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8 and 9 months

Hello there! Let’s just start this out by stating a fact: months 8 and 9 were tough. At least, they were tough for me. I don’t know if it was the sustained lack of sleep or the increasing load at work or the general chaos that comes from trying to parent two children, feed a [...]

Alexander’s Song

To the tune of Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab“ They tried to make me take a nap now but I said ‘no, no, no’ Yes I’ve been yawning, yes I’ve been cranky don’t you know know know I ain’t got the time but my Dad don’t like my cryin’ He’s tried to make me take a nap [...]

Independence Day

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7 months

What a difference a month can make. In the past month, Suzanna has gone from really struggling to roll over from back to tummy to simply lifting up her legs and flipping over onto her stomach like it’s no big deal. She can also roll from tummy to back, although she’s not as keen on [...]

Captain Ridiculous

Captain Ridiculous Originally uploaded by krisalis. Called me into the bathroom this evening to witness his latest feat of greatness. He seemed particularly proud of the duck balancing on his forehead.

Playing Soccerball

Playing Soccerball Originally uploaded by krisalis. "Who is your favourite team, Alexander?" "Peepa’s team!"

Alexander got himself stuck in a box

Alexander got himself stuck in a box. Originally uploaded by krisalis. "You didn’t come to get me! I was here for two weeks!"

Sunshines

you are my sunshine my only sunshine you make me happy when skies are grey you’ll never know dear how much i love you please don’t take my sunshine away I sang “You Are My Sunshine” to Suzanna two mornings ago, as I was cleaning her face up after feeding her some pear mush, while [...]

Tumblin’

I’m very much enjoying playing around on tumblr. You can find me here. I mostly post/reblog funny pictures of squirrels, dogs, dinosaurs, stuff about Star Wars, Lego, stuff I find on flickr, interesting quotations and other shiny things that remind me of specific people. Come join the fun.

6 months

A Very Merry Half Birthday to Miss Suzanna! To help celebrate her half birthday, we fed her some mush. She seemed to find the process rather entertaining, although I don’t think much mush made it into her mouth. Her first food was smooshed up banana. We’ve also given her little bits of rice cereal and [...]