Saying hello to "6"

They bounce out of bed most mornings, but there was extra height to our Tigger today. An enthusiastic relative got the time zones wrong (we did switch this past weekend) but that didn't wake the munchkins. Nope, about 15 mins later, after we had settled back down, I hear a rustle and then a light going on, followed by a "Sophie" (in case I needed proof that when they share a bed, little sister doesn't get enough sleep).


His beloved glovitts.


Books that he will be reading to himself this time next year.


Sophie steals the show in her brother's new scarf

Sebastian continues to impress us with his math abilities, and will have lots of fun with a calculation game we discovered; he was transfixed by the picture book of Phillipe Petit's skywalking exploits in the Manhattan sky http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ddpV1GvF7E - what have I unleashed? (I am told that we saw him perform in Central park as new immigrants, so Sebastian has lots of questions for Grandma and Grandad next week); and he took the time to leaf through Quentin Blake's Tell Me a Picture, http://www.amazon.com/Tell-Me-Picture-Quentin-Blake/dp/1845076877#reader_1845076877 commenting as he went.

The downside was that we were late for school and so he didn't hear his name being announced over the loudspeakers. I am sure I will get an earful when I pick him up... however, it's a good lesson for a parent about what is really important to a 6 year old.

But loads more presents to open, a microscope to select, a party to attend (Jack's) and a party to be had! Am off to bake a two double-layered cakes for tomorrow.

Saying goodbye to "5"

They are growing up right before our collective eyes. Sebastian will wake up as "6" in the morning and it shows. He accompanied his little sister to her music class (just a chance to bounce around with friends, really) and he was so much more capable at the rhythms and lyrics than the little ones. And he handed items out and gently guided the young ones through an activity. It was really sweet to watch and be awed by his evolving maturity.


And Sophie is maturing in leaps and bounds too.

A family that roasts marshmallows together...

Some snaps from the All Saints event at Christie Pits; sadly, none of the magnificent jack o' lanterns are in these shots.

Method acting 101

The haul

Last Saturday, Sophie was gob-smacked by the fact that one can wander the streets of Toronto dressed in strange clothes, seeing loads of giggling children and coming home with mounds of candy.




Whoa, check out the loot.






Have to pick through it the moment you get through the door (especially if you don't have any worrisome food allergies to contend with - even those Easter creme eggs don't count as "egg")





Despite sticking in one's teeth, I bet she's up for a repeat next year.

What does that say?

Hmm, I wonder what that word means?

Maybe, if I twiddle my bunchies it will help me figure it out.

or if I tug at them, it will come to me.

Oh well, I like the pictures just as much.

Sophie is still lovin' her books.

I'll try to post some video of Seb's reading (in English still but I bet that shifts in the next 2-3 months as he read his first sentence in French last week) but it usually fails or takes 20 minutes for a 38 second video....

More cutie-patootie for you

I have to admit that she is pretty photogenic. More importantly, she is an incredibly happy lass who sings her way through every day.

I love to ....

jump and giggle and spin with my friend Rowan.

It's a bit late but they were too gorgeous

Our lovely friends David & Jeannie and their two moppets brought these incredible mini-cupcakes to our Night of Dread. Yup, they came from She Takes the Cake and yup, they tasted deeeeeeeeeeeeeeelicious.



And here is one of Sophie looking seasonal.

By George, I think she's got it!

The rain in Spain may stay mainly in the plane

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVmU3iANbgk

but at our house, the pee stays mainly in the potty.

We have proclaimed Sophie toilet-trained. Yippeeee! Her bladder is under such tight control that she is also dry at nights (I've just jinxed us, haven't I) and practically overflows the potty first thing in the morning. So we have packed away the potty and the crib this week. No more baby in this house...

Until young master turns 6 on Friday, the siblings are cozied up in the single bed but on the 6th, we shall raise that bed upwards and make it into bunk beds for our pair. They are both very excited.