Xavier is 2 years, 10 months, 2 weeks old and 1 day old.
Stella is 1 year, 6 months, 1 week and 6 days old.
Today the kids Aunty Sarah (Adam sister) returned to Egypt for another 12 months to complete her teaching contract. The kids have had an absolute ball having their aunty here for the last 6 weeks and I suspect she has loved spending time with them too. There have been trips to the park, lots of visits, book buying and the occasional lolly pop I'm told.
Xavier is attempting to cough up a lung this week, and managed to to spew in our bed the other night, which was charming. I cannot wait for Spring and the hopeful end to the months of constant illness.
Stella is on a mission to cut her eye teeth. Her poor bum is red raw and she is a very unhappy little madame.
Nothing of huge interest occurred today, a day at home filled with fighting and cuddles.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
24th August 2010
Xavier is 2 years, 10 months and 2 weeks old.
Stella is 1 year, 6 months, 1 week and 5 days old.
It's fair to say that I have been a slack mumma blogger. And while I would like to claim its all because I only blog when the kids are being shits and they have been great, its would just be dishonest of me to make such a claim.
There is no reason for my slackness, so I hope that I can get back on track.
The big news since the last blog is that Xavier not only has given up his dummy, BUT is now fully toilet trained, day and night. No more nappies for our big boy. I would like to feel nothing but pride at his achievements, but a small part of me also realises that this is the first step in him growing further from being my baby and into his own little person, and that makes me a little bit sad.
Stella has 100% mastered the art of walking and even manages the odd run too. Compared to Xavier at the same age, she doesn't talk much, and by talk I mean using real words that other people can understand, but there is a great deal of babbling and telling off that comes from her little pouted lips. But then, at her age, Xavier was barely walking, so I guess we can cut her some slack.
While fights are still common place in our house, there are more and more times where I catch them playing nicely together. A new morning routine has been established, Xavier arrives in bed with me, not long after Adam leaves for work, then tries his best to lay still and let mumma get some more rest, but at some point this all gets too much so he flies out of bed and into Stella's room before I have the chance to notice his plans and stop him. He climbs into bed with her for a little while and the 2 of them chat away until the fighting starts. At that point I go and collect them both and bring them back to bed with me, Stella has her morning breastfeed, while Xavier jumps up and down begging her to "Come play with Xavier, pleeeaaassssseeeeeeeee Stella". When she is done with boobies, off she goes and the two of them create havoc until I drag myself out of bed or until Xave comes in to declare he needs breakfast or Stella brings me my slippers as her way of saying get out of bed woman and feed us...
Xavier's current favourite toy is Stella's Cabbage Patch Doll, Macey, she was a first birthday present for Stella but her chance to even play with her was very short lived. Xavier laid eyes on her and she was his. To try and combat the fights that this creates, a new Cabbage Patch Doll was purchased for Stella (second hand from a baby market). Dolores (the name she came with) was welcomed into our home and the loving arms of.. yep, Xavier. The sad part is that poor Macey, has been given the flick and Xavier is now enamoured with the new blonde baby in the house. Good news is that Stella has now reclaimed her Macey back.
Despite the number of dolls that live in our house, Stella's favourite is still most definitely her bunny. The first time she was placed in her cot unwrapped she reached for him and the love has grown from that moment on. Bunny sleeps with her every night, he comes in the car (although at this point I can still convince her to leave him there when we get out so he doesn't get lost), he shares her boobies, and many a tear is shed when he enters the washing machine for his weekly wash. I tried to get some more 'bunnies' but when they arrived all the way from the UK, as original bunny did, they were not the same and boy-oh-boy did madame notice. New bunnies were cast aside like trash.
I think that is enough for now, I will endeavour to keep on top of this blog, as my babies, you are growing up all to quickly before my eyes, and I want to savour it all... honest I do.
Oh wanted to add that little miss had her 18 month injections today and was a dream, not so much as a cry or whimper. My brave girl.
Stella is 1 year, 6 months, 1 week and 5 days old.
