Jessicat is still ill. The doctors are saying it's a virus, but I am worried, and hate seeing her so lethargic and off her food. This just doesn't feel right, and we are going straight back to the doctor on Monday unless things drastically improve over the weekend.
We are still making our way through a pile of brand new board books from Wick Road library. These include:
Chimp and Zee - Catherine Anholt.
Baby's Catalogue - Janet Ahlberg.
Joe's Dog - Angela Joy
Princesses - Fiona Watt
Splash, Splosh - Jo Lodge.
These are a great collection of books, but I just can't summon up the energy to enthuse at the moment. Until Jess is well again, nothing else seems that important.
Friday 29 February 2008
Thursday 21 February 2008
The challenge of putting in eyedrops
Jessicat has a severe cold and conjunctivitus. This means several times a day, Dave and I have to go through the traumatic job of attempting to get eyedrops in. Even the bribe of mini Cheddars to follow does little to stem the flow of tears, and all 3 of us will be glad when this never ending cold is finally over.
On a more cheerful note, our friendly librararians at Wick Road kindly put aside a consignment of brand new board books for Jessicat and me to share. We have had a nice time discovering some new writers together, including:
Love is a Handful of Honey - Giles Andrae. You wouldn't know from this book that he is also Purple Ronnie! Not too sure that Jess is keen on the rhyme, but she is fascinated by trying to find the 3 tiny mice hidden on each page. What a great way to hook an easily distracted toddler!
Bedtime Teddy - author unknown. Sweet little books that show a teddy going about his bedtime routine. Nice to share a book with Jessicat that so accurately reflects her experience.
Baby Noises - Verna Wilkins.
One Moose, Twenty Mice - Clare Beaton. I like her distinctive illustrations and think that Jessicat will enjoy looking for the cat on each page.
Wake Up, Little Rabbit - Debi Gliori.
Duck's Day Out - Jez Alborough. I love this book! It's full of fun and has a very basic story told in rhyme. An instant winner.
When It's Time for Bed - Nick Butterworth.
On a more cheerful note, our friendly librararians at Wick Road kindly put aside a consignment of brand new board books for Jessicat and me to share. We have had a nice time discovering some new writers together, including:
Love is a Handful of Honey - Giles Andrae. You wouldn't know from this book that he is also Purple Ronnie! Not too sure that Jess is keen on the rhyme, but she is fascinated by trying to find the 3 tiny mice hidden on each page. What a great way to hook an easily distracted toddler!
Bedtime Teddy - author unknown. Sweet little books that show a teddy going about his bedtime routine. Nice to share a book with Jessicat that so accurately reflects her experience.
Baby Noises - Verna Wilkins.
One Moose, Twenty Mice - Clare Beaton. I like her distinctive illustrations and think that Jessicat will enjoy looking for the cat on each page.
Wake Up, Little Rabbit - Debi Gliori.
Duck's Day Out - Jez Alborough. I love this book! It's full of fun and has a very basic story told in rhyme. An instant winner.
When It's Time for Bed - Nick Butterworth.
Friday 15 February 2008
More steps...
Progress on the walking front if slow but sure. Yesterday, I went to collect Dave from work and was able to walk into his office with Jessicat beside me holding onto one of my hands. This new found skill tires Jess out and does affect her concentration levels and interest in reading slightly, so we have spent a bit more time this week with old favourites rather than trying more new books. It's not all good news: Jessicat has become very resistant to being fed, and is taking all of my imagination and shopping nous to keep a steady and varied supply of finger foods on the go. She is 15 months old tomorrow, and on Sunday we are hoping to go out to celebrate.
Thursday 7 February 2008
Jessicat's first steps!!!
Yesterday, Jessicat took her first tentative, bumbling steps! I was sitting next to her on the floor reading to her whilst she played her usual game of standing up and then letting go of my legs to balance herself. All of a sudden, she took two wobbly steps forward and fell into my arms, feeling very pleased with herself! Cue much pride on mine and Dave's part, and an immediate phone call to my mum to do some boasting.
I'm also trying to introduce paperback books now, as we've exhausted the board book collections at our local libraries. To start us off, we have:
Jungle Sounds - Colin Hawkins
There's Something at the Letterbox - Jez Alborough. An immediate winner, with Jess signing "more" as soon as I reached the end for the first time, and she is amused by the dad we meet on the final page swinging on his rope and pretending to be Tarzan.
Hello Lulu - Caroline Uff. Jessicat is still attracted to the bright pictures. She can now point to the text on a page when asked to identify which bits are words, and which bits are pictures.
Noisy Poems - Debi Gliori.
I'm now looking forward to seeing if Jessicat's new found mobility (well, a few steps is a start!) leads to a leap forward in her ability to verbalize and communicate with us. This is an exciting time to be a mum!
I'm also trying to introduce paperback books now, as we've exhausted the board book collections at our local libraries. To start us off, we have:
Jungle Sounds - Colin Hawkins
There's Something at the Letterbox - Jez Alborough. An immediate winner, with Jess signing "more" as soon as I reached the end for the first time, and she is amused by the dad we meet on the final page swinging on his rope and pretending to be Tarzan.
Hello Lulu - Caroline Uff. Jessicat is still attracted to the bright pictures. She can now point to the text on a page when asked to identify which bits are words, and which bits are pictures.
Noisy Poems - Debi Gliori.
I'm now looking forward to seeing if Jessicat's new found mobility (well, a few steps is a start!) leads to a leap forward in her ability to verbalize and communicate with us. This is an exciting time to be a mum!
Sunday 3 February 2008
Busy days
Jessicat and I have been sharing a mix of new books and old favourites so far in February. :
Rosie's Walk - Pat Hutchins. A book with almost no text, requiring some storytelling skills on the reader's part. Bright illustrations that Jess likes to look at.
Elmer's New Friend - David McKee. Did you know that he also wrote the TV series Mr Ben? I only found that out through an article in The Times recently about children's TV.
Cleo and Caspar - Caroline Mockford. Another treat from Barefoot Books.
What Can Rabbit See? - Lucy Cousins. Interesting to see a character in a book who needs to wear specs!
Meg and Mog Touch and Feel Book - Helen Nicoll. For some reason, Jessicat loves to point out the cauldron. Goodness knows what she makes of the concept of a witch!
Jess can now come downstairs by sliding on her tummy, and is rapidly becoming more confident at sliding backwards of the sofa. She had her MMR injections a few days ago, so I am a bit apprehensive about what that might lead to. She has been quite "full on" today, so I am looking forward to getting her off to bed shortly and sitting down with Heat and Private Eye.
Rosie's Walk - Pat Hutchins. A book with almost no text, requiring some storytelling skills on the reader's part. Bright illustrations that Jess likes to look at.
Elmer's New Friend - David McKee. Did you know that he also wrote the TV series Mr Ben? I only found that out through an article in The Times recently about children's TV.
Cleo and Caspar - Caroline Mockford. Another treat from Barefoot Books.
What Can Rabbit See? - Lucy Cousins. Interesting to see a character in a book who needs to wear specs!
Meg and Mog Touch and Feel Book - Helen Nicoll. For some reason, Jessicat loves to point out the cauldron. Goodness knows what she makes of the concept of a witch!
Jess can now come downstairs by sliding on her tummy, and is rapidly becoming more confident at sliding backwards of the sofa. She had her MMR injections a few days ago, so I am a bit apprehensive about what that might lead to. She has been quite "full on" today, so I am looking forward to getting her off to bed shortly and sitting down with Heat and Private Eye.
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