Tuesday 30 January 2007

growing up











































Hi,
Otis is growing up. He was 6 weeks old yesterday. we can't believe it. He has changed so much since birth and developed a really strong little personality. He loves to feed and watch everything going on around him.

Aunty Beck is looking very comfortable with the little man. She is divine - sewed me 2 dresses and a top just because.....they are gorgeous. We have continued to have a steady stream of visitors...Kate and Scotty cooked us lunch on sunday, rick and Kaz popped in with a cake a their beautiful daughter ruby, Tima and Louise from the Prince, Katherine from Romsey, Tash and the girls, Brett and Lisa...to name a few. I did make certain that I informed Brett that just because we had a baby didn't mean that we had nothing else to talk about !!!!
The days fly by - up early with the boys, feeding, washing, settling etc etc etc. by the evenings things can go a bit pear shaped. He seems to have a witching hour /s from around 6pm to 10pm ish. 6 weeks seems to be the time people refer to as when change occurs and crying increases. This has certainly happened as his body is developing and he is observing his environment.

Mum popped in yesterday with fruit and veg...she is in very besotted in otis. Mum and I cooked a beef casserole for our dinner.....food is very welcome as I am still eating like a monster and it seems to be hard to get dinners together. He is totally divine and very cheeky. josh and I still cannot believe that we have a son. went to a picnic party in the bot gardens last week. With both josh and I there it was easier with Otis. Our friends little boy turned 1. We are officially amongst our friends as the couple with baby...never thought it would happen as we were always at gatherings with kids as the couple without child. I think all the practice has paid off a little as we feel comfortable amongst crazy kid world and speak.....


off to maternal health nurse tomorrow to see how much our boy has grown over the last 2 weeks...


love to everyone.


champs, josh and otis

Saturday 20 January 2007

The three of us

Hi all,
beautiful rain ! love it.
It is Saturday afternoon / evening and Josh is trying to settle baby Otis.
He has been awake most of the day which is not at all preferable.
Just doesn't like sleeping very much at the moment and is very stimulated and active / especially for a 5 week old (this Monday).
He is toooo cute though and although we are sleep deprived and a little testy - you can't help but adore him.
He has a very strong little personality and seems defiant and determined. very cheeky (takes after mum) and incredibly strong.
Since birth he has grown 4 cm in length and has put on over 900grams.
Josh has been busy working again after his break and is finding it difficult to focus and cope with the busy load. Although he is busy which is wonderful.
Thank you to everyone for all of your love and support. It certainly is a trying time, one where so many adjustments take place and a confidence needs to be built between the three of us.
take care and enjoy watching him grow.
He is offering little smiles which is divine.
xx




Wednesday 3 January 2007