Christmas!

What an amazing time we had! I can't believe how quickly it has gone.

Christmas Eve was spent just getting things ready but we managed to pop out to a local restaurant for some lunch.

It was the first time that it was just the "4" of us out for a meal on our own. We had a lovely time and I ate my food really well.

Once I was in bed, Mummy and Daddy sorted out the living room and took a couple of pictures.





Mummy had set her alarm for 7am as I had been waking up a bit later than that recently and we needed to be up quite early so that we could fit everything in.

Mummy didn't actually need her alarm as I woke up a couple of minutes before 7. Mummy and Daddy came in to get me and pointed out my stocking by my bed. I was so excited, I sat up and clapped.



Mummy and I sat on the bed waiting for Daddy to come back upstairs with the cups of tea. I had to wait for ages before I could finally get in my stocking.





We then went downstairs and opened presents from under the tree. We did get some video of it but Mummy isn't able to post it because it isn't working properly.

I received loads of lovely gifts, too many to mention. Thank you to everyone for my amazing presents.

Daddy and I then went back to bed for a quick nap but I didn't sleep, Daddy did. Mummy spent her time getting everything packed up and cleared away.

We went to Nanny and Grandad George's house for our lunch.

When we got there, we were greeted by loads more presents, and I had another stocking.





It wasn't long before we were ripping open loads of presents. I really loved my cars and Mummy and Daddy were very happy with their gifts too. Thank you Nanny, Grandad and Uncle Dave.



We all sat up to the table, apart from Grandad and ate loads of lush food. I really enjoyed the trifle and squirty cream.



After lunch, everyone was feeling a bit sleepy. I had a nice cuddle with Uncle Dave.



A little while after, the adults played a DVD game and had lots of fun messing around. The teams were girls V boys but I think it was a draw in the end. I was just interested in playing with the CD and DVD cases.

We had to leave at about 3:30pm, so everyone helped to load up the car and we were on our way.

I fell asleep in the car and when we arrived at Nanny and Grandad Rennolds' house, Mummy tried to put me down in a travel cot to continue my nap. I stayed there for about 10 minutes before I was screaming to get out. I had hardly any sleep.

We were soon at it again, opening loads of presents and just generally causing chaos. I received yet more lovely gifts and so did Mummy and Daddy. Everyone was very happy with what they got.











I couldn't play with my new toys as Daddy had hidden them away in our room. That meant I had to play with all the other toys. It didn't matter. I still really enjoyed myself.



I then played on the real thing with my cousin Kamron.





In the evening, I wouldn't go to bed. I just didn't like it and I wasn't really sure what was going on, so Mummy and Daddy let me stay up. I ran around but also sat quietly watching the adults playing on the Wii. They all looked so funny but they had a laugh.

By 10:15pm, Mummy had had enough and put me to bed. I just cried it out for a few minutes and then I was gone.

Mummy and Daddy stayed up late playing and came to bed at gone mid-night.

In the morning, Mummy got up with me and went just chilled out downstairs until the others started to follow.

Charley, Chloe and Auntie Karen were the first ones to make it, then Grandad, then Nanny, Daddy and Uncle Craig.



Everyone was up and dressed by 10am and getting ready to go out for a nice walk. We didn't go so after everyone had left, we got ourselves ready and went home, via McDonald's.

I was asleep in the car and Mummy put me into bed when we got home. I didn't stay there for long.

Late afternoon, both sets of Nanny and Grandads' came over and Uncle Dave. There was food and games and everyone had fun catching up.

When I had my dinner, I was shattered. So tired in fact that I fell asleep in my highchair, which I have never done before, and I didn't even finish my favourite thing, an orange.







I didn't have a bath or milk and was put to bed at 5:30pm. I stayed there until nearly 8:30am the following morning.

The adults played Trivial Pursuit and Charades before going home at about 10:30pm.

Mummy and Daddy showered and went to bed.

The following morning I played with all my new toys.



We just relaxed at home until about 3:30pm when we went out to visit lots of our friends.

