Free fun in the sun: at the park

 

 Im a big believer in the best days out /activities are the free/cheap ones. So instead of splashing the cash this summer, why not splash in the sea or the pool in the garden instead? Whether its a trip to the local beach or park, your sure to have fun creating and capturing memories!!

 

What he wears #1 - first big boy coat!

Its no secret that im abit of a shopaholic when it comes to kids clothes. It doesnt even stop at Rio, my neice and nephews are often recieving clothes as gifts. I'm sure they'd much rather me take round treats but oh well ;) you get what your given! Haha. So behold..my first what he wears post.

The online pictures for this coat do it no justice at all. If i was buying online would i have honestly bought this coat? probably not. But as im a big believer in trying things on, i grabbed sleepy-saurus out of his pushchair instore and gave it a try..im so glad that i did! Its perfect!

http://www.next.co.uk/g646004s8#797298g64

 

His baby blue and grey coats still make him look all young and baby like so this is officially his first 'big boy coat'. The colour & quality are lovely, and its nice and snug. Trust me, i stuck my arm in there and tried it! I like plaid shirts but if you dont the check lining is a great way for your little man to stay on trend. It's priced at £24-26 so its middle range for how long they stay in them..but if like me if you live in the uk that just means that your getting more than your moneys worth. I mean come on England snow in march? This time last year i was walking around clumberpark enjoying the sunshine trying to bring on labour!

If any of you have suggestions for his first pair of 'big boy shoes' now that he's walking please let me know, we're on the look out!! Is clarks the best option? HELP!

Injections

Took the little man for his injections the other day. The women looked at him and announced "its three today Rio". I was in shock, someone could of prewarned me.

Apparently its something to do with them not giving them the sugarlump or drops on the tongue anymore?  First one was fine, second one was okay just little cry.. third one he pretty much screamed "why isnt this over yet? am i a pin cushion lady".  It is heartbreaking, but sooo worth it in the long run. I always hear people say "nasty nurse", or "i could of slapped her for making them cry".  But its got to be done. Simples. I may of cooed Rio a few times to stop his tears by saying the first though. Hehe ;)

So..i took him out of the room and gave him his bottle and he was babbling away and smiling to
the people in the waiting room in no time.  He seems fine now too. Abit warm but i blame the english weather.. not that im complaining. Mr england needs to invest in some more sunshine! No more til he is around a year old too. That sounds a long way off, but he is 4 months old tomorrow so i know for a fact that it will flyyy by.

He's loving his porridge, and sleeping through longer than ever. He now has a 'favourite toy'. And is just generally LOVELY!!

Note to self: Dont wear white on injection days, you will get covered in blood and look like you've got your period.. cringe!