On This Day.......

Two years ago....

Oisín (or hubby) wasn't very happy I put him in my team colours!!

Bump To Baby - Oisín's 22 Month Update

Milestones:
He started part time daycare which he loves!
Enjoys helping me do chores around the house
Can name his different body parts eyes, ears, mouth, hair etc
Can name different objects in his books cat, ball, fish, baby, etc

Personality:
He is still a funny little personality
He is very independent and really likes to do things himself
He is still finding sharing very hard but has got better at it since starting daycare
He is fast becoming a little chatter box and loves to ramble to us even if we don't know everything he is saying!

How Many Months Old?: 22 months old!

How Is Oisín Eating?: Oisín loves his food and his diet has expanded even more after starting daycare. He now loves, chili, chicken curry and casseroles. He eats more spicy food, with peppers, onions and garlic in it! He still loves his fruit and bananas are still his favourite!

How Is Oisín Sleeping?: Normally Oisín is sleeping very well. The three days he is in daycare he comes home at lunch time when I am home from work and has a two hour nap. He still sleeps through the night and loves his own bedroom. The past few weeks have been hard on him as he had an ear infection and now has another ear infection and also a throat infection so he doing his best to sleep at night!

Is Oisín Talking Yet?: Since starting daycare Oisín has come on so well with his talking. He says lots of words now and can now name objects. He loves to babble on and sit and "read" his books. He is fast becoming a little chatter box!

How is Oisín Routine?: 
Oisín wakes around 6.30am-7am every morning he has small bowl of cereal and a yogurt drink
Then around 8.30 he will have a small cooked breakfast or toast
If I am in work he will be with my Mam on Tuesdays and they play go to the play ground and to the shops
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are daycare mornings he does be in daycare from 9am till 1.30pm he gets snacks and a large lunch there. He loves it and has made lots of friends. On daycare days he will nap from 2pm till around 4pm!
After nap time he goes out to play in the front garden with his neighbour friends or plays on his swing set in the back garden
Dinner is normal 5.30pm or 6pm he loves most foods and thankful he isn't a fussy eater
Tuesdays are swimming nights and stays up a little later to go swimming with his Daddy and will be in bed around 8.15pm
Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays are bath days he has a bath and will be in bed by 7.30pm

How is Mammy & Daddy this Month?: We are good planning Christmas and also Oisín's 2nd birthday (I can hardly believe we are almost at that time again) We are looking forward to having some date night time again soon

Over The Summer

Over the summer I felt I needed a little break from blogging

I found I wasn't enjoying blogging

So I took a break over the Summer to enjoy being a family

We had so much on here is what we got up to over the Summer months

In June my Mam and I went on my very best friends hen do

in Dublin it was great fun. We had drinks in her parents house then on to

a party bus, before cocktail making and a three course meal it

was a fab night!

Soon afterwards we flew to Croatia for our other friends wedding

it was a stunning day. The bride looked amazing and I couldn't help but

relax while sipping champagne while looking out to sea at the drinks reception

Oisín was made feel so welcome, he was the star of the show, clapping at the

speeches and dancing with the bride and groom at the reception

It's was a beautiful wedding that we will be talking of for years to come.

We stayed in Croatia for a week after the wedding and had our first family holiday

We had a wonderful week Oisín swam in the sea, we drank cocktails, went to Dubrovnik (Kings Landing to Game of Thrones fans) ate lovely food, went a amazing boat tour and went out in the evenings thanks to my Mam babysitting. It was a wonderful first family holiday can't wait for our next one!

We had lots of fun filled family days out 

we went to Dublin Zoo and Oisín really enjoyed seeing all the different animals

everything was a tiger or a dog to him! I have lots of different memories of going to Dublin Zoo as a child so I was really excited to bring Oisín. We had a lovely day plus it didn't rain which is rare after the summer we had in Dublin

We also went to the RDS Horse Show which is fast becoming a tradition for us as we went last year and we look forward to it all summer.

Oisín really enjoyed it this year he went on his very own horse ride this year

but he hated it and only went half way around before he got off!! 

Summer has also been filled with small little family days

Like when Granddad babysit Oisín for a morning alone and I came

home from work to find them both playing on the swings!

Oisín loves his Grandparents and loves to take Nanny's washing out of her washing machine!

We also celebrated my Great Aunts 80th birthday and had a great night out

My most favourite day of the summer was a month ago

when my best friend got married. I was honoured to be her bridesmaid

and got to walk up the aisle with my little boy Oisín who was pageboy

I can't wait to see the professional wedding photographs 

My friend looked amazing the sun shone and the wedding was stunning from start

to finish. I was also honoured to say a speech at the reception and then got to dance the night away!

