Just a little blog from me to wish you all a very Merry Christmas
Lots of Love Hannah
Tuesday, 25 December 2012
Friday, 14 December 2012
Big adventures and new friends
Hello Everyone
Welcome to my blog and it's all beginning to look at lot like Christmas although I'm rather young to really understand, I do enjoy looking at all the sparkly decorations and lights. I also thought the frost on all the trees looked beautiful yesterday morning, but it was blinking cold!!!
I've been up to some very exciting things. On Tuesday I spent the whole day with Grandma and Mole as they will be looking after me when Mummy goes back to work in January. I had a really great time and I'm looking forward to all the adventures we will have. I also have two front teeth now so I enjoy trying lots of new tastes and love a Marmite sandwich!!
This morning I also had my first settling in session at nursery. I'll be attending Daisychain from 11th January every Friday. It was lovely to meet the people who will look after me and to meet some of the little ones who will be my new friends. It will be very exciting. Next Thursday Mummy leaves me at the nursery by myself for a whole hour so I can meet everyone and play with the other babies.
Lots of love Hannah
Welcome to my blog and it's all beginning to look at lot like Christmas although I'm rather young to really understand, I do enjoy looking at all the sparkly decorations and lights. I also thought the frost on all the trees looked beautiful yesterday morning, but it was blinking cold!!!
I've been up to some very exciting things. On Tuesday I spent the whole day with Grandma and Mole as they will be looking after me when Mummy goes back to work in January. I had a really great time and I'm looking forward to all the adventures we will have. I also have two front teeth now so I enjoy trying lots of new tastes and love a Marmite sandwich!!
This morning I also had my first settling in session at nursery. I'll be attending Daisychain from 11th January every Friday. It was lovely to meet the people who will look after me and to meet some of the little ones who will be my new friends. It will be very exciting. Next Thursday Mummy leaves me at the nursery by myself for a whole hour so I can meet everyone and play with the other babies.
Lots of love Hannah
Friday, 7 December 2012
Babies "what" lunch
Thought I'd give you my latest update. I am now officially a baby what lunches. I have my two front teeth for Christmas and I'm really enjoying the weaning adventure so far.
My favourite foods are strawberry, tomato and dark chocolate. I also love marmite sandwiches and cheese spread sandwiches. I really can't wait to try proper grown up food like mussels and smoked salmon. I think my Grandad Mole is looking forward to making me mini portions of spag bol too.
I've also got my settling in sessions at nursery, the first one is next week and I think Mummy is more nervous than I am. I'll be fine, I'm adorable and everyone loves me.
Monday, 12 November 2012
Funny Mummy moments
Hello friends and family
My Mummy has helped me upload my first video for you to see us having some fun on our first family holiday together. We went to Barmouth for ten days in September and we had a really lovely time (and the weather was even nice which is alway a result (what with British summers!).
We had lots and lots of adventures including going swimming, exploring the beach at Harlech and Mummy got incredibly excited because we saw a steam train. I slept through this exciting moment but my Daddy thought it was hysterical ("apparently she said a steam train, a bloody steam train" in a rather excited voice - silly woman is easily pleased). For the last few days my Mole and Grandma stayed at the caravan with us and spoilt us rotten with lots of lovely meals, and obviously lots and lots of cuddles for me!!
As the autumn is drawing in I'm starting to hear lots of mentions of the word Christmas and people seem to get rather excited so I will have to let you know what happens and all my adventures about this.
