The 6 week mark

Hey all,
So we have reached the 6 week mark. Achievements so far have been:

Mummy ignoring me when I cry and taking photos instead (not a usual occurrence):

Having my first night away from home. I stayed at Nan and Grandfathers and even got to have a bath in the bathroom sink (thank goodness I was the right size to fit in it). I also slept for 8hrs straight that night from 7pm to 3am!

Mummy took me on my first train trip to the big city and back. I managed to sleep both ways!
Daddy gave me my first ever bottle. I chugged this one down without even blinking and then had to go to Mum for more milk!!
I got really confused one morning in all my hunger and thought this might try and fill my stomach:
Time was running short so I went on the shower with Dad. It was so much fun and I loved having all the water splash down on me. I even managed to Poo on Daddy to. I love water!
And finally Mummy gave me a rattle to play with that was a present to Dad when he was a baby. I had a great time shaking it (until I realised the camera was on me that is):


Other news that doesn't have photos is that I had my 6 week check up at the Child Health Nurse (the equivalent of Plunket). I have put on 1.3 kg since I left hospital and now I weigh a healthy 4.2kg (9lb5oz). It means I have jumped from the 25 percentile to the 50%. I have also grown 5cm longer.

I have been going to a great playgroup with heaps of friends. I couple of them are almost my age as well which is nice. I will try and get some photos of this soon.

And Mum is forever taking my photo trying to get one that will be good for my new passport. I think she might have one now which is good. I'm so over posing for the camera.

Secretly I have started smiling over the past couple of weeks to, but I'm really good at hiding them as soon as the camera is on me, so it might take Mum and Dad a few more tries to prove it. I look just beautiful when I smile though, I'm melting hearts already.

But the biggest achievement of all that Mum and Dad can't believe is that on Monday night I slept for 10hrs straight! From 7pm to 5am!!! Mum and Dad checked on me at 4am to make sure I was ok, but I was all good.

Till next time, Love Penelope.

Happy Birth-month to you . . .

Today our little girl is officially a month old. Its been an amazing month watching her grow and change each and every day. She is definitely learning more about her surroundings and her body, as she finds her lungs, and LOVES lying on her change table looking at her curtains.

She also completely surprised us on Monday last week and managed to roll from her front to her back while we were both sitting there watching her!!! Thankfully she hasn't done it again yet, but it was amazing to watch.

Here are some pictures from this week:

Dad has a racing stripe added to his singlet after a feed. I don't know if Penelope was too impressed having her photo taken this time!

The girls were busted having a mid-afternoon nap, and it wasn't even planned us being in the same position:
Swing time is a great way to spend the afternoon before a bath. Dad is teaching her about all the trees in our backyard:
Our first sleep in the big girl bed:

Bath time is the best time of day. Its so calming and relaxing. Penelope loves splashing her feet, and even gave us a huge smile the other day. She could spend hours just sitting there just watching the water and having it dripped all over her face and body.

Weeks 1-3

Little Penelope is now 3 weeks old and she is growing well. She has put on about 400g I think (in accurate weighing on my behalf) in the last two weeks.

Poppa came to visit (my dad) for three days which was really lovely. Penelope had her first story read to her, Hairy Maclary from Donaldsons Dairy, and we made muffins and went for walks. The two of them had a great time together. Having Dad here also meant that Rob and I could have our first Babyless date. We went for an evening stroll to Bunnings (600m away) to buy a doorbell, very romantic!

Mum has been staying with us as well, but she heads home today. It has been amazing having her here, helping around the house, cooking meals, giving advice etc. Penelope and I are now on our own though through the day to fend for ourselves and get things done! I'm looking forward to the challenges and the fun times ahead.

And of upmost importance here are some more photos for you:

Playing peak a boo

Best place for the hands when hungry!

It was a hot day that day and so most of it was spent lying on Mum . . .
. . . or lying on Dad!!
A family photo: