May142013

NOW!

Mathew has started demanding almost everything. “I need to…” “I want…”, he seems to have forgotten how to ask for something and constantly needs reminders. Maybe it’s just a phase, is it? Maybe it’s something more sinister: there are a plethora of ‘On Demand’ channels and even on the children’s television channels they promote the ‘watch anytime, anywhere’ features of their service. Maybe Mathew’s picking up on this and is starting to think that he can have whatever he wants, whenever.

He’s got a hard lesson coming if that’s the case!

May132013

As you can see from the montage, when we’ve not been on the train, we’ve been swimming.

As part of the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway (KWVR) Steam Gala, a real ale buffet car was included on some of the journeys so we took advantage and went for a gentle chuff down the valley and back again (with beer thrown in for good measure).

Every Saturday Mathew’s been going to swimming lessons and all his splashing in the pool, as well as in the bath, has finally paid off as we were told last Saturday that he’ll be moving up a class when the new term starts. Despite about a year out of the pool, he’s picked it up again quite quickly and really enjoys his Saturday swims (although it could be the sausage sandwich afterwards that he really looks forward to).

The planning and organizing of his birthday party next Sunday is well under way, Sarah’s really put her logistics experience to good use getting stuff ordered and invites dispatched. I’ve been spending some time, mainly Saturdays, down at the print shop setting and printing his birthday joke book although it has turned out to be a bigger job than I first envisaged!

Er, that’s it for now. I’ll possibly get another update done before the weekend or, failing that, a post-party round-up will be next. Wish us luck!
12PM

Sorry!

I’ll do a full catch-up tonight. Promise!

April72013
Beep! Beep! One day we’ll all be driving to the seaside in washing basket cars.

Beep! Beep!

One day we’ll all be driving to the seaside in washing basket cars.
March242013
High winds mean freezing temperatures so we’ll sit in front of the fire drinking hot chocolate and watching F1

High winds mean freezing temperatures so we’ll sit in front of the fire drinking hot chocolate and watching F1
March232013
Snow angels on Flickr.It may have been snowing for two days with drifting up above six feet in places. There may be travel chaos and disruption but when you are two and a half, a good snowfall is one of the most fun things going. Especially when your daft mum decides to help you make snow angels.

Snow angels on Flickr.

It may have been snowing for two days with drifting up above six feet in places. There may be travel chaos and disruption but when you are two and a half, a good snowfall is one of the most fun things going. Especially when your daft mum decides to help you make snow angels.
March162013
Swimming and Snoozing on Flickr.Back in the pool. Today’s lesson was so much better than last week’s. Mathew’s confidence in the water was hugely improved and all the practicing in the bath certainly paid off. However after lunch on the way home he crashed out and was laid on the sofa to sleep off the morning’s exertions. He was still asleep at 5pm!

Swimming and Snoozing on Flickr.

Back in the pool. Today’s lesson was so much better than last week’s. Mathew’s confidence in the water was hugely improved and all the practicing in the bath certainly paid off.

However after lunch on the way home he crashed out and was laid on the sofa to sleep off the morning’s exertions. He was still asleep at 5pm!
March142013
Quick on the draw on Flickr.A Mothering Sunday drawing

Quick on the draw on Flickr.

A Mothering Sunday drawing
9PM
Mathew on Flickr.(en)Trance(d)

Mathew on Flickr.

(en)Trance(d)
8PM

Mathew ‘practising’ his underwater swimming in the bath. The boy’s a fish!
March122013

Water baby

Saturday was a return to the old routine with a swimming lesson. This time I took Mathew into the water. I think, though, that he picked up on my uncertainty moving about the pool as he was very reluctant to let go of my neck. He didn’t really want to jump in off the side either. Prob just a case of unfamiliarity as he was practising his underwater swimming in the bath last night.

The potty training is generally going well. We’ve one or two mishaps, but on the whole he’s been very good. He doesn’t like cold toilet seats much. I had to warm the seat last night and even then he weed on the floor. The things you’ll do for your kids.

March82013

By George I Think He’s Got It

Having got through three whole days without an accident (including several poos on the toilet) Mathew’s finally managed a full night without incident. OK we took the precaution of putting him in a nappy but this morning it was totally dry!

I think a cautious celebration is in order.

March52013
I had a mutant grape today. I think I’ll keep him as a pet.

I had a mutant grape today. I think I’ll keep him as a pet.
8PM

We need more stickers

I arrived at nursery at about 5.45 as usual and made my way downstairs to collect Mathew. He was in a bouncy, happy mood and Zoe, his main carer, was pleased to announce that Mathew had gone the whole day without a single accident! For the first time since he started wearing pants (about 2 weeks ago) I was taking him home in the same set of clothes as he was wearing when I dropped him off this morning. I might just put the washing machine on empty as a tribute.

Mathew gets a sticker every time he goes either to the toilet or uses the potty. At this rate we’ll need more stickers!

I bet we’re back to normal tomorrow but these days we’ll take every victory we can no matter how small. This isn’t a small victory!

February282013

Golden star

Yesterday Mathew came home with a sticker on his tee-shirt. He had successfully negotiated the toilet!

Today he proudly showed off two stickers. We may have cracked this toilet lark at last. Saying that, I’ve probably just jinxed it.

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