Category Archives: development

bye bye 2016

Posted on January 7, 2017 by oliveadams

So here it is, 2017. Last year was phenomenal for many reasons including Brexit and Trump winning in the US. But 2016 finished on a high for us too. Lolo started rugby and ballet last September. She’s doing well and … Continue reading →

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3y5m: Nothing to do in cold weather!

Posted on October 23, 2016 by oliveadams

Last weekend I really felt the cold. And it was a Saturday. We were home and tired, thinking we’d have a chilled day. But, with it being cold, it was doubtful we’d go anywhere fun outside like the park. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby, development, Exercise | Tagged activities for kids, apple picking, ballet, bored kids, decorate a jar, effort, exercise, farm, learning, listening, munchkins, rugby | Leave a comment

3y5m: oh button button, who’s got the button

Posted on October 21, 2016 by oliveadams

I spend ages trying to teach my kids stuff. Some I know they’ll eventually learn on their own, but most stuff i like to give them the opportunity to learn by me showing them. Having learned they can often do … Continue reading →

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1y4m & 3y5m: getting ready in the mornings

Posted on October 19, 2016 by oliveadams

I remember when Lolo was little. The thought of needing to sort her out singlehandedly in the mornings before work, filled me w dread. How the hell are you supposed to get out on time? How are you supposed to … Continue reading →

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1y4m: Hitting

Posted on October 18, 2016 by oliveadams

We’re having a tricky time. AJ is hitting at the child minder’s. He is 1 year and 4 months. He does not learn to hit at home from any of us. No one at the child minder’s hits. I wonder … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby, Childcare, development | Tagged boys, different energy, disciplining, hitting, ignoring, saying no, smacking children, time out | Leave a comment

1y4m: From sac to duvette!

Posted on October 13, 2016 by oliveadams

Who really knows when it’s the right time to do certain things with your kids. AJ’s been drinking Actimel out of the pots on his own without spilling for the last month, but I know much older kids that still … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby, development, Sleep | Tagged duvet, making the change, more comfortable, sleep sac, sleeping longer, transition, upgrade, warmer | Leave a comment

15 month Update AJ teeth n chat

Posted on September 7, 2016 by oliveadams

It’s been ages since we’ve had an pdate. AJ is developing well. These last two months we’ve had a lot of baby talk. Not just aimless babble. He’ll point at something and say ‘look’ or sounds to that effect. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby, development, Teething | Tagged development, Eating, first words, molars, taking instruction, talking, teeth | Leave a comment