How 4 weeks just flies by

Hi everyone! I'd like to start this post by wishing Noah a very happy 4 week birthday. We can't believe how quickly the time is passing. I think sleep deprivation may be causing some of the time haze.

It seems that this momentous occasion is being marked by what I have officially named "grumpy pants day". Noah has been extremely clingy all night and through the day. He must be going through a growth spurt. He certainly is developing some interesting skills - like rolling from his back to his left side today, and then back again. I'm pretty sure that shouldn't really be happening yet but... Andy and I are certainly not leaving him alone anywhere he can roll off anymore.

Yesterday was spent trialling all of Noah's cloth nappies... we are very happy with a certain brand and plan on buying some more for him. He looks very stylish and trendy. It is so lovely to pick him up and not feel plastic!

On Tuesday we had a lovely drive to the near by town to go to their hospital to have a mystery lump on Noah's neck inspected. Turns out he has a condition which is quite common in babies - it's similar to a neck strain in adults. We have to do exercises with him to have him turn towards the stiff side so that he doesn't end up lop sided. We've been doing them for 2 days now and already we have noticed him choosing to turn his head to the left more.

His fave T-shirt

Being protected by his big bro

One of my many nappies

'mwah mwah mwah mwah mwah'

Little angel

NAPPY BUM!!!

Hanging with my bro

Doing my exercises

10 mins of rest between grumps 

He rolled like this himself

Daddy's home!!!

Best spot in the world (well, one of them)

He makes us smile every day without fail. Even "grumpy pants day" had moments to smile about. We are so blessed!

First day alone (officially)

Today was Andrew's first day back at work (officially) so Noah and I wanted to support him by going to the school parade this morning. I always wonder if I'm going to make it to anything on time because it seems that just as I get an idea about doing something Noah decides it's time to feed or need a nappy change. So when I walked into the school gate at 8:48am with 2 minutes to spare I was very impressed. It was lovely to see all the parents but weird to be one myself and stand so far back from my class and know that they weren't 'my' class anymore. Moments like these are soon fixed though, by looking down into the pram at my gorgeous baby boy sleeping soundly and realising that I could happily never look at anything else - ever! He captivates me in so many ways. His little hands, his toe nails, his hair (though it appears to have a red tinge), he eyes, his belly button, his cheeky little frown, his sneezes... I could go on forever!

The day went by really quickly (3 visitors will help with that). Noah is struggling a little with wind at night at the moment so I am keeping a record of everything I eat now because I think that's what is causing it... my best bet right now is onions and I'm praying it's not chocolate!

I witnessed a touching moment today as Raphy came running inside appearing to be on a huge mission. He stopped at the empty play mat for a quick sniff and quickly walked straight to our bedroom, circled the bassinet and then sniffed his way over to the bed where he finally found Noah's scent. He seemed calm and contented by this and promptly left to resume life outside. How sweet! They are going to be best buds when Noah is a little more interactive. 

We were very happy to finally see Daddy when he got home (at 5:45pm - poor Daddy!). He is a great Daddy and Noah loves sharing bath time with him. 

With love,

Elyse

A few highlights from the first month.

 Only a few hours old.

 His birthday!

 First time in the pram - I look sooooo tiny

 First time on the play mat. His big brother was a little too hairy for his liking.

 First time in his bouncer.

Daddy's arm tastes amazing!!!

Pure bliss.

First time in his bassinet. Sooooo precious and small.

Sleeping on Daddy.

First time meeting his best friend Ruby.

"OOOO" face.

Floor time with Mummy.

Sleeping on Mummy.