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Isla at 5

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Isla,

How quickly yet another year has gone by! You’ve grown so much since your birthday last year, I can’t believe you’re already 5!

In the past year you’ve definitely come into your own. You have enough personality for ten people – you have an amazing mix of silliness, kindness, sassiness, and attitude – and while you’re always keeping Dad and I on our toes by testing our patience we wouldn’t change you for the world. 

You just finished preschool and you absolutely loved it; I just know you’re going to love going to kindergarten just as much. You’ve made so many friends over the past year too, between school and dance. I hate to brag but you seem to become friends with just about anyone, and I’m so glad.

Of course, on top of being a great friend you’ve also become an ever greater big sister to Norah. While you two definitely scrap and fight like any sisters would I can definitely tell that you truly love one another. I hope this continues as you both get older and you create and maintain a strong bond.

You still love to dance and sing and you love watching movies. Dad and I took you to watch “Moana” in the theatre and you’re still obsessed with it! You also love the movies “Sing” and “Big Hero 6″ and if there was a limit on how many times you could watch a movie I’m sure you would’ve met it a thousand times already!

Kiddo, I hope you continue to learn and grow as much as you are right now. I’m so proud to be “Isla’s mom” and cannot wait to see what the next year brings your way.

Happy Birthday, Squiddo! I love you!

Love always,
Mom

 

Norah at 2

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NorNor!

How is it that you’re 2-years old already? There aren’t enough words in the dictionary to describe how amazing it is to watch you grow. You go a million miles a minute and definitely keep your dad and I on our toes!

In the past year you’ve grown so much and have such a wonderful personality! If we could only use one word to describe you, I think dad and I would agree that the word would be “haywire,” and we say that with love. You love to get busy and are always pushing the boundaries to see what you can and cannot do. It doesn’t matter if you’re too little for something, you’re going to try and do it anyway! You love to explore and try new things; you’re always keeping dad and I on our toes, like the time you let yourself outside into the yard to play with Campbell, or when you stuck pieces of cork up your nose … Ask dad or I for the whole story one day!

You absolutely love animals and show no fear when meeting new ones. You’ve even said “Hi” to a couple houseflies and got upset when they flew away. You adore Campbell and love to feed and play with him. (He loves it when you do as well!) 

While you love hanging out with your big sister, you’re definitely your own person! While she loves to sing and dance, you love to run around, toss balls and swing bats. I think we might have a future athlete on our hands if that’s the path you choose to take. Differing interests aside, you absolutely adore Isla and I love watching the two of play together. I know it won’t be like this all the time but I hope you keep this amazing bond with her.

Your favourite foods are bananas, crackers and chicken and you definitely do not like broccoli. You love watching the movie “The Secret Life of Pets” and ask for it on a daily basis, and you love Mickey Mouse Clubhouse as well.

You are most definitely Daddy’s Girl and my heart just melts watching you and him play together. He’s so proud of everything you do and I know he loves you so, so much.

I love you, my Norah, with all my heart and I’m so proud to be your mom. I cannot wait to see what the next year brings your way. Happy Birthday!

Love, Mom
xoxo

 

A dog’s dozenth

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It’s actually hard for me to believe that Daphne is now 12 years old. If dog years are an actual thing, that would make her 84 in people years. An old lady, indeed.

And like any old lady, she has her days. Most of the time she’s just laying there, observing the household happenings and not saying too much. Getting up is a bit tough, as are stairs, and I’m pretty certain that this winter I’ll have to let her go through the basement door to get to the yard to do her business.

But, beneath her old lady shawl there’s still a bit of a young pup inside her. Like when the doorbell rings. Or when she gets to go for rides in the car. And with the girls? She’s still so patient, even when Norah tries to ride her like a horse.

Yeah, she drives me crazy sometimes too. The shedding? RIDICULOUS. Her breath? Could peel paint off a cruise ship. I still wouldn’t trade her for anything in the world.

So, here’s to you, Daphner-Dan! Happy Birthday! <3