Dear Daddy,
Today you went to work very early. I missed you when I woke up but I'm used to that. I felt a little sick but I was ready to play.
For the last few weeks you have been around a lot. I have had lots of time to play with you. I have started taking steps in your presence. You always thought you would miss my first steps but you were there when I walked towards that bowl of pasta.
Today I realized that if I walk I can use my hands more so I decided I prefer it to crawling. So from today I became a walker. I walked here and I walked there. I wanted to walk up to you when you can home. But you never came.
You had to go away today, but luckily just first the night. Every night you are away I miss our cuddles, and playtime but mostly I miss out baths and your warm kisses.
It's okay, I know you'll be home tomorrow I just wanted to let me know that I no longer 'kind of' walk, I am now a walker.
I love you very much Daddy.
Love always,
Your Oliver J.
Wednesday 8 August 2012
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Sorry it's been so long.
Dear Daddy,
Sorry it has been so long since my last letter. We have been so busy, we went down to Melbourne and Mum couldn't get the internet to work on her computer. She has also had so much homework to do she has been so busy. But I have been great. I move so much now I never want to stay still. I also had swimming lessons today and I am starting to love it. Its warmer now so it's a lot more fun.
Mum has to go back to homework soon so I figure I will just document my trip to Melbourne in photographs.
Sorry it has been so long since my last letter. We have been so busy, we went down to Melbourne and Mum couldn't get the internet to work on her computer. She has also had so much homework to do she has been so busy. But I have been great. I move so much now I never want to stay still. I also had swimming lessons today and I am starting to love it. Its warmer now so it's a lot more fun.
Mum has to go back to homework soon so I figure I will just document my trip to Melbourne in photographs.
Showing Uncle Sam how to use mega blocks.
He wasn't very good.
So I took over and knocked his building down and started again.
Watching the footy with Grandpa, featuring my new uggs. (real wool)
Teaching Pandora how to crawl.
She sniffed my butt.
Working on the yard.
(They were a bit big)
Tippee Sippee
Teaching Uncle Sam how to drink from a cup.
Peanut butter.
I loved it.
Grandma and Grandpa.
I love Grandma's glasses.
I feel asleep.
It turns out I love Salmon.
Grandma got me a hat and I can't take it off.
I don't know how I feel about it.
But it suits me.
So that was our week in Melbourne. I probably won't be able to write much this week on account of Mummy hogging the computer with all her homework but I will write as soon as I can.
I love you so much Daddy.
Love Always
Your Oliver J
Friday 27 April 2012
Up and down.
Dear Daddy,
What a busy couple of days it has been. Yesterday we started off the day by going to paint and play. I slept much better the night before so Mummy was in a good mood. It was so much fun. I didn't paint because I would just eat it all, but I played a lot. I got to see all my friends from Mum's group that I hadn't seen for a long time. There were lots of kid there and most of them were older. I mostly played with the kids my age and stayed close to Mum.
Lately I don't like to be out of Mummy's sight. If I want her to pick me up I put my arms in the air and say Ma Ma Ma. I do it a lot. When she left my sight at paint and play I would get a bit sad and cry. I would search for her with my eyes and then when I found her I would crawl over to her. I like being near her. I don't like being too far.
Here are some photos of my time at paint and play:
What a busy couple of days it has been. Yesterday we started off the day by going to paint and play. I slept much better the night before so Mummy was in a good mood. It was so much fun. I didn't paint because I would just eat it all, but I played a lot. I got to see all my friends from Mum's group that I hadn't seen for a long time. There were lots of kid there and most of them were older. I mostly played with the kids my age and stayed close to Mum.
Lately I don't like to be out of Mummy's sight. If I want her to pick me up I put my arms in the air and say Ma Ma Ma. I do it a lot. When she left my sight at paint and play I would get a bit sad and cry. I would search for her with my eyes and then when I found her I would crawl over to her. I like being near her. I don't like being too far.
Here are some photos of my time at paint and play:
Crawling on the squishy shapes.
Trying to get to Mummy.
My Friend Annie.
Having a look.
I still love shoes.
Sometimes I lose my balance a little bit.
As you can see I had a great time.
In the afternoon yesterday we played in my playpen a lot. It was a pretty normal afternoon for Mummy and I. She seemed pretty happy today, she did spend a lot of time in her uni books though. At one point I held one of her books and sucked on the corner. She was so into her study she didn't even notice and then I swallowed some paper. It was yuck. Then Mummy told me she used to eat paper as a kid, can you believe it? Yuck!
For dinner I had pumpkin and egg yolk. It was pretty yum. I like egg yolk and I love pumpkin.
I was pretty tired after my bottle so I went to sleep straight away. When I woke up at 1AM I was wet. I yelled out to Mummy and she came and fed me and put me back to bed STILL WET! I woke up every half hour and she got me back to sleep but it was cold and I wanted to be dried. At 3AM I decided I'd had enough and I wanted to be dry. When Mum turned on the lap she saw how wet my sheets were and said she was very sorry. The material on my sleeping bag didn't feel wet so she didn't know. I didn't blame her i just wanted to be dry and warm. I was cold all over. She cuddled me in her bed for a little while to warm me up and then put me back in my cot, with new sheets, a new outfit and new blankets.
I slept until the morning.
Today was a bit boring.
Mum and Joni walked up to the shops and looked at lots of clothes. I was pretty happy the whole time but I don't like sitting in the pram that long so after a while I got a little bit fussy. Mummy did bring my rice biscuits so that kept me happy. When I got home she gave me a Vegemite sandwich, and just in time I was starving.
Mum told me the craziest thing, she said you don't like Vegemite. Are you crazy? I love it. Sometimes I even just suck the Vegemite off the bread and give the bread to Pandora. It is the best.
