13th DECEMBER 2008 - 8 weeks old

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Hello little Em,
You are 8 weeks old today and had to go for your 6-in-1 shots for Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, HIB (Haemophylis Influenza type B Virus) and Hepatitis B. Mark phoned to say that you weigh 4.3kg!! That is really great! But, we can see how you are growing. Your little arms and legs don't look like sticks anymore and you have a little double chin!
Last Saturday night you went to your first 60th birthday party! It was Sharon's Dad's birthday and they had a dinner at the Westville Bowling Club. You were so good, only woke up once for a feed and then went straight back to sleep, even with all the noise of the music and laughter.
On Monday I popped in to drop some stuff off at your new home and Tammy let me hold you while she sorted out the washing and ironing. You were tired but didn't want to sleep so I spoke to you, sang to you, walked around with you and eventually you closed your eyes and nodded off.
On Tuesday I took Patty to visit you in the morning. Patty hasn't seen you for three weeks and couldn't get over how much you have grown! We both had a turn to hold you while Tammy went to have a shower and change. She dressed you into a a sweet little outfit and then got ready to take you out for the afternoon.
On Wednesday night we went to a braai at your house - the first braai in your new home. You were out with Tammy at a
hen party in Amanzimtoti and didn't get home until after 10pm. You were sleeping in your little car seat so Tammy took you straight to your cot.
This weekend you have gone to a wedding on the Midlands Meander. Your Mom is a bridesmaid and I'm sure you are all going to have a wonderful time. Mark said that you had a slight fever from the injection so they were giving you baby Panado. I'm sure you will be fine once the injection has worn off.
I walked on the Umhlanga front this morning. It was a beautiful morning - deep blue sky, deeper blue sea with little white waves, rock pools, and golden beaches. There were a lot of people walking along the front, and on the beaches. Some with prams and some with little children in their beach clothes: little girls in sun dresses and sun hats carrying spades and buckets. Every time I saw a baby in a pram or a little girl walking along I thought of you. You will love the beach and playing in the sand, Em. There are so many wonderful things for you to see and do as you grow up, I really hope that you have the opportunity to experience everything wonderful in this world.
I don't have any latest photographs for the blog but these are a few of the professional photos that Mark and Tammy had done a few weeks ago. You've changed quite a lot since these were taken. I just love the one of you in your first Christmas hat!!

Take care sweet Em.
Big hug and kisses,
Silly

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