December 26th 2010

Christmas came and went, but we had a blast!!

December 24th, we went for dinner with your grand-parents Proulx, it was so much fun as you just love seeing them, you always run towards then for your hugs and kisses. It is so sweet to see. We stayed at the restaurant for good hour and a half and you were so good, you were having fun with the waitress and putting stickers on her hand and she was just smiling away as I think you made her night everyone was looking at you and smiling.

As soon as we got home and put you to bed, your father and I got all the gifts ready and set up the train to go around the Christmas tree, we had so much fun, we had Christmas music in the background. Just the joy your father and I had, I just could not wait for you to wake up!

December 25th was our day!! you woke up at around 6:00am and your father brought you to the basement so you could drink your milk and slowly wake up. I came down shortly after and you were playing with your train, so I asked you if you wanted to come upstairs as Santa Clause came when you were sleeping, you looked at me and said NO, it was so funny, then your dad kind of coached you to come up, we just laughed.

You came up the stairs and realized that Santa Claude did come, and even thou there was about 10 gifts around the Xmas tree, you saw the train! You were so excited, you looked at me and said; le Pere Noel ma donner un train Maman, as you really, really wanted a train for Xmas. You were so excited. Your father showed you how to turn it on and off with the music. Oh boy, you were so mesmerise by it that you just did not care about the other gifts that were waiting for you! We told you that Santa Clause brought you other gifts too. So you finally stop the train and we started to give you your Xmas gifts. You got: puzzles, a Buzz Light year, building blocks, a music bear, PJ's, a puzzle book of Caillou, Walkies-Talkies of Elmo, a Jack in the box with Elmo etc... you kept saying encore un cadeau. But as much as you were enjoying opening your gifts you enjoyed distributing the ones for your father and I. And you were also glad to help us open them too.

By 8:00am we were all done, you were playing with your new toys, your father and I were cleaning up and we all had such a wonderful smile. It was just amazing seeing Xmas through your eyes Alexandre.

Then we went to see your Aunt Leona and Aunt Pauline to give them there Xmas gift and let me just say that we made there Xmas as much as they made ours that morning. They had a nice gift waiting for you, your very first Fisher Price Digital Camera, you just love it! and she had sticker books for you too. They love spoiling you! then you gave out our gifts to them too and once again you helped them open it. They were just smiling of joy! We all were. Then Leona took out some of her music Xmas decoration. You sat on the floor and just loved to press the on button and dance to the music. You are such a ham!

We got home at around 11:30am so you could relax and have a little nap as we were expected at Uncle Luc's and Aunt Sandra for 3:00, we got there at around 3:30 and your cousins were so happy to see you, Mark, Isabelle, Mathew and Victoria. They all came running to you when we arrived, and within minutes you were in the basement playing with them. They found you so funny and cute. You were having a blast with them.

Mamie arrived shortly after and then Tante Nathalie, Oncle Pat, Julian and Paolo. You were happy to see everyone. Then, guess what! Santa Clause came himself to distribute the gifts. You were so happy, you went into his arms right away and you were so proud! Santa stayed till all the gifts were distributed then he had to leave to go and see the other children and to distribute there gifts too. You gave him a hug and a kiss and off he went.

We got home at around 10:00pm which is very late for you, but you were fine, still going strong with all the new toys you received from Santa Clause; trains for your train set, Elmo Play dough, a Fisher Price car parking toy, a huge elephant that you just adored. You were saying on the way home; encore des cadeaux. So I explained to you that Santa Clause is now home, in the North Pole and that he needs to relax as he will only be coming next year. You were listening to me attentively, and you were repeating the same thing; Le Pere Noel est parti a la maison. Then withing minutes you were sound asleep in the car.

Today, being December 26th, we are all so tired. We did a few errands this morning and by noon we were home. We gave you lunch then your milk and next thing we knew, you were feel asleep, and you slept for over 2 hours. I guess you needed it

What a great Christmas this was!

Merry Christmas Alexandre. I just love you

December 14th 2010

So much to share....

Today was a fun day at daycare. Santa Clause came for a visit and gave everywhere a candy cane and a book, you were so happy about the candy cane you asked me to open it right away.

I love the fact that you are not scared of Santa Clause and that you know that Santa Clause will be coming soon to give you gifts and you also know that you have to be a good boy to get them, so when we remind you, you just smile. It is so funny! and let me tell you the only thing you are asking for is a train set, you keep saying" Maman; Pere Noel, un train" and you even have a picture from a magazine that you keep showing me. You make me smile.

