Remembrance

This was Declan's first Remembrance Day.  He's only 9 months.  I don't expect he has any idea what an important day today is.  He did however chew on Mommy's poppy (pin removed obviously) while we watched the services in Ottawa on TV.  Then during the 2 minutes of silence Declan pooped.  One day he'll get it.  For now Mommy and Daddy will honour those who sacrificed so that we could have our freedoms.

In the afternoon Declan had a very important meeting to attend.  He joined Daddy for his staff meeting at work.  He was a good little guy.  A little too vocal at times and Daddy had to step out for a couple minutes but otherwise he was so good, had lots to drink and some snacks.  Showing how strong his legs are Declan stood between Daddy's legs all on his own, no support.  We will have to give him lots of opportunities to practice.  Then just before 5pm Declan was being a little fussy so Daddy laid Declan back and softly tickled Declan's little belly.  This put him into a relaxation trance and then he fell asleep, finally taking his afternoon nap.  He slept for a solid 45 minutes during the last hour of the meeting. Awwwe. When the meeting ended Daddy couldn't get out right away because our little man was socializing with Daddy's coworkers.  Declan was so happy to get all the attention.

Declan learned to immitate his first action and it's the knee slap.  We slap our hands on our knees and Declan gets excited and slaps his hands on his knees.  Then, because he's so excited the legs kick and he starts slapping everything but it does start with an imitated movement.  Now maybe we can teach him to wave Hi and Bye.