'Birthday boy Peter is enjoying roaring, snarling, snatching and stomping his way through the day when he discovers he has turned into the Birthday Monster! He has big googly eyes, a prickly tail and a snarly snout. How is he going to turn back into the Birthday Boy before it's too late and he becomes a monster forever?' It's no secret that I love books and reading. Whether its a book for myself or a chance to share one of my greatest hobbies with Sebastian, then I am there. We love books … [Read more...]
Sleep ~ Transitioning From Two Naps To One
Towards the end of last year, Sebastian was showing signs of being ready to switch from two naps a day to one. He would go down for his morning nap no problem, but when it came to his afternoon one it was becoming very hit and miss. Some days he would have a nap.. Others he wouldn't.. And some days he would have the world's smallest cat nap.. Problem was he was still needing more sleep, the hour and a half in the morning was not enough to see him through the remainder of the … [Read more...]
Looking Back ~ The Early Days
The other night Sebastian and I had a rare middle of the night snuggle. Laying there snuggled under the blanket on the couch together with him, listening to his little heart beating I started reflecting back on the year that has been. As I sit here writing this with only four more sleeps remaining until Sebastian is 'officially' a toddler (I'll be honest with you in my eyes he will be a baby / my baby for a while yet), now more than ever seems like the perfect occasion to be doing this - … [Read more...]
Zzzz… Sleep
My mojo is back! I don't suppose you really even knew it had gone, but I can confirm it has returned. And it bought back my common sense and self confidence - yippee. So, now my life which felt like it was in limbo and my little blog which had been left to its own devices can get back on its infant feet. What does all this have to do with sleep though... EVERYTHING! From day one Steve and I have been VERY (note the capitals) lucky with how Sebastian slept. I am not bragging … [Read more...]