Roseola

This morning, daddy pointed out that you had all these red splotches on your head. I didn't think anything of it as you can sometimes get blotchy. It's only when I stripped you down to give you a bath that I noticed that your whole body was covered in red splotches. I googled 'fever and red splotches' and it turns out you have something called roseola. It's apparently really common amongst babies around 6 and 24 months. It's not something serious, but I'm still worried. The good news is that you broke your fever last night, but you are still a little whiny and your nose is still runny. I ended up staying home with you (even though it was a beautiful day today) to take care of you while daddy and Aidan went to Canada's Wonderland.

Even though we were stuck at home it didn't stop us from playing. I was able to take some cute snapshots of you playing in your brothers room.

When I took this photo of you it reminded me of Johannes Vermeer's painting Woman with A
Pearl Necklace. Haha.

You have a cutest profile. 

You had a blast playing by the window sill.

Watching the cars go by. Your brother used to do that when he was around your age ;-)

Always trying to stand. Here you are grabbing Aidan's dresser to pull yourself up to a standing
position.

Standing again. I'm pretty sure you will walk soon. You already stood on your own for a few
seconds without holding onto anything. It's only a matter of time until you take your first step.

My darling angel.

Birthday banner- check!

I'm starting to think about your 1-year birthday party as it is fast approaching (Saturday July 20). It's harder this time around because you are much more active than when Aidan was your age. You also don't really nap during the day. So I have to take whatever opportunity I can get to work on your birthday planning. Since you're sick now and napping more than usual I finished making your birthday banner. This is just a sneak peek as I have a 2nd banner with your full name on it. I think for your birthday I'm going to use a lot of colours- pink, purple, mint green and also a lot of patterns- polka dots, stripes, etc. 

Temperature rising

You know what's really hard about being a mom? Feeling helpless when it comes to a sick baby. I want to do everything in my power to make you feel better, but when I can't it makes me frustrated. You started getting a fever on Tuesday night around 11pm. I had to give you baby Tylenol because your temperature was around 38° Celsius. This was the first time you had a fever so I was a little nervous. I knew something was up because the whole day you were lethargic and very sleepy. I decided to take you to the walk-in clinic yesterday because I was worried you had an ear infection. It turns out you didn't have that, so the doctor just told me to keep a close eye on you and make sure you were getting lots of fluid and sleep. He told me to come back on Friday if your fever was still there.

You wouldn't tell from this picture that you are sick, but you are very sick. Your nose is runny
and your fever keeps coming back after the 5 hour mark. I'm so worried…

Isn't this such a cute picture?

Your brother was so interested in listening to music on daddy's phone that he wouldn't pose
for the camera. I had to keep calling out his name to get him to look up.

Quick errand run

Mommy made a quick errand run this morning. I had to sign a form at Aidan's new daycare that he starts in September and I had to buy a few items at Target. I thought that you would be ok, but your nose was running like crazy :-(

The funny thing is every time I take you out I get stopped by so many strangers exclaiming how cute you are. I never got that with Aidan. Strange… Maybe it's because you are a girl? At Target I literally got stopped by 6 different people saying how cute you were. 

Strange little boy

I've never met a kid that loves going to the dentist as much as you do. What a strange little boy you are. You actually clapped with excitement when I told you this morning where we were going. I told you that you might be getting a new toothbrush and you said to me, "Maybe I will get a Winnie and the Pooh (you call Winnie the Pooh, Winnie and the Pooh) toothbrush?" You see, last time they gave you a Tigger toothbrush. I guess you remembered… I was a little bit nervous as this was the first time I took you to the dentist with Kendall in tow. Last time I left Kendall at home with your Toronto grandparents while I took you. This time, I didn't have anyone to babysit Kendall. Good thing you like going to the dentist or I would have been a ball of sweat!

I love your dentist as they specialize in kids dentistry. The reception area is filled with toys, games
and a TV playing children's programs. Can you spot yourself?

You were trying to play a racing game, but you didn't know how to use any of the controls.
You kept getting stuck. 

When it was time for you to go in you listened to everything the dental hygienist and the dentist
told you to do. They were really impressed. They said we were doing a good job of brushing your
teeth and flossing. The only negative was that the dentist said you will probably need braces
down the road as your teeth are close together.

Here's Kendall on the Bjorn. She is getting sick as her nose wouldn't stop running. Oh boy…

Mother's Day

You know what's better this year than my last Mother's Day? Why, you of course! I'm so thankful and blessed to now have 2 amazing kids (or monster 1 and monster 2 as I call you guys) in my life. Yes, I try to be a good mom to you guys, but you guys make it so easy for me. I just want to shower you both with love and I hope that one day you guys will also do the same for your kids. I love you's!

Daddy surprised me this morning while I was on the way out to celebrate my mom's day with a
beautiful bouquet of red roses. He snuck out while I was sleeping to pick it up. I was so touched.

I feel loved

No money in the world can beat the present you gave me today. You know how sappy I get when I get a heartfelt and handmade gift. That is actually your hand print that your daycare cut out and made into a flower. When you presented this to me you ran in the door after coming home from daycare and said, "Mommy! I have a surprise for you!" Awwww…