There was so many people there, I will list them:

Nanny and Grandad Rennolds
Auntie Katie, Alex, Chloe, Kamron
Auntie Lucy, Craig, Shauna, Ashlee
Jaimie, Richard, Ria
Sue, Jeff
Dave
Angela, James
Me, Mummy and Daddy

We had a lovely time but unfortunately couldn't stay for very long as I needed to get home to bed.

This is a picture of me with Grandad Rennolds, Ashlee and Ria. Ria's birth was due one week before mine but she ended up being 3 weeks early so there is actually a month between us.



Daddy did the early shift on Sunday and we spent most of the day playing in the living room.

After my nap, Daddy suggested we go out. So I put on my new coat, hopped onto my new bike and went to the park.



It was freezing!





We went into Sainsbury's to warm up for a bit and Mummy and Daddy bought some gloves. Unfortunately the cafe was shut so they were unable to get any hot tea.

We walked home quite quickly and it was really nice to get into a warm home.

We all had something to eat and then it was soon time for bed. I was allowed to use my bath crayons for the first time, which was lots of fun.

Monday morning, Daddy did the early shift again. Mummy was very pleased and really loved the extra rest.

Mummy was up just after 10am and then Daddy got a 20 minute snooze before he left to go and do something for Grandad Rennolds.



Mummy gave me my lunch and then put me to bed.

When Daddy got home, Mummy went out to meet up with Nanny and Grandad for a bit of lunch. She had a lovely time and really enjoyed her meal.

Daddy and I just messed around until she got home.

The rest of the afternoon was just playing and generally having fun until Mummy did bath and bed routine.



Daddy went out to play some pool with a friend and Mummy did this huge blog entry that you have just read.

Christmas Party 2

Sunday morning, Daddy and I went to the big shops to do some Christmas shopping for Mummy. I slept in the car on the way there and woke up as Daddy put me into my buggy.



We stopped and looked at the fountain and Christmas decorations which I love to do and looked in loads of shops. It was quite busy and Daddy struggled with the buggy a bit.

At home Mummy was doing yet more housework. I think it is that nesting thing again that Daddy has mentioned before.

We arrived home just after lunchtime so Mummy cooked me something quickly and I was soon full to the brim.

The rest of the day we just played and messed around and then Daddy went out in the early evening and Mummy and I continued to play until bath and bed.

Monday morning, I went back to bed for a nap and Mummy went to do the food shopping. It is much easier without me.

As Mummy arrived home, I woke up and Mummy came to get me.

After the shopping was put away, we all had some dinner and then Mummy and I went out to do some deliveries. We posted some cards and one present for Ria.

We also stopped in to see Nanny and Grandad Rennolds who were busy trying to put up some Christmas lights. We made them stop for a break.

We didn't stay long as we needed to get to Naomi and Iestyn's house for our Mummy afternoon Christmas party!

We were all there and had so much fun. We managed to do a group photo again which was really good fun.



We have all changed a lot from last year as you can see from this old video.



This is the video of us opening our secret Santa presents this year.



I got an umbrella and a lovely pop up book.

We all had a really good time and stuffed our faces with loads of food and played with lots of toys.



















Toby

Faith

Sophie

Me

Iestyn

Anna

We left just after 5 and I had fun playing with Daddy when I got home. I didn't have any dinner as I had eaten so much during the afternoon.

Daddy did the bath and bed routine and Mummy had a shower and tidied up downstairs.

Only 2 days until Christmas day! I can't wait!

Christmas Presents

Monday morning there was no Sing and Sign as we are on a Christmas break, so instead we went to Costco to do a bit of shopping.

We walked around the store with Nanny Rennolds and bought quite a few things before loading up the car and walking around with Nanny to do her shopping.

We had to leave half way through though so after kisses and cuddles we were on our way home.

I fell asleep on the way back and Mummy had to wake me up to give me my lunch.

In the afternoon, the Mummies came over for Mummy afternoon. It was Sally, Anna, Charlotte and Faith.

In the evening I didn't see Daddy but he came home and Mummy went out to her yoga class.

She had a really, really good time and enjoyed her work out.