Speak soon
Love Hannah
Monday, 5 November 2012
Happy Birthday Mole
To my lovely Grand Mole
http://www.wat.tv/video/chris-rea-on-the-beach-r7gq_2flcz_.html
Today is your birthday, a really special day
and Mummy tells me this is your favourite song,
so I| thought my blog should give it a play
I cannot wait to sunbathe and play on the sand,
and paddle in the sea with you holding my hand
And when I get bigger, the sausage I will ride,
And tell snorkel behind the rocks with you at my side
Son Bou is a very special place, which the Family holds dear
I also cannot wait to sample Grandad's beer,
Wishing you the best birthday ever
Love you so much
Hannah
Monday, 22 October 2012
Cruising, crawling and commando rolling
Hello everyone
Well as you can see from the picture above I am now a mobile baby, well sort of. I can commando roll with a surprising level of speed, I am also wiggling on my tummy across the floor. It is such such fun exploring even if I frighten Mummy and Daddy some times. To be honest I can't wait till I can walk, see how much Mummy panics xxx
As you can also see I am now a proper crawler and I love it
Friday, 28 September 2012
Fundraising babies
Well today I have held my first fundraising event, with Mummy's help of course. She has been slaving over a hot oven all week ready for a Macmillian coffee morning.
Lots of Mummy's friends came with their babies, in fact I think Oliver Lewis was slightly overwhelmed by the hareem of Eva, Eli, Georgie, Bela and Hannah!! And also Lily-Mae and her "baby" Annabella. It was a bit crowded in our little house but everyone had a top time and we raised £50 with gift aid on top.
Because my Mummy helps charities I'm going to try and do my bit as I grow up, you never know, one day I might raise thousands of pounds by swimming a long way like my Mummy did for Help for Heroes. I know, I could be Aunty Tracy's running partner in my rucksack, I could do the London Marathon with her.
Monday, 24 September 2012
Advice for daddies
This week we have borrowed something I read on another blog, I hope it strikes a cord with Mums and Dads out there.
1. Love her mom. Treat her mother with respect, honor, and a big heaping spoonful of public displays of affection. When she grows up, the odds are good she’ll fall in love with and marry someone who treats her much like you treated her mother. Good or bad, that’s just the way it is. I’d prefer good.
2. Always be there. Quality time doesn’t happen without quantity time. Hang out together for no other reason than just to be in each other’s presence. Be genuinely interested in the things that interest her. She needs her dad to be involved in her life at every stage. Don’t just sit idly by while she add years to her… add life to her years.
3. Save the day. She’ll grow up looking for a hero. It might as well be you. She’ll need you to come through for her over and over again throughout her life. Rise to the occasion. Red cape and blue tights optional.
4. Savor every moment you have together. Today she’s crawling around the house in diapers, tomorrow you’re handing her the keys to the car, and before you know it, you’re walking her down the aisle. Some day soon, hanging out with her old man won’t be the bees knees anymore. Life happens pretty fast. You better cherish it while you can.
5. Pray for her. Regularly. Passionately. Continually.
6. Buy her a glove and teach her to throw a baseball. Make her proud to throw like a girl… a girl with a wicked slider
7. She will fight with her mother. Choose sides wisely.
8. Go ahead. Buy her those pearls.
9. Of course you look silly playing peek-a-boo. You should play anyway.
10. Enjoy the wonder of bath time.
11. There will come a day when she asks for a puppy. Don’t over think it. At least one time in her life, just say, “Yes.”
12. It’s never too early to start teaching her about money. She will still probably suck you dry as a teenager… and on her wedding day.
13. Make pancakes in the shape of her age for breakfast on her birthday. In a pinch, donuts with pink sprinkles and a candle will suffice.
14. Buy her a pair of Chucks as soon as she starts walking. She won’t always want to wear matching shoes with her old man.
15. Dance with her. Start when she’s a little girl or even when she’s a baby. Don’t wait ‘til her wedding day.
16. Take her fishing. She will probably squirm more than the worm on your hook. That’s OK.
17. Learn to say no. She may pitch a fit today, but someday you’ll both be glad you stuck to your guns.
18. Tell her she’s beautiful. Say it over and over again. Someday an animated movie or “beauty” magazine will try to convince her otherwise.
19. Teach her to change a flat. A tire without air need not be a major panic inducing event in her life. She’ll still call you crying the first time it happens.