It's fair to say that I have been a slack mumma blogger. And while I would like to claim its all because I only blog when the kids are being shits and they have been great, its would just be dishonest of me to make such a claim.
There is no reason for my slackness, so I hope that I can get back on track.
The big news since the last blog is that Xavier not only has given up his dummy, BUT is now fully toilet trained, day and night. No more nappies for our big boy. I would like to feel nothing but pride at his achievements, but a small part of me also realises that this is the first step in him growing further from being my baby and into his own little person, and that makes me a little bit sad.
Stella has 100% mastered the art of walking and even manages the odd run too. Compared to Xavier at the same age, she doesn't talk much, and by talk I mean using real words that other people can understand, but there is a great deal of babbling and telling off that comes from her little pouted lips. But then, at her age, Xavier was barely walking, so I guess we can cut her some slack.
While fights are still common place in our house, there are more and more times where I catch them playing nicely together. A new morning routine has been established, Xavier arrives in bed with me, not long after Adam leaves for work, then tries his best to lay still and let mumma get some more rest, but at some point this all gets too much so he flies out of bed and into Stella's room before I have the chance to notice his plans and stop him. He climbs into bed with her for a little while and the 2 of them chat away until the fighting starts. At that point I go and collect them both and bring them back to bed with me, Stella has her morning breastfeed, while Xavier jumps up and down begging her to "Come play with Xavier, pleeeaaassssseeeeeeeee Stella". When she is done with boobies, off she goes and the two of them create havoc until I drag myself out of bed or until Xave comes in to declare he needs breakfast or Stella brings me my slippers as her way of saying get out of bed woman and feed us...
Xavier's current favourite toy is Stella's Cabbage Patch Doll, Macey, she was a first birthday present for Stella but her chance to even play with her was very short lived. Xavier laid eyes on her and she was his. To try and combat the fights that this creates, a new Cabbage Patch Doll was purchased for Stella (second hand from a baby market). Dolores (the name she came with) was welcomed into our home and the loving arms of.. yep, Xavier. The sad part is that poor Macey, has been given the flick and Xavier is now enamoured with the new blonde baby in the house. Good news is that Stella has now reclaimed her Macey back.
Despite the number of dolls that live in our house, Stella's favourite is still most definitely her bunny. The first time she was placed in her cot unwrapped she reached for him and the love has grown from that moment on. Bunny sleeps with her every night, he comes in the car (although at this point I can still convince her to leave him there when we get out so he doesn't get lost), he shares her boobies, and many a tear is shed when he enters the washing machine for his weekly wash. I tried to get some more 'bunnies' but when they arrived all the way from the UK, as original bunny did, they were not the same and boy-oh-boy did madame notice. New bunnies were cast aside like trash.
I think that is enough for now, I will endeavour to keep on top of this blog, as my babies, you are growing up all to quickly before my eyes, and I want to savour it all... honest I do.
Oh wanted to add that little miss had her 18 month injections today and was a dream, not so much as a cry or whimper. My brave girl.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
4th March 2010
Xavier is 2 years, 4 months, 3 weeks and 1 day old
Stella is 1 year, 2 weeks and 6 days old
Today Xavier has been exercising the use of his newest word... NEED
Mummy I need more milk
Mummy I need red dummy
Mummy I need a biscuit
Mummy I need to play playdough etc etc etc
Mummy needed Xavier to stop being so demanding and play nicely.
I am finding that I tend to blog here on days that have been trying, wonder what that suggests... I guess the fact that Im not blogging daily is a good thing.
Stella's walking is coming along, while she prefers to crawl still, I have witnessed her walk across the lounge (to catch this you need to pretend you aren't looking at her or she falls on her butt) and if you stand her up she takes a few steps before packing it all in. Im sure given another week or 2 we will see more and more walking. Maybe this is how normal kids start walking, seeing as Xave was such a late walker (16 months) he really was really really ready and just took off, there was no stopping him, I guess Stels is just finding her feet so to speak in these early days.
