Promise of Summer

Today, in between thunder and lightning storms, we enjoyed the best weather of the year thus far. Other people's kids were out in short shorts and barely-there t-shirts. Mine was dressed a little more sensibly in a splash outfit and rubber boots. It was, after all, only 20 degrees and damp; hardly a heat wave.

In our backyard, Meghan played happily in the mud. She even shovelled the last little pile of snow into her sand bucket and carried it away somewhere.

At one point a helicopter flew overhead. I think her 'what's that' expression is my favorite of them all.

Ongoing Rennovations

Meghan here with an exclusive report on the ongoing renovations occurring in my room. I'm currently in said room ready to tour the changes.

After three weeks (four weekends), the enhancements are beginning to look like improvements rather than messes that even I'd get scolded for.

Two weekends ago I returned home from visiting Grandma and Grandpa to find that the hideous green tape on my walls had been replaced by pretty cream and yellow stripes. It's a lot of fun to count them, plus they look nice. Good job Mommy!

Daddy's been busy too. He's building really great book cases for me to put my toys in. Now I can easily find the toy I'm looking for without having to empty out all my toy boxes first. For some reason this makes Mommy happy too. Below is a picture of what they look like now. Good job so far Daddy!

I'm excited to see what will happen by the end of next weekend. I've heard rumours of a toddler bed. I don't know what that is but I'm pretty sure it'll be a really great surprise.

For Schwindt Blog news, this is Meghan signing off.

A Whole New World!

Today Meghan joined the world of peanut lovers. We put some peanut sauce on her noodles and were very happy to note the absence of an allergic reaction. She liked the noodles so much that she ate all of them (including the ones Mommy and Daddy had intended to eat). Tomorrow ... peanut butter!

Old MacDonald Had a Farm ...

E-I-E-I-O

... With a Neigh Neigh here ...

... and a Cluck Cluck there ...

... here a Ruff there a Ruff ...


... everywhere a bleat bleat ...

February in Review

These were Meghan's fav's this month:

Colour: pink
Word: Oh Oh! (new words spoken this month include apple, banana, open, birdie, go, town, and Gracka (translation: grandma or grandpa); mommy and daddy are both still dada)

Dinner: Ribs

Shape: circle
Letter: O

Activities: Painting and
feeding the fish

Toy: ball (although it's hard to tell because she plays with every toy (even the ones Mommy and Daddy try to hide) and reads every book every day)

Item of Clothing: still her rubber boots; her new crocs are a close second

Song: The Wheels on the Bus

Reasons for Suspicion When the House is Eerily Quiet

1. You miscounted the number of crayons you put away after your last colouring session.

2. Hello Operator? Guam please.

3. You need a new glass of water

Happy Valentine's Day!

What's the best way to celebrate Valentine's Day when you're 20 months old?

1. Play outside in the snow with Daddy



2. Finish the day with a cupcake

Beep! Beep!

Meghan enjoying a leisurely Saturday drive in the mall.

Snow Day!

This week Meghan had her first real taste of snow. She begged Daddy to take her outside from the second she got up that morning. Eventually, he gave in.

When she first got outside, she wasn't too sure. She thought perhaps she had made a mistake. After several assurances and a couple of snowballs, Meghan was brave enough to venture out further onto the deck.




Since Meghan was intrigued by the snowballs, Daddy tried to introduce Meghan to snow angels. She wasn't really a fan, but did enjoy being in the snow.



Next Daddy tried to make a snowman and a snow castle but this just wasn't packing snow. Instead he tried a Meghan sculpture. Meghan was amused but still wasn't feeling love for the snow.



Finally Daddy was able to make her smile when he fell down on his bum and didn't get hurt.

A Trip to Great Grandma's

Today we had a quick trip to Great Grandma's for a swim and some dinner (well, rice for Meghan, her favourite!) No pictures from the swim, but I did get this one of Meghan and Great Grandma playing with the stuffed toys.

We have birds!

It only took two months, but we finally have birds coming to our feeder! As evidence I managed to snap a quick picture...

Team Canada look out!

It's never to early to start on hockey training, right?

Working on the wrist shot...

And of course, the all important goal celebration.

Some Christmas Pics

Christmas #2 for Meghan is now over, and although she's still not entirely familiar with Santa Claus, she's certainly getting a taste for this Christmas thing...

If I keep digging in here, there's gotta be something else, right?

I can't believe I let Mommy dress me like this...

The Grass Is Always Greener ...

Meghan has discovered that food tastes better off someone else's plate.









At least she's sitting down.

Christmas Came Early!

Meghan had a visit from the Sault Ste. Marie Santa Claus last weekend, a full two weeks early! Just before departing with Mommy for a week in the Sault, she got to try out her new bistro set. (Daddy's a bit jealous since he doesn't have anywhere near as nice a barbecue area...)

Hmm, this hot dog doesn't taste quite right...

What can I cook up for you?

Not sure what was in that Manhatten, but I'm feeling mighty relaxed...

Lack of Fashion Sense? Just Like Daddy...

Just a quick post (hopefully Mike sees this and it puts a little smile on his face... Especially after reading his last blog posting.)


I didn't pose her, really! She's been oddly sick the last couple of days with a fever that's run as high as 100.6 and nights that have been full of coughing fits. What's odd about that you might ask? Well this has occurred at the same time as she's had full recovery of her energy level from her last bout with whooping cough, so she is physically sick, but isn't really showing all of the symptoms.

In other news, Meghan has pretty much decided that she's too big for the high chair (not sure that Marcie and I agree yet, but it's fun to watch her try to eat at the table.)

Day Off = Library with Meghan

For the first time in a while I had a Monday off today (Remembrance Day) and as a result was able to accompany Meghan and Marcie on their weekly visit to the library. This was also Meghan's first time out with other kids after her whooping cough diagnosis. She is now feeling much better after her last bout of antibiotics as well as some good nights of sleep aided by her puffer.

Well, at the library, Meghan got to do finger painting, showed off her "patience" and also selected a bunch of new books, CD's and DVD's for this week. She also played with the toys and had lots of fun running around and keeping Mommy and Daddy on the move. (I think I've now fully recovered from the head-butt to the mouth which I thought was going to result in a fat lip for me...)

I did find time to take two pictures...

Who Dunnit? It wasn't me!

Last night I thought up a better title but forgot to write it down. This past Saturday night we attended a Murder Mystery party hosted by Kevin and Shannon. We had so much fun! Below are some of the pictures ...

Ian as the lounge act

Erin as the Dutchess



Brian as the accountant



David as the hobo



Jessie as the lush socialite



Ryan as the artsy son of the deceased



Laurie as the nurse



Shannon as the librarian (with a wild side?)



Indy - proven innocent