Poppy’s horse
This really was Poppy’s horse when he was a child. It’s metal, and loud, and actually quite terrifying (with practise, you can make it move forward jerkily by pushing on the stirrups). It was Daddy’s horse too, so naturally he has no idea why I view the antique contraption with a jaundiced eye (even as I admire it and them).
Still Good
He still LOVES standing – all the more since the idea of walking has occurred to him. It’s a great way to give him exercise (and therefore better sleep) without making him throw up (ah, tummy time).
29 Nov
You’ll notice he appears to be advertising Rhodes and/or piracy. We inherited a LOT of clothes from a family that evidently liked to buy tiny outfits as they travelled.
Ceiling Fan
He’ll gnaw on his own arm given half a chance, but if I really want him entertained for a few minutes I put him on our bed with the fan on. It’s enthralling.
28 Nov
Teeth (hopefully) and Sheep
It’s funny – we have a pic of Louisette “talking” with her Panda toy at a very similar age. It’s just a thing babies seem to do.
27 Nov
Moving – a bit
He’s JUST started stepping when he’s standing, and trying to get his knees under him when he’s on his tummy.
24 Nov
Not Dead
My laptop charger is back after secret adventures lasting TWO WEEKS. Expect several posts in quick succession real soon!
Featherdale Wildlife Park (Sydney)
Amazing day. TJ was delighted by the zoo (despite the intense heat), which I didn’t expect – he slept through the Sea Life Aquarium excursion only a few months ago. How things change! (NOT that I would go to a zoo just for him at this age – you know that if Mum and Dad paid $60 entry just to accompany a baby he’d fall asleep three seconds later, and not wake until closing time.)
Sadly I left my laptop cord in Sydney so I’ll be rationing my computer time for a bit (or using it up tonight and quivering in a corner from then on) until it gets posted back to me. Very very sad.
Chris’ computer is just fine, so I’m sure I’ll just use that when I need to. But it won’t be the same.
Aaaaanyway, here are the TJ zoo pics!
Daddy’s cousins birthday
That’s where we were tonight. This is the “0” of a giant balloon “30”. There were dress-ups on a table and a JUMPING CASTLE outside (no line, no fee. . . and no-one to enforce the “only children” rule!)
Felicity Banks 