No more photos already!

No more photos already!
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Yesterday we had 2 outings. One to check out the new extension to the Chermside Shopping Centre (yes, we know how to have a good time!) and when we got home we were invited to have dinner with the Jenkins' at Hello India, the newish local Indian fix (reassuringly run by Indians). This photo was taken in coles where it would appear that Grayson felt that he has had enough photos taken for one day!

First dining out experience (at night)

First dining out experience
Originally uploaded by b boy.

We decided to start Grayson's culinary education with a trip to the local pizzeria. As young Master Cook hasn't quite got into solids yet, he was content with some freshly squeezed milk (did I mention - OUCH), whilst his parents consumed some fine Italian fare.
It seemed to be the night for babies as there were several scattered throughout the restaurant. The parents of the one behind us were surprised that Grayson was only 3 and 1/2 weeks, as he was about twice as big as their 8 week old...
Well, our little man is getting through over a litre of milk product a day, is almost out of his 0000 onsies and is eyeing off the next size nappies.

Must lay off the growth hormone supplements...

Mel

First night in cot!

Night in cot
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Well almost.....This is the first morning that he woke up in his cot. Mel reluctantly agreed to lengthen the umbilical cord a little and let him sleep in his own room 2 nights ago (but with the door open so we could hear him). All that succeeded in was me hearing every squeak and Mel sleeping through his banshee impersonation at 2am! Hmmmm....I think the door will need to shut soon or I will have to wear earplugs. In the middle of the night he wet his bed (talented as he was wearing a nappy) and I couldn't be bothered changing the sheets so for the rest of the night he slept in his bassinet again. Hence last night was the first full night in his cot. He must like it because he slept in until 7.30 this morning!

The jacarandas at UQ

The jacarandas at UQ
Originally uploaded by b boy.

We were starting to get a little stir crazy in our unit so we went out to UQ for lunch and a wander around the campus. The jacarandas are in flower and are quite spectacular as usual. We also had a look at the new green bridge which is due to be opened in early 2007 and will make our river loop ride a little shorter (if we are feeling lazy!) There are a few photos on Flickr along with a curiously coloured bearded dragon. Grayson was well behaved as usual and had a snack down by the lake. When he is a bit older no doubt he will be running around chasing all the ducks!

Wheely Bug!

Wheely Bug
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Grayson was lucky enough to recieve a gift (benefit of being a new baby....people like to buy you stuff!) from Grandpa Cook, Karen and aunt Riley. They didn't know it but we had our eye on the wheely bug before Mel even got pregnant. Grayson had to try it out straight away but it will probably be a little while before he will get the hang of it himself. I consider it a first step toward a 2 wheel vehicle (this one has 4). You have to start somewhere!

Surprise visitor from France!

Surprise visitor
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Today Ailsa thought she would surprise us with a visit. As much as Grayson would like to think she came all the way from France to just to see him, she actually had a friend's wedding to attend. Ailsa left Michael in France to fly in for a quick trip and thought she would take the opportunity to see the little man while she was here. I think she was worried Grayson would puke all over her as technically she was at work today and had to go back to the office (hopefully without any stains). Grayson was given a lovely gift of some french couture which he will model when he gets a little bigger.

Photo Shoot

Hand
Originally uploaded by b boy.

Yesterday we had Cath from vivid come over to take some photos of the little man in his natural environment. Usually in the mornings he has been quite awake so we thought this should be a good time for some photos but like everything when it comes to babies, we are learning that they run to their own schedule. He was initially hungry and hence crying so we gave him a little incentive to perform and fed him some milk (the good stuff). This worked a treat at stopping the crying but had the added disadvantage of putting him to sleep! Oh well, most of the photos are of him with his eyes closed but he was still cute. The photos on Flickr are the ones we took ourselves. We should see the pros shots next week!