today has been a really nice day, although nothing specifically happened to make it that way.  in fact, other than some morning grumbles, yesterday was nice too. i'm feeling a lot more able to deal with the grumbles...1 of 3 things will be wrong: wet nappy, hunger or wind. and fortunately changing his nappy or feeding him generally settles him even if wind was the problem. not always though.

we've returned, mostly, to the reusables. i'm definitely a big fan and i've got a system going... i may need to buy one or two more outer wraps though as that seems to be where we're falling short. they do mean that he notices when his nappy is wet but i think it's a good thing. particularly now that he seems to like having his nappy changed... i also have started being brave and leaving his nappy off for a few minutes between changes, which he seems to appreciate. i know that reusables can be more prone to causing nappy rash so i'm trying to be proactive!

eden recently has begun to realise that he doesn't have to be quite so curled up anymore. often he'll be sitting in his chair, or lying down and suddenly fling his arms in the air and keep them there. often this is followed by something similar happening with his legs. i think he always seems quite happy with himself that he can do it! 

we're DEFINITELY buying a cot mattress this week and beginning the transition. he's just too big for the cradle and likes grunting too much to be that close to our bed!

anyway, there's a dirty nappy to be changed!