April 2019 Family Update

There has been a lot of back and forth as far as the final work on my book is concerned. I am happy to report that all I have to do now is wait! The printers have the final print files and I am expecting boxes of my books at my door step in the next week or so.

Personally for me, it’s been a tough month. Juggling being sick, taking care of a sick husband and running the house like a crazy person is no joke. Not to mention taking care of myself! I have a girls’ night tonight that is feeling well-deserved!

Brad started April on antibiotics and just hasn’t been able to shake the cold that came with his bronchitis. He has, of course, been extra busy at work, but has actually taken some sick days. Which is shocking for him!

He has been the ever-supportive husband with everything book-related for me. It’s so much more than I could ever ask for. He waited to read the acknowledgments that I wrote about him in my book until we had a physical copy in our hands. We sat with champagne while he read it after I had approved the final draft to go to the printers and we both finished with tears in our eyes.

I can’t wait for you guys to read it, too! Though obviously it won’t be as sentimental. 🙂

Archer has had a pretty great month, I think! With the warmer weather comes more play time outside. He has a bit more leeway to go out and play without supervision, which I know he loves! We bought him a new ball-hockey stick and ball so he can play with the neighbours using more size-appropriate gear.

He also wants a new ball glove, but I told him that will have to wait til his birthday. I love that he’s into sports and wants to be outside so much! We’ve also signed him up to try out some hip-hop classes at the Port Moody rec centre in June. He loves music and dancing, so I’m excited to see how he likes dance class.

Oh, Maverick. He has grown so much lately! His little fingers can just reach onto the kitchen counter. And he has figured out how to press the buttons on the stove, even though he cannot see them. We have them locked, except for when something is in the oven, but that almost makes it worse because he can turn off the oven while I’m cooking!

He has started to repeat words and phrases that we say and finally says “up” or “uppie” when he wants me to pick him up. At our check-up with the doctor, he weighed in at a hefty 27 lbs. For a baby that was not even on the growth charts this time last year, he’s now topping the charts in the 90^th percentile for his weight. The kid eats all the time, so I’m not surprised!