Teacher2Mummy

Wednesday, 30 July 2014

Eliot's 13 Month Update

General/milestones

Mummy is late again at getting this post up! I can't believe how quickly the months fly past!

This month you have learnt to clap your hands, if someone says 'clap hands' or sings a song with those words you will clap hands! If I'd written this post on time I would still be saying you are very confident with walking but today you actually walked by yourself, lots of steps and did it several times! We are so so proud of you! Unfortunately you also banged your head against your cot when you tried to get up, so you have a nasty bruise :(

We bought your first pair of shoes as you liked being on your feet outside holding our hands, they will be a necessity now you can walk by yourself. You were actually a lot more co-operative than I thought you would be when you had your feet measured. You are currently a 4.5 H and have a pair of Clarks Doodles.

We are still experiencing the tantrums, particularly when you can't have your own way. After talking to various other parents, you aren't the only one and I've been informed these will last until at least your second birthday!

Your first shoes!

Feeding

You have been on and off your food this past month, even some of your favourites! I think it could be because of the weather. It has been so hot and I know I don't feel like eating a lot so perhaps you feel the same. Raisins have fast become a favourite snack and you gobble these up! Nana Mary has been treating you to ice creams when you're out with her so you've learnt how to lick them and won't share with anybody! You've also tried some diluted pure juices, you didn't like the orange but you are a fan of apple and mango juice!

Weight

We have your 8-12 month check booked so I will be able to update this in your next update!

Clothes

Nothing has changed here.

Sleeping

You had a very unsettled couple of nights when we stayed at Nana and Grandad's, I think you were too hot!

Your Likes/Dislikes

You are back to loving the washing machine, particularly at Nana & Grandads

You love ice cream
You don't like sit on rides when they move
You stilldon't like having your nappy changed

Enjoying sitting on a ride and 'driving' but you cried when it started to move!

It's crazy how much you've grown and changed! I put some clips together of you from 7-13 months...

We love you lots

xxx

COMPETITION-Toogiez Giveaway (CLOSED)

I get excited when parents themselves come up with innovative products. After all we're the ones that see what makes our kids tick, keeps them happy, soothes them, reassures them etc. So who better to design and produce new products?!
This is what happened when two mums from New York decided to set up a business together, they came up with Toogiez. It's a venture that's live over on kickstarter now.

Toogiez are the loveable toys that attach to a specially designed toogiez t-shirt with velcro, as pictured.

There are a range of Toogiez available to suit your child's tastes and/or mood. I love the concept, as well as being changeable and interactive for children they also offer reassurance too!

I have seen lots of positive feedback from others bloggers who are reviewing the toogiez via posts and social media.

They are suitable for children aged 2-8 years so Eliot is too young for them but I do have one to giveaway!!!

So to win a t-shirt and two toogiez of your choice enter the rafflecopter below! The competition is open worldwide!

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Monday, 28 July 2014

Fun On The Farm

Driving the combine harvester

On Saturday afternoon Eliot and I headed to Willows Farm Village with my mum. I'd been there several times before when I was a nanny many moons ago and I always enjoyed it as did the children I looked after. So I wondered if I would be just as impressed a few years down the line and a mother myself.

Quite simply the answer was yes! I'm an animal lover anyway so I knew I would enjoy it and enjoy watching Eliot discover and learn. Since my last visit the farm has changed, it's expanded and there are more things to see and do. From indoor and outdoor play areas to animals to feed and activities to participate in, there really is so much to do. We arrived about 2:30pm and stayed until the farm closed at 5:30pm but I'd really recommend arriving before lunchtime so you can experience all Willows has to offer. I'd also recommend buying your tickets online as they are slightly cheaper than buying on arrival. The tickets are also valid for the season so you don't have to book a particular date which I thought was really great and offers flexibility.

The first thing we did was visit the barn, which had farm animals to pet and feed and also rabbits and guinea pigs to cuddle. Eliot enjoyed looking at the animals and listening to the sounds they made but did try to pick up and eat the animal feed from the floor!

Next we had a little walk and rode on Tristan the runaway tractor. Eliot didn't really enjoy it, I think it was because it was too noisy.

After we had another walk around and Eliot played in the play areas before we treated ourselves to an ice-cream.

We had a lovely afternoon and I really recommend visiting over the summer if you have young children and are looking for days out.

Here's a video of what we got up to at the farm...