20. Take her camping. Immerse her in the great outdoors. Watch her eyes fill with wonder the first time she sees the beauty of wide open spaces. Leave the iPod at home.
21. Let her hold the wheel. She will always remember when daddy let her drive.
22. She’s as smart as any boy. Make sure she knows that.
23. When she learns to give kisses, she will want to plant them all over your face. Encourage this practice.
24. Knowing how to eat sunflower seeds correctly will not help her get into a good college. Teach her anyway.
25. Letting her ride on your shoulders is pure magic. Do it now while you have a strong back and she’s still tiny.
26. It is in her nature to make music. It’s up to you to introduce her to the joy of socks on a wooden floor.
27. If there’s a splash park near your home, take her there often. She will be drawn to the water like a duck to a puddle.
28. She will eagerly await your return home from work in the evenings. Don’t be late.
29. If her mom enrolls her in swim lessons, make sure you get in the pool too. Don’t be intimidated if there are no other dads there. It’s their loss.
30. Never miss her birthday. In ten years she won’t remember the present you gave her. She will remember if you weren’t there.
31. Teach her to roller skate. Watch her confidence soar.
32. Let her roll around in the grass. It’s good for her soul. It’s not bad for yours either.
33. Take her swimsuit shopping. Don’t be afraid to veto some of her choices, but resist the urge to buy her full-body beach pajamas.
34. Somewhere between the time she turns three and her sixth birthday, the odds are good that she will ask you to marry her. Let her down gently.
35. She’ll probably want to crawl in bed with you after a nightmare. This is a good thing.
36. Few things in life are more comforting to a crying little girl than her father’s hand. Never forget this.
37. Introduce her to the swings at your local park. She’ll squeal for you to push her higher and faster. Her definition of “higher and faster” is probably not the same as yours. Keep that in mind.
38. When she’s a bit older, your definition of higher and faster will be a lot closer to hers. When that day comes, go ahead… give it all you’ve got.
39. Holding her upside down by the legs while she giggles and screams uncontrollably is great for your biceps. WARNING: She has no concept of muscle fatigue.
40. She might ask you to buy her a pony on her birthday. Unless you live on a farm, do not buy her a pony on her birthday. It’s OK to rent one though.
41. Take it easy on the presents for her birthday and Christmas. Instead, give her the gift of experiences you can share together.
42. Let her know she can always come home. No matter what.
43. Remember, just like a butterfly, she too will spread her wings and fly some day. Enjoy her caterpillar years.
44. Write her a handwritten letter every year on her birthday. Give them to her when she goes off to college, becomes a mother herself, or when you think she needs them most.
45. Learn to trust her. Gradually give her more freedom as she gets older. She will rise to the expectations you set for her.
46. When in doubt, trust your heart. She already does.
47. When your teenage daughter is upset, learning when to engage and when to back off will add years to YOUR life. If you succeed in doing this, tell me how.
48. Ice cream covers over a multitude of sins. Know her favorite flavor.
49. This day is coming soon (her first boyfriend). There’s nothing you can do to be ready for it. The sooner you accept this fact, the easier it will be.
50. Today she’s walking down the driveway to get on the school bus. Tomorrow she’s going off to college. Don’t blink.
1. Love her mom. Treat her mother with respect, honor, and a big heaping spoonful of public displays of affection. When she grows up, the odds are good she’ll fall in love with and marry someone who treats her much like you treated her mother. Good or bad, that’s just the way it is. I’d prefer good.
2. Always be there. Quality time doesn’t happen without quantity time. Hang out together for no other reason than just to be in each other’s presence. Be genuinely interested in the things that interest her. She needs her dad to be involved in her life at every stage. Don’t just sit idly by while she add years to her… add life to her years.
3. Save the day. She’ll grow up looking for a hero. It might as well be you. She’ll need you to come through for her over and over again throughout her life. Rise to the occasion. Red cape and blue tights optional.
