Tuesday, October 28, 2008

There were never such devoted sisters!

We have had a great weekend as a family - Max's 2 big sisters came to visit and we had lots of fun together. Max was showered with attention and kisses. We went swimming (during which we got a little insight into what it will be like for Max having 2 big sisters when they were styling his hair into mohawks etc..!) and spent quality time with cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents. Ben had an horrific journey going to pick the girls up (spent almost 12 hours solid driving), but somehow it was all forgotten as we spent time together, and saw everyone having such a great time together - these sacrifices are worth it! Enjoy these snapshots!


Jess made Max smile and laugh all weekend - all she had to do was look at him it seemed! She was also a great help - next time you will change a nappy Jess!


Louisa played with Max all weekend! Here they are both enjoying their favourite toys together!


Max does not look impressed with this display of affection!


Ah, thats better!!


And here they all are together - great photo, fun times!

Friday, October 24, 2008

I am not impressed!!

I have begun to make Max's food lumpier these days, and yesterday he had me in hysterics! He was eating mashed potato and broccoli (something he usually woofs down when pureed) and you would think I was feeding him regurgitated cat food or something similar. These pictures show just how unimpressed he was! He made me laugh out loud, which in turn made him laugh too - so he obviously didn't hold a grudge against me!













"I still love you Mummy!"






Wednesday, October 15, 2008

I love London....today!

The last few days have been really nice, which has been welcomed amidst the stresses of Max's major teething grizzles, house decorating etc. I have been spending some time in Central London, which I don't normally do much of - On Monday night Ben and I went to see Queen at the O2 (yes, the band Queen, minus Freddie of course but replaced by the very sexy Paul Rodgers). It was a swanky night, all paid for by his employers, and included a boat trip down the Thames from the Embankment to the O2 in Greenwich. It was just getting dark and was really beautiful and made me have warm fuzzy feelings about the capital, which I very rarely have!!

Then today, Ben had a meeting in London so Max and I decided to accompany him on the train and whilst he was doing his thing we went for a mooch around the National Gallery - Max and I had a lovely time admiring the works of art, and even though I have been before, I particularly enjoyed looking at the Constables knowing that this artist was a favourite of my Dad's.
So, today I really love London, however, as we stepped off the train into South East London suburbia I was brought sharply back down to the reality of London living for the working classes! Somehow I think it will not take long for my loathing to return along with my longing to be back in the countryside!

Anyway, enjoy these snapshots of the past few days.




Gorgeous night time views of London from the Thames.

Max in Trafalgar Square, outside the National Gallery.

My gorgeous boy, getting ready to admire some art!

On the way home on the train!

Had to throw this one in - Max watching CBeebies the other day - talk about mesmorised!

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Chalk and cheese!

We had a lovely afternoon today at Tacha and Jamie's. Max's cousin Harrison is changing quickly too and is getting so big. They really are like chalk and cheese - they are so different looking and seem to have very different personalities. Harrison is so relaxed and chilled out and takes really long naps (lucky Tacha) - whereas Max gets very agitated and is all over the place - and we are lucky to get hour long naps out of him during the day! However, despite their differences I think they will be great friends!!


Ben, sister Tacha and the boys!


Stripes R us!

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

My hero!

The new season of Heroes starts tonight which I am sooo excited about! And, to commemorate this great occasion, here are a couple of pictures of my hero - yes I know, very cheesy, but really Max is my hero. I don't think I would have smiled at all in the last 4 weeks if it hadn't been for Max. He truly is the smiliest baby I know and beams at me constantly. Even during the most darkest of moments, I cannot help but smile when my baby smiles and giggles at me. And I know that his Daddy, Grandma, Auntie and Uncle would also echo these sentiments.


What a mischievous face!


Check out his new teeth!! Very exciting...