After lunch I had my bot bot and then Sarah came over. She makes Mum laugh a lot, she is very funny. Sarah always gives me lots of kisses and cuddles. I like playing with her. And so does Pandora, she jumps all over her every time she talks. She hasn't changed a bit! I went to bed after that, it was pretty late in the day and I was exhausted. I slept so much that Mummy had to wake me up, that made me a bit cranky but I was hungry and she fed me dinner in no time so that made me happy. Oh but before dinner I got to play with Sarah again. That made me smile too.
For dinner tonight I had lamb, pumpkin and cheese. I love lamb so much, I suck it and chew it. I am getting so good at eating. Pumpkin is yummy too, it gets all over my face. Cheese is also delicious. I was very satisfied after dinner.
Because I had such a late nap I was barely tired at all after my bath. I had some of my bot bot but I just wanted to play. I played in my play pen for a while, and then I decided I wanted more milk and I could probably use a sleep soon. I didn't have all of my bottle but I was tired so Mummy put me to bed. But once I was in bed I decided I might like some more milk, so Mummy brought it in and I got to drink in bed. She smiled at me and said "this is how bad habits begin." I don't know what she's talking about, it wasn't bad at all. It was great. I only drank a little bit more and then rolled over and went to sleep.
I am laying here under my blanky that Mum and you picked out whilst I was in her belly. I don't move as much in my sleep anymore and Mummy hasn't gotten me a winter sleeping bag yet. It's fairly warm but I think I will probably wake up a few times tonight, you know how much I rely on my sleeping bag. Hopefully tomorrow Mummy will go and get me a winter one.
I miss you so much Daddy.
In the bath I always say your name so Mum knows that her bath times with me are numbered, and when you are back we can have standing practice again. I practice so much every day so I will be fantastic by the time you come home. I can't wait!
I love you so much.
Love always
Your Oliver J.
Wednesday 25 April 2012
Sleeping is for babies.
Dear Daddy,
Last night I didn't really feel like sleeping. On Tuesday I had to get up really early so I could have my morning nap before swimming lessons. I like getting up at 5AM, I want to do it everyday.
Swimming lessons are getting more fun, it's just really cold and I don't like it when my face goes under. Mum sung to me a lot more this week and that made me a little bit happier. I just shiver the whole time and I always forget to close my mouth when my head goes under. I especially hate it when they sit me on the side of the pool and then splash me into the water. I really cry then. Mum spoke to my teacher and hopefully next week it won't be as cold. Otherwise she might try and find a new pool for me to use.
Yesterday was okay, Mummy did all of your wedding invites and we played quite a lot. I stood up a lot as I do now. I really love it. Oh and for dinner Mummy fed me potato. It was YUCKY! She is sneaky, she knows I don't like it mashed so she baked it and tried to give it to me in squares. But I am too smart for her and I wouldn't eat it. So she did, right of my plate! Luckily she cooked me pumpkin, carrots and chicken to go with it. They were yummy.
But when I went to bed it was cold, and I tried to sleep. I really did try but I decided to stand up instead. It's so much fun, but then I got lonely and called out to Mum. She came every time. At 5AM I decided it was time to get up for the day and I refused to go back to sleep. Mum looked really sad and she even cried a little bit too.
We watched the television and lots of people in your work uniform were on it. It made Mummy even sadder and she cried some more. She kept telling me it was okay, she just missed you and then she would fake a smile. But I knew she wasn't happy which made me sad too. She tried to hide her sadness though, but I am too smart for her. She looked very tired and I was tired too because I was up so early but she wouldn't let me sleep until 9AM. I was really tired but then but I couldn't sleep because I wanted milk and I let Mummy know. She is good at telling what I want and she fed me and I feel asleep right there in her arms. She cuddled me for a little while and then put me to bed.
When I woke up, Mummy was still in her pyjamas. Mum dressed me in clothes that looked exactly like hers and then she gave me some lunch, (avocado on toast) and then we went for a walk. I enjoyed the walk I kept turning around to look at Mummy and giving her a big smile. She posted your wedding invitations on the walk as well. Pandora came too obviously and went crazy at a dog on the other side of the road. She always protects me!
When we got home we have a good play in the play pen. Mummy comes and sits in there all the time now. I was pretty tired though so I went to have my afternoon nap.
When I woke up I normally have alone time but not today. Mum and I played so much. We did sing songs, we played ball, I chased Pandora, I crawled all over Mummy and I even went in my Jolly Jumper for a little while. I was in a great mood now.
Mummy got to go in the kitchen for a little while tonight and made my dinner. I had pumpkin and lamb. No potato tonight, I think she's finally understanding my hatred for it. Dinner was delicious I ate so much and I got pumpkin ALL over my face. I had banana for desert, which I don't mind but it isn't my favourite of fruits. Whilst eating my banana I found a hidden bit of pumpkin and decided to eat that instead.
After lunch Mummy kept lifting her arms high in the arm and then tickling me. I found it SO FUNNY. I was almost crying with laughter. Mum took a video and sent it to you. I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.
Tonight my bath was a little deeper and Mummy trusts me to move around in the bath a bit more than she originally did. In the bath she told me all about the work you are doing and how today you marched to remember the ANZACS who fought in wars so that we could live the way we do. You must love us so much, Mummy keeps telling me so. And you have been at work for such a long time now, and Mummy keeps telling me that you work so that we can live the way we do, and that you do it for us. We are very lucky to have you, I just wish you were here.
I am in bed now and Mum has made it a lot warmer for me. My new sleeping bag in not as long so it is harder to stand in, although I will probably still try later.
I love you so much Daddy, I get worried that you won't even know me when you get home. I am growing so much, and I hope that Mummy is sharing all my new hobbies with you.
Love always
Your Oliver J
Last night I didn't really feel like sleeping. On Tuesday I had to get up really early so I could have my morning nap before swimming lessons. I like getting up at 5AM, I want to do it everyday.