It was a most beautiful day and fun filled night that I will never forget

So now Summer is over and to be honest weather wise it never really started here in Ireland

With so much going on this Summer I am now looking forward

to a relaxing candle filled Autumn!!

Bump To Baby - Oisín's 20 Month Update

Milestones:
He loves to be involved in household chores
Helps me empty the washing machine!
He can drink from a cup
and Oisín love to feed himself at meal times


Personality:
He is really enjoying mixing with other children and enjoys play dates with his friends
Still has a fiery temper when he doesn't get his own way
Loves giving kisses and cuddles to his family
Is copying everything he sees us doing!

How Many Months Old?: 20 months old!

How Is Oisín Eating?: He has finally seemed to pass his fussy stage! He has been really enjoying his food lately and loved trying new things. Really enjoy fruit and vegetables, he is finished with formula and fully weaned onto cows milk he still like some warm cows milk before bed.  

How Is Oisín Sleeping?: Oisín took to his bedroom like a duck to water he loves sleeping in it and has been sleeping like a log since he moved into it!!! He also loves to play with his cuddly toys in his cot when he wakes in the morning!

Is Oisín Crawling or Walking Yet?: He is walking and running now, but he is having problems with his feet he walks on the inside off his feet. He will be going to a specialist to get insoles put into his shoes to help corrector this.

Is Oisín Talking Yet?: Oisín is really coming along with talking he tries to say every word and is learning new words every day

How is Oisín Routine?: His routine has changed a little since he is in his own room. I also expect it to change when he starts daycare in September.
Oisín wakes around 6.30am-7am every morning he has small bowl of cereal and a yogurt drink
Then around 8.30 he will have a small cooked breakfast or toast
If I am in work he will be with my Mam and they play go to the play ground and to the shops
He then has his lunch at around 1pm and goes for a nap after most days he has a two hour nap in the afternoon
After nap time he goes out to play in the front garden with his neighbour friends or plays on his swing set in the back garden
Dinner is normal 5.30pm or 6pm he loves most foods and thankful he isn't a fussy eater
Tuesdays are swimming nights and stays up a little later to go swimming with his Daddy and will be in bed around 8.15pm
Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays are bath days he has a bath and will be in bed by 7.30pm

How is Mammy & Daddy this Month?: We are doing good enjoying the last of our summer

Bump To Baby - Oisín's 18 Month Update

Since will be away on the 27th I thought I would post this today

Milestones:
Oisín is now walking and running
He has tried to climb the stairs
Talking much more
Favourite words are Daddy Mama, bye bye, baby, ball, peppa pig and bumble bee!
He has start to draw and loves scribbling with his crayons

Personality:
He is going through a cuddling phase
his favourite thing to do is give kisses and hugs!
Now that he is walking he doesn't want to hold our hands anymore
which can be hard when crossing the road!
He is start to have little tantrums when he doesn't get his own way!

How Many Months Old?: 18 months old!

How Is Oisín Eating?: He is still going through a fussy stage, 

Some days he is great and will eat everything other days barely anything!

He is almost weaned off formula he only has one 4oz bottle at night now

The rest of the time he drinks cows milk, water or sometimes juice

How Is Oisín Sleeping?: He has been sleeping great still goes to sleep at 7pm till 7am 

Is Oisín Crawling or Walking Yet?: He is walking and running now!

Is Oisín Talking Yet?: Oisín loves to talk and has recently be learning new words
His favourite words are bye bye, baby, bumble bee, mama, nana, moon, peppa pig and dog

How is Oisín Routine?: His routine is the same as past months nothing much has changed

How is Mammy & Daddy this Month?: We are really good and so looking forward to our holidays!

Week In Pictures 47/52

What a week! The weekend I spent mostly in bed

with a cough and cold which I only shook off!!

So I am looking forward to the weekend!

Saturday:

Today was spent mostly in bed slipping lemslip

and reading this!

Sunday:

Cheeky face!

Monday:

Boy done good, roses, prosecco and Game of Thrones!

Tuesday:

Hey Mama!!

Wednesday:

I swear my Mam's stew can make everything better!

Thursday:

What kept me going in work today!!

So cough and cold out!!

Friday:

Flashback Friday one

of the first pictures of my baby boy

can't believe he is almost a year and a half!!

Bump To Baby - Oisín's 16 Month Update

Milestones:
Oisín is now kind of walking on his own!
(He is still very nervous but is taking small steps on his own)
He shakes his head to say no!
He is cutting four teeth at the same time
Speaking lots more words
He has starting to try climb the stairs
(funny he is nervous to walk but is brave enough to climb stairs)
He loves to open cupboards and the washing machine
He imitates everything we do now!
He loves looking at his reflection and will talk to it
He really likes me to read to him 
and will turn the pages when I ask him too!
He pretend laughs when he hears laughing
from us or the TV!