Tuesday morning Mummy and I both went back to bed to get some rest.

In the afternoon we drove to Weston-Super-Mare to visit my Uncle Mark, Auntie Nicky and Cousins Megan and Elin.

We exchanged Christmas presents and did a lot of playing. Elin drew a picture of me and Megan gave me lots of cuddles.

Nanny, Auntie Kate, Chloe and Kamron, turned up 40 minutes later and it was very hectic.

We all left at the same time and surprisingly the traffic wasn't that bad and we made it home quite quickly.

I fell asleep, 2 roundabouts away from home! Mummy struggled to wake me up but she managed it and I had some dinner.

Daddy was staying away so I didn't see him again.

Wednesday we waited in all day for the plumber! I was rather bored and started to cause a bit of trouble.

The plumber arrived at 3:30pm and a carpet fitter arrived at 4:00pm. Shower still isn't fixed but there is now lino in the en-suite.

Daddy arrived home, just as Mummy was going to do my teeth. He took over and she rushed out to her line dance.

They had a little Christmas party and she ate loads and loads of food and danced all night. She had lots of fun and came home full up and shattered.

Thursday morning Mummy was wrapping Christmas presents, sorting out the washing and generally pottering around the house.

In the afternoon, Nanny Rennolds surprised Mummy with a visit. I was still in bed and didn't come down until after 3pm.

Nanny had brought Chloe with her and she wanted to go to the park. Mummy needed to go to the shops so we all got in our buggies and walked down to the shops via the park.

We did some shopping and then we walked as quickly as we could back home as it was freezing cold and quite dark.

Nanny left straight away and Mummy and I had our dinner.

Daddy was away again so Mummy spent her evening watching rubbish on telly.

Friday morning we went swimming. I was a really good boy putting on my arm bands and I had loads of fun. I jumped in from the side, was dunked a few times, played on the steps with Faith and made lots of splashes. I swallowed too much water though, because when Mummy and I got out, I threw up all over my towel!

It was really cold out of the pool so Mummy quickly got me dressed to stop me going too blue.

We then went to meet up with Nanny and Auntie Katie at Mummy's favourite restaurant. We couldn't find anywhere to park so we went back home and walked down instead. I was so tired though I was falling asleep in my buggy so Mummy got me out and let me walk a bit of the way. I was too slow for her though so she ended up carrying me half of the way.

We arrived at the same time as Nanny and we were given a table straight away. Kamron was asleep so he laid down in my buggy and I sat in a high chair at the table.

I ate loads of bread sticks, garlic bread and I shared Mummy's spaghetti carbonara.

We didn't stay for dessert and after a quick stop in Sainsbury's we hurried home as it was really cold.

I was put straight in bed and I stayed there for just over 2 hours.

When I woke up I played for a bit and then Tilly came over. We had fun messing around and then Daddy came home with some flowers for Mummy.

Daddy gave me my bath and put me to bed.

Mummy and Daddy went out to see Jimmy Carr and Tilly was the baby-sitter. Thanks Tilly. X

Saturday morning, Mummy did the morning shift and she just kept on going all day! She did loads of cleaning and tidying upstairs and Daddy and I were downstairs.

We all sat at the table to have lunch which was really nice and used my fork really well.

That was it for Saturday. Daddy gave me my bath and put me to bed.

Christmas Dos

Tuesday morning Auntie Lucy and Ashlee came over to see us, but I ended up missing them as I was in bed. Mummy had a nice chat though.

The afternoon Nanny Rennolds came over for a surprise visit and we went for a walk down to the shops.

Mummy bought a couple of tops as her bump is really starting to appear.



Mummy also bought me a new jumper, some trousers, another jumper, some bigger pyjamas and a lovely dressing gown which I am modelling here.





Mummy has a dressing gown just like mine but a different colour. We put our hoodies up and Daddy took a picture.



I didn't see Daddy Tuesday night as he was staying away for the night.

Wednesday morning, I watched the birds while I was eating my breakfast. When Mummy went to get the camera though, they all flew away. Camera shy.



