Pictures and Stories

Here are a bunch of shots that characterise our last month. MB had to go to Adelaide for 'business' - lots of wineries, pubs and restaurants - so The Mouse and I entertained ourselves in this lovely city. We had a great time catching up with friends and playing in parks, eating junk food and chasing seagulls. Adelaide is great and you only realise how developers and councils have screwed up Perth's urban development over the last 50 years when you visit a place like Adelaide. Shame on them.

'The Mouse' (as he seems to get called by lots of people now) is more delightful each day. He's active but not a whirlwind and cheeky but not too naughty, just yet. He knows he's not allowed to touch the crockery or glass cupboards and he usually does ok with obeying the rules. We live in an old house so there are large gaps under the door. The other morning while I was having my shower I heard the typical KNOCK-KNOCK on the door which is one of his little traditions. I did respond by acknowledging the knock but next thing I knew a whole dinner plate had been relocated from the kitchen and slid under the door. Attention seeking with intelligence thrown in!!

He is inseparable from his "nana rug" (which she knitted) and will take it himself to the cot if you are a bit late with the day sleep routine. The Baby Whisperer is still a hero in our world 1 year later. Apart from waking up early (often before 5am) he has learnt that sleep is his friend and he wants it when he's tired. I love that woman. We've referred her to at least 10 friends and they've all had the same experience. I'm confident with the next bubba that our issues in the sleep department will be easily managed.

I'm feeling quite good at 24 weeks (3 months to go). Just starting to get the discomfort that reminds me that walking is going to be painful and hard work from here on in. Oh well. The weather is warming up so the paddle pool is ready to go. One for The Mouse and one for me.