The Old and the Restless

This weekend there was a baby and toddler show at the Molson Centre in Barrie. Barrie is booming in babies! There were a lot of people who came with their children in strollers to see the exhibits. As part of the marketing for her music studio, Margot had a booth in the show. I went in the afternoon so that Margot could get some lunch and so that I could look after her booth while she was on stage giving a Kindermusik demo. Margot in her exhibitor's booth. She gave out bags with her flyer, a fridge magnet, and a $5.00 off coupon for Kindermusik. In addition she had a box for a lucky draw which would give $25.00 off a Kindermusik class. This is the poster for Margot's music studio. Music and movement encourages development of the whole body. The display has photos from the classes that Margot teaches. Margot is explaining the benefits of Kindermusik. Come in! While I looked after the booth, Margot gave a demo on the stage.

Thanksgiving Dinner took place in our renovated house at noon both so that the Hamilton grandchildren could have afternoon naps and so Margot could go to her choir practice at night. That meant getting up early to put on the turkey, which I tried to cook on high heat. It was a little too well done, but still moist. Margot and I both made cakes for dessert which were served with whipped cream and the season's last fresh raspberries from our garden. Ella and Joshua arrived early enough to play with the three sets of Fisher Price toys. Where should Big Bird go? "Ella, no!" Margot, Sharon, and one of the two tall, good looking guys she brought with her. Both her husband, Joe, and Margot's husband, Mark, were home with colds. We had a blind tasting of sparkling wine. The Canadian one from 13th Street Winery beat the 5 star Spanish Cava. Has Jake become a skinhead? Thomas is nestled quite well in his arms. As I gave Thomas to Nick to hold, he said, in a panic that he didn...

Thomas came home Friday, October 2nd when he was three days old. Today, October 3rd., Thomas is four days old. Margot came with Ella to see Thomas. Joshua had a cold. Ella liked trying out the rocking chair. Still sleeping.

Born September 30 2009... 9 pounds, 1.7 ounces Here he is, same day, 11 hours old. Michael was able to sleep at the hospital on the pull-out chair. Apparently fathers are encouraged to stay. Thomas likes to suck his fist. Megan, Thomas and Michael went home today. (October 2nd).