Stella is 1 year, 2 weeks and 6 days old
Today Xavier has been exercising the use of his newest word... NEED
Mummy I need more milk
Mummy I need red dummy
Mummy I need a biscuit
Mummy I need to play playdough etc etc etc
Mummy needed Xavier to stop being so demanding and play nicely.
I am finding that I tend to blog here on days that have been trying, wonder what that suggests... I guess the fact that Im not blogging daily is a good thing.
Stella's walking is coming along, while she prefers to crawl still, I have witnessed her walk across the lounge (to catch this you need to pretend you aren't looking at her or she falls on her butt) and if you stand her up she takes a few steps before packing it all in. Im sure given another week or 2 we will see more and more walking. Maybe this is how normal kids start walking, seeing as Xave was such a late walker (16 months) he really was really really ready and just took off, there was no stopping him, I guess Stels is just finding her feet so to speak in these early days.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
26th February 2010
Xavier is 2 years, 4 months, 2 weeks and 2 days old
Stella is 1 year and 2 weeks old
Busy day today. We had tumble gym this morning which was great fun as always, Xavier did well and stopped playing to ask me to take him to the toilet which is a pretty big deal. Although once we got to the toilet he was much more interested in the blower (hand dryer) not coming on. For some reason he is scared of it and whinges and cries if it happens to start up... not fun for those ones that are motion sensitive as opposed to pressing the button...
After tumble gym, I out on my big girl panties and took Stella for her 12 month injections. In the past she has gone to the Dr's for them, screamed blue murder as soon as he looks at her then developed huge bruises and lumps that last for weeks afterwards. This time I decided to take her to the community center and get the nurses to do it for me. I suspect that perhaps the Dr is a bit more used to jabbing adults and is possibly a bit rough with my little possum, but I figured if she bruises and lumps after being jabbed by the nurses who do it all day everyday, she is just one of those people who lump and bruise. Well so far so good. She cried for all of 10 seconds and I haven't had the chance to check for lumpies just yet. Time will tell if we have any kind of reaction to the jabs.
We also collected our pixie photos from Stella's first birthday on the way home from jabs. And my kids are just beautiful, if I do say so myself.
Stella has taken some more steps of late, but I still wouldn't describe her as walking. She is doing more and more walking behind the walker trolley, and I'm sure in no time at all she will be running around after her brother and I will be wishing back the days of a non mobile baby.
Stella is 1 year and 2 weeks old
Busy day today. We had tumble gym this morning which was great fun as always, Xavier did well and stopped playing to ask me to take him to the toilet which is a pretty big deal. Although once we got to the toilet he was much more interested in the blower (hand dryer) not coming on. For some reason he is scared of it and whinges and cries if it happens to start up... not fun for those ones that are motion sensitive as opposed to pressing the button...
After tumble gym, I out on my big girl panties and took Stella for her 12 month injections. In the past she has gone to the Dr's for them, screamed blue murder as soon as he looks at her then developed huge bruises and lumps that last for weeks afterwards. This time I decided to take her to the community center and get the nurses to do it for me. I suspect that perhaps the Dr is a bit more used to jabbing adults and is possibly a bit rough with my little possum, but I figured if she bruises and lumps after being jabbed by the nurses who do it all day everyday, she is just one of those people who lump and bruise. Well so far so good. She cried for all of 10 seconds and I haven't had the chance to check for lumpies just yet. Time will tell if we have any kind of reaction to the jabs.
We also collected our pixie photos from Stella's first birthday on the way home from jabs. And my kids are just beautiful, if I do say so myself.
Stella has taken some more steps of late, but I still wouldn't describe her as walking. She is doing more and more walking behind the walker trolley, and I'm sure in no time at all she will be running around after her brother and I will be wishing back the days of a non mobile baby.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
22nd February 2010
Xavier is 2 years, 4 months, 1 week and 5 days old
Stella is 1 year, 1 week and 3 days old
Today has been a big day of firsts.
