Archive for August, 2008

Baby-led weaning

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Christina came down from the cabin today and hung out with us at the Orchard. So we roped her into feeding Gus who has been slowing down in his interest in eating in the last few days. Getting bored of sweet potato? Not sure.

But Christina tried something new that he loved -a much more tactile… »

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Walk in the orchard

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Sun came out long enough to take a wander up in the trees. Much appreciated by Gus who is not used to staying home all day. Missing our coffee meetings and stroller walks in the park, I think.

Molly dog even mustered up the energy to join us (she’s getting a bit old):

We’ve been able to… »

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Got it!

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Finally, I present to you, the… »

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Rainy day with kitten

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Like last time, Gus is pretty much dopey-happy on the second day of his cold.

Gus and the kitten watched each other all day. Both longing to reach out and touch the other which is a dangerous prospect either way (kitten with his claws and Gus with his enthusiastic flailing). They also share a common interest… »

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Jiggity jig

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

Well, we’re back home again.
Last night, Gus woke up countless times (ok, so it was 7) crying and unhappy. We couldn’t figure out why until suddenly he was all congested and it became clear that cold #2 had descended.
Poo! Not only because I don’t like seeing him all wheezy, but because it meant cutting… »

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