Wandering Footsteps: Wandering the World One Step at a Time » A travel journal following a family on their overland trip around the world.

Introducing Baby Nomad

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Back in 2005, when my blog was created, Wandering Footsteps charted the travels and adventures of one Canadian girl.

Two footsteps.

In 2012, Wandering Footsteps became a blog of two, for I had teamed up with a wild, passionate, Petit-prince-loving Frenchman for an overland trip around the world.

Four footsteps.

And now, in 2018, Wandering Footsteps goes from two to three.  We are now a team of six footsteps!

Baby Nomad has arrived, folks!  And we are so excited to introduce him to you!

Here he is:

Phoenix Alexandre, about 20 hours old, and wearing his first ever outfit (a gift from my brother and sister-in-law).

Phoenix Alexandre, about 20 hours old, and wearing his first ever outfit (a gift from my brother and sister-in-law).

A more recent shot, 2.5 weeks old, in the same outfit for comparison.  I think he

A more recent shot, 2.5 weeks old, in the same outfit for comparison. I think he’s grown!

Phoenix Alexandre Caumette was born on January 25th, 2018 at 8:12pm, 9 days before his due date (it’s fun to re-read my “when will baby arrive” musings in my last post, which, though written several weeks earlier, was only published on Phoenix’ due date).  Phoenix arrived as a bit of a surprise because, though I’d been having cramping since the middle of the previous night, it took me about 13 hours to actually clue into the fact that I was in labour… and, four hours later, he was born!

Phoenix came into this world calmly and alertly, and has been a healthy, active, well-fed boy ever since.  He weighed 7lbz 8oz and was 21” long at birth… and I expect he is much more than that now (this boy takes after his Papi Pierrot, who is the living incarnation of Obelix, Asterix’ gluttonous side-kick).

Bruno and I (as well as our families) are overjoyed, and cannot get enough of our little man!  We are so enjoying this special time getting to know him from the cozy comfort of our Antigonish winter rental home.

Eyes wide open, ready to see the world!  5 days old.

Eyes wide open, ready to see the world! 5 days old.

Grand-maman and Grumps are in love...!

Grand-maman and Grumps are in love…!

Enjoying a rare meal at the table with Bruno, while Phoenix takes a nap on the table!

Enjoying a (rare) meal at the table with Bruno, while Phoenix takes a nap on the table!

Bruno learning how to babywear.

Bruno learning how to babywear.

That being said, Phoenix’ arrival has definitely re-sparked our desire to head out on the road.  Every day, we excitedly chat about our future travels as a family of three, and we tell Phoenix about all the places he will go and the adventures he will soon have.  We truly cannot wait to share our life of exploration with our baby boy.  Our journey was already so rich, but now it will be even richer.

Yes, Wandering Footsteps has a new permanent team member.

I expect the scope of Wandering Footsteps will likely change somewhat.  Not only are we going to see the world through a child’s eyes – which, as any lover of Le Petit Prince knows, is the best way to see it – but we are also bound to have many hiccups, challenges, hilarious and otherwise interesting moments as we navigate living in a bus and traveling the world with our new bundle of joy.  (I know the hiccups part will be true, as we already experienced the particular challenge of installing a car seat and baby bed in the bus, and Phoenix hadn’t even arrived yet!).

Bruno and I hope you will join us as we navigate the world as a family of six footsteps.  Our blog has a new star, and we couldn’t be more excited to share him with you!

Phoenix at two weeks old, wearing the same outfit my brother wore home from the hospital after his birth, 30 years ago. :)

Phoenix at two weeks old, wearing the same outfit my brother wore home from the hospital after his birth, 30 years ago. 🙂  Phoenix’ facial expression is his classic look.

  • Darby - Oh my God! How much adorable can this baby get? Great post! He sees to be having the time of his life and he’s just getting started!ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - Thank you Darby – we think he’s pretty cute, too! A few months in, we are having even MORE fun! We are in France now, but soon we will move into our bus… hope the fun will continue for many years to come!ReplyCancel

  • Francine Landry - “Les voyages forment la jeunesse”. Proverbe français.

    Phoenix aura une formation hors-pair et exceptionnelle!

    Toutes nos félicitations!ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - J’adore ce proverbe, et nous sommes tout a fait d’accord!

      Merci infiniment pour vos souhaits!ReplyCancel

  • Louise Jones-Takata - A very very nice first blog in this new Volume. It is certainly not a chapter!
    I am thrilled for the three of you.ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - You are right – a volume it is!! Much love to you, and we look forward to hopefully introducing you to Phoenix this June!ReplyCancel

  • Nikos&Georgia - Congratulations guys. We are so happy & proud for you! Hope & wish you will have a thriving journey as a family of 3!!!!!! Vamos Vamos Vamos.ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - Thank you, friends! We are enjoying nesting right now as we get to know Phoenix, but we cannot WAIT to show him the road!

      Time for you guys to do the same, eh? 🙂 Make a girl, though, so she can be Phoenix’ future wandering girlfriend!ReplyCancel

  • rcs - A handsome little guy…reminds me of his grand-father!!! No bias here…lol.ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - You mean Pierrot??!!!??? Hee hee!

      – BrunoReplyCancel

  • Elizabeth S - Couldn’t be happier for you! We cherish every minute we get to spend with our first grandchild. Yes, the last photo captures Phoenix’ classic look as we have already seen it many times. Other than that, he looks like mini-Bruno.
    Phoenix is so fortunate to be your son and, as such, will get to experience many fascinating discoveries and adventures on the road. And we also can’t wait to read about them!

    Bisous,
    Grand-mamanReplyCancel

    • Brittany - Phoenix is lucky to have a grand-maman like you! Looking forward to many more visits and much more beloved time spent together.ReplyCancel

  • Jan Miller - Felicitations a toute la famille! JanReplyCancel

    • Brittany - Merci, Jan! Nous sommes tres heureux et excites de partager notre style de vie avec notre cher enfant! 🙂ReplyCancel

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