Food Glorious Food

Today I got my first taste of meat; it was yummy. Mummy made a lovely chicken stew for me at lunch, and I gobbled it all up quickly! For dinner I got to try some strawberries, but I didn't like that so much, and I pulled a horrible face! So I got to have one of my favourites, pear instead!

It was also a bank holiday today, so I got to have an extra day with Daddy! Yay! In the afternoon we went to visit some friends and their new baby, Eve. She was tiny, Mummy and Daddy could not believe that I was once that small (although I was)!!

Mummy went shopping, and I got some new toys to play with. I am a lucky girl!!


PS. I've finally got around to updating some of the earlier entries for August. Check me out having my first meal, and hear all about my return flight home!

Horseriding

Today Daddy arrange for us (well, not me exactly) to go horseriding with his friend from work, Caroline! Caroline lives in Frodsham, a village not too far from us in Warrington. She had a lovely big house and 5 acres of land. The weather even held out for us, although it did get a bit windy as the day progressed.

What a funny morning we had!

After a cup of tea, we heading across the road to her stables where she kept her horse Joey. She was a lovely horse, about 11/12 years old.


Caroline was a very good teacher. First off Mummy and Daddy both had a turn walking on Joey. Caroline led Joey to start off with, and then they walked Joey by themselves. She was a very good horse, although Mummy did have a problem getting her to go in a straight line!

After each taking a turn of walking Joey, they then got to trot. This was a little trickier and a little bumpier! Daddy wore some extra padding, which he was glad of! Caroline kept Joey on a rope while they each trotted. Daddy also tried to canter; at one stage Mummy was busy looking after me, and when she looked up she saw Daddy leaning to one side; then he was leaning a bit further to the side, and suddenly he was on all fours on the ground, rolling about in a laughing fit! Once Mummy was sure he was ok, she had a good chuckle too!

Daddy was not hurt, and got back on the horse, so to speak! Although he did not try to canter again! After Daddy's fall, Mummy was too nervous to try the canter, but she did master (somewhat) the trot!

Mummy and Daddy enjoyed their night out last night; Daddy took Mummy to a pub near his work, although he did get a little lost. The longer trip was worth it because the meal was fantastic, and they even treated themselves to 3 courses! Afterwards they went bowling, and Daddy remained the champion ...

Swimming with Daddy and Mummy

Today Daddy took me on my Saturday morning swim, and Mummy decided to come and join us! It was fun swimming with them both! I got to go under the water and swim from Mummy to Daddy and back again! I also got to play in my ring; because I am growing so much I can now touch the bottom on the baby pool! It is fun walking along the bottom and kicking about.

Mummy left us after a while and went for a swim of her own, she then joined Daddy and I for lunch. Well, really I had just finished my lunch and was ready for my nap, but Mummy and Daddy decided to have lunch out at the gym. I was a good girl and slept while they had lunch!

We've had another busy week; swimming on Tuesday and lunch with friends, a morning in the creche while Mummy went to the gym (she pulled up very sore from the Body Balance class she went too), catch-up with the NCT babies, baby sensory and lots of playing! I am now sitting well on my own. Mummy has a special ring for me which I like to sit in and play with my toys, and if I fall over I don't hurt myself.


I got another cold again this week; Mummy thinks I may've picked it up in the creche. I like putting everything in my mouth, so she also thinks I might be starting to teeth. I've been sleeping through from 7-7 now (yay says Mummy and Daddy), but my cold means I am a bit unsettled during the night.

Tonight Mummy and Daddy have booked a babysitter again and are going out for a night on the town. I better be on my best behaviour!

Play date

Today it was our turn to have the Mums over with their babies - I was in my element, I got to show everyone my toys. I was so happy I was squealing!!! He he he! Mummy thinks I need to learn to share a little better though, because I kept grabbing the toys off everyone! I even tried to pull George's socks off! It was a fun way to spend the afternoon.

Here I am playing with Emma!

Mummy was a little sore after her run yesterday, although moving surprisingly well! She still thinks she has a bit of work to do to build up her fitness though!

