Last week

Wow, what a busy week it was last week! Feel like my feet hardly touched the ground. It all started when nanny and granddad and Jasper turned up on Saturday. No sooner had they arrived than dad walked out the front door and I didn't see him again til Sunday. I always thought he got on alright with them (apparently he went to see some rugby, but I'm not sure I believe him. He was out all day!). The remaining family went to see some butterflies in St Albans. It called Butterfly World and I for one thought it was fab. They were everywhere. We're going back tomorrow and this time dad's coming. We asked other nanny and granddad but forgot that granddad has a bit of a phobia of butterflies and moths (have a look here if you don't like the winged beauties either - I Hate Butterflies! )..... so maybe not!
On Sunday dad disappeared again! This time with mum, so we went to the park and had some fun while mum and dad lived it up in London. I don't know, as dad said when nanny and granddad left, if they hadn't been here, he wouldn't have gone out so much. I'm not sure how they took that to be honest!
On Monday I went to see Alfie and Jack to play in the sun. Boy, it was hot. Fortunately, Alfie had his paddling pool and bouncy castle set up, so I spent all morning splashing about and throwing buckets of water about. Brilliant! Wasn't half tired afterwards though and couldn't even finish my Thomas the Tank Engine cake before I conked out in the car.
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday both mum and dad were at work so Zoe and I ended up variously in nursery and being looked after by Alfie and Jade. Good fun, but I'm paying for it now, think Zoe is too. Can barely keep our eyes open. More sleep and less excitement needed I think.
Plus, on Friday, it was decided (without my consultation, I hasten to add), that I was going to be potty trained over half term. Not only that but the flippin' dummy fairies have stolen my dummy. It only seems to appear on my pillow when it's time for bed. I don't know how they do it but it's making me a bit grumpy on occasion (as dad will testify to in the car, stuck traffic. I was quite insistent that I have it, he was quite insistent that he hadn't got it!).
Yesterday was just a chilled day at home which I was quite grateful for. Zoe did some painting while I got lumbered with the washing up. Nice!

Hey, where's dad?

Where'e my dad gone? I've barely seen him all week! Two days in nursery (which actually I've quite enjoyed) and today with the grandparents (well, OK, that's fun too). I'd like to know what he thinks he's playing at, he's supposed to be looking after me and the Zoester, not galavanting around London or whatever it is he does!
Hmmm, still need to get some video of Zoe crawling. I might be easier if I could actually keep up with her!

She's only gone and done it.....

Well, well, well..... Zoe's finally started crawling. She spent about a month making it look like it would be easier to crawl than just flop around and then yesterday she just did it! I fear for my safety, I really do! She was bad enough just bum-shuffling, but now, with added mobility? Well, it doesn't bare thinking about frankly. I'll get some video to show you all what I mean. But first I'm going to have to take the recorder off her. It's very loud when she plays it. It needs a proper artist with musical flair to play it. Like me! Dad says it gives him a headache, but I think it's quite a soothing single, loud, perpetual, monotonous note!
Back soon!

Flowers

Zoe's discovered we have flowers on the roof terrace. And she wants to pick them. In the words of Zoe herself, 'no, no, no'. They do look very nice though. And what's more, they're still alive. Must be my green fingers I reckon, I helped mum plant them you know!

Well, well...

