"When you call, I will answer; When you fall - I'll pick you up"

A fun day today (with one exception). Met up with one of my favorite TO moms & her little beauty fresh back from their time at the cottage up North. It is a big Toronto tradition (from what I hear, a Northern US thing as well) that the majority of Torontonians head up to a cottage (with a wide range of definitions as to what that means) every August. Reba and her baby, Betty B are no exception. They have returned after nearly a month up in "cottage country." They are really only home now because Betty turns one the day before Buck (although she walks, says about three words and knows how to make a fart noise--with her mouth--on command). Betty's parents are throwing a big party this Sunday (which is the only reason we're staying through the weekend). We were excited to meet up after such a long time of not talking.

So, we descended upon a favorite local coffee place, Java Joe's. They have great salads & sandwiches & room for the kids to get into trouble -- and that is unfortunately what happened. Quickly after the pictures above were taken, Betty fell onto our table and cut her lip or did something to her mouth. She was screaming and bleeding. It was relatively traumatic and especially so since Betty couldn't really explain what was wrong. Her mom left to take her to the doctor. I'm still waiting to hear what happened.

It's hard that we have to begin to expect these falls and the blood and the agonzing crying. I think that this is the part of being a parent that strips away all of our selfishness. That instant when we would do anything to take away the child's suffering. From what I hear, it never goes away.

On a happier note, Buck is learning to walk slowly using his Fisher Price car/walker. It sings as he walks and he just yesterday began to use it to cruise up and down the 30' hall. I'm glad because we're finally getting some use out of the 29' rug we searched for. And if YOU'RE in the market for a 29' rug, look no further. The baby spit is not even extra.

Lastly, I've turned the comments back on. Had a little mix-up the other day & I have some technical difficulties with the blog which should be worked out ASAP. I'm going to try and allow people to post. Thanks for all of the emails asking where the comments went.

And "hi" to Hermione and Wayne, we miss you & can't wait to see you soon!