Nathan really likes toast and jam. In French, jam is called "confiture." Nathan has also recently begun to appreciate his blanket. In French, a blanket is called a "couverture."
When he's getting ready for bed, Nathan will often point at his blanket and ask us for his "confiture."
August 31, 2008
Fwhy-ers
Nathan really likes flowers. He calls them "fwhy-ers."
Today at breakfast he pointed to Alex's tea cup and said, "this a fwhy-ers." Of course, there was more than one. So he pointed again and said, "an a one!" (another one).
It's adorable.
Today at breakfast he pointed to Alex's tea cup and said, "this a fwhy-ers." Of course, there was more than one. So he pointed again and said, "an a one!" (another one).
It's adorable.
August 30, 2008
Nathan holds Sidney
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Once had him in his hands, however, I think he was a little disappointed by the lack of "fancy blinking lights" or "loud whirring noises."
He stared at him a long time, in between glances to his mother and I to make sure he wasn't doing anything wrong...
August 29, 2008
Hard to believe Nathan was ever this tiny...
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We hadn't forgotten about the joys of meconium. Sidney didn't disappoint -- and purged himself of some 5 times during the first 12 hours of life.
It's amazing how different a one-day old is from a 20 month old. And how forgetful us "old people" are.
It just goes to show you how amazing the whole process is.
August 27, 2008
Nathan meets Sidney
When he got to the hospital this afternoon, we all walked down the hallway with him to meet the new baby, who we had sequestered in the nursery just before Nathan's arrival to allow for us to all go and "get him together."
Nathan was excited about seeing the baby, and particulary wanted to see his hands and feet. He was also quite insistent that we make sure the "chapeau" (or "hat," depending on who he was talking to) was on the baby's head to keep him warm.
After Sidney graciously gave Nathan a few toys he brought with him on his trip (a panda bear, and a few toy cars -- including a garbage truck), it seems that Nathan was pretty happy to have Sidney around!
Obviously, we are happy too!
10 cm dialated... Ready to go!
Doctor Rydfors is on his way... "This baby is ready to come out" says the nurse.
Contemplating Nathan, changes...
In a few moments of fenotal-(some magical drug)-induced calm after several strong contractions, Alex and I are contemplating how lucky we are to have each other, to have a beautiful son in Nathan, and yet another on the way.
It is certainly exciting and we feel very blessed.
It is certainly exciting and we feel very blessed.
It has started...
Alex woke up at 11p tonight with some contractions, and after talking with our doctor we came down to the hospital.
Its now 1a and she's 3 cm dialated and on the hunt for an epidural.
Go team!
Its now 1a and she's 3 cm dialated and on the hunt for an epidural.
Go team!
August 24, 2008
No more monkeys jumping on the couch
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Tonight we were invited over to dinner at Max's house. His dada made a fantastic selection of food, and then upped-the-ante another notch when he went all iron-chef on us and whipped up another main course selection for us to nibble. Scrumptious!
After dinner, Nathan and Max entertained themselves with climbing on the couch, giving each other "hugs" (mostly just an excuse to try and knock the other one over... and mostly initiated by Nathan I'm sorry to report).
All in all a highly enjoyable evening. Good food, good friends, good fun.
The artist
August 23, 2008
August 21, 2008
Manger the bug
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Nathan was eating some homemade chicken soup (with extra "cayottes" (carrots), his favorite) tonight and he noticed a little piece of thyme in his broth.
"This a bug" he said, calmly.
Alex and I laughed, and said, "No Nathan, that's some thyme, it's an herb."
Slowly and deliberately he proceeded to raise the spoon towards his mouth and said "Manger the bug."
August 18, 2008
Ovo mystery
Sitting on Sam's lap, Nathan started saying something that sounded like "ovo"... Quite puzzled, Sam asked him to say it in Spanish instead. Nathan repeated "ovo".
All right, Spanish was not helping, how about in French? Nathan then proudly said: "Foofoo". ("chichi" en Francais)
After lots of laughter, we still don't have any idea about what he meant!
All right, Spanish was not helping, how about in French? Nathan then proudly said: "Foofoo". ("chichi" en Francais)
After lots of laughter, we still don't have any idea about what he meant!
La Vie en...Blue!
We are not sure where this is coming from but for Nathan everything is blue:
nounours blue ----------> nounours is brown
blue truck ----------> a little blue but mostly red, yellow and green
popo blue ----------> normal color popo in the "couche"
blue phone ----------> black phone
blue carro ----------> car passing by that appeals to him, usually not blue
We've noticed that only the things he really liked where "blue", however, so doubt still remains when he refers to popo as blue...
nounours blue ----------> nounours is brown
blue truck ----------> a little blue but mostly red, yellow and green
popo blue ----------> normal color popo in the "couche"
blue phone ----------> black phone
blue carro ----------> car passing by that appeals to him, usually not blue
We've noticed that only the things he really liked where "blue", however, so doubt still remains when he refers to popo as blue...
Corriendo!!
August 16, 2008
Fun at Ryder Park
Chasing the sun, we decided to go for some water fun at Ryder Park and meet up with Paula, Mika and Patrick. The water jets start automatically at 11:00 am and are on for 5 min every 10 min. Nathan got surprised by the jets and preferred that Papa stay right next to him while trying to "catch" the water!
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The cheering section
August 14, 2008
August 9, 2008
Natasha's Shower
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Sierra did a great job at organizing and we were all very happy to share the moment.
The bets are all in on what Natasha's is expecting: we all agreed that it would be a girl! We'll have to wait until end of September to find out...
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From left to right: Sierra, Natasha, Angela, Kim, Janice, Belinda, Alex.
Trucks... Trucks... Trucks!
Nathan loves trucks. Fire trucks, garbage trucks, blue trucks. All kinds of trucks.
This morning, his enthusiasm for trucks got the better of him when he was looking for his fire engine ("Fire truck," "Pompier,' or "Bomberos" depending on who he's talking to...)
Instead of telling me, "Fire truck!" he eagerly shouted, "Fire Garbage!"
This morning, his enthusiasm for trucks got the better of him when he was looking for his fire engine ("Fire truck," "Pompier,' or "Bomberos" depending on who he's talking to...)
Instead of telling me, "Fire truck!" he eagerly shouted, "Fire Garbage!"
August 4, 2008
Au revoir Papie...
August 2, 2008
Our day with Max
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Nathan and Max enjoyed hanging out with each other, to the point that they were provoking each other to laugh across the table by violently shaking their heads and then waiting for the other to shake back.
August 1, 2008
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