First crush

Well, hello there!

This past weekend, Caleb fell in love. She was a bandana-wearing, gypsy accordion  player, and she stole Caleb's heart at a music festival. Cale had been looking forward all week to our trip to the Full Circle Festival in the Annapolis Valley. He packed his bag full of instruments (uke, guitar, microphone) and was feeling ready to dance and play along to the live bands. He didn't know what to think when Kate and Rich hit the stage (they are described as a jazzy blend of American folk and Balkan classics). He had never seen an accordion in action before, and he stood completely still, absolutely transfixed, for the first 5 songs. Then he decided it was time to dance. As he stared up at Kate longingly, he let loose - dancing and playing for the rest of the set. At one point the band even gave him a 'ukelele solo'! When the show was over, he was the first one in line to talk to her. When she stayed for his dad's set, and started dancing, Cale was overjoyed. He kept talking to her, pointing up to his dad on stage, and closely following her every single dance move. It was quite hilarious and, thankfully, she was a good sport and didn't seem to mind the young boy who had suddenly latched onto her side!

My favorite quote from Cale this weekend was after he asked what a sign said on a roped off area for musicians - I said 'It says Musicians Only'. With an apologetic look on his face, he glanced up at me and said, 'Sorry mom, it's for only me and dad!' Because obviously our 3 year old son is a musician!

Front row centre, for dad's show

Last weekend was just as great. Greg and Linda came for three whole sleepovers, Tyvonn came for one sleepover, AND we spent one day at the Shubie Wildlife Park. Such an amazing day trip near Stewiacke - highly recommended!