So in 11 days, Christmas will be here. I can't wait!

Mom
xxoo

December 14th 2010

Well, while you were sick, you manage to still enjoy the Christmas decoration that Leona and I put up. Now you even tell me to turn on the light for our Christmas tree and you keep saying "C'est beau" with a big smile.

Your Grand-papa Guy came for a visit, he wanted to see how you were and wanted to give you a kiss and a hug before he left for Florida, as he goes there each year for a few months, see he likes to play golf a lot. But the time the he was here, you made him smile. You were playing with a musical Christmas toy and it was so sweet to watch the two or you together.

It was been now, 6 days now that you are on antibiotics and you seemed to be back on track but you are still tired, which is normal. Last night you asked us to go to bed at 7:15 instead of 7:40 and you slept till 6:15am which you very seldom due, you were so tired and if sleep is what you need, that is what we will give you . You woke up in a great mood as we told you that Santa Clause is coming to visit you and the other children at the daycare, oh boy, you were so excited, you kept telling me that you wanted a train.

I will be dropping by today to see you with Santa Clause for a short while to take pictures. Then you will be just fine with all your friends at the daycare which loves you so much!

Mom
xx

December 13th 2010

Well it has been a long few days, but it is getting better. Poor you, you caught a cold that turned into pneumonia. Your father and I brought you to the clinic last week and the doctor gave you antibiotics. Your fever went down right away after giving you Tylenol every 4 hours and your medicine which I might add you did not hesitate to take. Which was and is a good thing.

Today, you went back to daycare, it has been 4 days that you have not been so you were not to please this morning, I guess staying home with mom and dad beats the daycare. But once you were there, you were fine. They told us that you were still not your 100% and wanted to play alone and that your appetite was not there, but that is normal, you still have 5 more days to go with you antibiotics, then you will be find. Mind you, you are not far from being yourself again as you are still smiling, laughing, running and playing. LOL

You are such a great trooper Alexandre and I love you so much.

Mom

December 5th 2010

Let the holiday season begin!!

We had a great time on Saturday, we went to spend the day with Grand-Papa guy up north. It was a such a beautiful day that we even went for a nice walk outside. It was snowing lightly and you were just loving it!

Aunt Nathalie, uncle Pat, Paolo and Julian arrived shortly after for our wonderful Christmas dinner. You were so happy to see Uncle Pat and everyone one, you ran to the door to great them. After a short while we decided to give out the Xmas gifts. You were so sweet, you did not care about your gifts, you just wanted to distribute the gifts for everyone else. There is one thing about you that I have to admit and be proud of is that you love to share and you always say "thank you".

We left up north at around 9:30 and you were sound asleep by 9:33. As you were so tired and you had such a full day and I knew that tomorrow was going to be as busy with the Santa Clause parade at Two Mountain with Julie's family.

Sure enough, Sunday morning before the parade, you were having so much fun with all your new toys that I believe it tired you out - lol - as you were down stairs in your fathers arms at around 10:00am and next thing we knew, you were sound asleep in his arms. I took you from him so your dad could do a few things around the house and then within 10 minutes you were just snoring. So I laid you down on the couch with your blanket and you slept for over 2 hours, which you have not done in a very long time at the house, boy you were tired.

Once you woke up, we dressed you warmly and got ready to meet up with Julie, Samantha and Sabrina and of to the parade we went. You were in heaven just watching was was around you and all those marching bands, you were in a "AAhh' mode. You were just watching and absorbing everything with a smile on your face. You would go in my arms then on your fathers shoulders then back in my arms, you just did not want to miss anything.

The last float was with Santa Clause, and you saw him coming, you were so happy, you kept telling me you were there ( Le Pere Noel est la) you kept saying, it was sweet.

Now, being Sunday evening, you are sound asleep and I hope you have wonderful dreams of this weekend, as I know I will.

Mom
xxoo

December 1st 2010

What a joy you are.. yes, I keep saying that but it is so true, each day you make me smile and laugh, there is something about you that I just love and adore... and always will.

Today, I had to share what you have been up to that has been so much fun and that is we are babysitting a dog called Zeus for 10 days and let say that you are enjoying this so much, you love feeding Zeus and giving him water each day. Each morning you get up and ask for him and just can't wait to give him a hug or a kiss. And when you are back from daycare, you make sure you say hi to Zeus. What a character you are! and Zeus is just loving the attention too. He is a great dog that lets you pet him, kiss him and hug him too.

