Tummy Troubles

William is not a good sleeper like his brother was. Every time he wakes I hold him upright and he needs to burp. He reminds me of a burpy doll. It has been at least 2 months since I saw my bed for more than 4 continuous hours. *woe is me* Today he has a fever and Jack has a sore tum. They have both woken up with runny noses and sneezing.

Despite each of them waking up at least 3 times each last night they are always in a good mood in the morning. Cheeky antics and smiles and I have a dressing gown a a hot cup of tea. One day this house will sleep again.

2 Morrow

Stu was telling Jack that after he had a sleep he would see Kai tomorrow when Jack told him that he would not see Kai TOMORROW but ONE-MORROW!

That would be logical.

Identity Crisis

When he was asked to pick a toothbrush last week he immediately picked out the pink Dora brush. Then he put it straight back and said, 'that one's for girls.' Despite my arguement he was sure that one was for girls.
'What about this purple one with Dora? Is this for girls or boys?'
'Purple is good Jack. Get that one.'
'No I need Diego cause I a boy.'

Funny thing was that when he had to choose a yogurt he always chooses the pink one with the Disney Princesses.

6 months

Still waking twice or sometimes 3 times a night. Sleeping well during the day and eating 3 solid meals. Those 00 clothes are getting tight and he is still as cute as ever. Drinking from bottle? Nope.
*sigh*

Ocean ART

V SMILE

Look at that concentration.

Hopefully if you have stumbled upon this blog after searching for "3 year old + tonsillectomy" you will find this invaluable piece of information. 2 days before Jack had his surgery to remove his tonsils and adenoids, SMART Aunty Rachael dropped off his very own game system to aid his recovery.

After an hour he had almost completed a level of Dora when it was bed time and YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN the meltdown when I said we had to pack up. First thing he asked about the next day was of course Dora. So we put a limit and said if he sat at the table for dinner and ate all of his meal he could play Dora again before bed and he ate his dinner that night like a saint.

So after the operation he played until he was too exhausted and then he asked Daddy to play for him so he could just watch. The next day he refused to drink and was very dehydrated so Daddy turned Dora into a drinking game. 'If you want me to help you you need to take a sip of lemonade.' After playing that game for an hour he had finished 2 CUPS of lemonade and he was feeling so much better. In the first few mornings after the operation he woke up crying and immediately stopped when the games started.

Without the V Smile we might have had to go back to the hospital to have a drip and we are SO GRATEFUL to the SMART Aunty Rach! Jack keeps saying 'Aunty Rach bring me these games!!' So despite not being able to talk much on the phone at the moment he is also very grateful. Thanks so much Aunty Rach!


NB The portable dvd in the recovery was also something that helped to calm the crying.

3 + Toys are COOL

Here is Jack with his first electric drill and mechanic set. He put the motorbike together all by MYSELF!

I am constantly amazed at how much he is learning at this age. It's awesome!