There is a small chance that The Bubby said "Mum" today - in the highchair, whinging to be let out after breakfast.
In a similar kind of milestone, over the last week or so The Toddler has started stammering a lot at the start of her sentences. A quick google has confirmed what I though - it is common at this age because they are processing so much, but it's still a little worry. It's yet another thing to think about how it might affect her and how I could protect her.
Wednesday 27 November 2013
Tuesday 26 November 2013
Bath fail
There are very few times where The Husband or I will do something in relation to raising our girls that the other disagrees with.
In fact, this might be the first.
The Husband has taught The Toddler to lay on her back in the bath.
It's no big deal on its own - that's how she used to bathe before she was able to sit up and made it clear she didn't want to lay down in the water anymore.... but when I'm juggling bathing two of them on a Tuesday night and drying The Bubby on the floor, then The Toddler lays in the bath with her ears under and won't respond to me yelling at her and banging on the side of the bath, I hate it.
She was fine, she didn't hear me because her ears were under - in fact, she then yelled out at me "What you doing mummy?". But it was a very stressful few seconds as I rushed to sit up where I could see her.
In fact, this might be the first.
The Husband has taught The Toddler to lay on her back in the bath.
It's no big deal on its own - that's how she used to bathe before she was able to sit up and made it clear she didn't want to lay down in the water anymore.... but when I'm juggling bathing two of them on a Tuesday night and drying The Bubby on the floor, then The Toddler lays in the bath with her ears under and won't respond to me yelling at her and banging on the side of the bath, I hate it.
She was fine, she didn't hear me because her ears were under - in fact, she then yelled out at me "What you doing mummy?". But it was a very stressful few seconds as I rushed to sit up where I could see her.
Monday 25 November 2013
Twooth
And the second tooth is through!
So far, I'm happy that they're coming in a similar pattern to The Toddlers, but I had forgotten how sharp they are at first.
So far, I'm happy that they're coming in a similar pattern to The Toddlers, but I had forgotten how sharp they are at first.
Sunday 24 November 2013
Peppa Pig
We saw the Peppa Pig show in Sydney this weekend.
Meh.
I mean, it was good and all, but it was $50 a seat and the toddlers had to have their own seats booked (and of course they didn't use them). The stage show wasn't as funny as the tv show, and it was aimed at an audience older than what we brought with us. Also, The Bubby wasn't such a fan of the loud noise - she was happiest during the intermission! It was good to talk to The Toddler about it, to see how much she took (she can list most of the people in the show and recall parts of what happened). In addition, I didn't get to sleep until after midnight, was feeding The Bubby at 230am to stop her waking The Toddler, then in bed with The Bubby at 530am, then in bed with The Bubby and the Toddler at 600am.
What was great though, was everything else. It was good to spend so much time with my brother and his wife, good to spend time with our adorable niece (and double adorable to watch her play with The Toddler!), good to wander the city, have breakfast and have a brief play at the park.
I'm really looking forward to going again when they're a bit older, and to having the travel thing run a bit more smoothly so that we can enjoy the time up there.
Meh.
I mean, it was good and all, but it was $50 a seat and the toddlers had to have their own seats booked (and of course they didn't use them). The stage show wasn't as funny as the tv show, and it was aimed at an audience older than what we brought with us. Also, The Bubby wasn't such a fan of the loud noise - she was happiest during the intermission! It was good to talk to The Toddler about it, to see how much she took (she can list most of the people in the show and recall parts of what happened). In addition, I didn't get to sleep until after midnight, was feeding The Bubby at 230am to stop her waking The Toddler, then in bed with The Bubby at 530am, then in bed with The Bubby and the Toddler at 600am.
What was great though, was everything else. It was good to spend so much time with my brother and his wife, good to spend time with our adorable niece (and double adorable to watch her play with The Toddler!), good to wander the city, have breakfast and have a brief play at the park.