I had to attache a few pictures and a video, as I know you will forget about Zeus when he leaves, but for me, the memories will always be there!

Mom

Alexandre taking a train ride Nov. 2010

November 29th 2010

Christmas is around the corner and we were able to see Santa Clause yesterday. Would you believe that he landed by helicopter close to our house, yup that is right, at the Gallerie Des Source, we were waiting for him to land, and he did! it was so exciting to see your face when you saw the helicopter, words can't describe it. Then we waiting in line to get your picture taken with him and you were so brave, you did not cry! Next thing you notice was a train that was going around inside the mall, so we waiting in line for your turn and once again you were so patient. It was such a fun family day we all had.

Now I can't wait for Christmas as we have so many gifts for you!

November 22nd 2010

Last week we took you to get your hair cut. I have to admit that I normally do not go as you get so upset, as you cry so much and you look so scared that it just break my heart. So your father normally goes with you. But last week, I told myself that I wanted to be there for you and to surprise you. You were so happy to see me, you jumped in my arms and you were just smiling away until you realized that you were still getting your hair cut - ops - so the hairdresser gave you a lollipop and then I sat down on the chair with you. You were not crying just yet, so I explained to you that when you used your scissor as day care, it doesn't hurt, so it will be same thing, you seemed not to mind as I was explaining you what was going to happened, but all to say she never used the scissors, she used the razor - ops - lol - so I had to change my story real fast, so as she started to cut your hair, I was asking you what kind of sound it was making, I asked you if it was the sound of an elephant, you said no, then I asked you if it was a sound of a lion, you said no, then I asked you, what sound was it? with no hesitation, you said; a bee, you were so proud. By the time we named more animals, your hair cut was done and you never cried. Your father was in the mall looking in and he saw how brave you were. We were so proud of you!



Now for the reason of your hair cut, today was your first "Day Care" picture since you have been there, I was so excited to dress you today, I just did not know what to put on you. But after looking at your closet at least 15 times, I have decided to dress you up in Ralph Lauren, all in blue! I can't wait to see the pictures and share them with everyone.



Love you Alexandre

Mom
xx

November 8th 2010

What a brave little boy you were on November 5th.

I picked you up at daycare so you can go for your annual check up at the doctors, and I have to admit, I was more nervous then you were. As each time we go, you just cry so much of fear, even before Dr. Loyer sees you. But not that day! We got there early and you were playing with a few toys and you were content.

Once she called you in, you just smiled and looked around. She check your heart, your ears and your mouth, and you never said boo. You were not smiling but you were not crying either, which was a good thing....until she asked me if I wanted to give you the flu shoot. I thought about it for a few minutes and told myself, you are in daycare, better be safe then sorry. So, Dr Loyer gave you your shoot. Oh boy... you were not happy, as it did pinch a little and it is normal for you to be upset. I have to say you cried for a good 2 minutes then I asked you to make the sound of the elephant for Dr. Loyer, you were so proud as you did it. What a brave little boy you were that day! Before we left, she gave you a sticker of a "Bee" you just loved it as you made the sound of the bee for a good 10 minutes and keept telling me; Maman abeille.

So, as a reward of you being so good, you and I went to McDonald and played in the games. You were so happy, you eat a bit of chicken nuggets, drank all your chocolate milk and of course ate all your french fries. Then we surprised you by you turning around and seeing your father waling in. He came to join us. We had so much fun all three of us!

What a joy you are!

Love you

Mom

November 4th 2010

Well Halloween came and went and of course we dressed you up!

You were Woody (as in Toy Story) at day care, you even wore your hat and brought in with you your action figure to show everyone that you were dress like him, and of course they all thought you were just adorable. At around 10:30am, I came to surprise you and I was dressed up as a cow. I came into your class room and saw a little song to you and your classmates and gave each of you a bag of candies. You were looking at me and I can see in your eyes you were not to sure. I was just happy you did not cry. The best part is that you never knew it was me!

Once I picked you up from daycare, I asked you if you had a fun day, and you said; yes, then I asked you if you saw a cow and you said' yes, and then I asked you if she was nice and you said; yes, phew LOL.

On Sunday, Halloween day, we went to Pointe-Claire mall to get you winter boots and dressed you up as Elmo, you just loved it and once again people would stop just to look at you as you were just having fun in the mall chasing a balloon and not realizing that you were Elmo.