4. Savor every moment you have together. Today she’s crawling around the house in diapers, tomorrow you’re handing her the keys to the car, and before you know it, you’re walking her down the aisle. Some day soon, hanging out with her old man won’t be the bees knees anymore. Life happens pretty fast. You better cherish it while you can.
5. Pray for her. Regularly. Passionately. Continually.
6. Buy her a glove and teach her to throw a baseball. Make her proud to throw like a girl… a girl with a wicked slider
7. She will fight with her mother. Choose sides wisely.
8. Go ahead. Buy her those pearls.
9. Of course you look silly playing peek-a-boo. You should play anyway.
10. Enjoy the wonder of bath time.
11. There will come a day when she asks for a puppy. Don’t over think it. At least one time in her life, just say, “Yes.”
12. It’s never too early to start teaching her about money. She will still probably suck you dry as a teenager… and on her wedding day.
13. Make pancakes in the shape of her age for breakfast on her birthday. In a pinch, donuts with pink sprinkles and a candle will suffice.
14. Buy her a pair of Chucks as soon as she starts walking. She won’t always want to wear matching shoes with her old man.
15. Dance with her. Start when she’s a little girl or even when she’s a baby. Don’t wait ‘til her wedding day.
16. Take her fishing. She will probably squirm more than the worm on your hook. That’s OK.
17. Learn to say no. She may pitch a fit today, but someday you’ll both be glad you stuck to your guns.
18. Tell her she’s beautiful. Say it over and over again. Someday an animated movie or “beauty” magazine will try to convince her otherwise.
19. Teach her to change a flat. A tire without air need not be a major panic inducing event in her life. She’ll still call you crying the first time it happens.
20. Take her camping. Immerse her in the great outdoors. Watch her eyes fill with wonder the first time she sees the beauty of wide open spaces. Leave the iPod at home.
21. Let her hold the wheel. She will always remember when daddy let her drive.
22. She’s as smart as any boy. Make sure she knows that.
23. When she learns to give kisses, she will want to plant them all over your face. Encourage this practice.
24. Knowing how to eat sunflower seeds correctly will not help her get into a good college. Teach her anyway.
25. Letting her ride on your shoulders is pure magic. Do it now while you have a strong back and she’s still tiny.
26. It is in her nature to make music. It’s up to you to introduce her to the joy of socks on a wooden floor.
27. If there’s a splash park near your home, take her there often. She will be drawn to the water like a duck to a puddle.
28. She will eagerly await your return home from work in the evenings. Don’t be late.
29. If her mom enrolls her in swim lessons, make sure you get in the pool too. Don’t be intimidated if there are no other dads there. It’s their loss.
30. Never miss her birthday. In ten years she won’t remember the present you gave her. She will remember if you weren’t there.
31. Teach her to roller skate. Watch her confidence soar.
32. Let her roll around in the grass. It’s good for her soul. It’s not bad for yours either.
33. Take her swimsuit shopping. Don’t be afraid to veto some of her choices, but resist the urge to buy her full-body beach pajamas.
34. Somewhere between the time she turns three and her sixth birthday, the odds are good that she will ask you to marry her. Let her down gently.
35. She’ll probably want to crawl in bed with you after a nightmare. This is a good thing.
36. Few things in life are more comforting to a crying little girl than her father’s hand. Never forget this.
37. Introduce her to the swings at your local park. She’ll squeal for you to push her higher and faster. Her definition of “higher and faster” is probably not the same as yours. Keep that in mind.
38. When she’s a bit older, your definition of higher and faster will be a lot closer to hers. When that day comes, go ahead… give it all you’ve got.
39. Holding her upside down by the legs while she giggles and screams uncontrollably is great for your biceps. WARNING: She has no concept of muscle fatigue.
40. She might ask you to buy her a pony on her birthday. Unless you live on a farm, do not buy her a pony on her birthday. It’s OK to rent one though.
41. Take it easy on the presents for her birthday and Christmas. Instead, give her the gift of experiences you can share together.
