Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Mum and Dad took me to Daycare again today. Mum wasn’t working today but she came to breastfeed me after lunch. Apart from that she kept herself busy by going into the city to meet Dad for a coffee and then going to the toy sale at Toys R Us and do lots of other shopping. When she came to collect me at 5pm, she looked even more exhausted than when she looks after me all day! Maybe it was from carrying all those shopping bags I saw in the back of the car!
I had another good day at Daycare so Mum is a lot happier about it now and next Wednesday is the first day that she starts back at work. I’ve made myself at home in the big blue bath at home now. I still lie on the ‘sling’ which saves my Mum having to hold my slippery little body while I lie there kicking and splashing. Sometimes I sit up so that I can reach the bath toys floating around and so that Mum can shampoo my hair.
I had another good day at Daycare so Mum is a lot happier about it now and next Wednesday is the first day that she starts back at work. I’ve made myself at home in the big blue bath at home now. I still lie on the ‘sling’ which saves my Mum having to hold my slippery little body while I lie there kicking and splashing. Sometimes I sit up so that I can reach the bath toys floating around and so that Mum can shampoo my hair.
Monday, September 26, 2005
Today Mum, Dad and I went for a swim to the Mandurah swimming pool and Mum and I showed Dad all the things I can do in the water. There were a lot more distractions in the pool today than I am normally used to, but I still enjoyed splashing about. Talking about splashing… Mum and Dad have been bathing me in a proper bath at Nanna and Poppa’s house and its obvious that I’ve been rather cramped in the baby bath at home. It looks like we’re going to have to move my bathing routine to the big bath at home too!
After my afternoon sleep, it was time to drive home to Perth. I kept up quite a conversation with myself on the way home, I am getting very confident at saying Da-da now and there's plenty of other chit chat too, there's a slight hint of me saying Ma-ma but I'm not sure what that is all about?! Mum and Dad are glad they bought the large station wagon, we always seem to fill it up when we go away for the weekend!
After my afternoon sleep, it was time to drive home to Perth. I kept up quite a conversation with myself on the way home, I am getting very confident at saying Da-da now and there's plenty of other chit chat too, there's a slight hint of me saying Ma-ma but I'm not sure what that is all about?! Mum and Dad are glad they bought the large station wagon, we always seem to fill it up when we go away for the weekend!
Saturday, September 24, 2005
Today was the Grand Final between the West Coast Eagles and the Sydney Swans. Mum had borrowed some Eagles scarves of Nanna and Poppa’s and she took a photo of Claudia and I wearing them. Mum and Dad had pies for lunch from the Miami Bakehouse and despite our cheering, the Eagles couldn’t quite win it and lost by 4 points. Maybe next year! Afterwards we went for a walk along the beachside path and Dad took me on the swing at the playground. It was just the right size for me and I could hold on while he swung me high and I giggled.
It was nice to spend some time with Claudia and hear all the words she can now say. Mum took lots of photos of us together to send to Nanna and Poppa because they miss us so much. This evening Mum and Dad went out for dinner at the Brighton Hotel while Auntie Kate stayed home with Claudia and I. Tomorrow night its Auntie Kate and Uncle Alan’s turn to go out!
It was nice to spend some time with Claudia and hear all the words she can now say. Mum took lots of photos of us together to send to Nanna and Poppa because they miss us so much. This evening Mum and Dad went out for dinner at the Brighton Hotel while Auntie Kate stayed home with Claudia and I. Tomorrow night its Auntie Kate and Uncle Alan’s turn to go out!
Friday, September 23, 2005
This morning Mum took me to see Diana the Child Health Nurse. She poked and prodded and weighted and measured me and declared that I am going very well. We all knew that but Mum is always relieved to know that she’s doing the right things! Today was the last day of swimming for this term and Mally presented Mum with my certificate which states that I can put my head underwater and hold my breath, float on my back, do torpedoes and roll over with assistance. Can't wait for next term!
We went home for a sleep after swimming and when I woke up, Dad was home and there was all sorts of activity. Looks like we’re going away to Mandurah for the weekend!
