Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Jasper enjoys (formula) milk


Jasper (4.5M old) had his first bottle of formula last night. As much as I didn't feel like breastfeeding the first time around , it's hard to quit my little special moments with Jasper. He didn't like the bottle at all at first and didn't know what to do with it (apart from gagging or playing with it), so a tip for anyone who introduces the bottle late, do it at the night time feed, when he's still half asleep. I am rather forced to stop weaning him, as I've joined bootcamp yesterday, so getting up at 5.30am and a late night feed is a bit of a stretch...

As for Juleen, she is the most adorable girl you can imagine. She is sooooo caring as a person eg. in the morning she's the first to ask ' did you sleep well mama/papa' or if I'm a little tired she will ask ' don't you feel so well mama, maybe have some rest'!?!. She is fully potty trained now and started it all by herself (so another tip for new parents, bribery does not work, they just have to be ready). She is also the sweetest sister with Jasper, always looking after him and making him laugh a lot. I asked my mum and she doesn't have this from me ;-/.The adjustment to London is going pretty smoothly even though she is still referring a lot to friends in Sydney she played with 'yesterday' and some toys/things that are still from/for Dylan (her buddie) and Sandra (nanny) - and 'tomorrow' we're going to Sandra's house and play with Ricky and Dylan.

Arrival weekend in London


My first school


Juleen went to pre-school in Belgium for 6 weeks and it is amazing what she has learnt there. Every day, still now, I'm hearing new things and she knows about 6 new Belgian songs (hurray!). We were very sad to leave Juffrouw Marianne - as she is the one-in-a-million type of pre-school teacher, full of energy, patience and thoughtfulness. She had organised a leaving-do for Juleen where she was allowed to chose the type of cake (chocolate of course!) and made it together with her.

Friday, October 12, 2007

Welcome Jasper


Pepe and Mahé (now living in Bretagne) came to Belgium to meet Jasper for the first time. We spent a lovely afternoon together and especially Juleen enjoyed the new games pepe has taught her.

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Jasper turns from front to back

Click on the 'Play' button pasted in the picture to see Jasper in action.

Tuesday, October 09, 2007

To the SeaPark with Meme Natje


Juleen had a great day when meme Natje took her to the Boudewijn SeaPark with little Emma and Charlotte. Thanks for everything meme Natje!

Tuesday, October 02, 2007

Shot by Juleen (3)


Mama's ass

Happy boy


Dressed by Di