Firsts

Daniel has had a few more firsts over the last few weeks.

He tried sushi for the 1st time. A tuna and avocado roll. He likes tuna, avocado and rice so I was thinking this may be a winner. He did take a few bites, then it unraveled and he tried to eat a bit more but then was not really a fan of it. He decided that it was more fun to throw down on the plate than to eat it. So sushi at the moment is a no-go. Will try again on another weekend (I need James around because he can eat the end of the sushi, I can't at the moment). I hope he does grow to love sushi though. It will be a fun lunch to have with him sometimes.

He also got his first black eye. Unfortunately the photos don't do it justice, but he just wouldn't sit still.

Just after it happened

The morning after it happened

We were at the Howie's for dinner and Daniel decided to climb up on their chair in the dining room (it's a futon). While he was sitting on it, Oscar wanted to show Daniel the foot of his Ossie Ostrich toy. He was waving it infront of Daniel's face and Daniel over balanced. He fell to the side and hit his eye on the edge of Oscar's lego table. He was immediately upset so had cuddles (with my having tears - thanks hormones) and we put ice on it (as best as we could with him moving and pushing the ice away). He quickly settled (which was good) and a bruise immediately formed. But he was happy and so that made us feel better. The first of many I'm sure.

He is now big enough to fit into his soccer outfit from Steve. Daniel wore it, suitably, after Sydney FC won their first game of the season.

It is just the cutest!!!!

Unfortunately he doesn't fit into his V8 racing suit. We missed that boat. I wanted to save it for Bathurst weekend. He is too tall for it though. Hopefully Squeak will fit into it instead.

We went outside with the bubbles which our friends Laura and Dave bought for Daniel. When they came around for lunch he really wasn't sure about the bubbles. This time he loved them. He was so excited each time I blew them out. He pulled the same face as in the photo each time. Contagious excitement!

Bubbles!

He also picked some flowers from our garden. He was very good at listening to me when I told him to stop (when he was about to walk down the garden bed) or turn around. I was very impressed.

Picking some flowers

 He has been a lot of fun lately. We have had crazy hair (thanks to wearing his hat and then taking it off. Funny!)

Pure hat hair!

I do love his dancing style. Here is a short glimpse (but he didn't really want to perform for me).

 
We went to the park to meet up with our friends Zoe and Tilly. It was a lovely time hanging out, playing on the equipment, having a go on the swings, playing with the ball. Tilly has grown up so much and is so chatty. I loved it. I can't believe that Zoe is going to have another baby in 5 weeks. Very exciting! 

Daniel and Tilly

 Grayma came to visit us for lunch on Wednesday which was lovely. She and I had some nice chats and Daniel enjoyed playing with his toys and reading books. At one point he took his 'I'm a little teapot' book to Grayma and held it up for her to read. She took it and bent down to read it while he stood next to her. He then turned around and pulled on her arm to ask to be picked up. This melted my Grandma's heart! She was so excited that he came to her. She enjoyed reading the book to him.

Story time

Happy Grayma

For Mother's Group this week, it was just Siobhan and myself with our Daniels. It was a nice time hanging out at the park. The boys had fun climbing the equipment, spinning around on the ride, running on the grass, using the slide. At one point Siobhan was giving her Daniel a cuddle and my Daniel decided to join in. He pulled on her arm to be picked up and was very happy to join them. I told Siobhan that this is how it would have been with twins. She wasn't too happy to hear that. 

Siobhan with the Dans

 After driving home from the shops at a later time than planned, Daniel hadn't had any lunch. I gave him a piece of bread from the loaf - just plain wholemeal. I didn't know how he'd go because I normally cut up his bread. He devoured it and was very happy! The next day I decided to cut his lunch into quarters. He happily munched on his sandwich, remembering to have bites.

Munch, munch

He has also started to help me when I am feeding him with the spoon. Not all the time, just when I ask him if he wants to. I decided to let him try giving himself yoghurt. He did pretty well considering, but his fingers still did sneak onto the spoon at times.

 
This past week James was away for work. Daniel was very good for me which made the whole week go quickly and well. I wasn't too tired or drained. But I do take my hat off to single mums and those whose husband is away a lot or not able to be very hands on (for different reasons). I really do appreciate having James around and having an extra set of hands!

Daniel was very happy to see his Daddy again on Saturday. Lots of cuddles, giggles, stacks on, etc. were shared.

Daddy's home!

Hahaha. Squinty baby preparing for the flash

 I do love my boys so much!