Swing into Summer

Finally, summer-like temperatures have arrived in Ottawa, break out the shorts, tank tops and summer dresses. Our trip to Montreal ensured that these kids are never left standing in front of the closet thinking "I have nothing to wear!", although we all know it will be years before Isabelle ever utters those words! Not that this is at the top of her priority list, her swing is up and it's all she talks about on the way home from school every day. She cannot get enough of it. Imagine her excitement when as she swung last night, a balloon arrived in the sky! Joy overload!


Not to be outdone in the fashion department, Oliver sported his jeans look yesterday to rave reviews. He is such an engaging little boy, smiling and laughing all day long. It is such a treat to see him change right before our eyes. Lately he has been using his legs for leverage and pushing himself around a bit. Look out everyone, the boy is starting to be in motion!


Isabelle has become the potty superstar over the past week. Her school told us to start sending her in with underpants so she ventured in the next day diaperless and ready to perform. And so she has, stellarly. In 6 days of school, she has had only 2 accidents and has bettered this with none at home. She is now diapered only for naps and sleeptime, and even that is under attack. Last week, we heard her rummaging in the bathroom in the middle of the night, turns out she decided mid-sleep that she needed to go so she marched into the bathroom determine to use the potty. We were floored. What a kid.


Oliver is a superstar himself when it comes to sleeping at night. Although he catnaps all day and sometimes refuses to succumb to the sandman, he usually has a nice stretch every night of 5+ hours, for which his parents are very thankful. He differs so much from baby Isabelle in the sleep department. She would be much more likely to fall asleep on you or in your arms, while he more easily falls asleep either in his swing or on his back. Or maybe he is just a better sleeper because his parents are less anxious the second time around?