I'm really looking forward to going again when they're a bit older, and to having the travel thing run a bit more smoothly so that we can enjoy the time up there.
Saturday 23 November 2013
... driving away
This morning, we aimed to leave at 8am.
Then The Toddler slept in until 730 (never happens!) so we were to leave at 830.
Then The Husband had forgotton the portacot so we left at 900.
It was 230 before we checked in to the hotel.
To think, I don't know how I would pack for just myself to go somewhere now!
Then The Toddler slept in until 730 (never happens!) so we were to leave at 830.
Then The Husband had forgotton the portacot so we left at 900.
It was 230 before we checked in to the hotel.
To think, I don't know how I would pack for just myself to go somewhere now!
Friday 22 November 2013
Packing up
Tomorrow we take the girls up to Sydney with their cousin and her parents (one of my brothers and my sister in law) to see Peppa Pig.
I have already spent two hours packing tonight, and I'm not finished.
I have already spent two hours packing tonight, and I'm not finished.
Thursday 21 November 2013
Growing up
The Bubby's second tooth is about to break through, and I'm now more acutely aware of the presence of her bottom tooth while she's feeding. Let's hope that's as rough as she gets.
She sits up on my lap, she is more aware of where I am and what I'm doing.
Next week I start introducing her to daycare - I'll be staying longer on Thursday morning after drop off while she gets used to being without me. Which means I need to start introducing formula. And I need to make sure she's getting enough solids and variety. And I have to accept that this time, as much as I may carry on about it being a drag, is slowly but surely coming to a close. And I'll never get it back.
She sits up on my lap, she is more aware of where I am and what I'm doing.
Next week I start introducing her to daycare - I'll be staying longer on Thursday morning after drop off while she gets used to being without me. Which means I need to start introducing formula. And I need to make sure she's getting enough solids and variety. And I have to accept that this time, as much as I may carry on about it being a drag, is slowly but surely coming to a close. And I'll never get it back.
Wednesday 20 November 2013
Good mood keeps on turning
It's so nice to have my happy Toddler back!
We've had a lovely week - we went for a walk with her uncle, we went to the arboretum park with friends, we've been watering the garden, we went to Questacon.
It's so nice to have the happy moments (and appreciate them!) outweigh the more trying times.
We've had a lovely week - we went for a walk with her uncle, we went to the arboretum park with friends, we've been watering the garden, we went to Questacon.
It's so nice to have the happy moments (and appreciate them!) outweigh the more trying times.
Tuesday 19 November 2013
The Sound of Silence
Oh hey, sorry about the silence here - I'll keep it fairly brief.
The main thing keeping from the computer is that The Toddler got sick. It was a bit of a sniffle, then a cough, then watery eyes and then it kept going and going and going and then she was vomiting phlegm on my bedroom floor and it was taking everything I had not to just pack up and move away. The only thing going for her was that it happened during a coughing fit, as opposed to a gross 'proper' vomit, so my sympathy spew vibe didn't take over.
The most annoying part of The Toddler being sick is that she gets really annoying. It's like everything is a hassle, she isn't so much hot and cold as she is cold and cold, and she is in extra need of cuddles but partners that with an increased desire to lick things and put her hands on your face / in your mouth / all over your food / in your glass. It got to a point where my dad asked me who was the adult, after I complained that I couldn't always resist my urge to mock her back in her own voice when she once again whinged something at me, and my answer was that there was none - that there was a baby looking after two other babies and who on earth let it get to this. But then, after she asked to go to the doctor and we got given a script for antibiotics 'just in case', and then daycare mentioned that she had coughed all day and it would be worth giving them to her, she is finally on the mend. Yesterday was the first day in many many days that was a joy, and today proved it wasn't a fluke. I'm reminded of the last rough patch I had, just before a language explosion, and I know I need to focus on celebrating the good times and making positive interactions - I cringed when I heard The Toddler tell a crying Bubby 'Enough!', it's hard to see your flaws presented back at you for what they really are.
