Nursery Rhymes

Ruby is 9 weeks old now and getting bigger all the time. She weighs about 12 ibs. She is getting into a bit of a routine, we get up between 6 and 8, there is no choice once she has decided it is time :-) Usually this is the best bit of the day, she is really happy and does lots of talking (ooh, aah, eee!) often directed at me, we have lovely conversations, or at the lady on the tv. I usually try to grab a shower and tidy the bedroom, then we wash and dress her. After this a quick feed in front of homes under the hammer and then a nap if possible. Then we potter about or do an activity, at the moment we have baby massage and baby yoga on the go, or a trip to Morrisons or a little walk. In the evening we try to do a nap at 3.30 / 4, usually have a crying session and then a walk along perfect view at 5pm. More awake time and chatting, then bath about 6, feed and then wait for her to crash out, hopefully about 7.30. Sometimes we have more crying sessions. This is the best sleep patch, I give her a dream feed when I go to bed. Next feed is about 11.30, then 1.30, 4-5 ish, and 6-7. She is not a great sleeper yet and we are often up several times a night. It can be annoying when you are so deeply asleep the first and last session but the middle of the night is not so bad. I feel tired in the mornings but I usually get going during the day. She is a sweetie.

I love her little yawns, she does a yawn and then a little grunt, crych. At baby yoga we sing lots of nursery rhymes and do hand movements which amuses her greatly. She loves naked bottom time on the rug. I try to do some garden time too.

Granny has managed to spend lots of time with her, coming to stay whenever Steve has to stay away with work. Mum is so good, doing lots of housework and rocking and walking. Ruby is definitely going to love her lots as she gets bigger. This week Mum bought her the 'ten little fingers and ten little toes' book, Ruby really seems to look at it and she has just started reaching out to touch things.

We had a lovely day at Westonbirt with Nanny and Grandpa Jenner last weekend. The weather was glorious and we walked all round. A very successful day. I wish they could see her more often.

But best of all are the smiles and laughs and the little shouts she does :-) xx