Xavier's new digs

Last weekend we bought for Xavier a 3-in-1 crib (converts from crib, to todler bed, to headboard for double bed). On Sunday night I put the crib together and moved the little guy from his bassinet (which he had outgrown) into the crib.
It's been going fairly well. He seems to enjoy his new digs. Emma is a little jealous, she wants it to be her bed.
Xavier only has a few things that were actually bought for him, everything else, including his pink snowsuit, has been handed down from Emma. Something that Emma is not entirely keen on. Whenever Xavier does get something new, Emma wants it to be hers first! Even his clothes!! So funny, what a kid.
The cream the doctor prescribed for Xavier's eczema is working really well. His face is really clearing up. Just have to rub it in really well to make sure he doesn't get any in his eyes. That would be bad. It would be nice though, for him to have a nice clean complexion like he had in the first month or so.

Ouch, maman, that hurt!

Xavier had his 4 months old appointment yesterday. He was quite a happy guy, until came the NEEDLES! I swear he gave the nurse a nasty dirty look! He definitely was memorizing her face!
Poor little guy. He did pretty good. We were still able to go to our Healthy Baby class, it was about nutrition and we learned how to make a salmon roll or something of the like. At any rate, I have the recipe.
We also got a prescription cream for Xavier's face. Hopefully it'll help everything clear up and go away.
In other news, I let Emma scratch one of the scratch lotto tickets and she won $5, she promptly purchased to packs of Goldfish crackers! Don't worry, I'll make sure she doesn't get addicted to the scratch tickets :-P

Xavier is baptised!!

Yesterday was a very busy day. Richard was working an overnight, so I had a lot of things to do before we had to leave for Xavier's baptism.
I started out, after giving breakfast to myself and Emma, I cooked some chicken, lamb and spicy sausage together in a pot with some wine, getting it ready for the evening supper. I also started to get a ham ready (which was not even taken out to eat!).
I cleaned the living room, vaccuumed, cleaned the kitchen (minus a few dishes) and washed the floor.
Now it was lunch time for me and Emma. Once that was over, time to get the kids and myself for the baptism. That was quite the ordeal. Xavier did not enjoy when it was time for me to get ready. He just wanted to be held. Poor guy.
Xavier was a superstar at his baptism. He did really well and did not cry when the water was poured on him. Pepere did a really good job baptising his little guy. Pascale and Monique also did a good job with the music.
Emma loved the sound of her shoes and was running a little bit back and forth. She was really cute. Getting Danika to follow her up and down the altar was so funny. What a couple of cuties!
After the baptism we had family come over here. I finished off making the curanto (soup with all the meat and wine) by adding some seafood and mussels and cooking it up to a boil.
I made pasta for myself and Emma.
Xavier received a lot of really nice presents, cards, a gift card and tons of cash. Thank you to everyone! Thank you for making Xavier's special day so much more special!!

Busy week

Well we have been quite busy this week, hence why so silent.
On Tuesday we went to our regular Healthy Baby class which is francophone and visited with memere afterwards. Wednesday we started going to a second Healthy Baby class which is anglophone. It was interesting. A much smaller group, instead of sitting on mats on the floor, we have chairs and there's one big cloth with toys for the babes.
We went to Salle Vanier on Thursday for Prayer Night. We had a Seder supper, which was really nice.
Friday, Emma and I went playing outside. We built a snowman and discovered that some cats have used our backyard as a litter box, yeah....
Emma and I went for a walk around the block twice. Of course she had to walk and jump through every single puddle! It was so cute. I can't wait for the summer, we're going to have so much fun.
Today I had a pedicure, manicure and got my hair done, thanks to a gift card Richard gave me for Christmas. It feels nice to be spoiled!
I also bought a new crib and carseat for Xavier, can't wait to set up the crib.
Tomorrow is Xavier's baptism, I'm looking forward to that.
Little man, who should be sleeping, is calling me, so tata for now.

Ice and Water

Just over a week ago the temperature was -44, today at 9am it's already -1. What a difference! All last week the temperature has been fluctuating from above zero to below zero. This translates into alot of melting snow, becoming ice, becoming slushy ice. Pushing a stroller through this is really a workout, not to mention the risk of soaking your shoe in icy water!
I am not complaining, however, bring on spring baby, bring on spring. I am a little afraid that we will have another big freeze before spring really comes.
Xavier has been battling a cold, so despite the nice weather, we've been mostly staying indoors.
Yesterday, we ventured outdoors to get some ingredients to make a Chilean soup for Richard, he was at work, so this was a surprise for him. I think I did pretty well, he gave me a few pointers on what I could do better next time, so next time, it'll be perfect!
I hear Xavier calling me, so until I can blog again, chao!

Squirting poop and other misadventures

On monday I went out and about with the kiddies. On the way back home from Kildonan Place, Emma had a BIG poop! Sitting on a stroller, riding a bus, is not the best place. I had to wash EVERYTHING, including Emma, which she didn't mind. By the way, have you ever had to wash messy poop from a cloth diaper? Not my favourite thing to do!
Xavier has had a cold the past couple of days, yesterday he had a big poop. While I was cleaning his diaper, he sneezed and poop just squirted out of his bum unto my hand. Ah, the joys of parenthood!!

Richard is home

After a week long in Montreal at a L'Arche function with 3 other coworkers, Richard arrived home safe and sound, if not a little late. His plane was delayed 1.5 hours because of all the snow Montreal had received the previous days.
Needless to say Emma was very happy to see her Papa again. She right away went into his arms and cried. However before she found him, she wanted to bring me to the departure area, because, according to her, that's where he was!
The weather is much better now here is Winnipeg, let's hope it stays that way!!