Once we got home, you made your very own Halloween cookies for the first time, you were funny as you kept looking a the oven and wanted to eat them right away, but I kept telling you that they were not ready yet, but oh boy, once they were ready, you were in heaven, I believe you ate at least 3 sugar cookies and kept saying; c'est bon, c'est bon - lol - you made me laugh!

That afternoon we went to another mall Gallerie Des Sources as all the vendors there were giving out candies, so it was nice to see all the children with there Halloween custumes on. And oh boy did you get a lot of candies. I am not sure you knew what was going on, but you were saying merci and trick a treat a lot - lol - lol You were so much fun to watch. Your dad and I were just smiling from ear to ear!

We finished off that evening at Mamie's, we did not stay long as you were tired. It was a long day for you, that is for sure, you were happy to be home and back to your toys.

Monday was another special day. It was your dad's birthday, so we all went to Scores for dinner, Mamie joined us with Doug, Grand-papa and Grand-maman Proulx were there too with your God father Carl. It was fun.

Once we were finished the meal, it was time for the birthday cake an we all sang Bonne Fete to Papa in French and you were so excited and you even helped your dad blow the candles out. What a fun evening it was! It is always fun with you in our life!

Love you

Mom

September 30th 2010

You are now 2 years old! oh boy!

What a great party you had for your birthday. We did it at Mamie's house as we were so many of us. All your aunts and uncles and cousins were there and Marilyn and her daughter and Julie and her whole family and Lucie with her twin daughter, Chantal and Richard, Jaqueline and Katherine, Manon and her daughter Sarah-Mai and your Aunt Leona. You were so happy to see everyone. You just loved the attention. We sang Bonne Fete Alexandre about 3 times during the day and you just loved it. You would clap or say "Encore". You made everyone laugh and made them feel special as you would go and see them and just give them a hug.

When it came to opening the gifts, oh boy, you were in heaven, not to sure if it was the gifts or the tissue paper you like but you were just having fun! Then it was cake time after dinner, we ordered you a chocolate cake with a "finding Nemo" fish. Your eyes and your smile just got bigger as you saw the fish on the cake. It was so much fun to watch your reaction. I have to admit that you eat all your piece of cake too! Then we would ask you, quel age a tu? and you would reply with a big smile "j'ai 2 ans" and made everyone laugh.

What a beautiful day it was to be with family and friends to celebrate your 2nd birthday.

Love you Alexandre

Mom

September 19th 2010

What a fun family we had once again, we went apple picking! it was so much fun. You were in haven when we parked the car and started to walk towards the entrance. There was a small farm with a horse, a donkey, goats, sheeps, baby pigs, ducks, rabbits and you got to feed them too! You father showed you how to hold your hand to feed them and you did it! it was fun to watch. Then we stood in line to go apple picking, I think you were overwhelmed when you saw all the trees with the apples, so you picked one and you started to eat it. After that, we had a nice pique-nique and then you played in the "park" section, there was so many slides, you just did not know where to go - lol - I think you played there for a good 30 minutes then it was time for your tractor ride -OH Boy! what a smile you had, plus, they even let you sit on the tractor so we can take pictures. It was such a great day! I am hoping to this again next year!

Love you Alexandre

Mom

September 7th 2010

I wanted to write to you today because there is so much I wanted to tell you and I just did not want to forget...

You will be two years old in a few weeks and I wanted to let you know at 23 months what you like and don't like and what you do, so I figured I better write it down before I forger as you are growing up so fast!

Lets see, I have say that your favorite animal is an Elephant, you love make the sound and you smile each time. You also do lots of different animal sounds too like; a cow, a cat, a lion, a dragon, a sheep, a dog and you grin each time you do it too. And if we ask you the colour of an article you always say "jaune' - just seems that yellow is your favorite colour or word, not to sure yet , you do talk a lot, you say a lot; Je veut sa or Papa/Maman assie. Or you will say "en bas" as lots of your toys are in the basement and so much more.

You are getting independent each day, you can go up and down the stairs going towards your bedroom, you hold on to each bar one by one but you do get to the bottom or top so proud. You sometimes hold our hands, but you prefer doing it alone.

Yesterday, you took me by surprise as we went for our first train ride to meet your father downtown and as we were walking, you started to sing, first I had no clue what you were saying but then I realized that you were actually singing - la la la la la bong bong bong bong - la la la la la bong bong. Alexandre you were so adorable, it was so funny to watch, then I started to sing with you and that made you even happier!

I have to admit that I understand you 90%, your vocabulary is just expanding and I know that you understand a lot too. It is so much fun.