Personality:
The main thing I have noticed the past few months is
how curious he has become!
He loves looking around at everything and watching
how something is done!
I have also noticed how much he loves music
he will dance and sing when we have music on
He also loves when his Uncle Conner bring out his
instruments he loves to strum the guitar or banjo
He also picked up a tambourine in a shop
wouldn't let go of it until I bought it for him! 

How Many Months Old?: 16 months old!

Weight & Height?: 

How Is Oisín Eating?: He is still going through a fussy stage, 

he will not eat mash potato anymore for me! 

He mainly likes food he can fed himself, 

anything spoon fed he just doesn't want anymore! 

We have started to try get him to spoon fed himself

but he doesn't seem ready yet. He still loves

all his fruit and veg! 

He is cutting bottom teeth so he loves anything soft on his gums

How Is Oisín Sleeping?: He has been sleeping great but due to a cold and teething
the past week his sleeping patterning is all over the place!

Is Oisín Crawling or Walking Yet?: He is walking talking small steps by himself more every day!

Is Oisín Talking Yet?: Oisín loves to talk and sing we don't understand most of it but new words this month are Peppa Pig, Yeah, Hello, Bye, and Three!!

How is Oisín Routine?: His routine is the same as past months nothing much has changed

How is Mammy & Daddy this Month?: Tired, trying to get into a housework routine now the big nights are back. Slowly getting better at date nights and couple time!

My Week In Pictures 32/52

Now that we are a little into January things are getting back

to normal after Christmas time I am back blogging!

Here is my week in pictures:

Monday:

Our little boy got his first hair cut

over the weekend. He looks so grown up

I might have shed a tear!

Tuesday:

Loving this cleansing water even Oisín likes it!

Wednesday:

It was a crazy stormy night in Dublin

so midweek happiness was

homemade shepherds pie, peas and wine!

Thursday:

Oisín has an awful little cough and was awake

since 5am so we made breakfast smoothies to

fuel our day!

Friday:

Someone really loves blackberries!

Happy 1st Birthday Baby Boy Our Little Blip!!

Milestones:

Oisín is 1 year old
He has eight teeth
Is now very fast at bumming along on the floor
Can walk with help from Mammy or Daddy
Speaks alot more words now

How Many Months Old?: 12 Months! Our baby boy is now a little boy!

Weight & Height?: 23.3 pounds in weight and 78cm tall!!

How Is Baby Eating?: Oisín now only has two bottles of milk a day in the morning and before bed at night time. He has weaned off formula more or less himself. He loves his food and feeds himself almost everything.

How Is Baby Sleeping?: After last month of waking alot he is back to his normal routine of sleeping right through the night. He will go to bed at 7pm and wake 7am

Is Baby Crawling or Walking Yet?: He is not crawling but he bums around on the floor, he is  walking while holding on to my hands or along the sofa!

Is Baby Talking Yet?: The same words as last month!

How is Baby's Routine?: It's more or last the same as past months

How is Mammy & Daddy this Month?: We are great really enjoyed our Christmas with our little boy

Worst Moment Of the Month?: None that I can think of!

Best Moment Of the Month?: Waking on the morning of his birthday, and feeling so lucky and blessed 

My Week In Pictures 31/52

Saturday:

This little one is teething badly

but look he still smiles!

Sunday:

Ready for a night out with friends

for my birthday!

Monday:

Welcome!

Tuesday:

Work stress today!!

Wednesday:

Little work mate!!

Thursday:

Teaching Children how to deal

with there feelings in work today

Friday:

Last day in work before Christmas break

Had a bit of a nightmare morning

Wishing it was home time

Then seeing the roster for the New Year!!!

Let me get Christmas out of the way first!

Oisín's 1st Birthday Party

On Saturday we had an early 1st Birthday party

for Oisín

his birthday is not till the 27th but

we wanted to have it before Christmas so

that we could enjoy it and then focus on Christmas

 Oisín's birthday cake and cupcakes

 The decor and party table

 Oisín's face when he was his

birthday cake and candle!

 With family

 This little guy has such a cheecky face sometimes!!

We had a lovely day

Oisín was so good and loved all the attention

He got so many lovely presents and cards

We had 15 children at the party plus adults

I think next year we might pick a venue to 

have it at 

As it's two days later and my house

still isn't back to normal!!

Things That Made Me Say Yeah 24/52

Our little boy's early 1st Birthday party!

We had it before Christmas

and we had a great day

this is his face when 

he saw the cake and candle!!

Cheeky face with his Godmother!

Having fun with his Godfather

Then on Sunday we had a great day out

and Oisín had his first visit

to see Santa Claus 

"You mean to tell I can ask you

for whatever I want?!"