Birthday Portrait
Soph and James enjoying the party
Checking out someone elses' wheels while James tries to make his escape!
Birthday cake!
Liam is now THREE - can hardly believe it! What a year it has been - easily the most challenging I would have to say, since he was born. They don't call it the "terrible twos" for nothing!!! We have had a very long and slow process of learning limitations, boundaries, and what is acceptable behaviour. Liam had his world turned upside down when James arrived home, and had to do a crash course in sharing, being gentle with babies, competing for Mum and Dad's attention, and suddenly not being the youngest, cutest, most interesting person in the room any more! I am pleased to report that Liam has taken it all in his stride and is getting better every day (although there are still plenty of relapses!!!). He has also enjoyed being able to communicate with us a lot more, and being given a bit more freedom to do things without someone watching over his shoulder all the time. We are really enjoying the fact that he can talk now and tell us what is going on in that head! We have had some very interesting and hilarious conversations. Another great thing about getting bigger is that Liam has started to form some really nice friendships with the kids in mother's group and at C & K. He has a friend there called Charlie and they are as thick as thieves. It is very nice to see him enjoying being with other kids.
Anyway, back to the birthday. Liam woke up in the morning to find a shiny new bike next to his bed. Extreme levels of excitement followed as the bike was road-tested up and down the hallway and out on the back deck. A "thumbs-up" was given - much to the parents' relief! Then it was time to get dressed, packed and ready for the party which was attended by family and a few friends that we don't get to see enough of.
Thank you to everyone who came along and made Liam's day special. And thank you for the fabulous pressies given by everyone, especially the ones sent from overseas. You all helped to give Liam a birthday he will remember for a long time.
The next birthday is young James who turns one on Sunday! We are really looking forward to reaching that milestone. James took his first tentative steps around about Liam's b'day and he is gaining confidence every day. He shuffles along like a little old man, it is very cute!!! He has also decided to start asserting his independence, and insists on doing everything for himself now, including feeding himself, so meal times are very messy now! He is a very determined little fellow and wants to do everything Liam is doing.
So that's about it from us - watch this space for the James b'day pics which I will try to put on without too much delay.
Ange
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