firsts Archives - Mama.Papa.Bubba. https://mamapapabubba.com/tag/firsts/ Mon, 08 Feb 2016 05:14:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 56460141 Bath Time for Bubba https://mamapapabubba.com/2015/12/13/bath-time-for-baby-boy/ https://mamapapabubba.com/2015/12/13/bath-time-for-baby-boy/#comments Sun, 13 Dec 2015 23:59:47 +0000 https://mamapapabubba.com/?p=69465 Another day, another first for our little NICU babe.  Tonight, at 38 days old, Bubba had his very first bath. He wasn’t sure about it at first, but as soon as he adjusted to being in the warm water, it was like this sense peace came over him, leaving him perfectly calm and content while… Read More

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]]> https://mamapapabubba.com/2015/12/13/bath-time-for-baby-boy/feed/ 2 69465 Making and Eating Gingerbread People Cookies {a first} https://mamapapabubba.com/2014/12/16/making-and-eating-gingerbread-people-cookies-a-first/ https://mamapapabubba.com/2014/12/16/making-and-eating-gingerbread-people-cookies-a-first/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2014 17:51:12 +0000 https://mamapapabubba.com/?p=25039 Today’s advent calendar activity was baking our first ever batch of gingerbread people cookies together.  We woke up to a dreary, rainy day, so it couldn’t have been more perfect {rainy days always make me want to bake}.  We got out of bed, ate a quick breakfast, and set straight to work making our gingerbread… Read More

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]]> https://mamapapabubba.com/2014/12/16/making-and-eating-gingerbread-people-cookies-a-first/feed/ 1 25039 Boating at Sylvan Lake https://mamapapabubba.com/2014/06/27/boating-at-sylvan-lake/ https://mamapapabubba.com/2014/06/27/boating-at-sylvan-lake/#comments Sat, 28 Jun 2014 05:25:54 +0000 https://mamapapabubba.com/?p=22812 Growing up, we spent a lot of time out on the lake.  My dad barefooted, my mom slalomed, and my brother and I loved to tube, kneeboard, and spend time ‘swimming’ in the middle of the lake.  I can’t count the number of times Gary and I cocooned ourselves in dry towels and spent the… Read More

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]]> https://mamapapabubba.com/2014/06/27/boating-at-sylvan-lake/feed/ 1 22812 A First. https://mamapapabubba.com/2013/10/11/a-first-2/ https://mamapapabubba.com/2013/10/11/a-first-2/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2013 21:42:58 +0000 https://mamapapabubba.com/?p=15159 My favourite photo of the day.  Family games nights are now in action in our house.  Here’s to a great Eid staycation!   For more fun not found on the blog, join us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram.

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]]> https://mamapapabubba.com/2013/10/11/a-first-2/feed/ 0 15159 The First Puppy https://mamapapabubba.com/2013/07/04/the-first-puppy/ https://mamapapabubba.com/2013/07/04/the-first-puppy/#respond Thu, 04 Jul 2013 07:26:05 +0000 https://mamapapabubba.com/?p=12831 Recently Grae’s interest in drawing and colouring (especially colouring) has absolutely taken off.  While she’s really into drawing people right now, today she drew her first ever dog.  I get such a kick out of these things! ☺ ♥  For extra fun, like us on Facebook here and find us on Instagram here.  

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]]> https://mamapapabubba.com/2013/07/04/the-first-puppy/feed/ 0 12831 A Delicious First {& a Recipe} https://mamapapabubba.com/2013/06/15/a-delicious-first-a-recipe/ https://mamapapabubba.com/2013/06/15/a-delicious-first-a-recipe/#respond Sun, 16 Jun 2013 06:08:59 +0000 https://mamapapabubba.com/?p=12533 This happened tonight…  Miss G’s first ever ice cream cone.  And oh my goodness, did she ever love it.  Before we knew it, all that was left was sticky fingers and a drippy chin and dress.   She’s already planned our next two flavours too – pumpkin with cinnamon first, and then strawberry afterwards.  There’s… Read More

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]]> https://mamapapabubba.com/2013/06/15/a-delicious-first-a-recipe/feed/ 0 12533 A Seat https://mamapapabubba.com/2013/05/31/a-seat/ https://mamapapabubba.com/2013/05/31/a-seat/#comments Sat, 01 Jun 2013 04:20:49 +0000 https://mamapapabubba.com/?p=12363 “Mama, I made you a seat.  You’re sitting on it and I’m sitting in your lap.”   This was brought to me while I was getting ready this morning.  Miss G thought of the idea, retrieved her supplies, cut and folded her paper, and did the drawing 100% on her own.  My mama heart is… Read More

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]]> https://mamapapabubba.com/2013/05/31/a-seat/feed/ 2 12363 To Remember Always {2}: Her Very First Family Portrait https://mamapapabubba.com/2013/05/27/to-remember-always-2-her-very-first-family-portrait/ https://mamapapabubba.com/2013/05/27/to-remember-always-2-her-very-first-family-portrait/#comments Tue, 28 May 2013 06:13:57 +0000 https://mamapapabubba.com/?p=12269 This afternoon, my girl drew this…  According to her, “My whole famileeee”.  Melt my mama heart. Btw, I think she nailed my hair, don’t you? ♥  For extra fun, like us on Facebook here and find us on Instagram here.   

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]]> https://mamapapabubba.com/2013/05/27/to-remember-always-2-her-very-first-family-portrait/feed/ 2 12269 Big Sharp Scissors https://mamapapabubba.com/2013/05/21/big-sharp-scissors/ https://mamapapabubba.com/2013/05/21/big-sharp-scissors/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 05:53:31 +0000 https://mamapapabubba.com/?p=12181 This morning Gracen asked to help me cut out some new activity cards for her weekly calendar, but was quickly becoming frustrated.  Her toddler scissors (the ones that pop back open between each snip) just were not getting the job done and she was ripping the paper more than she was cutting it.  It was… Read More

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]]> https://mamapapabubba.com/2013/05/21/big-sharp-scissors/feed/ 1 12181 Sharp Knife Practice https://mamapapabubba.com/2013/05/13/sharp-knife-practice/ https://mamapapabubba.com/2013/05/13/sharp-knife-practice/#respond Tue, 14 May 2013 06:56:19 +0000 https://mamapapabubba.com/?p=12100 I’m well aware that many people may think I’m crazy, but recently, I’ve been helping Gracen learn how to safely use sharp knives while cooking.  She’s been helping in the kitchen since shortly after her first birthday, and is becoming an expert pourer, mixer, peeler, and grater, so this felt like a natural next step.… Read More

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