Swimming lessons are getting more fun, it's just really cold and I don't like it when my face goes under. Mum sung to me a lot more this week and that made me a little bit happier. I just shiver the whole time and I always forget to close my mouth when my head goes under. I especially hate it when they sit me on the side of the pool and then splash me into the water. I really cry then. Mum spoke to my teacher and hopefully next week it won't be as cold. Otherwise she might try and find a new pool for me to use.
Yesterday was okay, Mummy did all of your wedding invites and we played quite a lot. I stood up a lot as I do now. I really love it. Oh and for dinner Mummy fed me potato. It was YUCKY! She is sneaky, she knows I don't like it mashed so she baked it and tried to give it to me in squares. But I am too smart for her and I wouldn't eat it. So she did, right of my plate! Luckily she cooked me pumpkin, carrots and chicken to go with it. They were yummy.
But when I went to bed it was cold, and I tried to sleep. I really did try but I decided to stand up instead. It's so much fun, but then I got lonely and called out to Mum. She came every time. At 5AM I decided it was time to get up for the day and I refused to go back to sleep. Mum looked really sad and she even cried a little bit too.
We watched the television and lots of people in your work uniform were on it. It made Mummy even sadder and she cried some more. She kept telling me it was okay, she just missed you and then she would fake a smile. But I knew she wasn't happy which made me sad too. She tried to hide her sadness though, but I am too smart for her. She looked very tired and I was tired too because I was up so early but she wouldn't let me sleep until 9AM. I was really tired but then but I couldn't sleep because I wanted milk and I let Mummy know. She is good at telling what I want and she fed me and I feel asleep right there in her arms. She cuddled me for a little while and then put me to bed.
When I woke up, Mummy was still in her pyjamas. Mum dressed me in clothes that looked exactly like hers and then she gave me some lunch, (avocado on toast) and then we went for a walk. I enjoyed the walk I kept turning around to look at Mummy and giving her a big smile. She posted your wedding invitations on the walk as well. Pandora came too obviously and went crazy at a dog on the other side of the road. She always protects me!
When we got home we have a good play in the play pen. Mummy comes and sits in there all the time now. I was pretty tired though so I went to have my afternoon nap.
When I woke up I normally have alone time but not today. Mum and I played so much. We did sing songs, we played ball, I chased Pandora, I crawled all over Mummy and I even went in my Jolly Jumper for a little while. I was in a great mood now.
Mummy got to go in the kitchen for a little while tonight and made my dinner. I had pumpkin and lamb. No potato tonight, I think she's finally understanding my hatred for it. Dinner was delicious I ate so much and I got pumpkin ALL over my face. I had banana for desert, which I don't mind but it isn't my favourite of fruits. Whilst eating my banana I found a hidden bit of pumpkin and decided to eat that instead.
After lunch Mummy kept lifting her arms high in the arm and then tickling me. I found it SO FUNNY. I was almost crying with laughter. Mum took a video and sent it to you. I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.
Tonight my bath was a little deeper and Mummy trusts me to move around in the bath a bit more than she originally did. In the bath she told me all about the work you are doing and how today you marched to remember the ANZACS who fought in wars so that we could live the way we do. You must love us so much, Mummy keeps telling me so. And you have been at work for such a long time now, and Mummy keeps telling me that you work so that we can live the way we do, and that you do it for us. We are very lucky to have you, I just wish you were here.
I am in bed now and Mum has made it a lot warmer for me. My new sleeping bag in not as long so it is harder to stand in, although I will probably still try later.
I love you so much Daddy, I get worried that you won't even know me when you get home. I am growing so much, and I hope that Mummy is sharing all my new hobbies with you.
Love always
Your Oliver J
Monday 23 April 2012
A weekend away
Dear Daddy,
Sorry I haven't written for so long but when I woke up on Saturday after my nap Mummy had our bags packed and we went away. Pandora even came too. And guess what, Sophie and Sarah came with us. We only went for one night, we stayed at Sophie's grandparents house. They live on a big lake and they have a big house. You go up stairs to get to their house too, except its all their home. They have a massive balcony that overlooks Lake Maquarie and the house is almost all windows.
Pandora was a bit cheeky and Mummy got a bit stressed out, because they have a dog too. But once Pandora calmed down Mummy seemed very happy. She didn't have to worry about me either because between Sarah, Sophie and her parents I was played with so much.
We went for a walk on the lake as well, it's so pretty. But I was very tired so I feel asleep. I slept in the fresh air for ages and it was so nice. Much nicer than Sydney air. I got to play with all of Sophie's old toys as well, and they are lots of fun. I was very busy there, playing like crazy. I had so much to play with I didn't know if I would have enough time to play with them all.
In the evening we went for a drive into town and went to a small shopping centre. We went into a thai restaurant and it smelt yummy. I was a bit hungry now and Mum went to Safeway and bought me food in a packet. When we got home we sat at a HUGE table and I got to sit in Sophie's old chair. I was pretty hungry but I got a lot of attention so I was okay. Poor Mum didn't get to spend any time in the kitchen, as me food came straight from a packet and her food came from a plastic container. I loved it, it was so yummy. I had cheesy carrot puree. Mum seemed to be pretty relaxed by now and she ate and laugher with Sarah and her family.
Poor Sophie was in bed all afternoon and night because I gave her my cold. I felt bad for her and I missed her because I like to play with her but I was kept very occupied by everyone else. After my bottle I was very tired because I hadn't napped very much during the day and I went to bed for the night. I slept in Sophie's cot and she was so nice to let me sleep in it.
I woke up a few times in the night, and I could here Mummy talking to Sarah. They were pretty far away, I think they were sitting on the balcony. I could also hear poor Sophie coughing a little bit in the night too. Mummy finally came to bed but I still woke up two more times before the morning.
