But the holiday was great…..apart from the crying.
Apparently you’re not quite over the terror that is our car. Either that or you’re
allergic to minivans… Could be either. But we were all good for the first 2
legs of our trip. We got to Goulburn, you had been asleep for most of the way,
and by Holbrook, you had only had a little cry. However, that was where we lost
you. I think you loved getting out of the car, and seeing your grandparents.
Unfortunately, then you weren’t too keen on getting back in the car after that
to continue, and you were happy to let us know.
All in all though, it wasn’t a terrible trip. There was no
poo-splosions, or spew, and everyone was fine on arrival (physically anyhow).
And I must admit (because others may not), that the place I picked out for us
turned out to be fantastic. It was a great house. Big, spacious, fireplace, and
decent kitchen. And you seemed to like it too. Which is good, because we may be
seeing it each year for a while.
The weekend progressed well. Everyone was enamoured with
you, as well they should be. We had a great weekend, and you made a few new
friends. Ones that I hope we get to see at least a few more times over the
coming years.
Now, for the good stuff… Teeth!!! (almost) Wow, I don’t
think your mother and I were expecting teeth this early. However, my mother
told us that you didn’t start any differently than me, so I guess genetics
comes into play?? And you didn’t seem to be over grizzly, or cranky, but you
did seem a bit out of sorts.
I think you had a pretty rough trot this month. With teething,
a virus, and what seems to have been a fairly violent reaction to children’s
panadol, it was on for young and old apparently. But we got through it. That is
to say, your mother got through it, and I tried not to get in the way too much.
But by far the best part of this month is how aware and
interactive you are. You found your hands a bit more, and your feet. And girl,
are you obsessed. You know, to your credit, if I could get my feet into my
mouth, I would probably find that pretty cool too. You have also started to
smile a bit more when I ‘entertain’ you (or act like a fool, as your mum might
say).
You are a very cool little girl, and I love the time we’re
spending together. Almost as much as I’m sure you do.
Many hugs and kisses
Dad