Alllll the milestones

Dear Matthew and Toby

 

February has proven to be an exciting month in Toby's development! To start with, you have been sitting unsupported since about five months old (with a few face plants). We also took a swim together at the local aquatic centre, which you loved. We then started you on solids, and a banana was your first food, but you have come to love watermelon more-so, and you grab my hand while I'm holding a slice and keep it nice and close to your mouth so you can suck up the juice. At the playground we put you on a swing and you liked being slowly pushed back and forth (although you are just happy to be doing anything outside, as you often scream until I put you in the pram and take you for a walk).

 

The most amazing thing I have seen you do (before you're even half a year old!) is stand up and hold onto the couch by yourself, almost to the point of cruising. It is amazing to watch such a young baby show such strength in his legs and hold himself up for over a minute at a time. I know there's often no correlation between early milestones and later milestones like walking but it wouldn't surprise me at all if you walk early, purely because you are simply so motivated and determined Toby.

 

It has definitely been a great month in terms of watching our little baby become a little boy.

 

Love you two,

 

Mum xxx

 

 

 

Freo with the fam bam

Dear Matthew and Toby

 

A few weeks ago we went into Fremantle and met up with your cousins, Aunty Chantel and Uncle Andrew. We had arranged to have a play on the Esplanade however as there was a festival happening we headed off to the Markets. After strolling through for a little while we decided to get some lunch from the Asian food court near by. Luckily we were able to get a table big enough for us all and enjoyed some yummy Indian and Chinese food (and the kids enjoyed some milkshakes too!).

 

Afterwards we headed to the small playground near the skate park and then Matt you joined most of your cousins on a trip around the ferris wheel.

 

It was an absolutely beautiful summer's day and we had a lovely time strolling around one of our most favourite places.

 

Love you,

 

Mum xxx

 

 

 

First day of Kindy

Dear Matthew and Toby

 

This month marked the start of 4 year old kindy for Matt. After toilet training over Christmas and practising with your lunch box, you were all set to start at the big school Matt. Your teachers sent you a letter in the mail the day before school started with a poem about first day jitters and some magic confetti (to help with said jitters) which was a beautiful way to start the year.

 

On your first day we got up nice and early, you got all dressed and after a few photos we took off to school. The first day was really just an orientation where you got to meet your teachers and get to know your classroom and playground, but we ended up staying for over 2 hours as you were just having too much fun. We also picked up your uniform (see my Instagram for some cute pics) so you really looked the part of a kindy kid!

 

The next week you had one full day, followed by three full days by the third week. You haven't complained once so far, and are obviously learning a lot as you come home singing songs and insisting we clean up your room after playing 'in case the house sneezes'.

 

I'm so glad you seem to be enjoying yourself and are getting to have fun meeting lots of new people and doing some great activities. It makes my heart sing to see you so engaged and happy.

 

Love you boys,

 

Mum xxx