4 Months

Sweet Arlo.
4 months old on this sweaty, sweltry, sticky August day. I gave your rolls special attention in the bath tonight as they were filled with bits and pieces. Was that the beginnings of a potato plant hidden beneath your neck fold?
This month you have enjoyed:
Lounging at the cottage
Sitting in the Bumbo Chair
Twinkling your toes in the Jolly Jumper
Chewing on your hands
Giggling at my singing {but c'mon Arlo, is it really that funny?}
Rolling over
and playing, laughing, playing, laughing, playing, laughing with your big brother!

4 months ago today we had yet to lay eyes on you....and now we can't stop staring!Happy 4 Months Arlo
xo

A Good Day

The past three days have been....trying {saying it kindly}. Between the tantrums of an over tired, over hungry, over zealous 3 year old and the tantrums of an over tired, over fed, over zealous 34 year old, our days have been the kind I wish not to visit again. Today I was determined to bring back the love...starting with a much needed Mummy break {a 3 hour snooze with Arlo}, followed by a surprise porch picnic {thank you Hugh and Daddy} and then a walk to the river to tap our feet to a bluegrass band playing from a boat. At the show, Hugh looked to be enjoying himself with his interpretive dance routinebut then with sweaty hair and a red face he said, "I don't like this music. It's not cool. There aren't any drums or a keytar."
For those who are not familiar with the keytar...click here {for a good laugh}. I was a bit disappointed from Hugh's reaction as I was really counting on him to learn the fiddle so we can start our own bluegrass band. I guess my banjo may just have to settle with the accompaniment of a keytar. But wait, there's always Arlo...he seemed to be having a dandy time!{and in case you were wondering...yes, I do have to lift up those neck rolls every night to clean...and kiss!}
Ah...it was a good day...
xo

Cool Tricks

Jolly Jolly Jumping Joy!
{Warning: Irresistible thigh folds below!}
xo

Guest Starring Miles

Something quite remarkable has happened...
On the cusp of turning 4 months, Arlo has been initiated into Miles and Hugh's building site. Arlo is very interested in the going-ons of H&M construction...but only today, did he get a chance to become up close and personal...and clearly he had lots to say! I'm wondering if he fancies himself as the 'foreman'? Bit bossy looking, don't you think?Thank you Miles and Hugh. You continue to warm our hearts...xo

Man Camp

I'm guest blogging with Peg tonight as Hugh and I invented a new tradition: Man Camp. That's when "dudes" take off for the day and do manly stuff. We didn't beat on drums or hunt a moose or anything - we went to Bingemans. Bingemans for the non-initiated (or those who prefer not to follow the link) is a waterpark/campground/playground/race track/arcade in Kitchener and Hugh just kept saying "I'm having so much fun!" He was having so much fun, even when that fat kid shoved him down in the sprinkler.

I've included a video featuring the song "Me and Julio" upon when hearing it at the water park, Hugh became convinced it was "Me and Hugh lay low":

He was filled with fun when he relaxed by the kids park pool:
He had fun playing games:
He was having fun when he was making faces for the camera:
He had fun with Pizza:
He really had fun napping on the way home:
*Editor's note: the photos and video lack actual swimming and splashing by the technical nature of the devices needed to capture such moments. It is not to be inferred or assumed that these activities did not occur - in fact, they did in abundance.

XODD

At home

And while Hugh & David were laying low at Man Camp...
Arlo and I twiddled our thumbs and waited in anticipation for their return....
xo

The Rain Barrel Strikes Again

A rainy, rainy, rainy, rainy day. Perfect opportunity for the Rain Barrel to practice for Uncle Jamie and Aunt Eleanor's wedding. This time we wanted to make it feel a little more real...a dress rehearsal of sorts...so we made flower girls. And we were most fortunate to have Hugh's friend Jasmine over to help the 'girls' walk down the aisle alongside Hugh. {The safety goggles are a nice touch. When you're the Rain Barrel I suppose it's very important to protect the eyes from falling water.}
xo