Hi!

It's been forever! But I'm back, & will really try to at least update every couple of weeks now. I've got heaps of photo's to put up - so here we go....also blogger won't let me put photo's in the order I want...

Eating I mean opening Christmas presents - we opened 3 then he fell asleep in my lap!

Beach with Uncle Muncle & cousin Ayisha.

First time at the beach - too cold for swimming though!

Hanging out with Ayisha.

Showing off my haul of goodies.

Swimming with Ayisha.

Nap time with Daddy.

My other mummy Abbey giving me breakfast.

First girl in my bed! Roxanne.

Noooo Mummy I didn't take Roxanne's dummy!! How could you think such a thing?

Playgroup - after which each week I sleep for at least 3 hours! Mummy loves playgroup!

Hmmm vegemite toast - Mum says if I don't like it I'm not her kid. Good thing I like it.

In the car.

I like facing forwards.

At Roxanne's house - stole her rattle....

Moved away from her....

I didn't Mummy!!

Back to Xmas morning again.

Our small pile of pressies!

My snowman outfit.

Morning after Mum's work Xmas party.

Not in this bed anymore - but still sleeping way up the top when I have a whole big bed for sleeping in!

Antenatal group Xmas get together - first sit on Santa's lap.

I looooove the jolly jumper - just not straight after eating!

Hopefully that will hold you all for a while - I've got heaps more pics - but I'll save em for next time.

I'm crawling like a champion.

I'm pulling up on any piece of furniture or pair of legs that I can find.

I roll my ball then chase after it.

I say "Mumumumumum" & "Bububububububub".

I can find people when asked "where's Poppy, Daddy, Grandma, Pussycat?".

I am so ticklish it isn't funny.

I eat everything offered to me.

I can use a straw.

I love bathtime.

I crack the biggest tantrums at bed time. Doesn't matter how tired I am.

I love my cats but I'm a bit scared of dogs - don't know why.

I love kisses & cuddles.

I love story time every morning.

We are going camping at East Beach this week - have moved our annual holiday dates from Easter weekend hoping for better weather (it'll probably rain). So hopefully Jack will get his first swim in the ocean & his first play on the sand. Maybe it will make him sleep ALL night long. Mummy would love that.

We'll be house-sitting in Sylvania from the 3rd May till the 31st. There will be 2 dogs there, so maybe we can cure Jack of his fear.

I'm going back to work on the 28th of April, I don't want to. I just don't want to miss out on seeing him do more new things. I love watching Jack "get" stuff - from crawling to putting a ball in a toy's mouth to run down the ramp attached.

I'll miss him.

Pumpkin!

Here's the moment you've all been waiting for!

Jack has "real" food.

This is just pumpkin & a little cereal.

Poor kid had to do it in front of an audience - I should have charged admission!

Well this would have a video of Jack eating - BUT I don't know how to make it shorter to fit the maximum size I'm allowed to put on Blogger - so if you want to see it - send me your email & I'll pass it on! Or I'm sure Uncle Muncle can learn me when he gets here.

Here's a still photo to whet your appetite!

I've also got a new bath seat!

And I also ate a rusk - well I made it a bit soggy.

Kid

Slackers post again - lots of photos.

All the Howes came to visit.

Facing forward!

Happy Bubba.

All the Mothers Group kids.

We went to visit my old boss Kath at Wentworthville.

And Uncle Jack at Mollymook.

And Aunty Hellen at Mollymook.

Morning story time with Dad - Jack loves this book - Where is the Green Sheep?

Proof!

With Godfather Adam.

Floor time with Poppy.

Best purchase yet - the walker that allows us to eat dinner with two hands!

Some of the Mothers Group kids.

First sleep in the portacot.

Love the hair.

With Nanna & Big Poppy.

Not a great shot!

Playing with Mikayla.

Helping with the washing.

Oh my God - a shot with Darren awake!

Chatting away to Kellie.

I love this jacket.

Fathers Day morning (can't remember if I already posted this one).

WTF Mum!!!!

Ok he doesn't like the bumbo!

Again

Moving again - Jack will have had 4 changes of address in his first 6 months of life! Lucky he's so easy going.

He is almost sitting by himself - we just need a little more practice.

He loves being tickled & will laugh & chuckle & squeal very loudly.

He kicks like a maniac in the bath, & cries his head off when you want to dry & dress him.

He loves being pushed around in his walker by Miss Abbey - who comes to Grandma's - but walks in the front door & straight out the back door & through the gate to see "Baby Jack". She is so funny with him. She wants to carry him around, cuddle him & dress him & she gets quite upset when Jack has to go out while she is visiting.

We read the same books every morning & now if I say to him "Where is the Green Sheep?" he smiles in recognition.

Jack loves his play mat & I try to switch the toys around regularly so he has something new to look at.

He always has the biggest smile for anyone who talks to him - I think he makes people feel good by doing that.

He is excellent at pooping now & managed to cover himself a lot & Poppy a little with some poop earlier today. About time someone else copped it - although he did get Darren up his arm while he was doing a nappy change one day - shame I missed it.

We have enjoyed living at the Ellender's place (except for the mouse) & will miss the space (& Foxtel!) but I am looking forward to sleeping better back in my old room, & having some extra adults around so that I can shower or whatever without worrying about Jack.

I don't want to wish time away - but I can't wait till everyone is together for Xmas & love the idea of getting away together - someone better find those biscuits (mum).