Now, I don't want to forget your dad, as he is your best playing partner. You play hide and seek with him, and you always find him or he finds you. It is so funny as when he finds you, you run to me just laughing your little heart out and you say "encore" "encore". Then after your bath, all three of us play ring a round a rosie, we normally do it 3 times but you do ask for that game each night and you always make sure that all three of us are playing together. You are so funny!

Lets talk about bed time. We always kept a routine with you. After dinner we play, then at around 7:00pm it is bath time and your father normally gives you your bath and you just love it. Then you come back down and sit on the couch while you drink your milk. Once it gets close to 8:00pm, we tell you that it will be bed time soon. You normally look at us and start to walk towards the stairs. Next thing we know you are going up the stairs to go to bed. There is not crying or screaming, you just go up like a big boy. Now, when you go up the stairs, your father is behind you and I tell you that I love you, then you stop and give me a kiss and smile.

What a fun child you are! you smile, you say bye-bye to everyone, you give your daycare friends a hug each time you leave and then wave and send them a kiss. Everyone finds you so adorable. And we can't forget the high five that you have been doing for a long while.

I just love you

Mom

August 31st 2010

Where did the summer go Alexandre?

Wow, here we are the last day of August and I am planing your birthday party, I can't believe you will be two in 27 days. Wow.

Well, we finished off the summer with a great family vacation. We went to Maine, Old Orchard Beach (OOB) and we had a great time. Mamie came with us and we rented a nice suite. It had so much to offer and more. There was a nice indoor pool in which we all went one day and a nice playground for you to play with, you loved the tree house and the swings. I believe you father took you there each day as Mamie and I were getting things ready for the beach for for dinner.

What was also great about this vacation is that your uncle Carl and aunt Francine were at the beach with us for one day and Tante Chantal et Oncle Richard were there too for a bit longer so they had a chance to play with you at the beach, you went for a nice walk with them and you were even jumping the waves with them and laughing your little heart out, so much that you were making them laugh as well. What pleasure it watch you having so much fun! And that is not including all the sand castles your father did for you! And you going to the ocean with Mamie.

It is a great feeling seeing you grow in so many ways. It is breath taking and you always put a smile on my face and a tear of joy in my eyes. I love you so much!

Now for your birthday.... yes, September 26th you will be two years old, so we are now preparing your birthday party. Let the fun begging ;o)

Mom

July 4th 2010

We had such a busy 4 days.. from Thursday (Canada day) till Sunday. I have to admit you are so tired... but boy did you have fun!

Your father took off 2 days of work so we can all be together, so we started on Canada Day, we went to Two Mountain to meet up with Julie and her two daughters. There was activities there for everyone. So we made sure that you did as much as you could. You and your father went on a train ride and you were in your glories, just smiling away. Then we went to see could get you a prize, so we bought some coupons and guess what, you, yourself won! you had to let a ball go down a ramp and if you got more then 100 points, you won. Your score was 160, you pick a pink bear that had a sleeper. You were so happy!

Friday, we went to Cap St-Jacques beach, we spend a good 4 1/2 hours there. The weather was great. We brought your shovels, beach toys and pail and you were in heaven. You did no care to much about going into the water but the puddles, that is a different story. You were just glued to the puddles of water and you were just kicking and having a great time! Your father and I just laughed so much.

Saturday, we went to a friends house for a gathering, we were about 10 families at Genevieve but the best part was all the other families had children your age. You had a blast! Hugo is a few months younger then you and he would always come and see you. And the toys that family had, it was unbelievable, you loved going on the swing, on there wagon, in the children's pool and there Little Tike's slide and that is not even mentioning the big pool you went in with your father. What a great day.

Sunday, we just relaxed. We went to see Mamie for a little bit, then we went to the pool, then your father took you to the park in the afternoon. All to say that you never argued to go to bed as you are so tired from this long but great weekend!

We just love you Alexandre!
Happy Canada day.

Mom

Alexandre feeding the goats

June 24th 2010

We had a great St-Jean Baptiste day, we all went to Beaconsfield to celebrate the activities, even though it was not a nice day as the rain was on it's way, we still manage to do so much we you. We feed goats, lamas and you were having so much fun! we even went on a nice "wagon" ride which 2 horses were pulling the wagon. The smile on your face was priceless.

We stopped by to see you uncle Luc and the whole family was there. Victoria offered to take you in the pool and the hot tub! mind you it was poring rain at that point and all the kids were having fun outside, so how can I say no. So in the pool you went. Victoria was holing on to you so tight and you were just having so much fun, you just wanted in there all afternoon. It was great!

