1st Shoes

The couple of weeks before Leo's birthday were really hard as both kids were ill at one point or another. Leo started it with such a high temperature (already posted about) and then Ellis seemed to get it too. I got him dressed ready for school on the Tuesday and he just cried and cried. I realised that he wasn't up to it. He spent the whole day laid on the sofa with his rabbit. He took himself off to bed in the morning for a nap and then was falling asleep in front of the telly in the afternoon so he had another nap. Poor thing.

The only good thing about Ellis being poorly was the fact that I could spend time with Leo uninterrupted. I was able to be really patient with him at feeding time and his appetite seems to have returned after not being very well.

We recently bought a new high chair which we are in love with!

Wednesday Ellis was feeling a bit better so we went to our music classes as normal and did a big food shop ready for Leo's birthday party. We also bought a gazeebo to help with getting a bit of shade in our garden which is quite a sun trap.

On Thursday I dropped Ellis off at school and then went to the shops with Leo. He napped for a bit but when he woke up I took him to get his first pair of shoes which Nanny and Grandad George were buying him for his birthday. He was okay getting his feet measured but once he had shoes on he wasn't so happy and was rooted to the spot.

He soon got used to it though and his lovely smile returned.

Unfortunately the sandals pinched his ankles so I ended up taking them back. Still need to get him some but I'm going to wait for a bit.

Leo likes being active. He loves climbing, jumping off things and exploring.

We picked Ellis up from school and put him to bed after lunch. Leo messed around for a bit before he went up too.

Then it was time to go to my Mum and Dad's for dinner. Ellis played inside but Leo and I sat out in the garden.

Friday was a busy day. We did our usual classes and in the evening Rob had to tackle this!

We had a visit from Auntie Nicky, Megan and Elin too who wanted to drop off their present and cards for Leo and I.

Once the boys were in bed I went food shopping again to finish off everything we would need for the party the following day. It took ages to get everything half sorted and we didn't get into bed until late. It was going to be a tiring day.