Nightmare illness time in the Burchell household this week.
First, Charlie scared us all with a temperature of 40.5 deg Celcius, almost prompting a trip to A&E but averted by a call to NHS direct (pretty useless I might add) and the local out of hours Doctor (much more helpful). We had been to see our Doctor earlier in the day and she'd found that he had an ear infection which was probably contributing towards the temperature.
Secondly, and entirely expected, Theo comes down with a high temperature too. Not quite reaching the same dizzy heights but worrying nonetheless.
And finally, us poor exhausted parents have also come down with yet another cold each!
30 Nov 2008
25 Nov 2008
Bedtime Stories
We've started reading the boys a story before bedtime. We've been alternating between one of the Beatrix Potter books (Clair has the 'boxset' from her childhood) and one of the Mr Men books (another boxset but a gift from Grandma for the boys first birthday).
It does seem to help settle them down in the evening and to be honest, we're quite enjoying reminiscing with some of our childhood stories!
It does seem to help settle them down in the evening and to be honest, we're quite enjoying reminiscing with some of our childhood stories!
24 Nov 2008
Brrrr...!
Winter's on it's way.
Nice warm winter coat? ..............Check!
Toasty warm mittens? ..............Check!
Woollen bobble hat? ..............Check!
Closing your eyes just as we take the picture? .............. Hmmm, typical Theo!
Nice warm winter coat? ..............Check!
Toasty warm mittens? ..............Check!
Woollen bobble hat? ..............Check!
Closing your eyes just as we take the picture? .............. Hmmm, typical Theo!
22 Nov 2008
Gymboree!
We started a new class with the boys today. Gymboree!
This class is all about singing, dancing and playing instruments with your baby (we got to play the triangle!) - plus getting them to interact and respond to all kinds of different stimulation. They have a whole room full of soft play mats, slides, climbing frames etc.
The two instructors that took the course had to be the most energetic people I have ever met. There were about 10 babies in the class and it was non stop for about 45 minutes. I'm not sure who was more worn out afterwards - the boys or us! When we learned that she normally does six classese a day AND she has a 15 month old baby, we felt quite ashamed!
Anyway, the class was brilliant, easily the best that we've done (and there are loads of different types of classes out there) so we think we'll be doing this every week. The boys seemed to really enjoy it and, as they do a class on a Saturday morning, it's perfect for both of us to go to!
This class is all about singing, dancing and playing instruments with your baby (we got to play the triangle!) - plus getting them to interact and respond to all kinds of different stimulation. They have a whole room full of soft play mats, slides, climbing frames etc.
The two instructors that took the course had to be the most energetic people I have ever met. There were about 10 babies in the class and it was non stop for about 45 minutes. I'm not sure who was more worn out afterwards - the boys or us! When we learned that she normally does six classese a day AND she has a 15 month old baby, we felt quite ashamed!
Anyway, the class was brilliant, easily the best that we've done (and there are loads of different types of classes out there) so we think we'll be doing this every week. The boys seemed to really enjoy it and, as they do a class on a Saturday morning, it's perfect for both of us to go to!
21 Nov 2008
20 Nov 2008
Charlie, you're not Monty!
Got to keep our eyes open when the boys are crawling around the kitchen now. Charlie has found Monty's dog flap! Quick footed Clair managed to grab him as he was half way out!
Obviously, we then let him loose again so that we could take the following picture...
Obviously, we then let him loose again so that we could take the following picture...
19 Nov 2008
I CAN do it myself!
Theo and Charlie seem very determined to feed themselves as much as possible at the moment.
They don't yet have the co-ordination skills to get every spoonful in their mouths so most of it just ends up down their bibs or on the floor. They will let us feed them, but only if they have their own spoon - which inevitably they just bang on their high chairs or slap in and out of the bowl! Often it's easier to give them finger food.
Of the two of them, Charlie is slightly better at self feeding. Here's a couple of pics....
They don't yet have the co-ordination skills to get every spoonful in their mouths so most of it just ends up down their bibs or on the floor. They will let us feed them, but only if they have their own spoon - which inevitably they just bang on their high chairs or slap in and out of the bowl! Often it's easier to give them finger food.
Of the two of them, Charlie is slightly better at self feeding. Here's a couple of pics....