42. Let her know she can always come home. No matter what.
43. Remember, just like a butterfly, she too will spread her wings and fly some day. Enjoy her caterpillar years.
44. Write her a handwritten letter every year on her birthday. Give them to her when she goes off to college, becomes a mother herself, or when you think she needs them most.
45. Learn to trust her. Gradually give her more freedom as she gets older. She will rise to the expectations you set for her.
46. When in doubt, trust your heart. She already does.
47. When your teenage daughter is upset, learning when to engage and when to back off will add years to YOUR life. If you succeed in doing this, tell me how.
48. Ice cream covers over a multitude of sins. Know her favorite flavor.
49. This day is coming soon (her first boyfriend). There’s nothing you can do to be ready for it. The sooner you accept this fact, the easier it will be.
50. Today she’s walking down the driveway to get on the school bus. Tomorrow she’s going off to college. Don’t blink.
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Manners cost nothing!!
Sorry everyone, this blog is more of a ranting observation. The question I'd like to ask is what has happened to manners and people helping each other out.
I know I'm only small but I know that my Mummy and Daddy have manners, so does Grandad, Nana, Mole, Grandma, Aunty Jodie and all the other people in my little family. So why can't other people be the same.
It only needs to be small things that make a real difference to people, for example to the old man I saw this morning with the umbrella, please can you not walk in a zigzag as it makes it hard for my Mummy. My stroller is very manouverable but not if you constantly get in the way, and while I'm writing, would you be careful where you are waving your brolly about in, you nearly took my eye out this morning!!!
Another general observation is when my Mummy says "Excuse me" it is because we cannot get passed, we are not being difficult on purpose you know. And if you could say thank you when Mummy waits so you can walk through narrow gaps in shops that would be lovely too.
Still I cannot complain about everyone, Mummy and I have met some very helpful people in my short life and I'm positive that I will meet many more. Just remember that small ways of helping can really make a person's day, whether they are a grown up or a little person. And smile people, please.
I know I'm only small but I know that my Mummy and Daddy have manners, so does Grandad, Nana, Mole, Grandma, Aunty Jodie and all the other people in my little family. So why can't other people be the same.
It only needs to be small things that make a real difference to people, for example to the old man I saw this morning with the umbrella, please can you not walk in a zigzag as it makes it hard for my Mummy. My stroller is very manouverable but not if you constantly get in the way, and while I'm writing, would you be careful where you are waving your brolly about in, you nearly took my eye out this morning!!!
Another general observation is when my Mummy says "Excuse me" it is because we cannot get passed, we are not being difficult on purpose you know. And if you could say thank you when Mummy waits so you can walk through narrow gaps in shops that would be lovely too.
Still I cannot complain about everyone, Mummy and I have met some very helpful people in my short life and I'm positive that I will meet many more. Just remember that small ways of helping can really make a person's day, whether they are a grown up or a little person. And smile people, please.
Monday, 13 August 2012
Team GB
Well WOW that was a wonderful 16 days of sport with the London 2012 Olympics. I've really enjoyed all the coverage on the BBC and have watched sports I've never seen before, but I am only 14 weeks old and before this all I watched was Tour de France with my Daddy. The only problem is I am stuck with a huge problem which is .......
Mummy would like me to be the next Rebecca Adlington or Tom Daley ....
BUT ....
Daddy would prefer me to be the next Victoria Pembleton!!!!
What is a tiny girl to do???? That 10m diving board looks so high, am I brave enough!! I can bounce off the side of the swimming baths but only if Mummy catches me. We have also been swimming and I like splashing about but front crawl and breast stroke looks so hard.
And don't get me started on bikes, Daddy reads lots of cycling mags and has taken me to sit on the bikes at Stan Jones cycles but my legs aren't long enough to reach the pedals. Its all so tricky to decide.
Oh well, I guess I'll have to wait for Daddy to teach me to ride a bike and Mummy to teach me to swim and then see, oh oh oh, maybe if someone teaches me to run really fast I can do Triathlon!! But before that, lets send a huge shout out to all our wonderful Team GB olympic competitors.
