Category: Family

The other day I was looking at my old blog Evolving Dad, which isn’t online anymore. While looking over some of my old posts I came across this video. It was a sweet moment, one that I’m really glad I captured. With Violet turning to in just under 2 months I thought I’d share share it again.

Today in an effort to introduce Jacob to Star Wars I gave him a Darth Vader Pez dispenser. I’m not sure if he’s more interested in Star Wars now or not, what I do know is he linked the candy. I’m hoping to find the time in the next couple of days to watch some of the movies with him. Though I’m not sure how interested he’ll be.

This weekend Melissa’s mom braved the weather and crowds to try to capture some Black Friday Deals. From her reports it was a bit of a mad house, with lines stretching as far as their eyes could see. The good news is they made it back in one piece and they found many great deals. Most of the deals was for themselves, but they did pick up a few items we haven’t been able to find or were too expensive to get here. One of them is our picture of the day. It’s a pillow pet, the cute little guy will be Violet’s first pillow, and all around cuddly friend. I think it’ll look very cute on her toddler bed, whenever we come to terms with the fact that my baby girl is moving out of her crib.

This evening we left the kids with their uncle Jimmy and headed to Toys’r’us and the mall to see if we could wrap up there Christmas presents. We want to limit our trips to the mall in December. We had a successful time, picked up the last of the big things for the kids, all that’s left are some stocking stuffers. While walking through the mall I saw the empty Santa Experience area. It’s a real shame that we didn’t get tickets for the kids this year, I think they both really would have liked it. Though I must say, without the kids and the big man,  it seems pretty barren. We’ll probably hit another mall to do the pictures with Santa, I’m wondering how Violet and Jacob will react when it’s their turn to sit on his lap.

Today was my day to work from home, so this morning after the breakfast dishes were in the sink, I pulled out the paper and crayons and let the kids colour. It was quite fun to see. I think next week I’ll pull out the activity books. It’s nice to have some time with the kids doing creative things.

Last night Melissa posted a question on Facebook, she was wanting theme ideas for Violets second birthday. I know its been on her mind for a while, but with today marking Violets 22 month she was eager to figure it out. Well its been decided and she her inspiration was todays picture.

Can you Guess the theme from what inspired it?

Today’s picture is a little blurry, but it was such a cute moment I just had to use it. We were heading out to chapters to look at some books, and Jacob decided to give his little sister a hug. I’m just glad we caught the moment.

Tonight was our first Parent Teacher interview. It seems weird to be sitting there with the teacher. Listening to talk about our boy, about the progress he’s made in the few short weeks he’s been going to school. It wasn’t as big a moment as sitting in his future classroom, meeting the teacher who would be his first teacher. Though it was still an important moment, a moment I am glad I was able to share with Melissa. I know that there will be future interviews were only one of us will be able to attend, I’m glad that today was one were both were at. The interview went well, Jacob is doing excellent at school. His love for numbers and letters is flourishing in the class room and so is his reading and comprehension. I’m a very proud father.   Today is a day to celebrate his successes.

Our picture is of Jacob’s letter to Santa, the entire class did them, seeing the different things he’ wants was interesting. Though I’m not sure where we would put the bouncy house.

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This morning our little boy did the sweetest thing, Melissa and I were laying in bed and he brought her this note. It’s amazing how well he wrote it. Except for his ‘U’ and ‘V’ looking a like it’s as good as mine. I guess his fascination with letters and words is starting to pay off. It was a sweet moment and a great way to start the day.

Today we bad a trip to Toys’r’us to pickup some things for christmas. While paying Violet say the claw game and rushed over to give it a try. I felt bad that I didn’t have any loonies to let her play for real.