18 Nov 2008
Stirring the Pud...
It may still be almost six weeks until Christmas, but we've just made our Christmas pudding!
It's tradition that we all give it a stir before it's cooked so of course, Charlie and Theo had to do their bit....
It's tradition that we all give it a stir before it's cooked so of course, Charlie and Theo had to do their bit....
17 Nov 2008
Shoes Part 2
We went shopping for the boys second pair of shoes at the weekend. If you remember, we posted about two months ago when we bought their first pair - erm, excuse me? TWO MONTHS!!! Is that how long we can expect a pair of shoes to last? :-)
Now that Theo is walking, he gets to have proper hard soles (these were the ones we bought). Seeing him toddle around in them was hilarious.
Unfortunately, (or should that be fortunately?) Charlie's feet have grown to exactly the same size as Theo's feet were two months ago. So guess what, he gets hand-me-downs already!
Now that Theo is walking, he gets to have proper hard soles (these were the ones we bought). Seeing him toddle around in them was hilarious.
Unfortunately, (or should that be fortunately?) Charlie's feet have grown to exactly the same size as Theo's feet were two months ago. So guess what, he gets hand-me-downs already!
16 Nov 2008
S L E E P........
...has returned to the Burchell household. Yes, whole, uninterrupted, peaceful, undisturbed sleep.
Theo and Charlie are currently sleeping a full twelve hours. 7pm to 7am
It's great
Absolutely great.....
Theo and Charlie are currently sleeping a full twelve hours. 7pm to 7am
It's great
Absolutely great.....
11 Nov 2008
Measles, Mumps, Rubella.... and a couple of sore legs
The boys have had the next (and probably most debated) injection in their immunisations schedule today - the MMR jab.
This is the last injection they'll have until they reach the age of 3 (how far away does that feel!)
This is the last injection they'll have until they reach the age of 3 (how far away does that feel!)
9 Nov 2008
Charlie the Gadget Geek
Charlie seems to have an obsession with all things gadgety!
If there is a remote control within reach, he'll go for it. If he can get near to the Playstation or Sky box, he'll be there. If you're on your laptop in the lounge, he'll be trying to hit the F1 key from behind the display!
We've defnintely got a gadget geek on our hands here....
If there is a remote control within reach, he'll go for it. If he can get near to the Playstation or Sky box, he'll be there. If you're on your laptop in the lounge, he'll be trying to hit the F1 key from behind the display!
We've defnintely got a gadget geek on our hands here....
8 Nov 2008
Wedding Cake, Christening Cake, Birthday Cake
Talk about a cake for multiple purposes!
We've FINALLY disposed of the top tier of our wedding cake (from almost 7 years ago), which was also redecorated as the boys' christening cake (from March this year) and which we finally cut during the first birthday party we had for the boys the other week!
Unsurprisingly, few people were willing to taste it....
We've FINALLY disposed of the top tier of our wedding cake (from almost 7 years ago), which was also redecorated as the boys' christening cake (from March this year) and which we finally cut during the first birthday party we had for the boys the other week!
Unsurprisingly, few people were willing to taste it....
7 Nov 2008
Ride 'em Cowboy!
As you will have seen from previous pics, we bought the boys a rocking horse each for their first birthday. Well, Theo has now learnt how to get himself up onto one of the horses unaided.
Carrots the Donkey (in the background), being a few inches taller than Gulliver, is still too much of a challenge!
Carrots the Donkey (in the background), being a few inches taller than Gulliver, is still too much of a challenge!
Walking Update
Theo is now more than capable of getting himself into an upright position and taking a few steps completely unaided. It's really amazing to see how he's moving on.
Charlie meanwhile, whilst a lot more comfortable on his feet, still doesn't have the strength in his legs to stand up without holding on.
What's also changed recently is that Theo now always wants to be put down onto his feet. Where as before it would be quite normal to put them down on the floor into a sitting position, now his legs are out and he just wants to stand!
Charlie meanwhile, whilst a lot more comfortable on his feet, still doesn't have the strength in his legs to stand up without holding on.
What's also changed recently is that Theo now always wants to be put down onto his feet. Where as before it would be quite normal to put them down on the floor into a sitting position, now his legs are out and he just wants to stand!
2 Nov 2008
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