Dear Elliot,
This month we celebrated your Yaya's birthday by going away to Brighton for the night and we have been lucky enough to go away for 2 nights in West Wittering as the 5 of us as well, which was just wonderful.
Milestones
This month you found your thumb and I don't think it has left your mouth, which is new to me as your brother and sister took a dummy.
You now roll all over the place and don't stay in the same spot for more than a couple of seconds.
Your 2nd tooth came through too, bringing you back to your happy self.
You even treated your Mama to a full night's sleep, just the once though (you didn't want to spoil me, haha)!
We started weaning you at 5 months and 2 weeks, following the 'baby-led' method, so there has been a lot of playing with different foods with the occasional eating. So far, you've tried broccoli, courgette, carrot, cucumber, avocado, tomato, banana, strawberry and some bread.
Routine
I am still feeding on demand and let you sleep when you want but you're naturally falling into more of a routine now:
6:00-7:00am - Wake up
8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - Nap (about 30mins)
12:00pm - Feed
1:00pm - Nap (about 30mins)
4:00pm - Nap
5:30pm - Dinner
6:00 - Bath with your brother and sister
7:00-8:30pm - We aim to get you to sleep (doesn't always work)
During the night you normally feed at around 10:30pm, 1:00am, 4:00am, 5:00am (sometimes) and 6:00am.
Weight
You now weigh 17lbs 11oz and are just above the 50th percentile! You fit into mostly 6-9 month clothes with some clothes being 9-12 months, which are still very big on you.
Love you so much,
Mama xxx
Dear Florence,
The last time that I wrote to you was before your first birthday and now you are 2 & 1/2! Well, what can I say about my gorgeous, innocent, curly blondie? You have certainly turned into a fiery diva (I think deep down you must be a red head, haha)! I am pleased that you can hold your own as, in a family where we are outnumbered by boys, you need to be a strong woman. I saw a quote the other day that said 'I hope my daughter's sassiness helps her run a company one day and not a gang in prison', this pretty much sums it up!
While I am saying all this, you are probably the cutest you have ever been right now. The way you say 'come here' when you want us to play and wanting us to tickle your back when you get tired is just adorable. You had moments of jealously when Elliot came but already you are coming round to not being the baby anymore and I love it when you say 'heeellloooo' and 'you alright' to Elliot in your sweet voice. You love it when he laughs at you and you shower him with kisses.
You have done your first 1/2 term at preschool which you really enjoy, even though you only do 3 hours a week at the moment (that was all I could take right now). It gave me some time with your big bro before he starts school and I will do the same with you when you get to that stage.
I had so much fun on our holiday to France and I think that your favourite part was all the swimming - you have no fear in the water which terrifies me! We are keeping up with your swimming lessons but I am also thinking about starting you in ballet, as you still love dancing and I think that you will be brilliant at it!!!
We are heading into the school holidays now, 6 whole weeks with you all at home. I am looking forward to the slower mornings and fun things we are going to do all together.
Keep your sassiness and your mega-cute side because we love you for it.
Lots of love
Mama xxx