We got to Nanna and Poppa’s house in Mandurah around 6pm, they are still away but Auntie Kate, Uncle Alan, Claudia and Molly the dog were already there. I ate my dinner with lots of distractions and then settled into the cot in the room next to where Mum and Dad are sleeping.
We went home for a sleep after swimming and when I woke up, Dad was home and there was all sorts of activity. Looks like we’re going away to Mandurah for the weekend!
We got to Nanna and Poppa’s house in Mandurah around 6pm, they are still away but Auntie Kate, Uncle Alan, Claudia and Molly the dog were already there. I ate my dinner with lots of distractions and then settled into the cot in the room next to where Mum and Dad are sleeping.
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
After breakfast, Mum and Dad drove me to Day Care and left me there for my first whole day. Mum showed Dad the routine, where to hang my bag, sign me in etc because she thinks it would be best for all concerned if Dad drops me at Day Care on Wednesday mornings and she will collect me at the end of the day. Today and next Wednesday are our practice days before Mum starts work the following week.
I ate beef goulash for lunch - how flash is that?! Soon after, Mum came to breastfeed me and wondered why I wasn't very interested?! I heard Mum tell Nanna that she also came to visit me mid-morning but I was asleep. Mum kept herself busy all day, shopping for groceries, going to the physio, visiting Auntie Kate and Claudia and doing various errands. She managed to wait until 10 past 5 before she collected me and then nearly smothered me with kisses and kept telling me that she loved me for the rest of the evening - maybe Day Care is a good thing! When Mum opened my bag, she found a surprise. I had painted her a picture this morning at Day Care and needless to say Mum was very touched! My picture is blue and yellow and it is my interpretation of the West Coast Eagles winning the Grand Final this weekend. Carn the Weagles!
Also in my bag was a sheet detailing the times I slept, what I ate and that I had 1 bowel motion today - all the important information that devoted parents like mine need to know! After we got home from Day Care I was really happy and smiley and played with Mum until I had a bath and went to bed so I think Mum feels a bit better about the whole thing now! Mum said to Dad that I'm like a little sponge because today after eating just one meal at Day Care, I picked up a new habit. I poke out my tongue just after Mum has put a spoonful of food into my mouth, this appears to exasperate Mum because she gave up trying to feed me my chicken and vegetables and went straight on to the yoghurt - yum!
I ate beef goulash for lunch - how flash is that?! Soon after, Mum came to breastfeed me and wondered why I wasn't very interested?! I heard Mum tell Nanna that she also came to visit me mid-morning but I was asleep. Mum kept herself busy all day, shopping for groceries, going to the physio, visiting Auntie Kate and Claudia and doing various errands. She managed to wait until 10 past 5 before she collected me and then nearly smothered me with kisses and kept telling me that she loved me for the rest of the evening - maybe Day Care is a good thing! When Mum opened my bag, she found a surprise. I had painted her a picture this morning at Day Care and needless to say Mum was very touched! My picture is blue and yellow and it is my interpretation of the West Coast Eagles winning the Grand Final this weekend. Carn the Weagles!
Also in my bag was a sheet detailing the times I slept, what I ate and that I had 1 bowel motion today - all the important information that devoted parents like mine need to know! After we got home from Day Care I was really happy and smiley and played with Mum until I had a bath and went to bed so I think Mum feels a bit better about the whole thing now! Mum said to Dad that I'm like a little sponge because today after eating just one meal at Day Care, I picked up a new habit. I poke out my tongue just after Mum has put a spoonful of food into my mouth, this appears to exasperate Mum because she gave up trying to feed me my chicken and vegetables and went straight on to the yoghurt - yum!
Monday, September 19, 2005
This morning Mum took me to Day Care for my induction. Mum left me there for 1 hour and then she came back for me. While Mum was away Kylie held me and we played in the sandpit, she told Mum that I was good. I was really tired when Mum came to pick me up and when we got home I slept for 2 hours. I totally missed seeing Michelle who brought Josh and Samuel over to visit, they played with my toys while I was asleep.