This was combined with The Bubby teething. Except that she didn't actually have any teeth until today - three weeks later. She had all the signs - drool, red cheeks, more drool, grabbing at her mouth, bumpy jaws - for three weeks. I am hoping she teeths similar to The Toddler, two at a time. If there a little upset or a lot upset, you can't do anything differently, but teething in twos means less instances. She is also going through a bit of a clingy phase - she cries if I leave her, then calms a little, then starts again if she sees me and realises I am not with her. As of today, she also has the cough and watery eyes of The Toddler, and The Husband is coming down with it too. With the exception of a 230 feed last night, she is also down to four feeds a day and sleeping 12 hours at night - she is still such an angel, such a delight.
It's something we're both going to need to work through as next week I have to leave her down on the floor at daycare so she starts getting used to it before she starts next year.
I have also had my ups and downs - as above, I've got to start getting my head back in to being a working mum. I had a bit of a ramble at my boss about what I liked and didn't like about work and we had a good chat and I'm a lot more excited about returning. I'm also excited about returning as a size 12 (yay!) but also settling in to the fact that this is it - there won't be any more babies to break up the next 30 years or so of my working life. So I need to work out what I want to do, and do it.
That's not so brief. I hope to be back in the swing of it now!
The main thing keeping from the computer is that The Toddler got sick. It was a bit of a sniffle, then a cough, then watery eyes and then it kept going and going and going and then she was vomiting phlegm on my bedroom floor and it was taking everything I had not to just pack up and move away. The only thing going for her was that it happened during a coughing fit, as opposed to a gross 'proper' vomit, so my sympathy spew vibe didn't take over.
The most annoying part of The Toddler being sick is that she gets really annoying. It's like everything is a hassle, she isn't so much hot and cold as she is cold and cold, and she is in extra need of cuddles but partners that with an increased desire to lick things and put her hands on your face / in your mouth / all over your food / in your glass. It got to a point where my dad asked me who was the adult, after I complained that I couldn't always resist my urge to mock her back in her own voice when she once again whinged something at me, and my answer was that there was none - that there was a baby looking after two other babies and who on earth let it get to this. But then, after she asked to go to the doctor and we got given a script for antibiotics 'just in case', and then daycare mentioned that she had coughed all day and it would be worth giving them to her, she is finally on the mend. Yesterday was the first day in many many days that was a joy, and today proved it wasn't a fluke. I'm reminded of the last rough patch I had, just before a language explosion, and I know I need to focus on celebrating the good times and making positive interactions - I cringed when I heard The Toddler tell a crying Bubby 'Enough!', it's hard to see your flaws presented back at you for what they really are.
This was combined with The Bubby teething. Except that she didn't actually have any teeth until today - three weeks later. She had all the signs - drool, red cheeks, more drool, grabbing at her mouth, bumpy jaws - for three weeks. I am hoping she teeths similar to The Toddler, two at a time. If there a little upset or a lot upset, you can't do anything differently, but teething in twos means less instances. She is also going through a bit of a clingy phase - she cries if I leave her, then calms a little, then starts again if she sees me and realises I am not with her. As of today, she also has the cough and watery eyes of The Toddler, and The Husband is coming down with it too. With the exception of a 230 feed last night, she is also down to four feeds a day and sleeping 12 hours at night - she is still such an angel, such a delight.
It's something we're both going to need to work through as next week I have to leave her down on the floor at daycare so she starts getting used to it before she starts next year.
I have also had my ups and downs - as above, I've got to start getting my head back in to being a working mum. I had a bit of a ramble at my boss about what I liked and didn't like about work and we had a good chat and I'm a lot more excited about returning. I'm also excited about returning as a size 12 (yay!) but also settling in to the fact that this is it - there won't be any more babies to break up the next 30 years or so of my working life. So I need to work out what I want to do, and do it.
That's not so brief. I hope to be back in the swing of it now!
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