So I give you the Poor Man's Blog Post, aka videos.
I've mentioned before how massively fascinated Nick is by lights, and I really mean it. We learned just how intense this love is this weekend when we went to IKEA in Southampton. When we took the babies in - and IKEA decided not to use dual trollies so I had Nora in one trolley while Angus had Nick in the other - we knew we'd have to go into the lighting section, as Angus also loves that section.
Nick, however, really, really loved it.
And he showed us his new word, which is "Yeah yeah!"
He used it throughout the section in IKEA, pointing to the lights and shrieking "Yeah yeah!" with absolute delight. As soon as you'd start to wheel him away from the lights he'd burst into tears. And when I say "tears" I mean "wailing and drama as though he'd found out he was now going to be seperated from his best friend for life".
Because we're kind, loving, concerned parents we caught it on video using my mobile phone and uploaded it to You Tube.
Also, I give you the next day, in which you see what feeding time is like in our house. This is the first attempt at home of the babies trying to feed themselves. Apparently they do better at nursery - not perfect, but often able to handle the spoon - but in this house round one showed they aren't great at this feeding themselves spiel. And we go through the same ordeal with Nick everytime - you have to forcefeed him the first bite no matter what it is, because he throws a strop. Almost 100% of the time once you forcefeed the first bite he has an expression of Why yes, I do like green eggs and ham, I do like them, Sam I Am.
And yes, we bought that light because we needed a new living room light, but mostly because Nick went absolutely mental over that light in the shop. We're such suckers. Most kids wants sweets and cuddly toys. Our son, he wants something running on 240V.
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Oh Helen! I hope you feel better soon. I had gladular fever when I was at school - it was horrible! Rest as much as you can (I know that won't be easy!!) and I really do hope you feel better soon.
Fantastic videos - I love the Ikea one with Nick crying when you wheel him away from the lights!
Take it easy, Helen.
Posted by: Suzie at March 09, 2009 10:52 AM (zJPh8)
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Baby videos. Love them. I hope you feel better soon.
Nora looks so tall in her high chair. Angus' play by play had me smiling.
Posted by: Judi at March 09, 2009 11:08 AM (1Y+4Z)
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Happy well wishes headed your way!! Being sick sucks, even more when you have little ones who need you. Hope you feel better soon! :-)
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AS soon as Nick saw Nora reach for her food, he was all 'Oh, OK then! It's not poisoned! It's cool!'
I think they're doing really well. Harry is desperate to use a spoon and fork, but struggles to load them without help - his frantic fork stabbing occasionally spears a pasta twist, but spoons are really tricky, even the special bent-shaped ones. He particularly loves peas, and the poor kid's just got no hope at all.
I eat my peas with honey;
I've done so all my life.
It makes the peas taste funny
But it keeps them on my knife.
Posted by: suze at March 09, 2009 03:20 PM (+kr97)
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Angus sounds like Alan Rickman with that "I hate you all," bit.
Yeah, the utensils thing, that takes forever. I had no idea (because I thought at one, they'd be more like three year olds. At least I know what I'm up against with Fred). Apparently, even at two, it's still kind of hard for them. Mini can sort of scoop with a spoon if it's like, sticky oatmeal. And we've taught him to "stab" with his fork. He's still a bit of a mental patient when it comes to using them though. He still prefers his hands. Don't worry, they're not remedial.
Hope you feel better soon. Don't send me any moist kisses or anything.
Posted by: statia at March 09, 2009 06:02 PM (s5ipx)
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So, evidently the Electrical Gene is strong on the male side of the family. That is too precious.
Love the videos, girl - and I hope you're better soon.
xoxo
Posted by: Margi at March 09, 2009 06:07 PM (haxPi)
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Ok, I love that light. What a funny thing for Nick to get so excited over!
And you've just reminded me I didn't buy a high chair. I suppose given that my child isn't BORN YET (any minute), I have a bit before it becomes a high priority, tho...
Posted by: Tracy at March 09, 2009 06:53 PM (eiiGE)
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Those videos were adorable! Our 3 year old still loves to go to the lighting section of the home improvement stores. Has Nick shown any interest in things like fireworks?
I hope you start feeling better. I got mono when I was in 7th grade and was teased endlessly about it being the kissing disease. Then, when a boy came down with it around the same time, we were teased about kissing each other. Middle school was so much fun!
By the way, Nick has great taste in lighting fixtures!
Posted by: Michele at March 09, 2009 09:17 PM (rXEzC)
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"More news as it breaks." It was so cute watching them.
Hope you feel better soon!
Posted by: Hannah at March 10, 2009 09:53 AM (lUH62)
Hope you feel better soon!
