Raspberries

Another new skill to add to the resume of Oscar...

Hipster

Oscar is quickly defining himself as the hipster* of StranMcCann.

"Hipsterism" is really a state of mind. It is also often intertwined with distinct fashion sensibilities. Hipsters reject the culturally-ignorant attitudes of mainstream consumers, and are often be seen wearing vintage and thrift store inspired fashions, tight-fitting jeans, old-school sneakers, and sometimes thick rimmed glasses. Both hipster men and women sport similar androgynous hair styles that include combinations of messy shag cuts and asymmetric side-swept bangs.  Despite misconceptions based on their aesthetic tastes, hipsters tend to be well educated and often have liberal arts degrees, or degrees in maths and sciences, which also require certain creative analytical thinking abilities. Consequently many hipsters tend to have jobs in the music, art, and fashion industries. It is a myth that most hipsters are unemployed and live off of their parent's trust funds.

 

 

 

Spring? (Ashtanga footnote)

Too much early-spring yoga may cause your head to fall off. FYI.

Spring?

April 18, 2014

Clear blue eyes

In the face of the incomprehensible tragedy that has shaken the city today, it is the innocent, pure and clear blue eyes of a six month old that remind his mother...there is good in the world.

Traffic calming device

This is what they do for fun...

 

Six months old

The Quebec Liberals win a majority government. An Australian ship detected two distinct, long-lasting sounds underwater that are consistent with the pings from aircraft black boxes in a major break in the month-long hunt for the missing Malaysia Airlines jet, and the multinational search continues. The "Heartbleed bug" prompts a Revenue Canada shutdown. The Ultimate Warrior, the retired U.S. professional wrestler who just days ago was inducted into the WWE hall of fame, dies at the age of 54. And Oscar celebrates his six month birthday.

 

On this milestone birthday...

• He has expanded his food repertoire and has tried a variety of pureed products, including rice cereal, bananas, green peas, chicken thighs, avocado, oatmeal, applesauce and chickpeas. The chickpeas did not go so well.
• He does not sleep through the night, BUT he is going longer stretches and is only getting up once, sometimes not at all.
• He is a thumbsucker, unlike his big brother. Oscar LOVES his thumb.

 

• He waves his arms madly and excitedly when he says goodbye to Daddy in the morning - the best part of Daddy's day.
• Even though most of his 182 days on earth have been spent with his Mom, his first words/sounds are "Dadadadadadadadada" (much to Mommy's chagrin)
  
  

Brothers IV

 

 

Rocky's Burger Bus

Now that Oscar has started solids, it seemed fitting to take him to Rocky's for his first burger. Jim and Kathy happily puréed the Rocky's special for their youngest customer, and Oscar happily downed a smoothie containing 15 oz of beef, French fries and ketchup. Ya hum. Thanks Rocky!

Baby giggles

There is no one, absolutely no one, who can make Oscar laugh like Emmett can.

Signs of Spring

Snowpants, sweaters, mittens, hats, and struggles with getting dressed still dominate the StranMcCann household. Winter is just endless in this part of the country, keeping Oscar and his Mom cooped up inside even though the calendar says it's spring. The weekend winter storm left another 2-4 cm of snow on the ground, with temperatures diving well below zero and icicles everywhere. The only sign of spring? The yellow daffodils and tulips bought at the grocery store to give Emmett and Oscar's Mom hope that this winter will soon end.

 Fortunately, Oscar is quite oblivous to the weather outside.

He's more concerned about the fact that he won't be the youngest in the family for much longer. His little brother/sister is due to arrive in October.

(Oh, and by the way...April Fools !!)