Nanna rang this morning to say that Poppa had had another minor operation and that it went well which was a relief for her. Auntie Kate had been over to Sydney to visit them this past weekend but she flew back to Perth last night. Auntie Kate brought me back 2 books from Nana, one is about a Super Hero called Max, cool!
I am getting really good with my eating now, last night I had beef for dinner, last week I had fish and I've had chicken too and I particularly like grated cheese in my dinner too! I sometimes have yoghurt for pudding and I try everything I'm given. I eat most things but sometimes make interesting faces to show that I've had better! Tonight I found that as Mum puts a spoonful of food into my mouth, I can clamp my teeth onto the spoon which makes it difficult for Mum to extract it. We both ended up laughing and bits of food went everywhere and then we get to move on to pudding faster!
Nanna rang this morning to say that Poppa had had another minor operation and that it went well which was a relief for her. Auntie Kate had been over to Sydney to visit them this past weekend but she flew back to Perth last night. Auntie Kate brought me back 2 books from Nana, one is about a Super Hero called Max, cool!
I am getting really good with my eating now, last night I had beef for dinner, last week I had fish and I've had chicken too and I particularly like grated cheese in my dinner too! I sometimes have yoghurt for pudding and I try everything I'm given. I eat most things but sometimes make interesting faces to show that I've had better! Tonight I found that as Mum puts a spoonful of food into my mouth, I can clamp my teeth onto the spoon which makes it difficult for Mum to extract it. We both ended up laughing and bits of food went everywhere and then we get to move on to pudding faster!
Friday, September 16, 2005
Mum took me swimming again today. We had missed last week because I had a cough and cold but I was back on track today and we went under the water several times again. Mum was keeping an eye out and sure enough she saw me going red in the face and grunting a bit. So she hauled me out of the pool and changed my nappy so that we didn't have a repeat of 2 weeks ago when I cleared the pool after the poo in my nappy got loose in the pool!
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Dad coaches a volleyball team and they were playing in a tournament this weekend. Luckily it was held nearby at Lords, so Mum and I walked there to visit this morning. Unfortunately the girls in Dad's team were so keen to say hello to me that when they all gathered around I got a bit freaked out and had to retreat to the safety of my Mum's arms.
Mum has been dying to do something to preserve the memories of my squidgy little feet. So later on after Dad came home, we did blue feet just like Mum and Grannie did with me back in February when I was only 1 month old. Mum held me and Dad rolled blue paint onto the bottom of my feet and they made blue footprints on a piece of paper. When Dad rolled, it tickled and my toes curled up a bit but I did my best to hold still so that I made neat footprints. When Mum can find the previous prints from February, she will compare the size to see how much my feet have grown.
Mum has been dying to do something to preserve the memories of my squidgy little feet. So later on after Dad came home, we did blue feet just like Mum and Grannie did with me back in February when I was only 1 month old. Mum held me and Dad rolled blue paint onto the bottom of my feet and they made blue footprints on a piece of paper. When Dad rolled, it tickled and my toes curled up a bit but I did my best to hold still so that I made neat footprints. When Mum can find the previous prints from February, she will compare the size to see how much my feet have grown.
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
This afternoon I started saying Da-da and when Dad came home from work I even said it several times for him! I'm getting good at sitting now although I sometimes over balance or throw myself backwards if I get too excited. When Mum hangs out the washing, she takes me outside and I sit on a towel on the grass and watch her or look around the garden.
Another development is that I've found a use for my sharp little teeth, I can make Mum jump a mile when she's breastfeeding me! She has tried saying "No!" and stopping breastfeeding me but now she seems to breastfeed me before my solid meal, this way I am more hungry and tend to get on with breastfeeding properly! I still seem to eat just as much food and still rock backwards and forwards in my highchair in between mouthfuls. I can sometimes hear the milk sloshing in my tummy when I do this. I realise that no one can get a spoon near my mouth while I'm rocking so I stop when I'm ready for a mouthful!
