In the week that we were away (driving back and forth to Ontario), both Makai and Monet changed. Humans grow so rapidly when they are little; you can almost watch it happen in front of your eyes, and these little people grew so much. Makai is putting two words together; his attempt at making sentences, and he is approaching that “delightful” age where children develop a distinct independence. Monet has become stronger, holding her head up and looking around, cooing, squawking and smiling a lot.

Today was “hair” day; Karley gave Laura and Bill new do’s and Laura gave Karley a new colour so while it was happening we all took turns babysitting. Bill and Laura are “naturals” with the kids (perhaps an indication of what we can look forward to in the future) and they had fun entertaining Monet and Makai when they weren’t getting their hair done. Afterwards, they borrowed the car and did some sightseeing by themselves, exploring Abbotsford and Mission and everywhere in between. When they returned they brought home a toddler swing for the new play gym; a better fit than the bigger ones that came with it, which later Makai enjoyed with some help from Uncle “Bee-ee” and Grandpa.

Tonight once Ian arrived home from work, Jay joined him, Karley, Bill and Laura for some dinner and cocktails at the Mission Springs Brew Pub. It was an opportunity for the adult “kids” to hang out together without the little kids or the grandparents (who enjoyed staying home to baby sit.) On Sunday Bill and Laura fly back to Ontario and six days later, we pull the Moho out of here to head south so until then, we’ll take all the babysitting time we can get.