Only two weeks till the Paralympics
xxx
Mummy would like me to be the next Rebecca Adlington or Tom Daley ....
BUT ....
Daddy would prefer me to be the next Victoria Pembleton!!!!
What is a tiny girl to do???? That 10m diving board looks so high, am I brave enough!! I can bounce off the side of the swimming baths but only if Mummy catches me. We have also been swimming and I like splashing about but front crawl and breast stroke looks so hard.
And don't get me started on bikes, Daddy reads lots of cycling mags and has taken me to sit on the bikes at Stan Jones cycles but my legs aren't long enough to reach the pedals. Its all so tricky to decide.
Oh well, I guess I'll have to wait for Daddy to teach me to ride a bike and Mummy to teach me to swim and then see, oh oh oh, maybe if someone teaches me to run really fast I can do Triathlon!! But before that, lets send a huge shout out to all our wonderful Team GB olympic competitors.
Only two weeks till the Paralympics
xxx
Friday, 27 July 2012
Round of applause
Just a brief social observation from me, as adults you smile, giggle, wiggle, sit up etc hundreds of times a day. No one gives you a round of applause each time so why do I get one
The early days
Just thought I'd better let you know a bit about my life so far. I'm 3 months old and Mummy and Daddy seem to be doing ok with the "parenting" lark. Some times I wonder when the competent ones will turn up, like this morning when Mummy tried to put my dungarees on backwards - silly Mummy.
We have a nice little routine and I'm sleeping in my big girl cot now. Occasionally I like to mix things up, just keeping them on their toes I call it. The hot weather is lovely and enjoy sunbathing with all my baby friends from NCT. The only problem is I get too hot some times, Mummy makes me laugh by saying that I managed to get the only two obvious genes she got from her Daddy, the sweating gene and the footballer's thighs!!! Still it is always nice to wiggle about on the sofa in just my nappy.
Mummy and Daddy have lots of chats with me, I have to say they both have a really odd sense of humour so I do worry how I will turn out, especially with Daddy teaching me the "Big Bang Theory" dance and playing the Spamalot musical score to me in the car, I have to admit I'm more of a Metallica and Guns N Roses girl myself.
Mummy has promised me she will do a blog post once a week so you can all hear about my life and also so I can read this and have happy memories to look back on. Anyway I best get my groove on as we are going to Telford for lunch. Another trip on the bus in my stroller, lets home Mummy doesn't crash into anything today!!!
Love Hannah
We have a nice little routine and I'm sleeping in my big girl cot now. Occasionally I like to mix things up, just keeping them on their toes I call it. The hot weather is lovely and enjoy sunbathing with all my baby friends from NCT. The only problem is I get too hot some times, Mummy makes me laugh by saying that I managed to get the only two obvious genes she got from her Daddy, the sweating gene and the footballer's thighs!!! Still it is always nice to wiggle about on the sofa in just my nappy.
Mummy and Daddy have lots of chats with me, I have to say they both have a really odd sense of humour so I do worry how I will turn out, especially with Daddy teaching me the "Big Bang Theory" dance and playing the Spamalot musical score to me in the car, I have to admit I'm more of a Metallica and Guns N Roses girl myself.
Mummy has promised me she will do a blog post once a week so you can all hear about my life and also so I can read this and have happy memories to look back on. Anyway I best get my groove on as we are going to Telford for lunch. Another trip on the bus in my stroller, lets home Mummy doesn't crash into anything today!!!
Love Hannah
Welcome to my blog
I'm Hannah and this is blog is about life through the eyes of a little person. I'm 11 weeks old today and live with my Mummy (Helen who is helping with my blog) and Daddy in Shrewsbury. I'm an only child and I'm just learning what the world is about. I hope you enjoy following my blog and hearing my views and adventures.
As I said, Mummy is helping me with this blog and is keeping the posts so we have a record of the big and little moments in my life.
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