What joy you are Alexandre. We love you so much

Mom

June 11th 2010

Our family day at Granby Zoo!

What a fun day we had, your father took the day off on a Friday so we can all be together and have a fun family day! So we packed the car and off we went. We got there at 9:15am and it was a perfect time to go. We started with "Porte D'afrique" and saw zebras, rhinoceros, elephants and giraffes. Your face was priceless, you had the biggest smile on your face, you were just running around to try to see everything and you were pointing your finger with excitement as you wanted to see more. It was so much fun to watch you!

After lunch we went on the monorail and you just loved it as for you it was a train up in the air. We also went to the mini farm and that is where you feed the goats and saw other farm animals too; like a pig, miniature horses, sheeps... then off the the mini amusement park they have. Since you are still a little guy and you are not 39 inches tall yet, your dad went with you on a few rides, you loved the Marie-go-round horse, so we did that one twice and we also went on a small train ride. You were in your glory.

We left at around 3:00pm as we were all getting tired, I believe you feel asleep as soon as we got out of the parking lot on the way home as one minute you are smiling at us then you just drifted off, you were so tired that you slept for close to 2 hours.

We had such a fun family day Alexandre. I can't wait to do it again. Maybe next time it will be the water park... who knows.

Mom

May 29th 2010

Boy did we have fun or I should say you had fun!!

We spent the who day at Marilyn's, starting from noon. You were playing with Elizabeth and Katherine and having a great time on the swing, you were just smiling away! Then by three everyone else showed up; Julie, Christian, Samantha, Sabrina, Brandon, Halard, Atilio and his son Benicio. There was so many children there, it was great.

Your father took out the Crockett set at one point and all the kids wanted to play, especially you. You were just observing and then you wanted try to do the same thing. Even thou the mallets were to big, you did not seem to mind, you just wanted to hit that ball, your just a smart little guy.

By 8:30pm, it was time to go, so we put your PJ's on and withing seconds you were sleeping in the car. Quiet as can be, so we gently put you to bed once we got home.

I love the summer! There will be much more days like this to come!

Mom
xox

May 24th, 2010

What a nice long 3 day weekend you had!

On Saturday you went to visit your grand-parents Proulx and had a ball on there outdoor swing, you had a big smile on your face and you just love swings! Once you got home, your father put in the air- conditioning and you and I played outside, you wanted to go in your wagon all after noon and look around. You were just having fun! then you would get out and walk around and look at the squirrels and pick at the few dandelions we have left and smell them. You just love being outside!

On Sunday, we all went to the park and you had such a big smile, you were on the swing just laughing away, then you went on the slide and of course finished with the sand in your hair! we were there for a good hour. It was time to leave as we had to go to Mamie's b-day lunch in the afternoon. Let me tell you, you were not to pleased when it was time to go but once we told you that we were going to see Mamie, your face lite up and we saw that smile of yours again. Once we got to Mamie's she had a surprise for you, she had a pool waiting for you, so you were in your glories. I put on your bathing suit and in you went. You had full of toys and you were so content! It was so much fun just watching you have fun.

On Monday, you and I went to see your aunt Nathalie as your father went to work, we had a great time, we went shopping and got you new P.J's, a book, a truck for the park and a water toy so when we go to someones house, we can just attache it to the hose. We stayed the whole day and you even washed uncle Pat's care and mommy's car. But I think you just having fun with the sponge and he hose LOL

What a great time we all had. You are such a joy!

je t'aime

Mom

May 20th, 2010

A year ago you arrived here in here! at your new home! Oh what a day it was, I remember it so well. You were so amazing. Once you got to the airport and saw everyone, you were just looking around and taking everything in! There was so many people waiting for you at the airport. You made everyone so happy that day as they all knew that you were now part of our family and that they were going to love you, hug you and be with you forever! You never cried, you just smiled away! What a brave little boy you were and are.

I can't believe you will be 2 years old soon...September 26th and Alexandre, you are doing well, you weight 21lb and your height is 30 inches. So you are growing for sure, you are becoming such a little man!

Happy 1 year anniversary mon Amour! You have been here one year!

Love you

Dominique

May 19th 2010

You got "sick" for the first time Alexandre, May 14th, you started to have a fever at daycare and they told us to keep an eye on you, which we did and by Saturday morning your fever was up to 103.00 which made us panic a little as of course you were not yourself and you seemed so much in pain.