On Sunday we went downstairs to a different rom in the house and played with more of Sophie's toys. Sophie came down too and she let me play with her letters and numbers. I was up pretty early so I couldn't stay awake too long. After my next nap I was so happy and ready to play again. Sarah got me out some tunnels and a tent and I got to crawl around in it. Sometimes I got a bit confused and sometimes I got a bit scared but Pandora, Sarah and Mum would come in too. It was a lot of fun. I also got to play in Sophie's Jolly Jumper and with lots of toys too. Sarah also took me out on the balcony and showed me the lake. It's very pretty up there, I'd love to come back with you.
Sophie made Mum and everyone scrambled eggs for a big breakfast. Poor Mum wasn't allowed in the kitchen at all. But she kept close to it and jumped in when she can because we know how much she loves it. I couldn't have any eggs for breakfast because Mum is worried about allergies but I got to have a banana and that was YUMMY! I ate it better than I ever have before. I wasn't even that hungry but it just tasted so good.
Because I had been so busy all morning I was really tired again and went back to bed. When I woke up Mummy packed us all in the car and we went home. Except Sophie didn't come, she stayed with her grandparents. I slept the entire drive home, except for when we got back into Sydney I woke up. I was pretty sad about being home so Mum gave me her phone case to play with. That made me very happy. We dropped Sarah off and came home.
When we got home Mum took of all my clothes and I played in the nudey rudey for ages. I had carrots and cheese for dinner again, except Mum got to cook these ones. It was much nicer and I loved eating the cheese. Then I got apples for desert.
I was so excited for my bath as well because I didn't get one when I was away. After the bath I was exhausted, so I had my bottle and went straight to bed. I got to Skype you though before I went to bed.
Mum was in such a happy mood, I am glad that she gets to have fun and relax whilst you aren't here. She is so busy at home it is good for us to get away.
Today Mummy declared a pyjama day. It was lots of fun. I liked being away, but I do like being home with my own things. I played a lot, and stood up as much as I could. Mummy sometimes comes into my playpen to help me to stand. It's fun and I like to climb all over her.
She also keeps telling me to shake my caboose and wiggles my bum. She's funny, this makes me laugh.
Oh I forgot to tell you earlier, I have a new favourite game. I sit in my high chair and Mummy hides behind it and then I have to guess which way she will poke her head around. I get it right half of the time. Either way, when I find her I laugh like crazy. I just think it's so funny, especially when she comes over the top.
Tonight for dinner I had chicken and avocado. It was yummy. I had pears for desert and ate them all. Well, I left one for Pandora. Then it was bath time again.
Tonight I got reunited with my purple sheep. I just sat and chewed on it for the whole bath. We stayed in for ages and it was really relaxing tonight. I did a little bit of standing but I mostly just played with my sheep and duck.
I brushed my teeth after the bath for the first time. My tooth brush feels like any other chew toy but normally I am scared to put it in my mouth. Tonight Mummy let me take it to my change table so whilst she was dressing me I had a good clean of my teeth.
I was so exhausted by now and feel asleep on my bottle so much that I even stopped sucking. Mummy tried to help me stay awake so we could Skype you but I just couldn't do it. I fell asleep in her arms and stayed that way. I had such a fun weekend. I wish you were here to share it.
I keep saying your name, especially when we are in the bath. Mum keeps telling me your not here because you are out working for us. It is so nice of you to do that and I love you even more for it.
It has already been a week since you left, and we only have six to go. This time will fly by but I hope that you are enjoying the time that we are apart. Mum is making sure I enjoy every second and don't miss out because you are not here. I miss you, but I am still having a lot of fun.
Daddy, I love you and I miss you.
Love always
Your Oliver J.
Sorry I haven't written for so long but when I woke up on Saturday after my nap Mummy had our bags packed and we went away. Pandora even came too. And guess what, Sophie and Sarah came with us. We only went for one night, we stayed at Sophie's grandparents house. They live on a big lake and they have a big house. You go up stairs to get to their house too, except its all their home. They have a massive balcony that overlooks Lake Maquarie and the house is almost all windows.
Pandora was a bit cheeky and Mummy got a bit stressed out, because they have a dog too. But once Pandora calmed down Mummy seemed very happy. She didn't have to worry about me either because between Sarah, Sophie and her parents I was played with so much.
We went for a walk on the lake as well, it's so pretty. But I was very tired so I feel asleep. I slept in the fresh air for ages and it was so nice. Much nicer than Sydney air. I got to play with all of Sophie's old toys as well, and they are lots of fun. I was very busy there, playing like crazy. I had so much to play with I didn't know if I would have enough time to play with them all.
In the evening we went for a drive into town and went to a small shopping centre. We went into a thai restaurant and it smelt yummy. I was a bit hungry now and Mum went to Safeway and bought me food in a packet. When we got home we sat at a HUGE table and I got to sit in Sophie's old chair. I was pretty hungry but I got a lot of attention so I was okay. Poor Mum didn't get to spend any time in the kitchen, as me food came straight from a packet and her food came from a plastic container. I loved it, it was so yummy. I had cheesy carrot puree. Mum seemed to be pretty relaxed by now and she ate and laugher with Sarah and her family.
Poor Sophie was in bed all afternoon and night because I gave her my cold. I felt bad for her and I missed her because I like to play with her but I was kept very occupied by everyone else. After my bottle I was very tired because I hadn't napped very much during the day and I went to bed for the night. I slept in Sophie's cot and she was so nice to let me sleep in it.
I woke up a few times in the night, and I could here Mummy talking to Sarah. They were pretty far away, I think they were sitting on the balcony. I could also hear poor Sophie coughing a little bit in the night too. Mummy finally came to bed but I still woke up two more times before the morning.
