Y3 - 14/365: Noise Maker

I had a pretty rough night of sleep and I'm still not feeling well. In fact, probably feeling a bit worse today and I felt so guilty for all the time Ryan spent in the walker since I physically had no energy. He still found creative ways to occupy himself, however...like using his bottle of pasta twirls to make noise sounds on the window.

I hope my tissue mountain decreases by tomorrow...my nose can't take any more.

::llama face::

Y3 - 13/365: Bookworm

Busy in his "office" ignoring Mommy as well as the telly and catching up on the latest about Wooly the Sheep.

Woke up with a dry, itchy throat this morning and now my nose is all drippy. Turning in early and having a short-blog night.

Y3 - 12/365: Porridge...FAIL

I think we have found the first thing that Ryan is not a big fan of...and that is chocolate flavoured Ready Brek. Morrison's was out of the original and honey flavoured, so Matt and I thought we'd give chocolate a try even though we weren't keen ourselves on the idea. I gave it to Ryan this morning and with each bite he put his fingers into his mouth and then followed up by rubbing his face with his chocolaty-porridge hands.

Then he stopped long enough to be the poster child for miserable and pitiful for this photo.

Y3 - 11/365: Autumn Has Come!

It was evident on our walk today that Autumn is definitely here! We've been watching the leaves slowly yellow and fall from the damson and apple trees in our garden, and now it is finally taking over at Brittania Park -- and it's absolutely gorgeous to me!

This morning we played with the newest sensory bottle...a little water and Fairy washing up liquid and PRESTO! Bubbles! Just like in the bath.

What do you mean you want to SEE if they TASTE like the ones in the bath, too?

Do you blame me if I'm hesitant to start with the finger-painting?

Y3 - 10/365: Trend Setter

One sock on. One sock off. Don't you know it's all the rage in baby fashion? In fact, they would be smart to just market outfits containing one sock. Or perhaps they are already and the other is just a spare?

Also on the rise...one legging or trouser-leg up.

It's a hip hop thing, you probably wouldn't understand.

Another popular trend that is growing and gaining much respect in our house...early to bed and sleeping through the night! We're quickly realising that a few songs sung just before sleep whilst cuddling on Mommy's shoulder are really doing the trick for a nice, sound sleep.

Tonight his gums were troubling him -- more teeth, we suspect -- so we kept him downstairs with us a bit longer and close enough for a quick cuddle should he wake. This won't be a long-term habit, but it's working for us at the moment and he's a much happier bunny the following day for a better night's sleep.

Y3 - 9/365: Hello, You!

Any description of how excited Ryan gets over his weekend visits with cousin Amy would be an understatement. He squeals in absolute delight at first sight of her and it's game over once he is set loose to go catch her.

I think I can speak for all of us when I say that we hope they keep a close relationship all of their lives.

Bless them!

Y3 - 8/365: Daddy Taught Him Well!

Always important to check the tire pressure of your mode of transport before setting out on your journey.

Shortly after Cbeebies Bedtime Hour ended and the channel went off air, Ryan and I spent the next 30 or so minutes making circuits of the front room with the walker. I moved the shorter settee so it covers the radiator -- keeping little hands away -- and also making a nice long stretch of unobstructed floor path.

He would stop every so often towards the end and take a small break by sitting down next to the walker, and pulling out some blocks to bash together. Then he'd scrape them across the carpet and then the box to see if it would make a different sound. He's so curious!

And apparently a show-off as well?

This is the latest...he tries to walk between two objects. Whether it's Mommy and the sofa or the sofa and the walker...he's determined to give it a go, even if it means a small fall.

By half-seven he was showing signs of tiredness so he went up for his bath and by 8pm, he was spark out next to me downstairs. I kept him with me until Matt got home from Em & Daz's and then up to his cot he went.

Hope the end result is another full night's sleep, because I could get used to this!