An Important Message from Miz V

Brunching with Sir Cedric

The weekend also featured brunch with Sir Cedric - who is whirling dervish of little mandom. But for all his high energy toddler action, he was very good with Miz V, gentle and still wanting to play with her. Here are some images of the two troublemakers...

Shoes and Chairs

This week Miz V acquired two new items that are signs of things to come.

Item One: Shoes. Fall is closing in fast, and as the air gets that electric crispness, the barefoot look goes out. The shoes we have in waiting are still a bit big, so for now we have the first pair of Robeez, the legendary "don't fall off" leather slippers. V appreciates their leathery teething goodness.

Item Two: High Chair

Next month Miz V starts solid foods. And since it's easier to process one new thing at a time, we're getting used to sitting up in a tall chair first. So far this new seat is a smash hit - it's got a cool tray to play on, and it's fun to sit up and see what's going on.

V Meets and Greets

In the past few weeks, V's dance card has been full up. People from all over the country made the trek to pay their respects. So here's the social calendar update:

First, Montrealer cousin Mark was in town on business, so he popped over for dinner and to hobnob with the little gremlin. He brought a fitting tribute in the form of an adorable sleeper and a plush ladybug, the latter quickly entering the "teething chew toy" rotation.

Then, Sudbury cousin Lisa was in town for business, and stayed with us for a few days, giving V ample time to do that voodoo she does so well. Walks and books were enjoyed by all!

And to top off the visitor frenzy, Edmontonian Keri popped into the Big Smoke for a conference, and spent Saturday hanging out in the Beach with V and L.

In all, it's been just a great few weeks of networking!

Tasty Technology

If I consume it, will I become it? Will I harness its awesome power as my own, or will the device ensnare my soul?

(sorry, long days of baby-dandling leave one seeking existential dialogue)

Miz V (and friends) Support Democratic Debate

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Let's hear from everyone, not just the usual suspects.

Devouring Literature

Knowledge is Power! Also, books can relieve tooth pain!

Raspberry Chat!

A frank and lively debate with bebe. Enjoy!

Naked Couch

Somebody (no names) has been spewing all over the sofa for the past four months. So this week we washed it. In the washing machine. I freaking love Ikea.

Geeky September Song

Greetings V-fans!

Summer does not linger long, and we are now into the "roll up your sleeves and get back to work" spirit of September. Done is the mad dash travels and lazy cottage days - it's time to get down the the serious business of turning five months old next week. With age comes wisdom and responsibility, so I thought we should take a few moments to detail the new features being launched with Miz V 5.0...and to be as geeky as possible, I shall name them as D&D character traits (without numeric values, as I can't find my dice).

First, Physical Abilities:

Strength: Big leaps forward here - recent accomplishments include: holding up her own head, pushing up her upper body when lying on her stomach, pulling L's hair very hard until she yelled a bad word, pulling on fingers to sit up, and kicking a very heavy cookbook off the counter.

Dexterity: This area shows the greatest advancements and promises big things in the coming months. Notable achievements include: grabbing things with one hand, transferring objects from one hand to another, balancing on two feet with adult support, putting things directly in her mouth without passing Go or collecting $200 (she prefers her fingers to soothers, so she seems to have made hand/eye coordination something of a developmental priority), balancing in a seated position with adult support, actual jumping in the Jolly Jumper, attempting to use the front of the adult holding her as a rockwall for experiments in unharnessed climbing.

Constitution: Praise whoever, she's still very healthy and strong. She is teething with a vengeance though...nothing broken through, but it's clearly no fun to have bones trying to cut soft tissue. She chews on a lot of books and blankets. She's enjoying sleep early and often, much to our delight, and eats her fill frequently. Solid food introduction is just around the corner...

And Mental Traits:

Intelligence: She's a pretty thoughtful little gremlin. Time will tell the quality and calibre of those thoughts, but she is very alert and interested in everything going on around her. She does not brook boredom, however, and feels that at her advanced age she has already learned everything she possibly can from car rides, and therefore demands more rigorous intellectual stimulation. At the top of her lungs. Robust, little lungs.

Charisma: Strangers everywhere come up to her and declare her adorable. Some people actually thought she was a doll (which makes me look like a crazy lady who pushes around dolls in strollers, but I digress). She's quite good tempered, still likes meeting people, and is generous with her smiles. She does do grumpy very well too, especially in the afternoons, but overall she's pretty cool.

Wisdom: We're waiting on her words of wisdom, but she's working towards a communication system. She has mastered Dolphin squeaks and has progressed to call and echo raspberry conversations. Also new this fall - consonant and vowel sounds (voluntary and involuntary) such as Doo and Gah!

Based on this, she's probably a Mage or a Thief. We'll wait til she can consult a manual herself to declare a major like that.

As for Alignment, the jury's still out. But my money's on Chaotic Neutral - she'll keep you guessing til the end.