Week 20 video and photostory: Hello from Lucas

Hello everyone,

It's Lucas here and this is my first post! I wanted to share my day with you.

I woke up at 6am today and called out to Mummy because I was hungry. I got fed and then I pooped. After my nappy change, I went downstairs to play in the bouncer while Mummy had her breakfast. Daddy came downstairs and gave me a hug and kiss before he went to work.

I went back upstairs to get changed. Mummy kept telling me how much I'd grown and started taking photos of me.  I know my fan club thinks I have the "Banh posing gene" but I just want everyone to know that I'm not a poser. Mummy uses 3 different cameras during the day and is always taking photos of me. I can't help looking naturally cute.

Wow my thighs look so pudgy! Must be the angle.

My feet has grown a lot!

Week 20 video: Chatterbox and reading with Grandpa

Grandma & Grandpa Tran are in America right now on holiday and have been regularly checking the blog for photos of you. I'm sure they are missing you a lot, so here is a video taken this morning so they can see how much you've grown and how much you are talking now.

Grandma & Grandpa Banh came by the other day with lots of Chinese books and CDs for you. You've got new reading material and look like you're really enjoying looking at the pictures

Week 20: Time for a booster!

I sprained my back yesterday while bending over to pick you up from the bouncer. While I recover, we won't be able to use the bouncer as it's too low to the ground for me to pick you up. Luckily, I was very prepared and bought a booster seat before you were even born. I went to the garage to get it today and your Aunty Mandy and I tried it out with you. You did pretty well in the seat and I'm sure you much prefer being closer to the action at the dinner table from now on. You can't actually sit on your own yet but you do pretty well when there is some support. It's also good practise because you'll be sitting in the booster to eat solid food in 6 weeks time!

Week 20 photo story: A typical day

Since about 4 months old, you settled yourself into a routine of taking 3 naps a day every 2-3 hours. If you don't get your nap or you don't sleep long enough, you become a bit grumpy. Your Aunty Mandy found out first-hand when she came to visit you last week. It's a funny story, here's what happened:

Aunty Mandy wanted to visit you so I told her the approximate time you would be awake. Only that day you didn't fall asleep until about 20 mins before Aunty Mandy came over. While watching you sleep, she accidentally woke you up. You showed your annoyance by avoiding eye contact with her during her visit. I was holding you while Aunty Mandy kept trying to catch your attention. No matter how many times she moved in front of your face, you would immediately turn your head the other way. It was like a little dance, she would move one direction and your head would swivel to the opposite direction. I had no idea 4 month old babies were able to show their annoyance like that! You didn't hold a grudge for too long. By the end of her visit, you guys were friends again.

So this is how we usually spend a typical weekday:

7am: you wake up. You hardly ever cry when you wake up in the morning. You sometimes call out to me or you'll move around in your bassinet. When I hear you wake up, I'll pop my head over your bassinet. Whenever you see me, you'll give me a wide gummy smile. I'll pick you up for a cuddle and then take you to your nursery for a nappy change. Then it's time for your feed. When you finish one side, I'll take you downstairs and put you in the bouncer while I have breakfast. In the mornings, you're happy to play on your own for a bit while I have my cereal. As Daddy gets ready to leave for work, he'll give you a cuddle and play with you a bit before he goes. After I finish breakfast, we'll have play time.  I'll read you a story, sing some nursery rhymes, or take some photos/videos for the blog. Here are some photos from today's playtime:

We read a new book today

It's a cloth book so you're able to turn the pages

Week 19 video & photo story: Playing in the backyard

It was such a beautiful, sunny day today. Can't believe it's supposed to be the middle of winter. I took you into the backyard so you can play in the fresh air. Here is a video and photo story:

Week 19: Tummy time

Tummy time is still a chore for you. I timed you today and you barely made it to 2 minutes before you put your head down and refused to do any more! Here's the video. You lifted your head up pretty high in the beginning though, so you're definitely improving.

Week 19: Sunny day at the park

It was such a beautiful day today after such a wet week. I took you out for a walk to our local park. It was your first time there and also the first time in the baby carrier without your newborn insert. The last time I took you in the carrier, you still couldn't hold your head up. It is much more enjoyable for you now that you can look around while we walk.

At first you seemed a bit overwhelmed with all the noise and the bright sunshine. I found it funny that you kept trying to hide your face away from the sunshine. You really are my little boy!