Autumn exploring

My news feeds are full of people saying farewell to Summer. Now, I'm not impartial to a bit of nice weather, but personally I'm sat here open armed welcoming Autumn. I love getting cosy on dark nights, wrapping up for walks and stomping through crunchy leaves more than anything. Whilst most families are heading into soft play around this time of the year, we head outdoors more than ever. We explore newly empty areas, bug hunt and just generally just enjoy family time with our boys.

We recently explored a new part of the peak district, and although it was right on the out skirts, it was still very beautiful.

It was the first time that Niall had saw a sheep since he learnt what they 'say', he was in his element baa'ing away in fascination!

Even the most fantastic little walkers need a rest to re fuel every now and then!

I love his little hand gestures, deep in riveting conversation as always!

"You are my favourite adventure"

 "Rarrr", We found a wild Rio lurking in the bush!

 

11 month update

When Rio was born and people asked how old he was, i loved being able to say it in weeks..but there comes a time when you have to start saying it in months. When next month comes i feel that i'm meant to move on and say "hes a year old". But i wont..i refuse! Its too general and sounds far too old..maybe if i say "he's 18 months old" etc, i can convince them (and myself) that he's still a baby. But he's not is he? He's a little toddler. Dont get me wrong i love watching him grow up, and cant wait to have a conversation with him but..wahh!

- He says things like "quack quack" , too adorable!

- He's a pro walker but refuses (even though he can) to get up from the floor when he's fell over, and crawls to the next object to get back up again.

- He's got super cuddly and loving, mainly for me :) hehe

- He's got 7 teeth with the 8th on the way

- He can understand everything you say and responds in the right way

- He's still ball mad, even more so now he can walk around kicking it.

- We chose his godparents

- He's obsessed with watching me flush the toilet, strange child

- Rio had his first hair cut, and needs another one already!

- He's started escaping during nappy change time.

- When you say "go nan nights/sleepies" he's put his head on the pillow and closes his eyes

- He finds you jumping in the air hilarous, i tend to leave this one to Craig.

 -We havent found a food he doesnt like yet
 

Sorry for the lack of posts and comments on yours..my laptop screen is playing up so im having to plug it into the tv, which is kinda cool but a major nuisance.

'The' update

Other than the birth story, i think this is 'the' update in mummyworld blogging. Well other than getting pregnant again but i'm not planning that one yet.

Rio can walk!! Wahhh writing that makes me sad. Okay it doesnt, im secretly happy clapping inside and doing a little dance but still, i should be sad. My little baby has reached a major milestone. 'THE' major milestone.

^^ Where did he go, how did this happen ;)

Something just clicks in Rio overnight. One day he cant do something, the next he can. Everyday he knows something new. One day he couldnt sit up..at all! The next he could..like a pro! The same for crawling..well snippering..it took him a while to get out of that little stage ;) A few days ago, hell even yesterday, he'd only do 4/5 steps, then realise what he was doing and sit down! No amount of coaxing could get him to try it again. But today.. something clicked. Step step step step fall. Hear mummies praise. Get back up. Step step step step step fall. Over and over again, until suddenly falling wasnt a big deal. Then he got wise and started putting his arms out and up for balance, even stopping in between groups of steps every now and again to re centre. Yes sometimes he falls after 4/5 steps still, yes he still aims for the furniture or me. But he's doing it. And i guarentee by his first birthday there will be no stopping him. :) Wahhhh!!

He also has two new teeth, also over night..what a trooper!

Thats seven now. Sometimes he uses them seven teeth to bite now too! i guess this is one of those bad habits you have to learn children not to do. *sigh* .. even though it was midly amusing when he clamped onto Craigs nose as he was nodding off..for me anyway ;)