Half term saw us back at the lovely Horniman Museum when we realised, once again, what a gem it is for a family day out.  You loved the sound garden, bashing the pipes to make a loud ringing sound.  We had a picnic outside and then headed in to the aquarium where you enjoyed watching the tidal pool.  We attempted potty training this week but decided you weren’t quite ready.  You still ask to use it from time to time but we will be waiting a bit longer to try it again but I was so proud when you sat on the big toilet for the first time.  You have some amazing moments where you tell me and Evie that we are your ‘best friend’, but this new-found personality is tempered by the times you refuse to do what we are asking.  Sometimes it feels like the ‘No’s’ and ‘Why’s’ will last forever! You love to dance and sing and can now sing Baa Baa Black Sheep all the way through!  You still love people, you want to talk and play with our neighbours and tell them about yourself and get upset when they have to go.  Now if someone asks you ‘what’s your name’ you say ‘NyeRun’ and I love that you have friends at pre school that you talk about every day.
Here you are stealing some beans from your brothers plate, after eating your very first meal out at a restaurant in London.  People literally stopped to say hello to you, to see you sitting up in your high chair.  They were amazed by you and couldn’t help but stare.  You were just concentrating on making your way through chicken, cucumber and beans as if your life depended on it.  I am only feeding you 4 times in the day time now and I can feel it won’t be that much longer that you will want your milk.  It feels bitter-sweet to see you gaining your independence, grasping these new skills with vigour. Your daddy can’t stand to see you grow up, he wants to cuddle you all day and ensure you’re never a teenager!

Joining in with Living Arrows.  Last week I loved this well-loved blanket.

Joining in