I think I need to practice my 'backwards writing' skills.