Six Teeth and a Nasty Flu!

Imagine getting six teeth before you are even 7 months old! Well, that's what our little Maddie has gone and done. The last few weeks have been a bit of a trial for the little minx. They have featured a nasty flu (picked up from nursery), a runny tummy, sticky eyes, four new teeth and some good old fashioned screaming sessions in the middle of the night (lengthy cuddles required). The good news is, the little white suckers are now through the gums and the tears are behind us (for now). Everyone is amazed by her toothy smile. Seems she is a bit of an early developer in the pearly white department.

Maddie has become a petri dish of infections since starting at nursery and unfortunately, Simes and I seem to pick up every bug that she brings home with her. From what everyone tells me, it is good for her to get a couple of colds in the first six months to help build her immune system. The poor little poppet had never had so much as a sniffle before she started there, so it has been a bit of a shock to the system. Fortunately, she's a brave little lady and seems to get over things relatively quickly. It's her parents that are being crippled by the experience!

It's cool to be back at work and even though I miss her desperately when we are apart, I love her even more intensely when I get home and see her beautiful face. She is growing up so quickly and can now sit up all by herself. Her little pins are also getting stronger by the day... before we know it she will be running the London marathon. She is a little cracker!

Love and best wishes to all xx

Still Bald & Happier Than Ever!

Sorry it has been such a long time between updates. Had a few technical difficulties... but all sorted now.

So much has happened in little Maddie's life lately, I'm not quite sure where to start. Here are some of the headlines...

1. Started at Nursery

I went back to work and Maddie started at nursery. I was completely hysterical and cried all the way to work (I think everyone on the Number 6 bus thought that I was having a nervous breakdown)... she has settled in marvellously and has already made loads of friends. I am pretty sure that we can make this work / life balance thing work.

2. Learned to Sit Up

Maddie can now sit up all by herself and stand up when she holds on to something. It's only a matter of time before she starts crawling and walking (God help us!)

3. Had a Visit from Uncle Mikey

We had a wonderful week with Uncle Mikey when he came to stay in London after his holiday in Hong Kong. It was the first time that he and Maddie had met and I am happy to report that it was love at first sight for both of them. It was an instant bond with smiles being exchanged at every glance.

4. Tucked into Solid Food

As you can see from the pics, Maddie cant get enough of her fruit and veggies. I have been pureeing like a mad woman and with a diet of fabulous organic fruit and veggies, she is relishing all the new flavours and textures.

5. "Picniced" for England!

Maddie has made the most of the glorious summer sun by enjoying picnics in some of London's most beautiful parks including... Queens Park, Hyde Park, Regents Park, Primrose Hill and Paddington Recreation Ground in Maida Vale. Such a social butterfly!

She seems to become more and more heavenly every day. As her personality blossoms, it's clear that she is going to be one of life's great characters. She loves a chat and starts chirping from the moment she opens her eyes in the morning... not sure where she gets that from!

We count our blessings every day and still cant believe that we have such a beautiful little girl in our lives.

Hope all is well and lots of love to all xxx