First swim in an outdoor pool at The Lido
We've had another lovely family week, filled with love, sunshine and fun.
Saturday started out a bit gloomy weather wise, but the sun suddenly came out for our walk down to The Deco lounge on Cotham Hill. We had lunch with Jilly, Amy, Torgo and her baby Jake. It was a good hour or two spent chatting, playing with the babies and eating American food. So nice to catch up with good, old friends.
After lunch I took Eve off for a test drive in the stroller that we've borrowed from my friend Laura. (Thought it would be a good idea to use a stroller when we're in Greece in a few weeks time.) It was such a revelation! So light-weight and easy to drive around. We moseyed up Gloucester Road, browsed in a few shops (which we can now fit in with the stroller) and then wandered home.
I strapped Eve on with the baby sling when she woke up as she loves looking around. It was pretty hot by mid-afternoon, so I was glad when we finally arrived home. It made me realise what it must be like to be rather fat, carrying an extra stone in weight. Eve is now quite heavy - so I think I'll leave the carrying to Dad from now on.
The Fizz Silver Cross Stroller Review £130
As mentioned on the review, the handles are not adjustable - Sam finds it difficult to push around as it's too short for him. Also, personally I wouldn't put a newborn in it as there is no support for a tiny baby. Eve absolutely loves facing the world in it and kicks her legs madly - how she loves the sense of semi-freedom.
I'm keeping an eye out in the baby charity shop down the road for a second hand stroller - they seem to have them in there quite often for about £10-£15.
On Sunday morning, the sun was again shining brightly so we strapped Eve into our baby rucksack, put it on Sam's back and set off down the road to our friends new garden flat for breakfast. My sister's friend was very kind and gave the rucksack to us when her daughter had grown out of it - a Big Thank you, Anna!
Mike and Anastasia, who live down the road from us have a daughter called Grace. She is 15 months old. It's really nice to chat with them about parenthood. We had some good laughs and ate croissants in the sun whilst Eve slept in the baby hammock and Grace had a nap in her bedroom.
Breakfast in the sunshine with good friends - what more could you want?! I rocked Eve gently in the hammock, she smiled as her eyes closed and she fell asleep - such a beautiful thing on a Sunday morning.
Mike and Anastasia, who live down the road from us have a daughter called Grace. She is 15 months old. It's really nice to chat with them about parenthood. We had some good laughs and ate croissants in the sun whilst Eve slept in the baby hammock and Grace had a nap in her bedroom.
Breakfast in the sunshine with good friends - what more could you want?! I rocked Eve gently in the hammock, she smiled as her eyes closed and she fell asleep - such a beautiful thing on a Sunday morning.
Eve and Grace having fun with violins in the garden
On Sunday afternoon we took Eve down to The Lido. We keep attempting to take her there for her first outdoor swim, but the weather keeps being very changeable. I got her and myself changed - not an easy feat in a baby changing room, quite tricky but we got there in the end.
We came out and it had suddenly started pouring with rain. We wrapped Eve up in a towel and hoped for the rain to pass; thankfully it did, so we jumped straight in. Eve really seemed to enjoy it - however as the temperature had dropped we only stayed in for about 5 minutes. I can't wait to swim in the pool at the apartment that we've hired in Glyfada, Athens at the beginning of July. It will be so much easier in a warmer climate.
After attempting to give Eve water to drink after each meal for the last 3 weeks she finally decided that she liked it yesterday and guzzled it down after lunch and tea. Oh, the small things that make my day! She also just started putting her feet in her mouth a couple of days ago, the little genius, ha ha.
After attempting to give Eve water to drink after each meal for the last 3 weeks she finally decided that she liked it yesterday and guzzled it down after lunch and tea. Oh, the small things that make my day! She also just started putting her feet in her mouth a couple of days ago, the little genius, ha ha.
Eve impersonating Winston Churchill :-)
Having fun weaning.
St Andrews children's paddling pool
Having fun weaning.
I've also taken Eve to St Andrews Park quite a lot lately as it's on the way home from my allotment. The first time I put her feet in the big outdoor children's paddling pool she was wild with delight. I stood her on my lap so she could look at all the children playing in the water, she was so excited, it was most amusing. We stop there with Daddy after work too when it's warm enough. Oh lovely summer fun!
Watching the commotion surrounding the children's paddling pool in St Andrews Park
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