Davers trip, Jesse and Momma in May

So...it's been a good week so far. Jesse has been sleeping and eating well, and Dave is home!

Last week, Dave took his grade 12 world issues class to a model United Nations conference in Toronto. I really didn't mind him being away. I ate way too much gluten, kept busy with friends, and had some time to myself in the evenings. However, by day 4, I was ready for him to come home. We picked him up on Saturday, and Jesse was so hyper to see him.

I guess the students had a good time In Toronto, and aside from a few random events...such as the 401 closing down for an hour and making them late for the opening ceremony...things went smoothly. It was quite the trip for Dave to plan. Organizing sleeping arrangements, travel plans, chaperones, and the schedule. I think he did a great job. All the students informed him on Monday that they were all very happy they went, and they thought future classes should all have to go to the conference each year. Dave seems to be getting lighter everyday closer to the summer we get. He is still swamped with marking and lesson prep, but I can tell he sees the light at the end of the tunnel!

I can't believe it's May already. Last year at this time, I was feeling miserable with a variety of issues surrounding my pregnancy, and finished up work middle of the month. I feel sad I have only 2 months left being a stay at home mom. Jesse is so cute these days. He says mama, and is super cuddly. He's all about the hugs and kisses, and nuzzling his face against yours. Recently, he has started laying his head on my chest and wrapping his arms around me when he's sitting on my lap for a good 5 minute snuggle. He'll look up at me and just grin, then snuggle back in. He's normally pretty high energy and doesn't sit still so much, so I just treasure these moments of the day. Jesse has also taken his first steps of progress on his stomach. Normally, he'll just scream and then turn himself over to his back. But, he has started sliding himself backwards across the floor by pushing with his arms and sliding on his belly. He is also using his legs and arms to pivot around in circles on his stomach. I would like him to hold off for another month on any intense travel, so I can keep him in one spot while I get this place packed up for the big move.

I have started packing up...and have managed 8 boxes over the past week. A bunch of kitchen stuff we don't use often, as well as some books and DVDs. It's incredible how tricky it is to make major progress with a child... so I'm glad to be starting early. I'm continuing trying all new recipes out of my cookbook. The egg section has been yummy so far. I've done a creamy tomato and egg curry, as well as a goat cheese and potato open faced omelet. Both turned out well. Tonight a spinach and zucchini frittata are on the menu. I'm also skipping ahead to the last 3 chapters of the book that include cookies/cakes/pies and will start trying those alongside the meals. That way, I won't end up with 50 different sweets to try in a row at the end. The first cookie recipe is a Peanut Butter and chocolate one. Yummmmm.....

Well, I've got to go and switch over some laundry while the baby is down. Here's a snap shot of Jesse Pre-Bath. Thanks for reading. I'm off!