We quickly popped out the shops to try to find some jeans for Mummy. We didn't have any luck but I did get the chance to have my feet re-measured. I am now a 4 1/2 H but the lady said the shoes I have at the moment will be fine until after Christmas.

Wednesday afternoon, Nanny Rennolds came over again and we all walked down the road to my Music with Mummy class. I had an amazing time as always and was given a bit of chocolate as a present from Debs the teacher.

Anna's Nanny was at the class too and so she joined us all for a cup of tea in Sainsbury's cafe.



We stayed for quite a while and then we walked home in the dark. I fell asleep on the way back and when I woke up, I kept asking for Nanny, but she wasn't there.

Daddy didn't get home until late so I didn't see him again, and pretty much as he stepped in the door, Mummy went out to her line dancing class.

Thursday morning we went on a very long drive. We went to visit our friends, Deborah, Tony, Evan and Thomas.

I had loads of fun playing with all the toys and I sat up to the table with everyone to have lunch. I was a really good boy and Mummy was very pleased with me.

Mummy forgot to take any pictures which was a shame.

I was so tired by the time we left that before we even got on the motorway, I was asleep.

We had an even longer journey home as we didn't go home. We went straight up to Nanny and Grandad Rennolds' house. I played for a bit and then Mummy, Nanny and I went to Toys R Us to have a look at a buggy that Mummy wants to get for Dollop and I.

Nanny bought some clothes and Mummy tried on some more jeans but still didn't have any luck.

Back at Nanny's house we had dinner as Daddy wasn't going to be home until late. I ate loads as usual and Mummy loved her food.

Friday morning we had to go to the big shops so that Mummy could find some jeans. I didn't sleep on the journey to the shops so after about an hour of shopping, I finally fell asleep in my buggy.

Mummy was going to stay for lunch but decided to go home instead, which meant that I had to wake up. I wasn't pleased about it. Mummy did manage to buy some jeans though.

Twinkling Stars in the afternoon was quite good. It was the last one of term so we get to have the big parachute thing. It is so much fun but I am still a bit wary of it.

Daddy surprised us and turned up towards the end which was nice.

Daddy did bath and bed routine as Mummy was getting ready to go out for her first Christmas Do with all the Mummies. Sharon unfortunately wasn't very well so couldn't make.

Mummy picked up Sally and Charlotte and met Sarah and Naomi at the pub. They had a lovely meal and chat.



Saturday morning, Mummy did the morning shift and Daddy slept in until about 10am, which is when I went back to bed.

We didn't do very much. Mummy tried to do some wrapping, and sorted out the spare room and Daddy used his laptop. We did go for a walk to Sainsbury's in the afternoon for a cream tea and Grandad Rennolds stopped by too, which was nice.

Uncle Dave came up for a visit and Daddy did bath and bed routine so that Mummy could get ready again and go out for her second Christmas Do with her old yoga class. She picked up Saskia and met Sarah, Rachael and Vivien in town.

They had some good food and really good in depth conversations about women stuff. Mummy was really happy to have caught up with them.



When she got home, she was very tired and went to bed after a quick drink.

Sunday morning Daddy did the early shift but I didn't wake up until quite late so when it came to the time for my nap, I didn't want to sleep. I was put in bed with Mummy and Daddy but I still wasn't happy. Daddy put me back in my bed but I just kept crying so Mummy got up with me instead.

I eventually went to bed at about 11:45am and Mummy woke me up at 1pm for lunch.

Daddy got out of bed about 1:30pm and then it wasn't long until we got ready to go and visit Leighton, Jaidan, Sabriel and Jasper.

We had a lovely time. We played loads and Mummy and Daddy had cuddles with Jasper. I didn't mind as I was too busy trying to destroy the Christmas tree and television stuff.

Mummy took some pictures of Jasper and we all had lots to drink and eat before leaving at about 6pm.









I stayed awake on the way home which really surprised Mummy and I then had my bath and went straight to bed. I didn't make a sound and went straight to sleep.

There isn't anything planned for next week but I hope we do something as I get really bored just staying at home.