"Hello summer... are you out there???"

Rain during our pathetically short summer=bad

Staying in PJ’s all day making blanket cubby house=good

Poor Munchy. All she wants to do is be outside and play..mmm or is that me? I actually don’t think she gives a toot as long as she is stimulated by something or another. Today the Wiggles got a full showing. Personally I think they are a bunch or dorks. High 5 rule the kiddo group roost in my books, but with all this rain I’ve played that DVD several times so it was the Wiggles today. To all those parents who shun tv, I understand your school of thought but I do think this form of media adds a layer to your child’s education (and allows one to actually empty the dishwasher without inquisitive fingers pulling everything out for you).

I hope I don’t sound like I’m complaining about living in whistler ( as some weird people do). It rules!!! Last weekend my husband and I climbed Blackcomb Peak (technical rock route) and then did a multi-pitch in Squamish the next day. I’m blessed with incredibly generous parents in law. They love hanging out the little Munchy. Last year we took her climbing when she was only 5 weeks old. She just slept in the baby capsule at the bottom of the crag. She is a bit wriggly this year so thank god for the chariot as once she is moving it's happy days…More biking this summer. We still plan to climb as much as possible as that’s our number one love.

I’ve tried to set up a babysitting co-op for mom’s in Whistler. It’s the perfect opportunity to get a break with your partner. So easy, it’s just like having a play date but you take turns minding the kids and no money involved. Everything is automatically calculated online so time spent “sitting” is kept track of so no one gets taken advantage of. The website I’m using is sit4sit.com < http://sit4sit.com>  <http://sit4sit.com>

Check it out. If u are in Whistler and want to join my network let me know.

That’s it for now… I just thought I would jump on the ‘ol blog bandwagon and see how it goes. More thoughts, stories, recipes, ideas and quips to come!!!

Caroline