Friday, July 22, 2011

Tax Time


 At this time of year I dread the drudgery of paperwork and all things income  - of lack thereof.  So there is plenty of procrastination -  watching TV, having snacks, lying about pretending that things don't need to get done.










But Dad seems to enjoy it.  So I go hang out in the gardens with Mum and let the bearded one deal with it all.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

One Year

These two pictures were taken exactly one year apart (by day, not hour for those pedantic people out there).

Saturday, July 2, 2011

A little older, a little wider

Are you ready for it?
Are you really ready?
Ok.  Here it comes.

Mega-multi-super-update.
 Had my 12 month check-up at the MCHN.  Things are going pretty well.  Continuing to grow.  At this rate I will be taller than Dad by a couple centimeter.  But for now, I am 11.2kg light and 79cm short.  I am growing up fast!  So here is a pic of me looking like MacGuyver...





Since that fateful day over a year ago, there have been quite a few changes.  Not only for me.  Pip has had to deal with a whole lot less snooze time and a whole lot more noise.
For example:  "That thing" (the closest human equivalent for Pips expression upon seeing me a little too close)




Another:  "But why are there no bowls of noms for me in the lounge room?"







And the constant plea:  "Has he gone to bed yet?"





Of course, my changes are far more interesting.  One skill that I lack, which would be most excellent, is being able to stand up without holding onto something.  If I could, there would be no environment unnavigable, i.e. I could walk everywhere!  But when the worst comes to the worst, I can always start climbing.



 Starting to make progress in other areas too.  I have such advanced motor skillz that I can spoon feed myself, my chair, and the floor at the same time!!











I seem to have spent an awful lot of time driving Dad around for his appointments and what-not.  So much so I have had to resort to having car books and a car blanket.








The biggest event most recently was my birthday.  I got to see most of the people I know, I got more presents that my entire body weight.  So here are a few shots of me wearing, using, eating or just playing with some of the new things!  Thanks to everyone that shared some time with me :)
My new Train - TooT TooT!
New Hat and Jumper - good timing too, the weather is not like a Melbourne summer at all.








Despite both Mum and Dad being busy almost constantly, we did get the chance to find a pile of dirt to play in on our most recent visit to the botanical gardens.  Maybe next time I will get to try tasting some before they find me.

 Thanks for visiting!

Sorry about the long delay in updates.