On Sunday we went downstairs to a different rom in the house and played with more of Sophie's toys. Sophie came down too and she let me play with her letters and numbers. I was up pretty early so I couldn't stay awake too long. After my next nap I was so happy and ready to play again. Sarah got me out some tunnels and a tent and I got to crawl around in it. Sometimes I got a bit confused and sometimes I got a bit scared but Pandora, Sarah and Mum would come in too. It was a lot of fun. I also got to play in Sophie's Jolly Jumper and with lots of toys too. Sarah also took me out on the balcony and showed me the lake. It's very pretty up there, I'd love to come back with you.
Sophie made Mum and everyone scrambled eggs for a big breakfast. Poor Mum wasn't allowed in the kitchen at all. But she kept close to it and jumped in when she can because we know how much she loves it. I couldn't have any eggs for breakfast because Mum is worried about allergies but I got to have a banana and that was YUMMY! I ate it better than I ever have before. I wasn't even that hungry but it just tasted so good.
Because I had been so busy all morning I was really tired again and went back to bed. When I woke up Mummy packed us all in the car and we went home. Except Sophie didn't come, she stayed with her grandparents. I slept the entire drive home, except for when we got back into Sydney I woke up. I was pretty sad about being home so Mum gave me her phone case to play with. That made me very happy. We dropped Sarah off and came home.
When we got home Mum took of all my clothes and I played in the nudey rudey for ages. I had carrots and cheese for dinner again, except Mum got to cook these ones. It was much nicer and I loved eating the cheese. Then I got apples for desert.
I was so excited for my bath as well because I didn't get one when I was away. After the bath I was exhausted, so I had my bottle and went straight to bed. I got to Skype you though before I went to bed.
Mum was in such a happy mood, I am glad that she gets to have fun and relax whilst you aren't here. She is so busy at home it is good for us to get away.
Today Mummy declared a pyjama day. It was lots of fun. I liked being away, but I do like being home with my own things. I played a lot, and stood up as much as I could. Mummy sometimes comes into my playpen to help me to stand. It's fun and I like to climb all over her.
She also keeps telling me to shake my caboose and wiggles my bum. She's funny, this makes me laugh.
Oh I forgot to tell you earlier, I have a new favourite game. I sit in my high chair and Mummy hides behind it and then I have to guess which way she will poke her head around. I get it right half of the time. Either way, when I find her I laugh like crazy. I just think it's so funny, especially when she comes over the top.
Tonight for dinner I had chicken and avocado. It was yummy. I had pears for desert and ate them all. Well, I left one for Pandora. Then it was bath time again.
Tonight I got reunited with my purple sheep. I just sat and chewed on it for the whole bath. We stayed in for ages and it was really relaxing tonight. I did a little bit of standing but I mostly just played with my sheep and duck.
I brushed my teeth after the bath for the first time. My tooth brush feels like any other chew toy but normally I am scared to put it in my mouth. Tonight Mummy let me take it to my change table so whilst she was dressing me I had a good clean of my teeth.
I was so exhausted by now and feel asleep on my bottle so much that I even stopped sucking. Mummy tried to help me stay awake so we could Skype you but I just couldn't do it. I fell asleep in her arms and stayed that way. I had such a fun weekend. I wish you were here to share it.
I keep saying your name, especially when we are in the bath. Mum keeps telling me your not here because you are out working for us. It is so nice of you to do that and I love you even more for it.
It has already been a week since you left, and we only have six to go. This time will fly by but I hope that you are enjoying the time that we are apart. Mum is making sure I enjoy every second and don't miss out because you are not here. I miss you, but I am still having a lot of fun.
Daddy, I love you and I miss you.
Love always
Your Oliver J.
Friday 20 April 2012
Hey Dad, I stand!
Dear Daddy,
Today the weather was a little bit better than this whole week. It stopped raining so Mum opened the whole apartment up. It was nice to have some fresh air, although I know she loves the rain. I think she was happy we could finally leave the house.
Last night I woke up twice, I just feel a little out of sorts without you here and I haven't been sleeping to great. But hopefully it will go back to normal because when we wake up for the day we are exhausted.
After breakfast I went in my play pen and I decided to pull myself up to standing on my own. Mummy was watching and when she looked up, there I was. It didn't last long before I fell over but I tried again. Mummy filmed it all for you and I know you've seen the video. I was so proud of myself I did a big smile. Mum had a big smile on her face too. I know she feels a little bit sad when I do knew things and your not here, because she hates that you miss out. I hate it too, but I know you would be more upset if we stopped living and excelling. I kept standing and falling all morning. Every time I fell I wasn't sure if it hurt so I looked at Mummy to check, she reassured me that it didn't and that its a good thing I fall. "You can't stand up forever!" she says. Mummy is funny. She pulls funny faces at me when I stand all the time too.
After I went for a nap Mummy was in a very good mood. The whole apartment was open and we sat outside for a while. Mummy also gave me a bottle full of milk for lunch. I wasn't used to it so I didn't drink the whole thing but I felt great after. She never had much milk when you are away, I think she it too busy looking after me to produce to much milk.
Then Sophie came over for a play. Sarah couldn't stay so Mummy spent the whole time playing with Sophie and I which was lots of fun.
First, Sophie helped me set up our train set. It was lots of fun, and it tasted really yummy.
Sopie and I then ate our lunch together. We both had vegemite sandwiches. I had so apple as well.
Then Sophie drew a picture of Pandora, Mummy, Sarah, Herself and I from a time we went to the beach.
After that she played with Pandora outside and then Mummy and I joined her. She played with me a lot too. She always has a lot of time to play with me. She is lots of fun.
Then we came inside and Mummy helped us all to wash our hands and we played some more. By now I was so tired from all the playing that I decided to let Mummy know I wanted to go to sleep. Then Sophie helped Mummy put me to bed, and Pandora came too. I wanted to see Sophie again so I sat up in my cot and yelled out to them. They came and sat on the floor in front of me and squashed their faces up to the cot. I touched Mummy's face all over and laughed a lot. But I was tired so she laid me back down and Sophie put my dummy in and before long I was asleep.