While out shopping today, we decided to have a play on the indoor playground, when Xave came out, told me he needed to wee and off we went to the toilet and he did wee on the toilet. WOO WOO... the things parents get excited about. He is very good at telling me when he needs to wee at home, but when we are out he gets too distracted playing and often has accidents, so today was quite the achievement.
But the bigger news is that today Stella took 2 steps all by herself. She was sitting in her Upsy Daisy chair and was practicing standing up then sitting back down, when all of a sudden she took 2 steps forwards to her music activity center. She hasn't done it again, so it may have been a complete fluke, but I think it counts. So yah, baby girl, in not time now you will be on the move. Lets hope that settles some of the arguements you and Xavier have.
Stella is 1 year, 1 week and 3 days old
Today has been a big day of firsts.
While out shopping today, we decided to have a play on the indoor playground, when Xave came out, told me he needed to wee and off we went to the toilet and he did wee on the toilet. WOO WOO... the things parents get excited about. He is very good at telling me when he needs to wee at home, but when we are out he gets too distracted playing and often has accidents, so today was quite the achievement.
But the bigger news is that today Stella took 2 steps all by herself. She was sitting in her Upsy Daisy chair and was practicing standing up then sitting back down, when all of a sudden she took 2 steps forwards to her music activity center. She hasn't done it again, so it may have been a complete fluke, but I think it counts. So yah, baby girl, in not time now you will be on the move. Lets hope that settles some of the arguements you and Xavier have.
Friday, February 19, 2010
20th February 2010
Xavier is 2 years, 4 months, 1 week and 3 days old
Stella is 1 year, 1 week and 1 day old
This weekend Daddy is away playing golf, so the 3 of us are flying solo. Last night I went out for dinner and Nonna and Pa came and sat with you both. Aunty Nee-Nee, Tayne and Wes also showed up, seems the family can only get together when Im not around... that or you 2 are that much of a handful it takes 3 adults and 2 children to keep you in line. In which case I am a legend doing it alone most of the time.
This morning we had swimming lessons. Grandma came to help seeing as Daddy was not there.
Stella really enjoyed her lesson. She started off a bit tentative, but eventually warmed to it, kicking and spalshing like a pro. Crawling along the mat into muummy's arms and monkey crawling along the edge. She even put her head under 3 times with no tears, granted a look of horror and shock, but no tears.
Xavier on the other hand is not a fan of swimming at all. As a baby he loved it, but then once he was supposed to start formal lessons at 6 month, I got tight and wouldn't pay for playing with a child in the water. So it was a while between swims and I think the whole thing just freaks him out a little. His first lesson he screamed and left fingernail marks in Daddy's back, this time he held on pretty tight, and cried a little, but was nowhere near as bad as the first time. Im sure with time he will calm down and begin to enjoy being in the water.
Tonight Daddy is coming back from golf to go the Aden and Emma's engagement party. Kids aren't invited, so you guys are going to grandma and grandad's for the night. Xavier is allowed to sleep over the night, but Stella still doesn't sleep through the night so grandma said she cant stay.
Stella is 1 year, 1 week and 1 day old
This weekend Daddy is away playing golf, so the 3 of us are flying solo. Last night I went out for dinner and Nonna and Pa came and sat with you both. Aunty Nee-Nee, Tayne and Wes also showed up, seems the family can only get together when Im not around... that or you 2 are that much of a handful it takes 3 adults and 2 children to keep you in line. In which case I am a legend doing it alone most of the time.
This morning we had swimming lessons. Grandma came to help seeing as Daddy was not there.
Stella really enjoyed her lesson. She started off a bit tentative, but eventually warmed to it, kicking and spalshing like a pro. Crawling along the mat into muummy's arms and monkey crawling along the edge. She even put her head under 3 times with no tears, granted a look of horror and shock, but no tears.
