Happy Canada Day!

Today we stepped into our patriotic shoes and dressed all in red to celebrate Canada Day - Daddy & Liam in matching red shirts and khaki shorts and Mommy in a white shirt and red sweater. We decided to have a more historical day by visiting some of the older buildings in Victoria, including the Odd Fellows and the Free Masons which were both very interesting. Liam looked ultra cute with his matching red & white hat and Canada flag sticking out of his baby sling - until he got too hot and started fussing that is. Of course he just wanted Mommy to hold him so I trekked my now 15 pound little lump all across town with Daddy in tow (reluctantly carrying my pink & brown diaper bag which weighed just as much as our lump).

On Tuesday we said goodbye to our Jeep and picked up our new set of Mazda wheels - a big change, but well worth it from a fuel economy perspective and its sure nice to have leather (we still want to be cool even if we are new parents). Mr. Fussy was in top form in the dealership and bawled his eyes out between us trying to sign our papers and get our insurance organized. His fussing escalated to screams as we drove off the lot and continued all the way to Chinatown where we finally stopped for a bite to eat. He passed out long enough for us to scarf down our ginger fried beef and rice and then started up again as we quickly vacated the restaurant. Not exactly an enjoyable first new car experience. I decided to make up for it the next morning at 7:30am as it had been 4 years since I had last driven a stick shift and I needed some practice. It took all of 10 seconds for it all to come back to me and I burned rubber all around the neighbourhood, sunroof open and wind in my hair. Ian could hear me zooming by and doing laps past the house. It was the best 10 minutes of freedom and I was reluctant to pull back in the driveway (although Im sure the neighbours were happy).

Thursday was Daddys birthday and of course Liam and I spoiled him with lots of gifts & takeout breakfast (Im not that good of a super mom yet). After dropping Daddy off at work, Liam and I got ready for our weekly mommy & baby group date which I am now organizing with the girls from my prenatal class. It is great to be able to sit & relax with other people in the same boat as you and nobody cares if you haul out a boob to feed - they are all doing it too! Its really cute to see all the tiny faces, take turns in holding eachothers lumps and compare notes - makes you feel somewhat normal. At 4:30pm we picked up Daddy and headed to a goodbye party for one of his coworkers. After a couple of drinks we went out for dinner at a nearby restaurant on the water - total time from the minute we walked in the door to the time we walked out the door - 38 minutes. How romantic. What wasnt romantic was the digestive issues following the lamb curry we consumed. Lets just say it was a rough night for all - damn that lamb. Nothing like running for the shitter in between trying to breastfeed at 3:00am. Lamb curry induced diapers takes gross to a whole new level. Thank goodness I switched to Pampers Swaddlers - they come with a protective high tab at the back - perfect for those power poops that try to creep up the back and squirt out the end. For now the Saran wrap and duct tape remain on hold in the drawer.

Mr. Fussy has actually started to fuss less the past few days - it seems that the phase is starting to slowly end which is supposed to happen at around 3 months. Hallelujah - there is light at the end of the tunnel. Of course this happened right as I received my Dr. Sears Fussy Baby book - it does appear that I have a High Needs child. To be positive Dr. Sears says that a high needs child equals a better communicator and more sensitive person as an adult. Great - but what about the 20 or so years until adulthood. Ian pulled out 18 gray hairs yesteday alone! I have a feeling Im going to have to put in an order for some more coconut rum. A bulk order. Of course life has a way of making up for those Im going to jump out the window moments - especially when your fussy lump looks at you and gives you a great big melt your heart smile. Liam is now also imitating facial expressions, including smiles, pulling out tongues and wide open eyes. He also loves talking back to you when you have a conversation with him. Wednesday he starting grasping his Baby Einstein links that hang from his favourite chair and smacking his hanging rattle. Most of all he loves lights and stares at them for hours. Its great at bed time for putting him to sleep with his Ocean Wonders mobile which projects fish & other sea objects on the ceiling while playing soft annoying music. Nothing like two adults falling asleep to a toy designed for a 3 month old!

So Happy Canada Day everyone - we will celebrate listening to the 10:30pm fireworks while lying in bed watching sea objects float on the ceiling.