I woke up not much longer to the sound of the doorbell, and when I got up Sarah was here. I was sad because I knew Sophie would have to go home soon, but I did get to play with Sarah for a little while. Mummy went out for a little while so Sarah watched me and when she came home she picked me up but I was having fun with Sarah so I went back to her for a little while. Then I went back in my jolly jumper and it was so much fun. Sarah and Sophie left whilst I was jumping.
After they left the weather was still nice so Mum took Pandora and I for a walk. It was a nice walk and Pandora was excited because we hadn't been for a walk for ages. I like watching the world go by when we go for walks. I very rarely get sad when I am going for a walk in my pram. I also like to watch Pandora as she walks. She is funny, and I follow her with my eyes and smile when she does something funny.
When we got home I was in a great mood, but it was alone time so I went into my play pen. I was having fun but then I bumped my head so Mummy gave me big cuddles. Then she put me in my couch and put cartoons on, but I wanted to crawl all over her. It was lots of fun, but then I decided I wanted to be on my own. In my play pen I stood up and fell and stood and fell for ages. I just love it.
Mummy went into the kitchen now, as she often loves to do. She was in there for quite a while tonight, and when she came out we played for a while. Normally when she leaves the kitchen she comes out with food, but today was different. But that was okay, I wasn't too hungry yet. After a while Mummy put my in my high chair and a funny bell went off. I was pretty hungry by now so I let her know.
When Mummy came over she had a plate FULL of food. Tonight I had my first taste of roasted lamb and roasted carrots and I LOVED it. I also had the rest of the apples from lunch. I was so satisfied from my dinner.
I happily went into my play pen after dinner, but I was getting tired. Mum started getting my bath ready and then her phone went off a million times. She seemed to get a bit stressed out, but then she got to Skype Grandma and Grandpa. She seemed happier for a minute but then her phone kept going off again and again and again. I could tell she was stressed out so I started crying. She picked me up and we had a cuddle but I knew she just needed a bath to calm down so I kept crying. Turns out, I was right. As soon as we got in the bath she seemed so much happier. It was a fun bath, lots of standing and playing with my ducky.
When we got out of the bath we were both in a great mood, but I was pretty tired. She gave me my bottle and Skyped Grandma and Grandpa again. I was exhausted and fell asleep during my bottle, but i drank the whole thing. I could hear Mum talking for a while and then she put me in my cot and told me how much she loves me and how much you love me too. I miss you a lot but I am starting to adapt to you being away. Thank you for working so hard for us. I can't believe it has nearly been a week already, it will be no time before we are together again.
I love you Daddy
Love Always
Your Oliver J
P.S. I have enclosed some photographs of my day. I love you.
Today the weather was a little bit better than this whole week. It stopped raining so Mum opened the whole apartment up. It was nice to have some fresh air, although I know she loves the rain. I think she was happy we could finally leave the house.
Last night I woke up twice, I just feel a little out of sorts without you here and I haven't been sleeping to great. But hopefully it will go back to normal because when we wake up for the day we are exhausted.
After breakfast I went in my play pen and I decided to pull myself up to standing on my own. Mummy was watching and when she looked up, there I was. It didn't last long before I fell over but I tried again. Mummy filmed it all for you and I know you've seen the video. I was so proud of myself I did a big smile. Mum had a big smile on her face too. I know she feels a little bit sad when I do knew things and your not here, because she hates that you miss out. I hate it too, but I know you would be more upset if we stopped living and excelling. I kept standing and falling all morning. Every time I fell I wasn't sure if it hurt so I looked at Mummy to check, she reassured me that it didn't and that its a good thing I fall. "You can't stand up forever!" she says. Mummy is funny. She pulls funny faces at me when I stand all the time too.
After I went for a nap Mummy was in a very good mood. The whole apartment was open and we sat outside for a while. Mummy also gave me a bottle full of milk for lunch. I wasn't used to it so I didn't drink the whole thing but I felt great after. She never had much milk when you are away, I think she it too busy looking after me to produce to much milk.
Then Sophie came over for a play. Sarah couldn't stay so Mummy spent the whole time playing with Sophie and I which was lots of fun.
First, Sophie helped me set up our train set. It was lots of fun, and it tasted really yummy.
Sopie and I then ate our lunch together. We both had vegemite sandwiches. I had so apple as well.
Then Sophie drew a picture of Pandora, Mummy, Sarah, Herself and I from a time we went to the beach.
After that she played with Pandora outside and then Mummy and I joined her. She played with me a lot too. She always has a lot of time to play with me. She is lots of fun.
Then we came inside and Mummy helped us all to wash our hands and we played some more. By now I was so tired from all the playing that I decided to let Mummy know I wanted to go to sleep. Then Sophie helped Mummy put me to bed, and Pandora came too. I wanted to see Sophie again so I sat up in my cot and yelled out to them. They came and sat on the floor in front of me and squashed their faces up to the cot. I touched Mummy's face all over and laughed a lot. But I was tired so she laid me back down and Sophie put my dummy in and before long I was asleep.
I woke up not much longer to the sound of the doorbell, and when I got up Sarah was here. I was sad because I knew Sophie would have to go home soon, but I did get to play with Sarah for a little while. Mummy went out for a little while so Sarah watched me and when she came home she picked me up but I was having fun with Sarah so I went back to her for a little while. Then I went back in my jolly jumper and it was so much fun. Sarah and Sophie left whilst I was jumping.
After they left the weather was still nice so Mum took Pandora and I for a walk. It was a nice walk and Pandora was excited because we hadn't been for a walk for ages. I like watching the world go by when we go for walks. I very rarely get sad when I am going for a walk in my pram. I also like to watch Pandora as she walks. She is funny, and I follow her with my eyes and smile when she does something funny.