Xavier on the other hand is not a fan of swimming at all. As a baby he loved it, but then once he was supposed to start formal lessons at 6 month, I got tight and wouldn't pay for playing with a child in the water. So it was a while between swims and I think the whole thing just freaks him out a little. His first lesson he screamed and left fingernail marks in Daddy's back, this time he held on pretty tight, and cried a little, but was nowhere near as bad as the first time. Im sure with time he will calm down and begin to enjoy being in the water.
Tonight Daddy is coming back from golf to go the Aden and Emma's engagement party. Kids aren't invited, so you guys are going to grandma and grandad's for the night. Xavier is allowed to sleep over the night, but Stella still doesn't sleep through the night so grandma said she cant stay.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
17th February 2010
Xavier is 2 years, 4 months and 1 week old
Stella is 1 year and 5 days old
Today was Wednesday, which means mainly music day. Xavier is going through another "no' phase, so despite loving music, when I asked this morning if he was ready for music, I was told, "no music mummy, Xavier stay home"... I should also add that this week we have also had "no daddy home from work" and "no going to grandma's"... 2 of his favourite things...
When we got to music it started out fine, until he tripped over his own feet and cried and then spent the entire time sitting on my knee. He wouldn't go and get instruments, wouldn't sing, wouldn't dance... he was not himself.
Stella on the other hand is exploring her new found freedom at such events. She is watching what is going on around her and is following the bigger kids around, although she is not quite up to bringing back her instrument, scarf, etc... from a girl who was clinging to me all morning, and burst into tears if anyone so much as looked at her, she had a great day at music.
Home now and both sleeping... so its mummy time. Oh I love that they sleep at the same time, and I dread the day either one gives up day sleeps.
Stella is 1 year and 5 days old
Today was Wednesday, which means mainly music day. Xavier is going through another "no' phase, so despite loving music, when I asked this morning if he was ready for music, I was told, "no music mummy, Xavier stay home"... I should also add that this week we have also had "no daddy home from work" and "no going to grandma's"... 2 of his favourite things...
When we got to music it started out fine, until he tripped over his own feet and cried and then spent the entire time sitting on my knee. He wouldn't go and get instruments, wouldn't sing, wouldn't dance... he was not himself.
Stella on the other hand is exploring her new found freedom at such events. She is watching what is going on around her and is following the bigger kids around, although she is not quite up to bringing back her instrument, scarf, etc... from a girl who was clinging to me all morning, and burst into tears if anyone so much as looked at her, she had a great day at music.
Home now and both sleeping... so its mummy time. Oh I love that they sleep at the same time, and I dread the day either one gives up day sleeps.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
14th February 2010
Xavier is 2 years, 4 months and 4 days old
Stella is 1 year and 2 days old
What a busy weekend we have had my babies.
It started on Friday with Stella's 1st birthday celebrations. Daddy had the day off; mummy thinks birthdays are important and its nice to spend your special day as a family. We went to tumble gym in the morning, rushed from there to the MCHN for Stella's 1 year assessment, turns out she is just fine, petite but fine. 72cm and 8.09kg. At the same age, Xavier was 78cm and 10.2kg.. big difference there. After being told once again by the health nurse how lovely the 2 of you are, we headed off for the official 1st birthday pixie photo. As always, we go with the intention of only getting the ONE FREE photo, but $240 later, we have some lovely shots of both of you. Damn you good looking children costing us a tonne of cash.
After a well earned sleep, Stella opened her presents from all of us. She was rather impressed with the cabbage patch doll, highly impressed with the Hi5 DVD and not at all impressed with the clothes.
Grandma and Grandad came over for dinner and a homemade cake by mum. There really is nothing quite so fun as watching a small child inhale cake...
On Saturday it was party time. Daddy and I raced around like lunatics getting everything ready for your big day. But it was great.
After a quick sleep for Stella after your party, we headed off to Harriet's 2nd birthday party. It was lovely getting to have a sit down and chat with good friends. Xavier was very tired so ended up going to Grandma's for a sleep and dinner. While mummy and Stella stayed and played.
