Walking back from the park together, on a rainy Sunday morning
A thoroughly long and very much needed bank holiday weekend has been and gone. I had booked Thursday and Friday off work as we were going to visit family near Salisbury. Unfortunately Sam was called into college for a big meeting on Thursday, so we had to call our trip off. This was a real shame as we had been looking forward to seeing some of the Pelly family. However, as Eve was at nursery that day and Daddy was at work I had the most relaxing day I've had for a long time. I had a leisurely breakfast, a bath, did some meditation, watched a movie and did a spot of housework and gardening. A bit of time for yourself as a mother is often hard to find, and I relished this opportunity for some quiet time. I now feel fresh and positive, moving into the next chapter - the autumn.
Eve wearing a lovely cardigan, a present from Aunty Claire
The weather wasn't particular great for our long weekend, so we stayed at home for the majority of it. We took Eve to the park in the rain one morning. Sometimes you can't let the rain stop your plans.
Thankfully I had anticipated a rainy weekend at home, and had bought Eve a little Play dough tool set. She absolutely loved pushing the cutters into the dough. She cut out the shape of a little man and gave him a kiss, it was very cute. She is learning new words at a rapid pace, and continues to repeat words that we say to her.
When we collected her from nursery on Friday afternoon, she hadn't eaten much all day and her nappies had not been good. I figured the ol' teeth were back on the attack and gave her some medicine when we arrived home. We've had four or five months respite from the dreaded teething pain which has been amazing, as it has meant that it hasn't interrupted her sleep or eating patterns. She was a bit grumbly this weekend due to the pain with her teeth, but it didn't affect her sleep. On Sunday morning she woke up at 8.50am, we could hardly believe it, but we were so thankful. Our longest Sunday lie in for years! The teeth pain did affect her eating and nearly everything we cooked she would not eat. Eve pretty much lived off cereal, Philadelphia sandwiches and yogurts this weekend. Thankfully by last night she was back to eating pasta which was a real relief.
We've been continuing with potty training throughout August. This weekend saw a forward move with the process. Eve Talks about and tells us she needs to use the potty more frequently now.
I have been taking the potty into the bathroom with us to use before her evening bath for about a week or so. I have been persevering each night, getting her to drink lots whilst she sits there, even though nothing was happening. She sits facing me on the potty and we look through magazines together. On Sunday night I sat there with her for an hour, hoping for a positive outcome. She drank a bottle of water but nothing happened. I eventually gave up and put her in the bath.
(Sorry for this potty photo, Eve!)
Last night after drinking lots of water with Daddy downstairs, Eve did a big wee in the potty in the bathroom before her bath. The difference was that she did it with ease, by herself, without any tears or worries. Sam and I were both ecstatic. This made me feel that the hour I thought I had wasted the night before was actually put to good use.
Eve is formulating lots of sentences. She says 'Morning Daddy, alright?,' and also now says 'orange' (one of the last primary colours for her to master), though I think she still sees the colour red. During her bath last night she said 'Ready, 1,2, 3' as I prepared to squirt water out of her toy dragon. She makes the sounds for counting up to ten but doesn't quite get all the words right. She likes to count along with me as we prepare to jump off the armchair on our make shift indoor sofa slide.
Arthur and Eve
Yesterday for Bank Holiday Monday (after cooking Shepherd's pie for 2 hours; which Eve didn't eat) we went over to see Dan, Ocky and Arthur. We hadn't seen them for quite a while so it was really nice to have a catch up and play with the kids.
Dan made fresh fruit smoothies for Arthur and Eve. Arthur is such a pro at drinking out of a beaker. Beakers are now on my shopping list. Eve hasn't mastered a straw yet, but she enjoyed playing with it.
Sam and Eve, Ocky, Dan and Arthur
The Higginson's have such a beautiful home and it's always such a pleasure to go and chill out with them. They've built Arthur a little wooden fort in their garden, so the kids enjoyed tramping about outside. Ocky has up-cycled a little kitchen set for Arthur too. Sam and I were really impressed with it. Eve loved playing with the pots and pans.
Juggling fun with Dan and Daddy
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