Camping

We recently took Newbie on his very first camping trip.  Geekling is an old hand at camping and really enjoys it.  A think a few folks thought we were mad taking a baby camping but it was fine overall.

Newbie enjoyed being out on a blanket under the trees, and slept just fine in his portacot in the tent.  It was going to be cool so I bought flanelette pajamas before the trip, and we took a snuggly baby sleeping bag (grobag style) as we can't use a blanket or doona in the portacot.

He flat our refused all packet purees we'd packed, so the little guy lived on rice cakes and baby rice rusks, a lot of extra breastmilk and little tastes of our food.  His temporary diet didn't seem to phase him though.

We camped at Lake Monduran Holiday Park.  There was fishing nearby, and hot showers, toilets and a pretty impressive camp kitchen.  While it was pricey for camping, we really enjoyed it and will probably return soon.

Time flies!

Time flies!

Newbie is now 7.5 months old.  We've had plenty of fun and adventures, and Geekling is still doing an outstanding job as a big brother.

We're now facing the big decision of where to send Geekling for primary school next year - eeek!  Its a tough call as we're thinking of moving house in a year or so, and would like to pick a school that will still be close by or on our usual morning commute, as well as having a good daycare centre nearby for Newbie.

Here's a rare picture of me with both my boys on Mothers Day - I'm usually the one holding the phone/camera.

3 months

Its been 3 big months!  Newbie is a very easygoing baby, and a much easier baby than his big brother was at the same age.  I'm not sure how much of that is due to differences between the babies and how much is difference in our attitudes as parents - much more relaxed and confident this time around.

Geekling is still doting on his little brother, there's been no hint of jealousy at all.  We're thrilled the novelty hasn't worn off yet.

As Newbie is nearing 4 months old, we'll be looking at delving into solid food soon.  I haven't committed to a date or a plan for introducing food at this stage.  Unlike his brother, he doesn't seem to be showing obvious signs of wanting food just yet, he's still sleeping well at night.  But it won't be far off, and many of the mums in my October 2013 Due In Group are already introducing foods.