(eden in a shopping trolley)

It's Sunday night again. Eden's in bed. Phil and I are slowing down - i'm preparing myself for another day filled with eden & seth. They seem to be getting on a bit better, although the bashing may never end... they bash their toys and their parents, why wouldn't they bash each other?

Eden's mobility is increasing rapidly. He mostly likes to crawl on his hands and feet - with his bum high in the air...kind of like a crab really. He's slowly beginning to cruise around furniture but finds it easier to land on his bum and crawl where he wants to go.

His latest noise is a bit hard to describe. It involves his tongue. "blerberbler" doesn't really do it justice. He is VERY proud of himself for making it though.

He's lots of fun these days. A bit clingy (and cries when he sees certain people, such as uncle andrew!) and starting the occasional sulk/cry. I'm not sure what to do about that. He just will plop on the floor and cry really hard. If you distract him then he gets over it pretty quickly...well instantly really. Silly boy. There is so much he's not allowed to touch and do and can't do.. it must be frustrating.

here's a photo of a rare occurence - eden asleep in someone's arms!

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Poor Eden! He is struggling having Seth around all the time. It results in a whingey, clingy, and very strung-out little boy. He just looks put out, jealous and uncertain all the time! I feel so bad for him. I know it's good for him in the long run, but it is definitely taking its toll on him!

While he's doing better sleeping at night, he's much worse during the day! Every nap is a fight - ESPECIALLY if seth is around.

Today, a seth day, he was whingey from lack of naps so phil took him for a walk before tea. He fell asleep (as predicted really)...but when phil picked him up, he stayed asleep... for those of you who have hung out with the PD should know this is unheard of. He stayed asleep for over half an hour after being put in his cot. And then when we woke, we realised there was no way he would be awake for anything, so he got a bottle and went back to bed. Poor kid.

I'll give him some treats tomorrow... maybe a bit of jam on his toast!!! we'll see.

the quickest of quickup

Eden is already whingeing so this is going to be quick!

We're slowly adjusting to having seth around. Some days are great. Some are long! I am desperately trying to get a double buggy as they're both still at the age when they just need to be pushed around sometimes.

Eden will stand up while not holding onto anything, but still hasn't any idea what to do with his feet when it comes to walking. He crawls quickly though and loves to chase balls around. We've just picked up our old basketball and he LOVES it. Phil's taken some great shots of him chasing it.

Eden has 4 teeth (2 top, 2 bottom) and two more at the top look like they'll come any day. And he's sleeping better! We seem to be cutting out our 5am feed (thankfully!!!)...but we still have dummy calls. One step at a time... so he is waking around 7:30 and we just give him breakfast, with a bottle mid-morning to ensure he gets all the formula he needs.

Anyway. I better scramble...