Nursery School and almost 2

This week, on the coldest and snowiest week of the season, Victor started Nursery School. It's a French educational environment. I am just thrilled that it is so close to home and on my way to work in the mornings. I can't believe how much he has grown in the last year, it's amazing. He is a smart little boy with a vast vocabulary. He loves all motorized things like cars, trucks, tractors, bikes and buses. He can identify almost every letter from the alphabet and tell me a word that starts with that letter. He can count to three, knows his basic colours and knows the first name of every member of his immediate family.

My husband and I dropped V off on Monday morning, so we can get acquainted with Victor. He was very sad, clingy and started to cry. I was so emotional and couldn't hold back the tears. I never worried about Victor that much, ever. He is always with family and I am never worried like that. Of course, when it came time to pick him up he was running around laughing and hugging all the kiddies. How cute. I have this sweet little bear that just has so much love to give. I bet he will be the germy kid though, so I must teach him to stay away from the sick kids!!

Today is day three and he is starting to understand (and revolt) the routine. He is very whiny in the mornings and cries "no" when we leave the house. He gets quiet when I drop him off, but he get acclimatized very easily. By the end of the day, he is happy as a clam and happy to see me! (Not usually the case when he is with his grandparents...)

Overall, the teachers are very impressed with V and tells me he fits in just perfectly. His daily reports are always good and that makes me proud ;)

Have you done the daycare/school routine? Are you anticipating it? What was your experience like? I would love to know!

Victor on his first day of school! Also the first cold snowy day of the year.

Victor getting acquainted with his locker and surroundings. A bit shy at first.

PS- Oh ya, V is turning 2 in 1 month and I have no idea what to do for his birthday :S Any thoughts?

First Christmas

It's done! My tree is decorated, the stockings are up and my wreath is hanging on the front door.

My husband will look after the lights on the tree outside tomorrow and we are almost set!

It's V's first Christmas and I am hosting the family this year, so  I want to go all out! I am having my first holiday party tomorrow, so the house needs to scream  "Christmas". The only difference is, this year I am really going for the Pinterest, rustic, antique features like my recycled coffee bags that I bought from Francesco's to use as a tree skirt. I also invested in a few cloth and wood ornaments to stay as baby friendly as possible. I avoided placing anything on the bottom of the tree so V won't grab at it.

Who am I kidding? As soon as Victor wakes up, he will destroy my tree :( Oh well, a girl can dream!

My tree is decorated! Love my new ornaments this year:
DIY Victor's hand print, cloth mushroom (IKEA),
Smores mom and Baby's first Xmas and my favourite German Pickle! 

Spoiler alert- All family members will be receiving a
hand painted ornament from Victor this Xmas!

New rustic decorations that are baby friendly.
Loving the "shroom" theme at Ikea and The Bay this year :)

First Haircut

I know some moms may think I'm crazy for cutting Victor's hair... But I don't like the mullet that was growing into V's head!

Plus, I think V's style is more preppy, and he looks way better with a controlled hair style :)

I brought him in the bathroom, gave him some toys and went for it! Very dangerous to have such sharp objects near the most precious thing you'll ever possess! I took my time and snipped here and there, mostly in the back. I have experience cutting my husband's hair, so I wouldn't recommend learning on your baby! 

I'm keeping his silver locks for his baby book :) I wish my hair was naturally that colour! I am blond, but I have to pay for mine!

Little man update:

V is growing up so fast, I can't believe he'll be 10 months in a few weeks. He's already got 4 teeth and eating cubed food. He's learning new things everyday and getting stronger and smarter by the minute. He's got the sweetest sense of humour. He's also a cuddly little guy when he wants to be (Queue melting heart).