When we got home I was in a great mood, but it was alone time so I went into my play pen. I was having fun but then I bumped my head so Mummy gave me big cuddles. Then she put me in my couch and put cartoons on, but I wanted to crawl all over her. It was lots of fun, but then I decided I wanted to be on my own. In my play pen I stood up and fell and stood and fell for ages. I just love it.
Mummy went into the kitchen now, as she often loves to do. She was in there for quite a while tonight, and when she came out we played for a while. Normally when she leaves the kitchen she comes out with food, but today was different. But that was okay, I wasn't too hungry yet. After a while Mummy put my in my high chair and a funny bell went off. I was pretty hungry by now so I let her know.
When Mummy came over she had a plate FULL of food. Tonight I had my first taste of roasted lamb and roasted carrots and I LOVED it. I also had the rest of the apples from lunch. I was so satisfied from my dinner.
I happily went into my play pen after dinner, but I was getting tired. Mum started getting my bath ready and then her phone went off a million times. She seemed to get a bit stressed out, but then she got to Skype Grandma and Grandpa. She seemed happier for a minute but then her phone kept going off again and again and again. I could tell she was stressed out so I started crying. She picked me up and we had a cuddle but I knew she just needed a bath to calm down so I kept crying. Turns out, I was right. As soon as we got in the bath she seemed so much happier. It was a fun bath, lots of standing and playing with my ducky.
When we got out of the bath we were both in a great mood, but I was pretty tired. She gave me my bottle and Skyped Grandma and Grandpa again. I was exhausted and fell asleep during my bottle, but i drank the whole thing. I could hear Mum talking for a while and then she put me in my cot and told me how much she loves me and how much you love me too. I miss you a lot but I am starting to adapt to you being away. Thank you for working so hard for us. I can't believe it has nearly been a week already, it will be no time before we are together again.
I love you Daddy
Love Always
Your Oliver J
P.S. I have enclosed some photographs of my day. I love you.
Thursday 19 April 2012
I love miss Sophie.
Dear Daddy,
Today I woke up very early. I was so tired last night that I went to bed pretty early, and I work up three times in the night. Then I decided at 6AM that I wanted to play. Mum obliged but she still wouldn't give me breakfast until 8AM. I was a little bit fussy about that, but it did make breakfast all the better. Then at 8:30 Mummy kept playing on her phone, until she finally spoke to someone. Before I knew it we were in the car headed out into the yucky whether. Can you believe it, Pandora was in the car too. I was tired so I had a nap and when I woke up we were walking down a busy street, and Pandora was there too. We went into a very white room, and there were cats on the shelf. They were behind a net and I watched them play for ages. Pandora kept growling at them, and I loved watching her too.
All morning before we left Mummy paid extra special attention to Pandora and kept telling me she would be okay. I hope so, she's my best friend. I love playing with her. I love coming home to her, and then Mummy sits me on the top of the couch and she licks my face. No matter how tired or grumpy I am, I can always find a smile for Pandora.
Finally we went in to see the doggy doctor, and Mummy put Panda up on a big metal bench. She was shaking like crazy so I just sat quietly and kept my eye on her. She was very brave. The doggy doctor said she had a cough. I hope I didn't give it to her, or maybe she gave me mine. Mum talked to the vet for ages, he had a baby a bit younger than me so she just went on and on and on. You know how much she loves to talk about me. I just sat there and smiled on cue. We are a great team Mum and I.
When we got home Mummy put a pink mixture in with Pandora's milk and she drank it all down. I was absolutely exhausted so I went to bed and slept until lunch time.
I woke up absolutely starving. It was definitely lunch time. Mummy gave me a rice biscuit and got me dressed and before I knew it, we were in the car again. Jo was there too. I was pretty hungry so I grizzled a little bit but I love playing with my mirror in the car. Then we got to Sarah and Sophie's house.
I was so excited to see them, but I was still hungry. Mum set up a little chair for me to sit on and gave me an egg yolk sandwich. It was delicious but also fun to play with. Sophie sat with me. She is fun to be with. I made such a mess, and Sophie said not to worry and she would clean it up! But then her Mummy, Sarah, cleaned it up so that I could crawl around.
Sophie walked around with her balloon and I crawled after her for ages. Then we sat on the couch together and she read me a story. She got a little bit upset when I drooled on her book, but I didn't mean it. I haven't got any control over it. She then got me a snake toy out to play with and she didn't mind if I drooled and sucked on it. I loved it. I crawled all over her and her Mummy for ages. I love playing with Sophie. She has so much time for me.
I was pretty tired now so I let Mummy know, and we went home. When we got home Pandora seemed much better and she licked my face again. She is funny. She put me in a good mood so when Mummy put me in my cot I just wanted to play. She got me up for a little while and we watched some television and then I went back to bed. I was pretty tired so I decided to have a short nap.
When I woke up I thought maybe today you would be here. You have been gone a while and I like playing with you in the afternoon. Mummy is always pretty tired by the afternoon and I like it when you are here. You make her happier too. She is pretty happy and lots of fun, but she is still happier when you are here.
I was sad when you weren't here and I tried to have fun but I was grumpy so I cried, and I cried and I cried. Mummy gave me lots of books and toys to play with but they weren't you. The she got her phone out and played a video of you. It really settled me and made me happy. I even gave her a smile, she had worked hard and she deserved it. Then she put me in the play pen and went into the kitchen. She spends so much time in the kitchen she must love it in there. She kept peeking on me, and I kept giving her lots of smiles.
For dinner tonight I had two of my favourites mixed together, chicken and apple. It was a bit funny mixed, I prefer them separate so I separated them. I'm sure Mum had the best intentions mixing them, trying to be gourmet but it tasted odd. I ate my chicken first and then I ate all the apple. It was delicious. I was so happy by this time. And then we had a bath. I am starting to enjoy bath time with Mum. Not as much as with you but I can tell she is a bit more relaxed and trusts me in the water. Today I even put my face under (trying to get my ducky) and I didn't even cry. Mummy laughed at me and called me a goof. She washed my hair really well, my eyes rolls back into my head. I love it.
