Mega Mall

Yesterday was your first trip to Mega Mall. I don't think you enjoyed it too much. We brought you around in your brand spanking new stroller. You don't know how long daddy and I waited to use that thing. 5 whole months! We forgot to bring your quilt and pillow along so you weren't very comfortable. I could tell you were soaking everything in. A whole new environment. The noise, the hustle and bustle of people all around. The strange faces staring at you admiringly, oogling.

This morning you did the funniest thing. You had your usual adorable smile on but at the same time your body started shaking, almost vibrating. It was like you were laughing uncontrollably except in silence but the whole body movement was there. Reminded me a lot of 'tickle-me-elmo. So cute. Mummy wished she had the video camera rolling. Boy I just want to squeeze you and kiss you and never let you go.

A few days ago you said your first word. Well, it wasn't a real word but it was clear and it sounded like you were talking to me. You went, "Ah ah-yee" real loud and clear. Mummy was shocked. Again I wish I had the video camera at hand.

The last two nights have been good. I think you are starting to follow a schedule. The longest time you are awake is early evening, from around 8.30pm - 11.30pm. When you are tired you get a little cranky and insist (cry your lungs out) on having your nennen. You have this habit of falling asleep 2 seconds after the bottle is in your mouth. Once your eyes are shut, mummy has to hold you for at least 20 minutes before putting you down in your cot. You wake up otherwise. Your next wakey-wakey time is usually 3.30am - 4.30am. Usually you are up for an hour. Enough for one feed - nowadays you gulp down close to 5oz (babs!), burpy time and rock-you-to-sleep time. At around 8.00am you start to let out little whiny noises - hints that you want to be carried. Mummy waits for you to cry out a little before picking you up. This is usually at 9.00am. You drink your 4oz and fall asleep right after. Bath time is around 12 noon. You love the water (thank God). When were done dressing you up, you like to roll around in your cot for a bit. Doggy and Roo entertain you. Sometimes you fall asleep all on your own and other times mummy makes you nennen before you shut eye. Its an experience just watching you sleep. The perfect, peaceful little angel.

love

mummy
xxx