Another development is that I've found a use for my sharp little teeth, I can make Mum jump a mile when she's breastfeeding me! She has tried saying "No!" and stopping breastfeeding me but now she seems to breastfeed me before my solid meal, this way I am more hungry and tend to get on with breastfeeding properly! I still seem to eat just as much food and still rock backwards and forwards in my highchair in between mouthfuls. I can sometimes hear the milk sloshing in my tummy when I do this. I realise that no one can get a spoon near my mouth while I'm rocking so I stop when I'm ready for a mouthful!
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Today is Fathers Day and Mum bought a really geeky book about prime numbers from me for my Dad. He thought it was very cool! Maybe one day he’ll read me a bedtime story from it. We also bought him another book called Good Breeding which is photos of show pets, mainly cows and bulls but also sheep, pigs and goats with their owners which Dad really likes too.
This morning after our family snuggle in the big bed, we all got dressed and before I could protest that Mum had forgotten my weetbix, we were on our way in the car! Dad drove us to Oceanus a nice restaurant by the sea and Auntie Kate, Uncle Alan and Claudia were there too. Mum whipped out my weetbix and milk and I sat in a high chair and ate it all down, followed by mashed banana. Meanwhile Mum and Dad were taking relays bringing back platefuls of bacon, eggs, pancakes, hash browns, pastries… I didn’t see where the food all went but the plates ended up clean. Nanna and Poppa are still in Sydney so we called them on the phone and wished Poppa a happy Fathers Day too. He said that he loved the photo frame that we sent him. It holds 40 photos and you slide the tray in and out and then a different photo is on display. This means that he can flip endlessly through photos of Claudia and me!
We've had a pair of brown ducks visiting our garden in the past few days. They seem to wander the street and get fed and watered in various gardens. When they don't eat all the seed we leave out, there are doves and other birds which peck away at it too. My fourth tooth is well on its way now and so Mum bought me a toothbrush. It seems to be Dad's job to brush my teeth before I go to bed and I sometimes like to help him by holding the brush as he moves it around on my teeth, it tickles!
This morning after our family snuggle in the big bed, we all got dressed and before I could protest that Mum had forgotten my weetbix, we were on our way in the car! Dad drove us to Oceanus a nice restaurant by the sea and Auntie Kate, Uncle Alan and Claudia were there too. Mum whipped out my weetbix and milk and I sat in a high chair and ate it all down, followed by mashed banana. Meanwhile Mum and Dad were taking relays bringing back platefuls of bacon, eggs, pancakes, hash browns, pastries… I didn’t see where the food all went but the plates ended up clean. Nanna and Poppa are still in Sydney so we called them on the phone and wished Poppa a happy Fathers Day too. He said that he loved the photo frame that we sent him. It holds 40 photos and you slide the tray in and out and then a different photo is on display. This means that he can flip endlessly through photos of Claudia and me!
We've had a pair of brown ducks visiting our garden in the past few days. They seem to wander the street and get fed and watered in various gardens. When they don't eat all the seed we leave out, there are doves and other birds which peck away at it too. My fourth tooth is well on its way now and so Mum bought me a toothbrush. It seems to be Dad's job to brush my teeth before I go to bed and I sometimes like to help him by holding the brush as he moves it around on my teeth, it tickles!
Friday, September 02, 2005
This afternoon, Mum took me to my usual swimming class and she put me under the water several times today. She prepares me for it by blowing gently on my face so that I know when to hold my breath and then she holds me under and counts before she brings me up. Sometimes I look a little startled but I am brave and just get on with kicking around in the water. Near the end of our class as Mum was swishing me around in the warm water, my bowels relaxed and I popped a little poo out into my nappy. Mum had put on a proper swimmer nappy for me, but since she didn’t know and kept swishing me around in the water… eventually there was a look of shock on the face of the Mum next to us when she saw brown floaties because she thought her little girl had done it. But Mum soon realised that it was one of ours and the call was given to evacuate the pool. Luckily our class had almost finished, but our instructor Mally had to clean the pool before the next class could start, she told them that there would be a short delay while she was “fishing for poos”
