You may recall that we were bemoaining Ethan's lack of desire to crawl properly... Well it seems that he is quite capable, but is just not interested.
When he is outside on the lawn, he mostly crawls on all fours, however when inside on a solid surface, he prefers to leopard crawl.
Ethan is also quite mobile, he is able to go up stairs with little effort. He is not sure about down stairs and the need to turn around yet, but we are working on that.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
New Bike
Last week we bought Riley a 12" BMX bike. She was getting too "old" (can't say big) for her tricycle and was battling to ride it.
She is quite the expert on the proper bike and loves to go down to the beach front to ride. She especially likes the downhills because she can cruise at a speed and freewheel down the hill.
She has also never had a problem with the helmet, in fact she suggested getting it at the time calling it her safety helmet. I guess this is becuase they have to use them at school.
She is quite the expert on the proper bike and loves to go down to the beach front to ride. She especially likes the downhills because she can cruise at a speed and freewheel down the hill.
She has also never had a problem with the helmet, in fact she suggested getting it at the time calling it her safety helmet. I guess this is becuase they have to use them at school.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Idols Meadow Lane
Riley does not often perform for the camera, but on Saturday afternoon she decided to sing (like Hanna Fontana) using the microphone which she got for Christmas.
Not sure what the song is, probably made up, but the moves are genuine, maybe from watching too much Idols with her mother? She has also taken to Brum, and likes to sing the song at the end... Brum Brum etc etc.
Ethan also started to clap hands late last week... He is very good at it too.
Not sure what the song is, probably made up, but the moves are genuine, maybe from watching too much Idols with her mother? She has also taken to Brum, and likes to sing the song at the end... Brum Brum etc etc.
Ethan also started to clap hands late last week... He is very good at it too.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Is it in the blood...
Once again a video of Ethan eating... It is just amazing having a child who loves to eat.
This clip shows him having a go at Rice, Sphaghetti and Roast Potatoes with Veges.
Ethan has the pasta slurp down pat, he also copies Riley when doing this.
This week we stopped giving him a separate dinner, he now eats what we get which makes life a bit easier. Riley also seems to be doing a bit better - maybe copying him.
You really need sound to get the most out if this clip - all the slurps etc. are the best.
I even managed to get a "Dada" and a wave.
This clip shows him having a go at Rice, Sphaghetti and Roast Potatoes with Veges.
Ethan has the pasta slurp down pat, he also copies Riley when doing this.
This week we stopped giving him a separate dinner, he now eats what we get which makes life a bit easier. Riley also seems to be doing a bit better - maybe copying him.
You really need sound to get the most out if this clip - all the slurps etc. are the best.
I even managed to get a "Dada" and a wave.
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Ethan at NINE Months
Hard to believe, but Ethan will be NINE months old tomorow!
We took him for his check up and Measles shot today. Des and us are very happy with his progress. He is doing all the right things and developing nicely.
The only "concern" is that he does nto seem to be too keen to crawl properly. Des is a proponent of a proper crawl on all fours, which he has yet to do. He is however perfectly mobile, just too lazy to lift his bum and move.
We no longer offer the walking ring (especially since he realised that he could climb out of it), and are trying to get him up and moving.
He is also moving around with the support of furniture etc, and loves to be upright which is quite natural.
We took him for his check up and Measles shot today. Des and us are very happy with his progress. He is doing all the right things and developing nicely.
The only "concern" is that he does nto seem to be too keen to crawl properly. Des is a proponent of a proper crawl on all fours, which he has yet to do. He is however perfectly mobile, just too lazy to lift his bum and move.
We no longer offer the walking ring (especially since he realised that he could climb out of it), and are trying to get him up and moving.
He is also moving around with the support of furniture etc, and loves to be upright which is quite natural.
The vital statistics from today are:
Weight 8.48kg Gained 890g
Length 72cm Shorter than me by 1m
Head Circumfrence 45cm
He also loves his food and much prefers feeding himself even if he leaves a huge mess!
All in all a happy little fellow!
Monday, April 05, 2010
Life's a Beach, then you eat it.
Yesterday we spent the day with Norman and Julie. They extended a very kind invitation for Easter Lunch.
Ethan got to spend some time on the beach, eating sand and trying to carry a bucket like Riley can...
The weather was not great (hence the background noise), but we still had a great day.
Ethan got to spend some time on the beach, eating sand and trying to carry a bucket like Riley can...
The weather was not great (hence the background noise), but we still had a great day.
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