Monday and Tuesday

Mummy and Daddy say I am so hard to look after... But they have no idea how hard it is to keep an eye on them!

I try my best but they just move so fast. I can't wait until I can run.

Monday was a bit boring really, Mummy and I stayed home. Daddy had some jobs to do and needed the car so we played at home. When Daddy got back, I was very happy to see him and had more fun playing chase.

Mummy got the pool filled early in the morning so it would be warm by 4 o'clock. It was lovely and warm like a bath- so warm that Mummy decided to get in with me. She did mutter something about it raining. But it only rained when i was in bed. So I think she was wrong.

Tuesday was an adventure!

I woke up from my nap and we got ready to go out. We drove to the station. ( we usually park there to go to the library.) Then we got into a train. Daddy held me so that I could see out the window. It was so exciting but also mesmerizing. I nearly fell asleep while watching the trees and buildings flash by. We got out at Waterloo, as we needed to go to a shop there.... But they were closed forever. And everything else was shut for the holidays!

After a lot of convincing we managed to get Mummy to agree to walk to the mall. Daddy bribed her with naan bread and tandoori chicken. IT WORKED!!

The mall was busy but we got some lunch and I even got a taste of Daddy's Madras and Mummy's chicken. It was good but not as good as my sandwich and fruit muesli. We went to look at a shop to see if they had the next book Mummy wants to read but they didn't.

I had a play in the baby room and then we walked back to the station. I fell asleep and woke up just in time for the train.

It was such fun! I can't wait to go on the train again.

Later on Mummy went to have a nap and when she woke up Christmas had disappeared from the house! It was my fault... She was very sad, but at least she knows I can climb up and over things now. Daddy watched me climb on top of the shelf that was protecting the tree from me and I picked the baubles off the tree. So he tree had to come down.

Sorry Mummy!

I will post lots of pictures later today!

28.12.08

Today we bought a baby carrier so that Daddy and I can go for walks, in places we can't take my buggy. It is very comfortable and I love being so tall. Mummy got something at the same place and because of the specials on it cost her minus $5! She was very happy.

We had lunch at a park and I fed myself two slices of bread with peanut butter and a few sips of water. It was fun to watch the bigger children playing. I also saw seagulls. They weren't scared of the people at all.

When we got home Mummy and Daddy unpacked my swimming pool. It is big enough to fit us all in. But then we can't really do anything else. So after my nap, Daddy and I had a swim. Ok it was more of a paddle as it wasn't full enough. It was so much fun. I got to play with my other toys from Mummy and Daddy - the spinning water toy.

I struggled to go to sleep tonight as my room is 30 degrees! Can't wait for cooler evenings, but then I have to wear pj's... So I might just learn to live with the heat.

Or we could send some to Uncle Graeme and Uncle Wayne as we haven't sent their Christmas presents yet....

27.12.08

I woke up all excited to see what it was that Daddy had built me. It was a wagon... I can push it around which is even more fun than crawling. It took a bit of getting used to but I am really good now. Daddy is going to paint it red. I am so proud of it.

We had to go into town this morning to swap Mummy's present as it wasn't the right size. It was more fun than usual as all the people were happy to see me and wanted to talk to me.

I even got to have lunch at the bookshop as Mummy had packed me a sandwich. mmmm marmite and cheese.

This afternoon was quiet and we played indoors as the weather wasn't that nice.

Boxing Day

Daddy got some wood at the hardware store today and started to build me something. I am not sure what it will be but is has wheels and Mummy insists that it must be slow. I am intrigued.

I was allowed to sit in the garage with Daddy while he was sawing and hammering until I climbed out of my excersaucer. I am not sure how I did it but I am getting really good at climbing. I can almost get onto the couch on my own. I just have to push a pillow or toy close enough to use it as leverage.

(But it wasn't finished in time for me to find out what it was... It will be ready for me tomorrow.)

Mummy made a ham and salad for supper. I love ham, it is very tasty and easy to chew on. Did I mention that I got my top front tooth for Christmas. The other one is nearly out too. Can't wait until tomorrow!

Christmas

...Daddy grabbed me out of my cot and dragged Mummy out of bed too. But Mummy said she needed coffee first. So Daddy and I made coffee and mince pies.

Then we ran to the lounge and opened my Santa presents. He left some good things. Jelly, maracas, books, socks and chocolate coins. Daddy said those are actually for him. He might give me a tiny taste if I am a very good boy.

When Mummy was more awake we opened the tree presents. Mummy and Daddy spoiled me a little. But Grandma and Gramps spoiled me a LOT!

I got all sorts of very cool things. Mummy and Daddy think the highlights are:

• Musical instruments but mine have cars on them. From G&G
  
• A paddling pool from M&D
• Wooden car from M&D
• Books, especially the one about the Pukeko from Sarah and Richard

I think the highlights are the boxes actually. I played with them more than my toys. But I do think I will play with them more now that the rubbish is in the bin.

Mummy and Daddy were spoilt too. I got Daddy a book and some very spicy sauces from Mexico. I got Mummy some yummy smelly things for the bath. Daddy got Mummy a cuddly robe and he got a special book from Mummy.

For lunch we went to Matiu's house and had a really tasty lunch. I even got to taste Beer-Bum Chicken and had steak too. I really liked those tastes and the olives were interesting too. But I didn't eat much as I was trying to keep an eye on Prue, the cat. She was so much more interesting than the food.

I tried really hard to settle down for a nap but it was all so exciting, I couldn't. So we had to do a secret Santa early and we went home early. Daddy was gutted as it meant he didn't get pudding.

We got home and all had a short nap and played with our toys. Mummy got carried away and tried to finish the book Richard and Sarah gave her in one day. She loves it!

Christmas Eve

Today we had to go into town to get somethings, Mummy had to drive around the parking lot twice to get a parking spot. In Upper Hutt that is a HUGE deal. But we managed to get in and out within 20 minutes. Mummy powershopped :)

I fell asleep in the car and woke up at home. I had snack and a crawl around and then it was back in the car. Apparently one shopping trip wasn't enough. I had to help Daddy choose presents for Mummy.

We met Daddy at his work and we went for a walk around Wellington. It was so busy, I was so glad to be in my Buggy. Crazy shoppers. We had a quick lunch and then Daddy and I left Mummy all alone. I was a bit worried that she would get lost as she had my toys in her bag. But when we got back she was right where we had left her and she didn't even try to peek at the presents we had bought.

I went to bed early and had an ok night. When I woke up at 6....