After Harriet's party we headed to Ben and Alice's for some guitar hero, but once you got tired and cranky we all decided that coming back here so the kids could sleep was the best idea. You guys went to sleep quickly and the adults rocked out to sing star until late into the night. God only knows how you slept through all of our terrible singing.
Sunday involved a trip to Lysterfield Lake for Michelle's birthday. You both had a swim with Daddy in the lake and had a great time.
Weekends go all to fast for my liking, and we have more busy weekend coming up too... but its better than being bored I guess.
Stella is 1 year and 2 days old
What a busy weekend we have had my babies.
It started on Friday with Stella's 1st birthday celebrations. Daddy had the day off; mummy thinks birthdays are important and its nice to spend your special day as a family. We went to tumble gym in the morning, rushed from there to the MCHN for Stella's 1 year assessment, turns out she is just fine, petite but fine. 72cm and 8.09kg. At the same age, Xavier was 78cm and 10.2kg.. big difference there. After being told once again by the health nurse how lovely the 2 of you are, we headed off for the official 1st birthday pixie photo. As always, we go with the intention of only getting the ONE FREE photo, but $240 later, we have some lovely shots of both of you. Damn you good looking children costing us a tonne of cash.
After a well earned sleep, Stella opened her presents from all of us. She was rather impressed with the cabbage patch doll, highly impressed with the Hi5 DVD and not at all impressed with the clothes.
Grandma and Grandad came over for dinner and a homemade cake by mum. There really is nothing quite so fun as watching a small child inhale cake...
On Saturday it was party time. Daddy and I raced around like lunatics getting everything ready for your big day. But it was great.
After a quick sleep for Stella after your party, we headed off to Harriet's 2nd birthday party. It was lovely getting to have a sit down and chat with good friends. Xavier was very tired so ended up going to Grandma's for a sleep and dinner. While mummy and Stella stayed and played.
After Harriet's party we headed to Ben and Alice's for some guitar hero, but once you got tired and cranky we all decided that coming back here so the kids could sleep was the best idea. You guys went to sleep quickly and the adults rocked out to sing star until late into the night. God only knows how you slept through all of our terrible singing.
Sunday involved a trip to Lysterfield Lake for Michelle's birthday. You both had a swim with Daddy in the lake and had a great time.
Weekends go all to fast for my liking, and we have more busy weekend coming up too... but its better than being bored I guess.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
12th February 2010
Today is Stella's First Birthday
To my daughter...
What a challenge and blessing you have been these past 12 months.
I look at you and all I see is me. A tiny little version of myself. You have my features and you have my attitude. My mum always said that she hoped I would have a daughter just like me, and well, here you are.
In 12 short months you have pushed buttons I didn't know I had, you have made me laugh and cry and throw things and scream out loud. You amaze me with your humour and courage, and frustrate me with your drama queen antics.
You are beautiful. Daddy says, more beautiful than me, and while I act hurt at this, I know its true. Sometimes when you are feeding I look down at you in awe at just how perfect and lovely you are. It helps that with a mouthful of boob you are generally quiet too, a rare moment of peace.
I know that in the years to come you are going to push more buttons, we will yell and scream at each other, we will say things that are hurtful and things that are loving. But Im sure I will never stop being amazed by your character.
Today on your birthday, know that you are adored by all who cross your path, but in particular by your mummy, daddy and big brother.
May you have a wonderful day, not that you will remember it, but know that I thought long and hard about how to spend today, so just go with the flow and have a good time.
Love, kisses and much respect from your mum xxx
To my daughter...
What a challenge and blessing you have been these past 12 months.
I look at you and all I see is me. A tiny little version of myself. You have my features and you have my attitude. My mum always said that she hoped I would have a daughter just like me, and well, here you are.
In 12 short months you have pushed buttons I didn't know I had, you have made me laugh and cry and throw things and scream out loud. You amaze me with your humour and courage, and frustrate me with your drama queen antics.
You are beautiful. Daddy says, more beautiful than me, and while I act hurt at this, I know its true. Sometimes when you are feeding I look down at you in awe at just how perfect and lovely you are. It helps that with a mouthful of boob you are generally quiet too, a rare moment of peace.
