Miles of Smiles!

Though I'm not quite smiling on demand for Mum & Dad, I am giving them a taste of what's in store for them with lots of happy outbursts. I also let them have a couple of decent nights sleep by sleeping through to 5am, but, just so they don't get too comfortable with the idea, I woke for my usual 3.30am feed last night. I had a great few days in Taupo with Nana and Grandad, and the stop-offs in Hamilton to see Connie and Graham were also fun. Mum keeps telling me that I am going to meet Aunty Pee and Uncle Brendhan shortly - not sure who they are but am looking forward to meeting them! Happy Christmas everyone.




meet my friend, edgar the elephant



I now have a mohawk and a mullet...



more smiles...



nanas are good for sleeping on...



and for just lying on!



Like my stylish "Saudi" outfit?



don't let go daddy...




since when have elephants had green spots?



I wonder why daddy is so sleepy...



just lying here...munching on my arm



look, I can curl my tongue!



HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

8 weeks on...

Well, I'm 8 weeks old today and all I can say is ... I love it out here! I've given mum & dad a few tasters of a smile, just to keep them wrapped around my little finger of course. I'm also enjoying kicking and punching the air under my activity gym - plus the music is pretty cool. I'm starting to grow into my cot - though at 56cm, I've still got a way to go. I am over the 5 kilo mark now though and have finally outgrown one of my newborn outfits - not to mention those pathetically small newborn nappies!

As always, here are a few shots of what I've been up to. Mostly just hanging out with mum & dad at home - but I quite like that.


Me with my buddies in the car


lounging about


great uncle trev visited me from Oz


Hanging out in the hammock


tiny tootsies


In the big bath with Mum ...


... and the big bed


reaching for the stars!


I still enjoy a good read ... even if it is the same book as always


Sometimes, instead of a bath, I have a shower with dad


Sucking my thumb ... almost


I'm starting to get the hang of this napping on the couch thing, though dads got a few good years on me...

Only 59 more months until school!...

...as Aunty Lis pointed out to mum last night.

I've been getting into a bit of a routine over these last few weeks - I'm a bit grumbly after my 7am feed, but have a good sleep between my 10 and 1pm feeds - usually mum & dad take me for a walk in my buggy which I enjoy so my 1 o'clock feed is quite often at a cafe or somewhere like that. It doesn't bother me, so long as I get milk, have a bit of a burp and get a fresh nappy on, all is well in my little world.

I get a bit of tummy time in the afternoon - plus some sun, quite often have a bath after my 4pm feed, then after my 7pm'er I hit the sack until about 11. Dad feeds me a bottle to keep me going for a few more hours then it's back on the breast at 3am before snoozing until 6:30 or 7.

I went down to Hamilton the other day to visit my Grandma and Grandad which was neat - though a bit tiring all that driving!

I've had lots of people visit over these last couple of weeks which I enjoy 'cause I get lots of cuddles!

Here are some shots of what I've been up to:

My mum and I are both pretty happy with how things are going


I try not to spill on my pooh bear blankey, 'cause I like it a lot


Checkin' each other out


Letting the lungs go a bit


I'll sleep anywhere, anytime, with anyone


Aunty Pee sent me this camel to keep an eye on me


Dancing on dad's tummy


Robbie & Lizzy are my second cousins. They're fun.


Up a bit ... left a bit ... that's it - now keep rubbing!


I've even got more hair than you Muzza!


I like it when mum has a wine with dinner


I think mum felt that one...


Haven't we met someplace before? Do you guys ever go to that joint in Parnell behind the Blind Institute?


This is Connie - she's my Grandma


This is Graham - he's my other Grandad. He's good for soaking up spills, but I really hope I haven't inherited his hair genes...


Now, where did I leave my mummy?


Look Nana! My head is up!


Simon says ... Open your mouth!

Almost 3 weeks old...

Nothing beats a sleep in the bath!


Clean as a whistle!


I'm the one next to the giraffe


Replete


Asleep with Nana


More of my buddies


Best you get those scissors out dad...


enough of the photos!