Run Mummy Run

Today Daddy's turn to sleep in, which was just as well, because I think he got in quite late last night! Well, Mummy did have her turn the night before! However, we didn't let Daddy sleep in too long, because we had to all get ready for Mummy's run; Daddy and I were the support crew!

Mummy had decided a week or so ago that she needed to do this run to give herself a bit of a push to get fit. She last did the Birchwood run 2 years ago with a team from work, so the benchmark was set! Apparently this is how the run went:

Start: feeling nervous, off quickly
1 km mark: paced slowed down a bit, this is going to be a long run
2 km mark: only 2 km done???
4 km mark: time for a brisk walk
5 km mark: half way, but still have the same distance to go ... oh dear!
7 km mark: getting there, but there is still a hill to go
9 km mark: almost, almost ...
9.9 km mark: "Lexi, Lexi" (I did not notice the feeble cry as she ran past)
10 km mark: oh thank god

Mummy was pretty knackered afterwards, but Daddy did a good job looking after her, and me!! Mummy stumbled in about 15 mins on her previous time, which goes to show what having a baby and only running a handful of times in the past year does to you! I wonder how she will pull up tomorrow!

Hanging Around

Today Daddy and I gave Mummy her the usual Saturday lie-in, and we went swimming. Swimming with Daddy is fun! We also saw my friend Jake with his Daddy too! Last night Mummy went out on the town with some of her friends, so I think the extra sleep was needed! (Note, only 2 diet cokes were consumed!)

I spent the afternoon with Mummy, and we decided to try out the bouncer. Mummy was a bit worried that I would jump into the doorway, but I managed to keep my feet steady! It was lots of fun, I could watch Mummy do stuff in the kitchen and move around in circles! How clever am I!

PS. Check out my chunky little thighs!

Month 7 Photo Link

6 months old already! I am growing up so quickly now! I am now rolling over and over, starting to teethe, giggle and laugh a lot, attempting to crawl, can sit up unaided for a little while, love going swimming ...

Here is the link for the Month 7 Photos. We will keep this updated as the month rolls on, so keep checking this link out.

I was a little cool, so I decided to wrap myself up in my blanket while I read my book

PS. More photos have just been added to the Month 6 photos.

My First Food

Although they were going to wait until I was back on UK time, Mummy and Daddy decided to start me on some food straight away, because I was looking hungry!

Daddy got to do the honours, and fed me my first meal; a couple of teaspoons of baby rice mixed with some of my milk for lunch. It was very tasty and I kept going for more!

Mummy has ordered me a highchair, which should arrive in the next couple of days. She seems to think that feeding me in that will be a little easier!

This afternoon we went and watched some of Mummy and Daddy's friends compete in Ironman UK. It was just nearby in Bolton (north Manchester). We got to see them all on the run, and from what we saw the run course seemed quite hilly. Daddy seemed quite happy just to be watching, but I wonder if it has inspired him for next year ...

Home Sweet Home

On the flight from Melbourne to Dubai








On the flight from Dubai to Manchester





After travelling for a day, we finally arrived home, and to a very excited Daddy! Yipee! Mummy was very glad to see Daddy too, I think she was a little exhausted from looking after me ....

For me it had been a long flight too. I slept ok from Melbourne to Dubai, just woke up for a feed around 3am, but then slept a little more. But really I wanted to play, and there wasn't much room. I spent a lot of time standing on Mummy's lap. When we got to Dubai, there were no strollers, so Mummy had to carry me for a bit; I had put on a bit of weight in Melbourne, and I think she thought her arms were going to fall off. Finally one of the staff at the airport helped her to find a stroller for me!

When we were back on the plane, I was having a good sleep again, but unfortunately there was a bit of turbulence and Mummy had to hold me. This unfortunately woke me, and I was ready to play! My favourite new game is standing up!

It was great to see Daddy, but unfortunately I was a little worn out from it all and I got a bit upset. After Daddy bathed me and gave me a quick cuddle, I got to have a good nap.


It is good to be home, and back again with both Mummy and Daddy!