I know that in the years to come you are going to push more buttons, we will yell and scream at each other, we will say things that are hurtful and things that are loving. But Im sure I will never stop being amazed by your character.
Today on your birthday, know that you are adored by all who cross your path, but in particular by your mummy, daddy and big brother.
May you have a wonderful day, not that you will remember it, but know that I thought long and hard about how to spend today, so just go with the flow and have a good time.
Love, kisses and much respect from your mum xxx
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
4th February 2010
Xavier is 2 years, 3 months, 3 weeks and 4 days old
Stella is 11 months, 3 weeks and 2 days old
I have been a little slack keeping up with this.. sorry... we have had some very big developments in since I last posted.
Stella has learnt to stand up all by herself. She has been pulling up on things for a while now, but on Australia Day, 26th Jan, she worked out how to get to standing without holding on to anything. I recall that Xave was not doing this at this age, he took much longer, but he did walk about 2 weeks after he worked out how to do this.. will be very interesting to see if Stella is therefore walking before she turns 1 in 8 days... blowing his walking just before 16 months out of the water.
Xavier is still having more moments of being a pest than being a lovely child. He often refuses to walk, preferring to crawl like a baby, he has given up talking, rather grunting and using baby talk to whinge his way to what he wants. The only thing that is still going fairly to plan, is the toilet training. He is great at using the potty at home, even taking his jocks off, but when we are out and he is busy playing, its a different story. But in time we will get there.
Stella is 11 months, 3 weeks and 2 days old
I have been a little slack keeping up with this.. sorry... we have had some very big developments in since I last posted.
Stella has learnt to stand up all by herself. She has been pulling up on things for a while now, but on Australia Day, 26th Jan, she worked out how to get to standing without holding on to anything. I recall that Xave was not doing this at this age, he took much longer, but he did walk about 2 weeks after he worked out how to do this.. will be very interesting to see if Stella is therefore walking before she turns 1 in 8 days... blowing his walking just before 16 months out of the water.
Xavier is still having more moments of being a pest than being a lovely child. He often refuses to walk, preferring to crawl like a baby, he has given up talking, rather grunting and using baby talk to whinge his way to what he wants. The only thing that is still going fairly to plan, is the toilet training. He is great at using the potty at home, even taking his jocks off, but when we are out and he is busy playing, its a different story. But in time we will get there.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
22nd January 2010
Xavier 2 years, 3 months, 1 week and 5 days old
Stella 11 months, 1 week and 3 days old
The head lock carry continues. Bliss... NOT!
Nice big sleeps from both of you today and lots of lovely cuddles from well rested babies.
A very musical day today. Xave pulled the music box down from the toy shelf and they both spent hours banging tambourines, shaking maracas, and bashing a xylophone. Noisy, but very cute watching them take turns and share.
It does remind me that its probably time to rotate the toys on the shelf, a job for the weekend perhaps.
Stella also discovered the 3D glasses from when we saw Avatar a while ago. Both kids had great fun playing with the glasses, on, off, on, off... when Xave put them on the first thing he said was "show Stella", lovely how he is always thinking of her.
Its a Friday, so daddy will be home late, it does mean take away for tea. I have been trying to convince Xave that he really wants pizza but he is insisting on fish and chips. bummer.
Mummy is going to head out tonight once you are in bed to celebrate the birthdays of Sazz and Sarah.
Stella 11 months, 1 week and 3 days old
The head lock carry continues. Bliss... NOT!
Nice big sleeps from both of you today and lots of lovely cuddles from well rested babies.
A very musical day today. Xave pulled the music box down from the toy shelf and they both spent hours banging tambourines, shaking maracas, and bashing a xylophone. Noisy, but very cute watching them take turns and share.
It does remind me that its probably time to rotate the toys on the shelf, a job for the weekend perhaps.
