It is really amazing how much has changed over the last year. It was this time last year that I was preparing to become pregnant. I now have a 5 month old and have finally finished my Cert IV of Training and Assessing. Looking back over the year it feels like time has flown by, although there were certain times that that didn’t feel like the case.
I have been much more relaxed and confident over the last month and I really enjoy the interaction with Ashley. Previous to having Ashley I hadn’t looked after children under the age of 4 months very often. Reflecting back on those first few months I feel that I lacked some of the bonding. Whether this is from the depression, Ashley’s hard time with the food or just me I don’t know but I am concentrating now on looking to the future.
Ashley changes on a daily basis. He has quite a big personality for such a little guy! He loves talking (not just to people but also to anything bright (the alarm clock reading) or shiny (handbags)). He is a very happy and content baby and loves learning. I have just taught him to say ‘arghhh!’ when I shake his rattle. It is pretty funny and cute (well, for now anyway). Now that my course is complete I enjoy being able to spend all my time with Ashley. I love singing to him, pulling funny faces and doing everything I can to make him smile and giggle – it’s great, and like everyone says, make the most of it while he still thinks your funny.
You know your baby is happy when you find that they fall asleep holding onto their toys. Ashley tends to get frustrated when he can’t put his rings into his mouth. He will pull and shake them and then gets so tired he just falls asleep. It’s funny how quickly it happens.
I have been much more relaxed and confident over the last month and I really enjoy the interaction with Ashley. Previous to having Ashley I hadn’t looked after children under the age of 4 months very often. Reflecting back on those first few months I feel that I lacked some of the bonding. Whether this is from the depression, Ashley’s hard time with the food or just me I don’t know but I am concentrating now on looking to the future.
Ashley changes on a daily basis. He has quite a big personality for such a little guy! He loves talking (not just to people but also to anything bright (the alarm clock reading) or shiny (handbags)). He is a very happy and content baby and loves learning. I have just taught him to say ‘arghhh!’ when I shake his rattle. It is pretty funny and cute (well, for now anyway). Now that my course is complete I enjoy being able to spend all my time with Ashley. I love singing to him, pulling funny faces and doing everything I can to make him smile and giggle – it’s great, and like everyone says, make the most of it while he still thinks your funny.
You know your baby is happy when you find that they fall asleep holding onto their toys. Ashley tends to get frustrated when he can’t put his rings into his mouth. He will pull and shake them and then gets so tired he just falls asleep. It’s funny how quickly it happens.
Ashley loves playing with his toys, especially his Eeyore blanket, Spot rattle and bunny teether. His favourite part of them is the crinkle noise they make when he chews on them. The video below shows you just how enthusiastic he gets!
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