More like the Erin we all know and love!!!

I have a quiet moment right now, so I thought I would insert an update before my usual weekend one!

Erin is getting back to her old (young!!) self finally! It has been quite a ride for the past week and a half. She has been terrified to chew and took to screaming fits at the thought of having her teeth brushed. We had a breakthrough last night though, when she took it upon herself to brush her own teeth!! Whew!! I hope we don't have to go through something like that again anytime soon! She is still a bit fearful of chewing anything, but every now and then I take a peek and can see her trying the chompers out!

Well, on top of this good news, Erin has had a delightful week of being waited on hand and foot by her beloved cousin Emily! I think I mentioned that the daycare is closed for a couple of weeks, so Emily is coming out everyday to babysit Erin. I think they are both having a good time! Today Erin got another special treat, because she got to go and spend the day with Aunt Elaine! That's actually where she still is right now. Well, she's probably on the way home with Gord by now I suppose. Hence the quiet moment to myself! I even got some time to go and have a coffee with Dee after work! I can only imagine the wonderful stories Erin will have from her big day in Ottawa with Aunt Elaine! Once I get more details, I'll fill in the blank!

Erin was a big girl this past weekend when she got her hair cut too. I'm surprised how much they took off, but it looks much better now. Yes, I saved a chunk of the clippings!!

Oh, I should also mention that Patricia and Ashley have chosen a name for their baby boy - Malcolm Edward! I can't wait to meet him! Patricia, if you read this over the next couple of days, I am going to give you a call next week to check in!! I sat back and smiled when I read about their baby and all of a sudden realized he will be 2-weeks old already this weekend! It reminds me how time flies. Why Erin is going to be 3-years old in another 6 weeks! I'm sure Patricia and Ashley will treasure the time with Malcolm as much as we have with Erin.....

On a closing note, for anyone who knows Erin or has had the pleasure of meeting and conversing with her (listen to me!!!!) they will know she is a bit of a witty girl. Yesterday afternoon we were sitting outside after dropping off Emily. Erin was happily colouring the brick patio with chalk and we were having a big chat about her day. She all of a sudden asked me if I would help her colour. I told her I would in a few minutes, but for now I just wanted to sit and watch her. Miss smarty pants stands up, puts her hands on her hips and says: "Mummy, you know it won't kill you to help me colour this patio". Where do they get this stuff!! Oh and by the way, yup, I did get down to help her colour the patio. And no, it didn't kill me!!!

Until next time.....