So we went to the clinic right away and the doctor that saw you told us you caught "the tongue and foot virus" meaning you had white spots on your tongue and on your feet and the only thing we could give you was Tylenol for children to keep your fever down and for the pain. Your father and I felt so bad for you, you could not drink or eat as it would just hurt you. But I have to admit you were strong, you still tried drinking and eating a little. By Monday night, you were better, not 100% but at least 80%. On Tuesday morning, you had your smile back and you were back on dancing in front of the TV with your stuff animals, next thing I knew, you wanted to go outside for a walk in the stroller, which we did and by 8:15am you were fine to go back to daycare. When we walked in you had a semi smile and realized that all your friends were there, you went to Genevieve's' arms with no hesitation. I was so proud of you. I went to get you at 4:30 that day and I can see that you had a long day as you were still not 100%- meaning you were still tired but your fever was gone and your spots. Your teacher Oussama told me to bring you back tomorrow as you will bounce back in no time as I was not to sure what to do. But your garderie is just amazing, they all love you and they know what to do. ;o)

You are so incredible Alexandre!

I love you so much

Mom

April 28h 2010

Where did the month of April go Alexandre?

Let me tell you, we have been so busy, Mommy got sick with pneumonia and had to be at the hospital for a total of 10 days, it was so hard for me as I missed you every night, thank goodness your dad brought me a picture of you as I would kiss it each day and tell you that I would be home soon. But you were amazing too during that time! You went to day care everyday without a fuss as now you just love going, I think you enjoy being with other children and playing with all the toys they have. And on two different occasion, Aunt Sandra baby sat you for the day. She told me that you were having so much fun with your cousins; Victoria, Matthew, Isabelle and Mark. Aunt Sandra brought you to Matthew's hockey game and you were just cheering them and just loved the music they were playing at each period. Everyone though you were cute. But I could have told them that - lol - Aunt Sandra just loved having you around. Mamie also took you to McDonald a few times, you love playing in the children section and so does Mamie! Boy everyone loves being with you.

Last night, you had a nice surprise, Grand-papa Guy came with me to pick you up at daycare and you were so happy to see him, I would ask you where is Grand-papa Guy and you would just point at him. You are so smart Alexandre considering that you have not seen Grand-papa Guy for close to 5 months in person but only in pictures and you still knew who he was. He had dinner with us, and you loved it, you kept looking at him and just smiling away and giving him what ever you had in your hand. I can tell that Grand-papa was very happy to see you and was very please that you knew who he was after all these months.

Now you are 19 months old and you are getting so tall and each day you are just getting smarter and smarter. I love teaching you new things each day and I can see in your eyes and in your smile of happy you are. I love you so much. There is not a day you don't make me laugh!

Mom

April 1st, 2010

4 time now at the day care.... and so far you are a trooper! You do cry when we get to the Garderie but Usama or Pat are waiting for you with open arms. I have to say that after 2- 3 minutes, I don't hear you anymore and when I come and pick you up, you are having so much fun with your friends or you are just sitting down with one of your toys that you like and you always give me such a beautifl smile. I am glad that you are having fun and to know that you are eating well is great as well. Soon you will be there full time and I am sure you will have no more tears when I drop you off.

You are such a brave boy Alexandre and everyone loves you so much.

Mom

March 12th 2010

Friday... what another great day we had... we went to the ecomuseum to look at animals. You were so excited you kept moving your arms up and down and just smiling away. Aunt Sandra and your cousins Marc and Isabelle were there too. Marc was showing you around as Isabelle would just kiss you. I can see you love being with your cousins that is for sure and being outside, another bonus. At the end of our visit, I bought you an owl that made a noise, you kept hugging in the car and kissing it. I think you really enjoyed your day...

Mom

March 11th, 2010

What a great week we had together!

We have been having such great weather that we are able to go for walks each day outside and you love it, since you can walk now, you leave the house with a big smile as you are so proud. Thursday, March 10th, you and I went to a sugar shack in St-Eustache, we had so much fun. We visited a zoo that had so many animals, plus it had two baby goats walking around and you were able to feed them. You were so cute to watch as you would life each time you would feed them. Then we went for a nice sleigh ride and we had the front seat so you were standing up the whole time, holding on the the railing tight and just jumping up and down of excitement. And of course we had to finish off the afternoon with " La Tire" on the snow, you loved it so much you kept asking for more. What a wonderful afternoon we had!

