Lots of Summer Fun

We are having a lot of fun this summer. Kai has experienced many new things. Swinging, strawberries, ice cream cones, swimming in the lake, sliding. Kai and I spent 6 fantastic days in Sylvan Lake this month. The weather was awesome and we had so much fun. Kai got to play with his cousins and aunts and uncles. I got to have a bit of a break with the all the extra hands. My parents are the best.

Kai also got 3 new teeth while we were on holidays. They are all across the top of his mouth. Poor little fella suffered. By the time Simon came out for the weekend those teeth were in and Kai was very excited to see him.

It was so cool to see Kai try all the new experiences this summer. He loves swinging and sliding. We are going to have to make trips to the park now. Kai even loved the water. It was cold for the first few seconds but then he was having a great time, chillin' out in the waves.

8 months old

Our little man is now 8 months old. He has started to scoot across the floor on his bum and has waved once. It is amazing how much he has changed in the last month. He is now 20 lbs 10 1/2 oz and 29 inches tall. He is currently working on cutting another tooth (finally) and is as curious as ever.

We are all enjoying swimming lessons and have recently purchased a backpack carrier for Kai. He seems to enjoy going for walks up high on Daddy's back. Way more things to see.

I am a fish

Our little fella has officially started taking swimming lessons. Kai had his first lesson on Saturday and was great. In typical Kai fashion, he was very laid back floating around in the water. Simon was the parent in the pool with him and I think that Kai really had fun with his daddy. He was splashing and smiling. It was some good boy bonding.

7 months old

Kai is now 7 months old. He is getting so big. He weighs 20 lbs and 6 oz and is still 28 inches long. We are happy to report that he is very active and curious. Separation anxiety is just starting to develop and he has taken a few assisted steps (I don't think he really knew what he was doing but still).

Kai has also got to meet his great grandparents from England. Simon's grandparents have come for a visit and are quite smitten with the little fella. He has lots of smiles for them as well.

So big already

Our little boy is getting so big. He is now 19 lbs and 14 oz. We have moved him into a "big" car seat. It has taken some getting use to for all of us. Now when Kai falls asleep in the car, we end up waking him up to transfer him into the house. He is very good at waking up as soon as we get home. It does not matter if we have gone out in the car or with the stroller. He knows when we are home. We are now forced to put Kai in carts and high chairs when we are out. He loves it. There is so much more for him to grab at and try to suck on. For us, it means more planning.

6 Months Old

Our little man is now 6 months old. I cannot believe how fast the time has gone by. He is growing up way too quickly. Kai is now 19 lbs 4 oz and 28 inches long. We are shopping for the next size car seat, not an easy task. He does not like to be in his old infant seat while we drive anymore.

Our little man is becoming quite the lover of food. He is eating all types of cereal now and lots of different veggies. We are working on mastering the sippy cup as well.

Kai went on his first holiday to Canmore with Nan and Grandpa. We just went for the weekend but it was lots of fun. Even though it rained the whole weekend, we did get out to Banff and Lake Louise. Kai was a great traveller.

My two front teeth

He has done it. Kai has two little teeth on the bottom of his mouth. He got them both back in April but they were too small to get a picture of. Now they are totally visible and sharp. He is starting to work on cutting some more teeth and likes to chew on our hands.

I got to celebrate my first Mother's Day this year. It was such a nice day. The three of us just hung out.

Kai finally got to meet his cousin Gabi this past week as well. And her parents- Steve and Laura. Gabi is almost one month older than Kai. Laura and I have shared all the wonderful and not so wonderful aspects of pregnancy and motherhood together. I just wish that they did not live in Ontario. It was so great spending time with them.