After the bath I was so happy I even fed myself my bottle (with the help of Mum to get the right angle). I was a bit tired, but I was so happy Mummy decided I could play for a little while. I was in my pen playing with all my toys but then I decided I should go to bed. I was tired and the sooner I go to bed the closer it is to you being home. I went to sleep before Mummy could even turn off the light I was so tired. Mum has put the humidifier on again tonight as my cough is still here and I think she wants to take me to the doctors again tomorrow. So my room is nice and warm and I am sound asleep dreaming of playing with you again.
I hope you are having fun out at sea, and not working too hard. I know you are working very hard for us and I love you even more for it. One day soon we will be playing again, it has almost been a week so there are only six more to go.
I love you very much Daddy
Love always
-Your Oliver J
Today I woke up very early. I was so tired last night that I went to bed pretty early, and I work up three times in the night. Then I decided at 6AM that I wanted to play. Mum obliged but she still wouldn't give me breakfast until 8AM. I was a little bit fussy about that, but it did make breakfast all the better. Then at 8:30 Mummy kept playing on her phone, until she finally spoke to someone. Before I knew it we were in the car headed out into the yucky whether. Can you believe it, Pandora was in the car too. I was tired so I had a nap and when I woke up we were walking down a busy street, and Pandora was there too. We went into a very white room, and there were cats on the shelf. They were behind a net and I watched them play for ages. Pandora kept growling at them, and I loved watching her too.
All morning before we left Mummy paid extra special attention to Pandora and kept telling me she would be okay. I hope so, she's my best friend. I love playing with her. I love coming home to her, and then Mummy sits me on the top of the couch and she licks my face. No matter how tired or grumpy I am, I can always find a smile for Pandora.
Finally we went in to see the doggy doctor, and Mummy put Panda up on a big metal bench. She was shaking like crazy so I just sat quietly and kept my eye on her. She was very brave. The doggy doctor said she had a cough. I hope I didn't give it to her, or maybe she gave me mine. Mum talked to the vet for ages, he had a baby a bit younger than me so she just went on and on and on. You know how much she loves to talk about me. I just sat there and smiled on cue. We are a great team Mum and I.
When we got home Mummy put a pink mixture in with Pandora's milk and she drank it all down. I was absolutely exhausted so I went to bed and slept until lunch time.
I woke up absolutely starving. It was definitely lunch time. Mummy gave me a rice biscuit and got me dressed and before I knew it, we were in the car again. Jo was there too. I was pretty hungry so I grizzled a little bit but I love playing with my mirror in the car. Then we got to Sarah and Sophie's house.
I was so excited to see them, but I was still hungry. Mum set up a little chair for me to sit on and gave me an egg yolk sandwich. It was delicious but also fun to play with. Sophie sat with me. She is fun to be with. I made such a mess, and Sophie said not to worry and she would clean it up! But then her Mummy, Sarah, cleaned it up so that I could crawl around.
Sophie walked around with her balloon and I crawled after her for ages. Then we sat on the couch together and she read me a story. She got a little bit upset when I drooled on her book, but I didn't mean it. I haven't got any control over it. She then got me a snake toy out to play with and she didn't mind if I drooled and sucked on it. I loved it. I crawled all over her and her Mummy for ages. I love playing with Sophie. She has so much time for me.
I was pretty tired now so I let Mummy know, and we went home. When we got home Pandora seemed much better and she licked my face again. She is funny. She put me in a good mood so when Mummy put me in my cot I just wanted to play. She got me up for a little while and we watched some television and then I went back to bed. I was pretty tired so I decided to have a short nap.
When I woke up I thought maybe today you would be here. You have been gone a while and I like playing with you in the afternoon. Mummy is always pretty tired by the afternoon and I like it when you are here. You make her happier too. She is pretty happy and lots of fun, but she is still happier when you are here.
I was sad when you weren't here and I tried to have fun but I was grumpy so I cried, and I cried and I cried. Mummy gave me lots of books and toys to play with but they weren't you. The she got her phone out and played a video of you. It really settled me and made me happy. I even gave her a smile, she had worked hard and she deserved it. Then she put me in the play pen and went into the kitchen. She spends so much time in the kitchen she must love it in there. She kept peeking on me, and I kept giving her lots of smiles.
For dinner tonight I had two of my favourites mixed together, chicken and apple. It was a bit funny mixed, I prefer them separate so I separated them. I'm sure Mum had the best intentions mixing them, trying to be gourmet but it tasted odd. I ate my chicken first and then I ate all the apple. It was delicious. I was so happy by this time. And then we had a bath. I am starting to enjoy bath time with Mum. Not as much as with you but I can tell she is a bit more relaxed and trusts me in the water. Today I even put my face under (trying to get my ducky) and I didn't even cry. Mummy laughed at me and called me a goof. She washed my hair really well, my eyes rolls back into my head. I love it.
After the bath I was so happy I even fed myself my bottle (with the help of Mum to get the right angle). I was a bit tired, but I was so happy Mummy decided I could play for a little while. I was in my pen playing with all my toys but then I decided I should go to bed. I was tired and the sooner I go to bed the closer it is to you being home. I went to sleep before Mummy could even turn off the light I was so tired. Mum has put the humidifier on again tonight as my cough is still here and I think she wants to take me to the doctors again tomorrow. So my room is nice and warm and I am sound asleep dreaming of playing with you again.
I hope you are having fun out at sea, and not working too hard. I know you are working very hard for us and I love you even more for it. One day soon we will be playing again, it has almost been a week so there are only six more to go.
I love you very much Daddy
Love always
-Your Oliver J
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