Week 50: Our budding soccer player

You've recently got into the habit of headbutting people. I've been on the receiving end a few times! Here is a funny video of you headbutting Aunty Mandy.

You're also starting to cruise around. I think you'll be walking soon!

Here's a video of you playing with Daddy. You're definitely giving Daddy a good work-out.

Week 49: Hot air balloon

We put the balloon prop together today and took you outside for a photo shoot. Can't decide which photo to use for your first birthday invitation! Too many good photos :)

You look so cheeky in this one

Current favourite

Love this one too!

Week 49: Feeding yourself

We got you interested in feeding yourself by giving you watermelon. The first time was so funny. I gave you small pieces that you had difficulty holding. You just loved squeezing all the juice from the watermelon and making a huge juicy mess! I gave you a bigger piece and was so shocked when you put the entire piece in your mouth! It was so funny watching you try to chew the piece of watermelon with your mouth full.

We've started getting you into the habit of brushing your teeth. Here I am living out my alternate life as a dentist:

Here is your 2nd attempt at eating watermelon, taken tonight:

11 month sticker photos

I can't believe you're nearly 1! I'm so glad I started documenting these photos every month. It's amazing how much you've changed month by month. Your 2 top teeth have grown a lot, you can really see them! I miss your long old-school hairstyle, you look so much more like a boy now with your spiky hair!

Loving these new photos of you and the family.

Week 48: the beach

These photos are from a week ago when we went to the beach on an impulsive trip. You loved playing in the sand!

From the archives: newborn videos

I was looking back on some videos I took of you at the newborn stage. It's amazing how much you've changed.

5 weeks old: at this stage you still weren't able to hold your head up, focus your eyes or control your hands. You were already talkative though!


7 weeks old: singing and laughing, one of my favourite videos of you:


9 weeks old: Daddy thought it would be funny to tickle your nose. I must admit, it was pretty funny.

Week 48: Back to work

Mummy went back to work this week. Luckily Daddy was home with you so you were ok with our separation. I missed you so much during the day. It was the longest I've been away from you. It was so nice when you gave me a big hug and wet kisses when you saw me at the end of the day. You were so clingy at night as well. I know you missed me too.

I'm back to work for 3 days of the week while we get used to this separation. So far, you seem to be handling it quite well during the day though the last 2 nights you've been waking up more often, possibly wanting the comfort during the night.

You've been having fun with Daddy at Daddy-daycare, look how happy you are:

We've been trying to get you to drink milk since I've weaned you from the day feeds. Look at how well you can multi-task!