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Picture of Lake Louise, about 3 or 4 hours away from where I live.

Mason's first organized soccer experience.

Mason started soccer the other day. It was a lot of fun! Even I enjoyed myself! 2 year olds playing soccer isn't the easiest thing in the world, but it went quite well. They don't exactly play games, but they do some really fun drills. It was quite cold the first night, but we managed. Next week is supposed to be better.

Not much else new.....should be going back to work in the next week or so.

It's been awhile............

Yes, it has been a LONG time since I have posted on here. I have pretty much been busy with work.

Mason is growing like a weed, talking up a storm, and he's even peeing on the potty. (Even at daycare). I just can't believe how many changes take place in kids in such a short time! I have been off work for 3 weeks now....so I have had a bit more time than usual. I have even managed to catch up with my 'Mommy' friends. I feel sad because I feel that due to my work I am missing so much time with Mason and hanging out with other moms. I may have to re-think my job perhaps. Time will tell!

Trip to the dentist.....

Mason had his first visit to the dentist this past Monday. I took him because it was getting so hard to brush his teeth, and he would complain that it hurt, even though I hardly touched him. He cried a bit as the dentist looked in his mouth, but after looking...the dentist said his teeth were good. They were spaced nicely, etc, and the reason he was complaining were that his molars were about to come in. I was happy to hear this.....I thought it'd be better to take him and have his mouth checked to be on the safe side.
Another milestone: Mason totally put his shirt on all by himself for the first time! He was so proud of himself! My little boy is growing up so fast!

Summer........so far!

Riding his bike........

Riding his bike.......helmet on backwards, of course, lol!

Mason's first time eating corn on the cob.

It's been a fairly quiet summer, really. I am currently on vacation this week. I spent Monday, and today with Mason at daycare so I could get chores done. I did get quite a bit done.

Mason has been going through a 'fearful' stage. He has been afraid to go to sleep some nights. He's scared of his window it seems. I have them covered, which I think helps. But, I also think the neighbours little girl is a bit loud when she plays outside, and I think he can hear her....and it scares him. Their house is close to ours, and when they slam their door, Mason can hear that too. But, Dave and I have been giving him lots of reassurance and love. A couple nights, Dave has slept on his floor beside his bed. But, it is getting better. Thank goodness! It really hurts, as a parent, to see your child scared or suffer in any way at all.

Mason is talking a lot now. He says things like "I did it", "I do it," "I got it," "Mommy has sticker now." All sorts of things. He also likes to sing the "A,B,C's". ANd another favorite song of his is "The Wheels on the Bus." (He likes to act out the song......it's really cute.)

Pinkeye!

Updated pic of my little sweetie!

Last week, Mason's eyes were getting watery and red. I took him to the Dr.........and it was pinkeye! So of course, no daycare............and gramma had to come in to babysit. (I had to work, of course.)

Well, in the middle of the night, I woke up with my eyes glued shut! (I should have known I would get it!) Anyhow, Mason was okay in about two days. Me....well I still wake up with yucky eyes. I went to work....cuz I had to. It was so hard that first day, I looked like I had really bad allergies, or was crying my eyes out. I just wanted to keep my eyes closed all day long. Even this week, my eyes are sensitive to light. Hopefully this goes away soon.

Terrible two's..........ALREADY?!!

Oh, I think I am being driven to insanity by my sweet, loving MISCHIEVOUS & STUBBORN little boy! lol. Wow! All I can say is "Heaven Help Me!" Mason is so busy these days!

Well, to begin, we went from Winter weather to Summer. We totally skipped Spring. Mason is now in a 'Big Boy' bed. The transition went extremely well, with absolutely no problems at all. We got him a car bed, and he loves it!

As I write this, he is making me eat my words, because he is rummaging around his room. Not that there is much to get into. Usually he stays in his bed and goes to sleep within minutes. Not today though.

What's driving me crazy about my beautiful little boy, is the past few weeks he loves saying the word "No!" I guess this is normal for his age, so hopefully it'll pass. As well, he will not let me change his diaper without a fight. He wiggles worse than he ever did, I practically have to pin him down to get it done! He will not let me get him dressed.....he fights every step of the way. I chase him into the living room and manage to get his shirt over his head. Then it's off to the kitchen where arm #1 gets put into it's sleeve. Then back down the hall to get arm #2 into it's sleeve. Chasing him into the living room, I can catch him and maybe if I am lucky, I can put his pants on....maybe even the right way, lol!

I guess this is a stage he's going through, but holy cow, is this ever a workout! I better lose some weight doing this! lol

He doesn't want to eat much these days, sit at the table at meals. He fights me and his dad on almost EVERYTHING! It is so frustrating! Being under the weather isn't helping the frustration either. I am really looking forward to my holidays!