Nicky's eating has definitely progressed these days. He is better able to communicate what he wants, and will stand, grunting, by the biscuits or the fridge to show what he wants. He especially likes to grunt when we are eating to tell us that he prefers our food to his. (I am still giving him some … [Read more...]
Montessori Baby
Some of you may remember that I am a qualified Montessori teacher (at Pre-school level). However, I’ve been pretty slack when it comes to using all the skills that I should be. I haven’t given him the room with the mattress on the floor with the mirror. I haven’t been making materials for him to … [Read more...]
Baby Wearing Challenges
Today I did a dreadful thing. I turned around and hit Nicky's head into the kitchen door. I was wearing him in a baby carrier on my back. This, in an attempt to keep him close and safe. But that curious little head pops around and.... we have a disaster on our hands. But let me start at the … [Read more...]
What you really need for your baby
I came across this excellent post (10 Things You Don't Need for a New Baby) and it made me think about all the unused baby stuff we have around the house. It also got me thinking about what you really need for a baby. But first I thought I'd comment on her post: I agree with her: you don't … [Read more...]
Baby stimulation classes
I have really enjoyed checking out a variety of classes that I found advertised at the back of "Your Baby" magazine. This is the kind of thing I would really enjoy. It isn't just stimulating baby, it is also a nice opportunity for moms to get together and have some social time. I think this is a … [Read more...]
Discovery Baby Bag
Today we spent the day at Sandton City. It is a huge mall in Johannesburg attached to a Convention Centre, where they were having a Canon show. B is very into his photography so he wanted to look around. We got there around 10am and the place was packed. You could hardly move because of the … [Read more...]