Would you believe it? It's been a month since my last update. Disgraceful! So what's been happening to keep me away from the keyboard? Hmmmm, I'll have to put on my thinking cap for a while.
Most momentously, it was my dear sister's first birthday. Happy Birthday Zo Zo! It was a fun packed day. Started off with a family visit to the softplay in Harpenden. We were joined by friends and rellies and Zoe spent her morning with her mate Josh who was one last week (they're all at it!). They had a great time as did I. Wore myself to a frazzle running around and spending most of my time on the tricycles. Round and round and round and, well, you get the idea. After that we all went home and I had a bit of a sleep. imagine my surprise when I came down to find people in my house. My cousins were there so we played in my bedroom. I played with Jack until he went downstairs crying. No idea why, but it was nothing to do with me (honest)! Auntie Jill drank wine coz it was her birthday the next day, so Uncle Steve had to drive (even though he normally does to be fair). Then mum made her take the rest of it with her for the car journey. Think she was slightly embarrassed!
And all the while Nanny and Grandad and Jasper were up to stay. Boy, Zoe's a bit scared of Jasper. Not me, I think he's great! He used to be a bit intimidating but now i really like him. I was sad when he went home but still drop him into the conversation now and again. Hopefully I'll see him at Easter when we go to see them at the seaside.
Mum's been a bag of nerves on account of having not one, but two interviews for a new job. Turns out this job is in a place called Singapore. She says it's along way away. It's probably up the M1, I know that's a long road, but I'm not sure. So we'll have to wait and see. Could be next week until she hears she says. Which, judging by the amount of fidgeting, is probably too long!
Meanwhile, dad's started to disappear for prolonged periods of time while we go and see Nanny and Grandad. He says he's working, but I know that he stopped all that in 2007. He hasn't worked a day since (although there was that time in 2008). Anyway, mum's excited about this as it means she can go out and spend some money. This, it would appear, is the first time we've had any to spare for a while. I hope I don't grow up to be one of those chaps who constantly chirps on about "when I were a lad" and "kids today" all that. I'd have to develop a northern accent to achieve it and I don't think I'm quite there yet (I can barely speak with an estuarine accent)!
Anyway, so far as I can figure the must have plenty of money. Mum came home the other day driving a brand new car. All shiny and red it was. So there, they must be lyin'. I fear that my favourite little blue car (or 'mummy's car' as I affectiontely knew it), has gone to the great scrapyard in the sky. What a shame, dad and I had some fun in that when mum and Zoe weren't about. I got to sit up front and kick the dashboard, much to the annoyance of dad. Probably can't reach the dash on the new one. Boo!
I'm sure there's stuff I've missed but at least I've made the effort for a change!
I'll write again sooooooon.
D

Half term week

All change this week as mum has been on holiday so we've been out and about. Not for me the music classes,nursery and swimming lessons. This week we've been going out with friends, playing in softplay and holding hands.

On Monday it was Physical Education all the way with baby gym in the morning with Alfie followed by softplay in St Albans. I was shattered by the end of that I can tell you. Snowed all day.... again! None of it settled though.

On Tuesday I was dropped at the grandparents for fun at church. Great Auntie Doreen came along too which made for a pleasant change. She played with me at church which was good coz normally I have to entertain myself playing the piano!

We went to Verulamium Park on Wednesday with my little friend Eliza. She always wants to hold hands but today she kept running away from me. I got the hump and sat in my buggy. That soon brought her round as you can see. And we stood and watched the seagulls mobbing the ducks. Quite romantic!

Thursday was a bit of a damp squib. We were supposed to be going to Dorset but then dad decided to throw up and it all ground to a halt! So we stayed in instead. Not too bad. Watched lots of telly and then did some painting with mum while dad hid upstairs with Zoe. Speaking of Zoe. She's decided that now's the time to start standing up. I was a bit surprised when I first saw her I can tell you. I thought I was the only baby allowed to walk. What am I going to do? She's already pinching my train set when she's bum shuffling. How am I going to stop her when she starts walking too? It's a worrying development! I may have to erect barricades....

D

BREAKING NEWS!!

My sister has arrived safe and sound into this crazy world.

She arrived at 0941 this morning weighing 8lbs 8.5oz.

She is called Zoe Ann.

Blimey! I can't wait to meet her. I have it on good authority that both mum and baby are doing really well. Oh, and that dad is chuffed to bits. And the grandparents are chuffed to bits. And that Aunties and Uncles are chuffed and friends and well...  you get the idea. I'll update more when I get my head round having a brand new sister.... finally! Don't forget to have a look at the pics, click here.

Dan