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Babysitting

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Yesterday I got to babysit Anna for a couple hours while Jen went to run an errand for work. I was a little curious to see how it would be with two babies... like what would I do if they both started crying at the same time? Fortunately they were both really good. Jen ended up being finished sooner than expected so I actually only had Anna for about an hour and a half. It was so much fun, I was sorry to see her go. I brought up the car excersaucer from downstairs and let Anna play in it while Evan was in his baby seat. They started talking (baby talk)to each other so of course knowing me I had to take a video clip of it (Anna is talking too but you can't tell cause she turns her head away). Then, they switched and Evan went in the car (I figured out how to adjust it so he fits better) and Anna went in the swing. Jen had told me that Anna would go down for a nap soon so when she started to whine a little I gave her her soother and laid her down in Evan's bassinet. She was asleep in under 5 seconds. Then, before we knew it Jen was back and it was time to say goodbye. Hopefully we will get to have her back soon.

Baby BBQ - The Sequel

from left to right: Natalie,Anna,Evan,Evan and Amelia

Well, it's two months since these babies were all together for the last Baby BBQ. They all still fit on the loveseat together but now they are a lot more aware of one another. The five babies and their parents came over on Canada Day for a BBQ at our place and I think everyone had a great time... I know we did. It is pretty interesting to see how each baby has his or her own personality now. It's actually easier to identify our Evan's unique personality type when you can see the other babies' characteristics all together in one room. When compared to his peers, Evan seems to be very easygoing. He keeps to himself and is a deep thinker. He doesn't like to be the center of attention. He likes to just sit back and observe rather than participate. He is a ladies man, a charmer and a flirt. He is friendly and well-liked but he has a bubble and if people are in his personal space for too long he will let you know that he has had enough. Not much gets to this guy though as he is a very calm, and happy person by nature... and so loved by all who have the pleasure of knowing him.

Evan and Amelia

Evan "U" and Natalie

Evan and girlfriend Anna



Evan and his best buddy Evan from across the street... look what they are doing with their feet... so cute.

Evan's First Tattoo

Happy Canada Day!

4 MONTHS TODAY

BIG DADDY B I know that I had mentioned there would be no 4 month birthday and the next one we would celebrate would be 6 months so here is an update on 4 months with Evan. Not that the blog over the last 4 months has been enough but I thought I would write down some things that I was thinking about today. I ran for 1:05 this morning and my mind was going a mile a minute but unfortunately my body only goes at an 8 minute per mile pace.

The thing that stands out the most is how much my life has changed but how things have stayed the same. I have to admit that I have been pretty selfish with my time and I think I have always been this way. So now with Evan, there really is no ME time like there used to be but it is Evan time. I sometimes forget this (sorry Erin) but at the end of the day, Evan is worth dropping everything that I would like to be doing for that smile he gives me when he first sees me after a sleep, on the change table, playing with his toys in the BUMBO chair or when I am holding him. There is nothing in the world so magical. He has this power over me that no matter what the day brings, he can instantly put a smile on my face and make me forget about what happened during the day.

I can not believe how fast he is growing (15.1 lbs. and 24 1/4" long) and can not believe where the last 4 months have gone. With a rough start things just keep getting better except for the spit up. Evan sleeps through the night which is great and I think he will be very much like DAD in becoming an early morning person. Even Erin is turning into an early morning person which will be nice when I head out to my first triathlon race this month. Nothing like being ready to go at 5am in the morning.

Erin and I have been very fortunate to be able to meet some great people as well. I think that this has been one of the better parts as well with having Evan. With Erin moving down to the great city of South Surrey and not really having the time to meet a lot of people (other than the girls from Ultrasound), meeting couples in the same situation has been very nice. Lucky for us as well, they have all turned out to be great people. Especially within the complex it sure helps to have 2 of the couples within a 25 foot radius. I think for Evan this will be great in the years to come as he will have his friends close by.

My mind is going a mile a minute again while typing this so if I am jumping around, that is what is happening in my mind. Sorry.

The part of my run that stands out the most today (thought wise) was how much Evan and Erin have allowed me to grow as an individual. Evan gives me the chance to learn all over again from scratch. Everything is new for him. Being on a beach for the first time, rolling over for the first time, realizing that he actually has feet, Evan watching me and following me with his eyes, holding his head up, standing up (with help), learning that having your personal space develops at a very early age and he is now putting everything in his mouth. All these things are amazing to watch happen. Erin shows me that not everything has to be my way and that other ways are just as good. Watching Erin being a mom is amazing. I love to sit back and watch how she is with Evan. I have said it before and will say it again. Erin is a natural at being a mom and Evan could not have a better mom. Erin is the calming force in the house, is very relaxed and this I am sure has transferred to Evan and me as well. I think we are very lucky as parents and try to never really say how good Evan is. He barely cries, sleeps through the night, always smiling, falls asleep every time we decide to go out for dinner and in general is just a great little guy to be around. Touch wood! Plus he is too darn cute for his own good.

The last 4 months have happened so fast but to be honest I would not change one thing if I could. I have an amazing SON. I have an amazing woman that I hope one day will become my amazing WIFE and together the three of us are an amazing family. Lots of amazings in there but the word works for me.

Alright my mind has slowed down a bit so hopefully I can sleep tonight.