Happy Birthday, Calder, my love!

One year ago exactly, as I write this post, I was in labour with Calder. Labour was already about 13 hours and I was getting tired and worried, as things weren't progressing well. Soon after this time, my Doctor made the call that a Cesarean section would be the only route available to me now, and of course, I took it. Anything to see my baby, the little baby that had for so long kicked and punched me inside and hiccoughed very day.


At 11:59 am, Calder was born into this world. It was the happiest moment of my life when I was told "it's a boy!!!" I could cry now about that moment, but I am at work, so I think I'll leave it for now. :)

My wish for Calder today, just like on his Birth day, is that I hope he will be happy. That's it - I know it's pretty simple - but I want him to be happy in the choices that he makes in his life, with career, life and love. He is already such a happy boy - and I hope he stays that way. I love you so much, Calder. Words cannot express how much I love this little man that came into our lives one year ago. Gary and I were blessed a million times over.

Happy Birthday, my little munchkin!

Almost Calder's First Birthday

As we approach Calder's first birthday (and my first day back at work on Monday) I am still feeling sad. Oh, I know - that's life - babies grow up, I have to go to work, he has to go to daycare, and that's just the way it is. But I can't help but feel melancholy about it all. Yes, I am happy Calder is growing up so well - he is so happy in his disposition and also in his soul. He is such a sweet little boy, I am so lucky to have him in my life. And although the last year has had many tough moments for me, I would do it all over again if it meant having Calder in my life - he is worth every moment.

Here is a picture of Calder just over a year ago - in an ultrasound taken at 36 weeks of pregnancy - look at his little face!!


Here is also a picture of me (and Calder in my belly) taken almost exactly one year ago. These pictures were my last belly pictures taken because he was born the following week!!



Have a good week, everyone.

Officially a Toddler?

When do newborns become babies? Some say 3 months of age or thereabouts. But when do babies become toddlers? Is it one year? 18 months? I think that Calder could be called a toddler now - as he sure does toddle about the house! There is officially no more crawling going on here - Calder is standing up and walking on his own. My baby is no longer crawling - he's no longer a baby anymore!!! :*(


Here's a video of Calder walking. I apologize - it's filmed to the side. You would think I would remember that I can't turn the camera like that to videotape. Oh well - you get the point - just turn your head to the side! :)


Calder had a taste of Popsicle recently when we went to the zoo, but I bought some recently and let him try one by himself. Note to self: don't give a baby a blue Popsicle - at the end the lower half of his face looked like a smurf! But, he had fun - even when I had to scrub his little mouth like crazy in the bath that night.



I just love this picture of Calder. No need for a description!


This is a recent picture taken of Calder and his Grandpa during a visit from Grandpa and Avo. Calder now loves the grass and is fascinated by the long blades, especially.



And another adorable picture. One of Calder's many trips to bang on the patio doors and see what's going on in the world outside.


Until next time,
Enjoy your week!

Standing up on his own

The other day, Calder stood up on his own without needing to grab anything to pull to a stand. I think that the crawling days are mostly over, and this makes me sad and happy at the same time. What a conflict of emotions! He has no need to crawl now that he knows how to walk and to stand with no help. My baby is definitely a toddler now.

And toddle he does - he fairly zooms around the house. That and his dancing (I wish I could get it on video, but he is a camera hog and as soon as it comes out, he is right over) is quite entertaining for Gary and I, and family that comes for a visit.

I'm going to leave you with a photo of Calder and I a year ago. Of course, Calder was in my belly at the time! In this picture I am 37 weeks pregnant, and looking quite huge, but I get even bigger. I'm posting this picture I guess because I am feeling a little emotional. My baby is not so much a baby anymore!!!

Calder's 11-month photos

Calder has his 11-month photos taken this week and I decided that I wanted a picture with him, too. Next month, for his one-year photo Gary will take a picture with him, as well as having a family photo done. Then I am done with the monthly photos. Makes me kind of sad! What makes me sadder is that now there is a horrid count-down going on in my head for going back to work. I officially start Aug. 27th, but I will count it as Sept. 1st, because that's the work I start getting paid for! :)

Anyway, without further ado, here's the pictures! Have a great weekend!