Sunshine; take two

The sun was out again this weekend, still bitterly cold.. but does that matter? If the suns out in England, you go out! Although if your one of those silly sausages that go out dressed all set practically for a beach, then shame on you! I can see your goosepimples from across the street. What is it with us? A bit of sunshine and we all head outside, in shorts and sunglasses. A bit of snow and we cannot leave the house! Everythings at a standstill.

Destination of choice?? The petting farm. We took Annalise along as Rio isnt really old enough to do any 'petting' safely, without losing a finger or two anyway. This place was no "white post farm" but we all enjoyed the obstacle course & pedal carts none the less.

 

Ooh yes! Even i attempted this bad boy, but from the other "rock wall" side. 

Your all looking at it thinking, well that isnt daunting, even the little girl is having a go.. yes because she has trainers on and someone to catch her.  Craig was filming me so i bet he'd happily see me slip a little...which i very nearly did! Note to self: Slobby pumps are not correct climbing footwear!

 

Off to bed, sleepyhead!

As a mummy to a boy, i have major girl clothing envy when out shopping. I like 70% of girl clothes and yet find it so hard to really fall in love with something for Rio, apart from PJ's. Boys really have the advantage on cool PJ's.

 

I'm a sucker for anything 'cute dinosaur'. We often refer to Rio as Rio-saurus or saurus so my insides squeel when i see things like this! He even says rawr sometimes now..that reminds me of a tweet i recently saw. "Anyone who thinks rawr mean i love you in dinosaur obviously hasnt watched jurrasic park..it means im going to eat you". But just for today, i'll pretend it means i love you ;)  Next sleepsuits & vests wash so well.. which is great for me seems as though Rio seems to stay in one size for so long. He's 11 months in 9 days and these are 6-9, with some growing room! This pack is £15-£16 in store. And can be found here http://www.next.co.uk/x51892s2#133147x51 The middle ones my favourite!

 

 

 

Primark have some Mr Mischief ones that are a gorgeous shade of blue for £6.

 

And these yojojo ones were amazing from Asda before the mess ;) promise.

 

Storytime for saurus!

I'm a bookworm, so was delighted when i noticed that Rio loves storytime. Today he even tried turning the pages with me. My heart melt. See, ive said it before and i'll say it again til you get bored of me, "its the little things in life that makes you smile".  I've spent so much money over the years on books, spent so much time down the aisles at the library..i still do now sometimes even though i own a kindle.

Then i discoved carboots & charity shops. Its only sane with the amount of books i want to get Rio that i do the same for his too. I love the idea of reading a book and passing it on. Yes, some are keepers that you will read and reread but its never good to be a hoarder. Unless you've got your own in house library, then hoard all you like you lucky person!!

A few posts ago i mentioned the potty poo poo wee wee book i got for 10p, after research i noticed had i bought this online, via sites such as ebay , it would have cost me between £11-52, used!! I really like this book and i think its great one for both parent and child around the potty training age. The ended put such a smile on my face, and my dads when he too sat and read it to Rio.

This week i picked up two more books. I'm not 100% sure on the cost as two books and a top came up to £1. Bargain. I was too stuck up in my teens to even shop in primark, now look at me scouring charity shops. Thats motherhood for you.

 

 I really loved the meaning behind this book. Augustus has lost his smile, no matter how much he looks he just cant find it. Until he realises "its the little things in life that make you smile" ..see i told you ;)

This book didnt do it for me as much as the others i have mentioned. I liked how it was a story that got all the woodland animals to sleep. As thats how i see it being in our house. Bath, bottle, book, bed. But other than that nothing really set it apart.

As usual im open to book suggestions in the comments :) i do actually buy them sometimes ;)

Bit of a different post for me, let me know your opinion on that too!

This weeks 'little things'

- He says "no you are" ..when you say things like "Your too cheeky"
- He went to feed the ducks for the first time & on the swings/slide
- He weighs 18lb12 ..still tiny, but gosh does your arm ache if you hold him too long! ..I may have to take up weights if he doesnt learn to walk in the next few months ;) weakling
- I gave him a biscuit and he took it straight to the baby gate and fed it to the dog :O no Rio!!
- He dances to the 'underdog' claims advert
- He did the most adorable shocked face ever! But no matter how hard we try we cant get him to do it again.
- He got his finger stuck in a rattle book!
- He can walk at the side of you holding one hand
- He can walk with the walls
- He can walk a few unaided steps before he realises what he's doing and he loses confidence and his legs buckle under him.
- He can walk enough that it took me 20 minutes to get a nappy on the little naked streaking tearaway the other night!! He found it hilarious :)
- He needs his first haircut - i love his curls, but their getting crazyyyy messy!

Making the most of the sunshine

It's no secret that sunshine in England is as rare as _______.. i want to say rocking horse shit am i allowed to say that on here? Urm, fill in the blank with something rare of your choice. So when it made an appearance today i popped Rio into his pushchair and took him on his first trip to the park. I know i know, 10 months old and hasnt been? What a bad mother. This one even has ducks..bonus! Two birds with one stone and all that.

 

 



We both had such a lovely day :) ..baby group tomorrow if we are up and ready in time. Why do they make these things so early and at the other end of yonder?

In the time it takes to make a bottle

In mummyworld you have to multitask if you want to get anything done. Around 2.30 i know that Rio wanting a bottle is going to mean a nap for a few hours. I know that if i want to get anything else done before Craig gets in from work it needs to be in the few minutes while that bottle cools/warms. Because after that, i let Rio doze away on my lap while i relax and watch abit of tele.

Turn the kettle on

Get out a bottle

Get out the jug

Stir the stew in the slow cooker

Let the dog out for a wee

& take the bottles on the side out to the green recycle box

Check on Rio

Kettles boiled

Pour water into jug

Put bottle in jug.

Wipe water off side from leaky kettle

Put jug on the fireplace

Tidy away toys

Test bottle

Put back in the water

Dash upstairs for a last chance toilet stop

Tidy away OH's morning mess

Dash downstairs

Check Rio's okay

Tidy away toys again, sneaky Rio

Check bottle

Pour water down sink

Put away jug

Let the dog back in

Pick up Rio

Get comfy together on sofa

Feed

Rio sleeps, i watch Charmed (guilty pleasure)

 

Rio 10 month update

By-eck the dont stay clean for long..even in pjs ;)

- I never thought snorting like a piggy when you laugh could be adorable but it is when Rio does it!
- He can say bounce, whereisit, itsthere etc
- He's started pouting when something annoys him..again so adorable!
- He can climb on a low sofa
- I was told i can have another 3 weeks on maternity leave as ive got holidays to use up..yay!!