What I'm Going to Miss

I have two weeks left with the kids and I cannot believe how fast time is going. The summer flew by and the days have been going faster and faster it seems. As excited as I am to be moving in with Devon and starting this next chapter in my life, of course I am also sad to be leaving this family I have gotten to know so well.

What am I going to miss about being a nanny?

The Parks.
All the parks. And the playgroups, kinder gyms, and playdates. It has been so much fun spending my days at these places. I have met some amazing women, both nannies and moms, who I will always remember. Another perk of spending so much time at these locations? The babies. So many babies always. If you know me you know this is what my heaven looks like.

Nap Time.
Taking care of both kids this summer has made this much less of an option, but all winter I could nap with the baby if I wanted to. I didn't very often, but those days when you are exhausted there is nothing better than being able to shut your eyes for a couple of hours. And when he was small enough, sometimes he would sleep on my belly. So snuggly.

Perspective.
Seeing life through the eyes of a child. It's pretty cool. It makes simple things interesting. Seeing them discover the world and play and grow and change. Seeing them observe situations and watching how they respond. I love it and it really does make you think.

Dance Parties.
We got a Sonos player in the kitchen in the winter, and since have been having daily dance parties. After we finish lunch I start playing the music (usually a lot of Drake and Rihanna) and we bust out our moves for awhile to get the last of the morning energy out before nap. Guys, I get paid to have after lunch dance parties with cute kids. I don't think there are too many jobs that offer this perk.

The Kids.
I have lived with this family for a whole year, and spent the majority of my time with one or both of the kids here. They have both taught me so much and made it clear that I want 10 kids one day. Just kidding. But in all honestly I love these two and I hope that I can continue a relationship with them. I will definitely be coming back to visit!

Liv

Living in Toronto (July)

July was amazing. I was feeling a lot better (I've been sick forever!) and the weather has been perfect. I'm also starting to get excited about moving to Sarnia. It's finally close enough that it's real, but don't even ask me about leaving the kids. I can't handle thinking about it yet...

Canada Day at the Blue Jays game!

After 19 innings...

Sugar Beach is a man-made beach downtown. You can't swim but it's a pretty cool spot.

And there are pink umbrellas. Very instagramable.

Matching the umbrellas perfectly!

Off to the park with the kids.

Happy heart watching these two.

Rare appearance at the gym sporting a fake tan.

Constantly repeating "Up the stairs, down the slide!" 

Thank god for parks.

Kelseys redid themselves and I'm feeling it.

Why are these raincoats the cutest thing ever.

Surprise flowers had me cheeesing.

Walking through new alleys.

He worked all night, drove to Toronto, and then came to the park with us instead of going straight to bed. She was a little happy about this :)

Finally getting to enjoy my birthday present, Snoop Dogg!

Lawn seats at the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre.

RIP to my shoes. One broke leaving and I went home on the bus with 1. And this is why we don't buy 10 dollar sandals from Ardene. Lesson learned. Maybe. 

We went to Ikea and spent hours and had the most fun and bought grown up things for the apartment. You know you're growing up when buying a kitchen table is the most exciting thing of the week.

And so begins my last(!) month in Toronto. I can't believe that everything will be changing so soon, and I don't think it will actually hit me until I'm lying in my bed in a new city. I have two weeks off of work starting today, and I have nothing at all to do so hopefully I can keep busy. Gym?? This month I'm spending a weekend at the cottage, camping with Devon's family, and potentially doing a little road trip to Trenton.

Happy August everyone! Enjoy the heat while it lasts!

Liv


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Living in Toronto (June)

I am almost a month late on this one but I swear I have a (semi) good excuse! My computer broke at the beginning of the month and had to go to the doctors and get better. Thank god my model was covered and I saved myself $800... And then the blogger app on my phone screwed up so I deleted to download again. And it's not a thing anymore. That's how I would get photos on posts from my phone. So right now I am emailing to myself and then saving them to my computer and then putting them on here... Does anybody have a way they prefer??? Share your secrets!

Anyway, June was great. But every month is great. And it went really fast and I don't know what I did. Let's see if I can remember anything.

Devon's mom did my lashes as a late birthday present!

Birthday boy

At the arcade

Mom visiting so we went to the farm!

Cool farm walls

Things that make my heart happy.

Pregnant car

Family in town, trying 'Fresh'

All organic, vegan, many gluten free options!

We all felt very good after our meals, none of that feeling of being too full you usually get after eating out!

Fam jam minus Henry!

Wishing I could see inside

Exploring our future home. Only a month and a bit to go!!

Big boy

Not the nicest art, but the message is very true, It takes a village to raise a child.

Pees from the garden!

My sisters house playing with the camera timer

Down by the data

Going to miss this place a lil

All I want in life is this robe

Baby toes

And matching shoes

Scootering to school!

My July photo dump will be on time, and then August is my last month in Toronto!
I hope you are all having an amazing summer with friends and family, enjoy it while it lasts!

Living in Toronto (May)

Helllllllo pretties! May flew by as they all do. It was my BIRTHDAY MONTH and I am now 24. Because of that I spent a few weekends not in Toronto, so this photo dump is on the small side. Check out my past two posts to see my weekends in Niagara Falls and Camping :) I am so excited for June and all the beautiful days ahead :)

I spend a lot of time on the greyhound.

My grandad had an art opening in London!

Paintings.

Portrait.

Boyfriends foooootball.

High Park with Bridget.

Why is my head so big.

Gym.

More gym.

We went to the symphony!

It was super cool.

Go do it.

I recommend. 

Boyfriend got me a Tupac shirt so I had to take photos.

Rainy day in the 6.

Beautiful park days this month!

Devon and little man.

Viral Infection ftw.

Happy June everyone! :)
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