Granny Lynese arrives

Timing is everything. The granny arrived the night before the kraamzorg helper left. Owen was in his element. He had fulltime entertainment. Granny is firmly imprinted on his love map. Lynese catered for the little man's, mommy, daddy and Erin's every need. A real super-granny! Owen and granny spent time watching morning tv, going on walks, playing in the back garden, reading, playing, bathing and watching Elmo's song on the laptop. A precious bonding time between Owen and granny took place.

Owen gets a little sister

On the 16th March 2010 Owen went to bed in the normal way. He awoke on the 17th March 2010 and his world was upside down. The neigbour, Peggy, was there to give him his milk and to change his nappy. Owen was very quick to show her how to put the music on in his room while he drank his milk. He was very happy to see Peggy and by the time the daddy got home from the hospital (to fetch the maxi cosi we had forgotten in the rush to the hospital)Owen was ready for his breakfast and then was off to playschool. After Owen's nap we introduced him to his sister. Initially he was interested and then after that I think it was rather annyoying that someone was sharing his space, time with the mommy and daddy and making such a noise when naked or being bathed. Everyone other than the mommy was on the hitlist. It took 3 weeks before he started to get the concept that Erin was not leaving and this was a permanent change in his life. There was a lot of wailing and knashing of teeth during those weeks. The mommy also did some wailing...........

Owen gets a haircut

This has been the shortest cut Owen has ever had and probably the most economical. He is still a handsome little boy with it, in my opinion.

A day at the Winter Efteling

Brendon's work had a family day outing to the Winter Efteling. It was fun but freezing. Owen was bundled up and snug in his "voetenzak" and was probably the most comfortable of us all. We went to "fairyland" and on a ride amongst the tree tops. He enjoyed all that was on offer and at lunch time even managed a 20 minute nap in the restuarant while the parents tried to warm up.

Owen starts playschool

Today Owen started "peuterspeelzaal" just a short drive away. He attends it twice a week for 5 hours per week. It is lead in Dutch so it should be interesting how Owen adapts to this new stimulation. The start at 8.45am and finish at 11.15am. The morning includes structured playtime, free playtime, if the weather is good this they go outside, a snack is included in this time.