Stella also discovered the 3D glasses from when we saw Avatar a while ago. Both kids had great fun playing with the glasses, on, off, on, off... when Xave put them on the first thing he said was "show Stella", lovely how he is always thinking of her.
Its a Friday, so daddy will be home late, it does mean take away for tea. I have been trying to convince Xave that he really wants pizza but he is insisting on fish and chips. bummer.
Mummy is going to head out tonight once you are in bed to celebrate the birthdays of Sazz and Sarah.
21st January 2010
Xavier 2 years, 3 months, 1 week and 4 days old
Stella 11 months, 1 week and 2 days old
Stacey, Will & Ryan came over to play. The train table amused you all for a while, but before we knew it, all 4 of you were out on the deck. Then it went strangely quiet, some investigation found the 3 boys in the sandpit and Stella trying to negotiate the stairs.
We learnt that Xavier is not so good at sharing his toys. There was much pushing and shoving of Will while battling for the lawn mower. Ryan was happy enough with the whipper snipper. Both toys of course.
It was a challenging day with both of you today. Xavier has taken to trying to carry Stella around to where he wants her, which is nice, except that he does so by getting her in a headlock which just makes her scream.
We had our first nappy removal today. Xave and Stels went down for a sleep and while walking down the hall to settle Stella, I caught a whiff of poo. After settling her, I ventured into Xave's room expecting a dirty nappy, what I did not expect was said nappy off and on the floor. thank god it was a firm poo and not smeared everywhere. In hindsight I'm probably very lucky that this was the first time.
While getting ready for bed tonight, xave asked me to spray his hands with a spray sanitiser we use. He wasn't dirty, but he enjoys the novelty of the spraying. I then sprayed his bum as he walked away, for him to turn and say, spray doodle mummy, so I obliged... he then offered, spray mummies gyna? ummm no thanks son. Adam and I were in hysterics, was too funny.
Stella 11 months, 1 week and 2 days old
Stacey, Will & Ryan came over to play. The train table amused you all for a while, but before we knew it, all 4 of you were out on the deck. Then it went strangely quiet, some investigation found the 3 boys in the sandpit and Stella trying to negotiate the stairs.
We learnt that Xavier is not so good at sharing his toys. There was much pushing and shoving of Will while battling for the lawn mower. Ryan was happy enough with the whipper snipper. Both toys of course.
It was a challenging day with both of you today. Xavier has taken to trying to carry Stella around to where he wants her, which is nice, except that he does so by getting her in a headlock which just makes her scream.
We had our first nappy removal today. Xave and Stels went down for a sleep and while walking down the hall to settle Stella, I caught a whiff of poo. After settling her, I ventured into Xave's room expecting a dirty nappy, what I did not expect was said nappy off and on the floor. thank god it was a firm poo and not smeared everywhere. In hindsight I'm probably very lucky that this was the first time.
While getting ready for bed tonight, xave asked me to spray his hands with a spray sanitiser we use. He wasn't dirty, but he enjoys the novelty of the spraying. I then sprayed his bum as he walked away, for him to turn and say, spray doodle mummy, so I obliged... he then offered, spray mummies gyna? ummm no thanks son. Adam and I were in hysterics, was too funny.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Today I will...
Today i will start this blog for you my children, i will attempt to post daily about what has been going on in our little world. I cannot promise to blog each day, nor can i promise it will always be nice stuff, but i will do my best for you both.
If anyone chooses to stumble across this, I am Kintara, wife to Adam and mother to Xavier and Stella.
Xavier was born on the 10th October 2007 at 37 weeks gestation. If you choose you can read his entry into our family here.
Stella was born on the 12th February 2009 at 39 weeks gestation. Her story will be written closer to her first birthday.
If anyone chooses to stumble across this, I am Kintara, wife to Adam and mother to Xavier and Stella.
Xavier was born on the 10th October 2007 at 37 weeks gestation. If you choose you can read his entry into our family here.
Stella was born on the 12th February 2009 at 39 weeks gestation. Her story will be written closer to her first birthday.
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