Three weeks old.

Today was baby M's three week birthday. That's an amazing 21 weeks in dog weeks. So far she has learned a lot from me. Already her parents are pretty much doing whatever she wants, whenever she wants. She really is my sister, no doubt about it.

When I was small. Dad used to play airplane with me too.
She is an extremely happy baby.
And is always up for a good laugh.
But can always be serious if the time requires it, now just happens not to be that time.

Day 16

Baby Madeleine is capable of amazing acts of superhuman strength. Here she is in preparation for just such a dazzling feat! 

On such occasions, she astonishes even herself.
And mum couldn't be more proud.
Dad is awestruck.
But me, I say big deal. Only today I destroyed a toy sent all the way from Newfoundland in no time flat. Bring it on!

Two Weeks In!

Wow, being a big brother and updating a blog is a lot of work...
I know what you're all thinking, where are the Mr Burns-in-hat pictures? They're coming I promise, but for now how about this cutie?
Today we had some more visitors. Mike, Paola and Lucas came with lovely gifts and a sneak-peak at what parenthood holds in a couple of years. Note: no dogs are allowed at London Farm, so I had to be extra sneaky in taking this picture.
What could she be thinking?
I can tell you what I'm thinking: when do I get to ride in the sling?
Last Friday was take Madeleine to the office day. She was by all accounts, a big hit...
at both offices.
Mum and dad are both quite enjoying the first two weeks of parenthood.
As are the grandparents.

Oh Joy!

Today, Madeleine's umbilical cord finally fell off. I was most attracted to the overwhelming odour it emitted, but my parents are grateful that it is gone. They weren't such fans of the smell. At 11 days, Madeleine has enjoyed several walks to Steveston, a ride on a bus, brunch at Joe's Grill (Mom and Dad's favourite and my source for bacon), and a Kathy's baby shower. I am very impressed. Here are some photos from the past day or so.


As you can see Madeleine is already a hat model. She received two very cute ones as gifts today. If you check out the side panel of my blog, you will see that she is taking to hats just like her big brother. She is putting up some real competition, but I still think I am cuter in my cowboy hat.

Double Digits!!

On the momentous occasion of her reaching the milestone of ten days old, baby Madeleine has caused me to reflect back to the halcyon days of my time as a puppy, when all I cared about was eating, sleeping and looking cute. Actually, that's all I still care about.While taking this nice shot, we were discussing the need for the Canucks to make a major splash in free agent market in the off season if they hope to avoid missing the playoffs again next year. She thinks that Linden should come back for one more year, she is obviously listening to her mother too much.
After that long conversation (so long she had to change outfits), it was time for a little nap.
We had some guests over tonight to celebrate Madeleine's 10-day birthday. Sid and Kara brought over some amazing presents and look pretty darn good with the baby.