Mother’s Day update
Things are still quite busy at work, but that could be because of all the brain-dead days we had after tax season ended. *L*
We finally figured out how to get Marshall to sit in the tub without making him scream or cry. One night I filled the tub up to about twice what we usually put in it, and I was washing him as per usual, and he wanted to play with the bucket I’ve been rinsing him with. He was having a grand old time and every time he squatted down to fill it up, his bum got dunked. I thought this was pretty brilliant. Anyway, the next time we did that, he actually was having so much fun with the bucket and the water that he sat down and me and Rick pretended like we didn’t notice anything and made wink and faces at each and laughed along with him.
Yesterday, my boys picked me up at work and I opened the back door to give Marshall a big kiss and he was holding a gift! He was quite excited about opening it. It was a gift for mommy and daddy! So I told him he could open it for us right there. It was a scrapbook with pictures of him and his friends and a bunch of his artwork and a hand print. It was really well done and I almost cried on the spot! We have the best babysitter ever! We’re going to scan the pics – eventually – and load them up so you can see them.
Tonight we decided to go to Mike’s Restaurant on the spur of the moment and invited Dad along. Marshall showed him the book (I had brought it with me to show off at work today) and pointed out all his friends – actually he mostly pointed out his good buddy Dante 
*giggle* so cute!
He’s been picking up words all the time – like tonight for example he was saying garage. He says so many words, but we can only figure out what they are about half the time.
Every day he wants outside outside outside, and as soon as we get outside he wants to go visit Tank, the dog next door. He just marches off into their backyard looking for him.
Tonight he petted Bounce on his own for the first time. She didn’t run away, and he just went over and touched her back really lightly. (then she ran away) *LOL* She usually runs out of the way pretty quick when she sees him coming. He likes to say “Hi Bonce!” when he sees her.
Tomorrow we’re going to pick up a cozy coupe that I found on kijiji – we’re taking it to Gram’s place next time we go to Fredericton. Soon Gram’s place will be the place to be – with the pool and the cozy coupe! And soon, her master bathroom will be all reno’d and fancy-like! Can’t wait to see it!
We’re also heading over to my friend Mandy’s place for a little visit and to pick up her baby ergo to try it out before deciding whether to buy one or not!
This weekend we’re heading to Mary’s for a mother’s day bbq, although it may be called off due to rain – I think we’ll have some take-out or something instead of it does.
Next weekend we’re heading to our old home … Halifax! We’re looking forward to seeing as many of our friends as possible… and John and Rhia’s first home, meet Eden and Michael’s new baby Isadora, and Michelle and Dave’s new baby Michaela! We’re hoping also to get a visit in Bridgewater! It will be a jam-packed weekend!
Oh boy… I have lots to do!