Big update!

Wow, it's been a long time since I've added a new post! It is seeming more and more difficult to find the time lately! Last week, Colby found his feet! It was so cute... he was on his change table and made this new exciting discovery! :) With being born in the winter time, he doesn't have much opportunity to see them, so I'm glad he's finally found them. Last Saturday, Gerry was on parenting duty for most of the day. I had to go and do a few things for Jen's shower and stagette this weekend, so he was home alone with Daddy. He had a pretty off day though, which made for a frustrating day, I think. When Colby decides he doesn't want to nap, it doesn't make for a very pleasant day. Oh well... I guess these days will happen! The next day was much better with another first... Colby, my mom, and I ventured out in the snow to Spruce Grove for a little while as my dad and Gerry worked on the basement. Since we took my mom's vehicle and didn't have the stroller, Colby got to sit up in a cart for the first time! I was a little shocked when Grandma and Colby came along in a cart! He loved it though, which was pretty neat! He sat sideways in the top part and was nice and snug in this little compartment. :) We had a couple of days where we didn't leave the house due to the crazy return of winter earlier this week! It made for some pretty long days being inside, but we played, played, and played some more. To be honest, it was actually kind of nice staying home all day for once and getting a few things done during nap times. We began Tic Toc Time this morning (Thursday) at the Good Sam Centre in Spruce Grove. It's a nursery rhyme/storytelling kind of program for babies ages 0-12 months. He loves it!! While it cut into our morning naptime (which kind of concerned me!), he did pretty well until the very end. We sang songs and did nursery rhymes. He especially LOVES the bouncy songs!! It runs every Thursday morning from 10-11 am. It's supposed to be good for Early Literacy, so it's right up my alley!! :) I can't believe how much Colby is growing and how quickly he seems to change. Those of you who I talk on the phone to regularly can attest to the fact that he's definitely 'talking' (or should I say squealing?) more and more now! He makes some pretty funny noises these days, especially when he gets really excited! My favorite thing is still the fact that I get a smile every time I give him a big smile!! Still makes my heart totally melt! He is SO close to rolling over from his back to his front... he gets onto his side, but then doesn't know what to do. I'm sure this will come soon! He also LOVES the jolly jumper that we borrowed from his cousin, Blake! Thanks Blake!! He can be in there for a long time before wanting to come out!! He just jumps and jumps and jumps some more. Maybe he'll be an early walker??!! Who knows.... Hopefully things go better this Saturday for Daddy and Colby... Daddy is 'on duty' all day and all night as I have a shower and stagette to attend for Jen. I'm looking forward to it... should be fun, but I'm sure I will miss him lots! Glad we have Sunday altogether. Sorry for the novel - there's my update on life lately with our little man.
Take care everyone and enjoy the nice weather on the way!

Lesley
xoxo