Today, being March 11th, it was our last day at Mom and Tot's at Cloverdale. I have to admit that you and I always look forward of going as you Sophie and the games she had. You would always fall asleep on the way home, that his how tired you were. We will that group very much but next week, you will be going to your new garderie call: Le Monde des tous petit and I am sure you will have as much fun there if not more. As this will be your new garderie till you go to school... which I don't want to think about, you are growing so fast my little Alexandre and between you and I, I love each moment..

Mom

February 24th 2010

Well we are having a busy week you and I.....

Monday we went to see the doctors for a check up and the good news is that you gain some weight, you are now at 9.3kg (20.46 pounds) and you are growing perfectly, not that I was worried but it is nice to know when you go and see the doctor and you leave with good news, it is always wonderful to hear. Tuesday, we meet Mamie and we went shopping, we bought you some sandals for the summer which are cars that light up, I thought they were net! Wednesday Uncle Mark came for a visit in the morning for a coffee and Tante Chantal came over in the afternoon to play with you. You had a great day even though you have a cold. You are such a trouper!

And on my last note.... you are now close to 17 months and you have all your 4 molars, 1 tooth on the side and your 4 front teeth on top and the bottom, you are just adorable!

Love you Alexandre

Mom

February 13th 2010

We all went up north for the weekend!! Yup, your uncle Mark and Aunt Cindy asked us to go to the cottage with them. Alexandre it was so much fun. We arrived there on Saturday morning, we chatted for a bit then we decided to go for a nice walk in the woods. We brought your sleigh and we were ready to go, you really enjoyed being pulled by your dad and you were just looking around at the trees, the birds and what was surouding you. We were lucky as it was a nice warm Winter day! after 10 minutes of walking, we realized that you were sleeping. So the fresh air really help you to fall asleep. Once we arrived back at Mark's place, you were still sleeping so we decided to sit on the deck in the back so you could still get some sleep and some fresh air, next thing I knew, your father was sleeping and so was I. You slept for close to 2 hours outside. As we were relaxing in the sun.

What was also fun was the next day, you wanted to go outside but this time we let you walk in the snow with your boots for the first time. You loved it, you even stopped for a short while so you can put your hands in the snow and of course you started to eat the snow. You were so adorable in your winter outfit just standing there. Cindy, Mark and your father and I really enjoyed watching you.

You are just so wonderful Alexandre, what a great weekend we had!

Mom

February 8th 2010

What a fun day it was once again....

We did nothing but have fun today. You slept in till 6:30 which was very nice of you as you normally get up at around 5:30... but that is OK... as I know eventually you will start sleeping in when you will be at least 10 years old, just kidding. ;o)

Today, you showed me that you knew a lot of your animals in one of your books when I ask you where they where. It is wonderful to see you so attentive and so eager to learn. I am looking forward of you talking to us soon. So far you can say; Papa and en bas, as you love playing in the basement. It seems to be really your favorite place. Mind you I don't blame you, there are so many toys and we decorated so bright for you. I have to admit it is fun for us too!

Love you my little Alexandre

Mom

February 1st 2010

My first Birthday with you! I love it...

It started off by you waking up late, so that was my first birthday gift, then when I came down the stairs, you were holding in your little hands my birthday card as you gladly handed it over to me with a smile. I just loved the card you gave me and you also signed it too! During the day, the doorbell rang and it was a delivery guy delivering me flowers and guess what, they came from you! and they were beautiful!

We had uncle Richard and tante Chantal over for super and to our surprise you gave us another gift, you sat on your high chair the whole time not saying a word, you were on your best behaviour, you were so sweet as you just kept smiling at all of us and sometimes you would just clap your hands for no reason. You are so sweet Alexandre!

Thank you for making this birthday so special, I just love our family

Mom

January 10th, 2010

What progress you have been doing. It is just amazing. Now that you walk all by yourself you are becoming so independent, you walk everywhere and now you are even holding items in your hand when you walk. It shows that in less then a week, you went by standing up to walking. It is great to watch.

Now lets talk about the stairs.... you had no problem going up the stairs, I think you just loved the challenge. But it was going down...hhmm how do we teach you. But once again, to our surprised we showed you about 3 times and now, you are a pro, you now know how to go up the stairs and now down. You are a fast learner my little Alexandre!

Mom

January 3rd 2010

What a nice surprise you just gave your father and I.... you started to walk today but not just two or three steps but the whole hallway. We are so proud of you!

Love you Alexandre!

Mom

Alexandre walking at 15 months - Yahoo!