Settling in

We've lived in London over 6 years now and lived in this flat over 10 months but we're still settling in. We're getting there though. Now we've all got permanent residence we've purchased a few new things and have settled in a bit more.

Recent 'settling in' purchases have included wardrobes for our bedroom, Theo was instrumental in building these from flat pack.

Jackie's wardrobe

Simon's wardrobe (includes Jackie's suits and necklaces)

We've also purchased a slow cooker, something I've been saying we'll buy when we've got permanent residency. So far I've cooked goat stew, pulled pork and a soup. All have been yum, the pork was my favourite although it was very rich.

Last week we got a hat stand, which I'm very excited about. Another flat packed piece of furniture which Theo helped put together.

Our hat and coat stand

 Jackie has also got more storage containers which means we can more easily keep the house tidy.

We're so settled in that I even had time to bake some hot cross buns yesterday. Theo helped, mainly with eating them.

Look good! They tasted good too although I've got a few changes I'll make for the Good Friday batch. 

Theo enjoying the spoils of his labour

Theo had his afternoon sleep in his big bed, he slept well but was  a bit confused and upset when he woke up

Snaggletooth

We noticed that Theo had what appeared to be a new tooth growing behind one of his other teeth. It didn't seem to be bothering him but as it continued to grow out Jackie asked one of the ladies at baby clinic. She had no idea and suggested a visit to the GP. The GP said go to the dentist. So eventually Jackie took Theo for his first dentist appointment.

The dentist was very good with Theo and was able to get a look and confirm that Theo had a talon cusp. Not a second tooth but a deformed tooth. This is very rare in baby teeth (although not so rare that we could make any money out of it!). Apparently people can live with this without complication and if it does cause any problems it can be worked on. 

It is likely that having had a talon cusp on a baby tooth will mean Theo will have one on his adult teeth but we'll have to wait and see. 

So Theo isn't perfect. It hasn't really bothered him. 

Theo has been really happy the past few weeks. He's giving out lots of hugs and kisses and waves out to mum/dad when we go to work. He helps put the dishes and groceries away. He loves reading books. He gives out smiles and waves to strangers when we're out. His walking is really coming along very well. His ability to feed himself is getting better and he's eating really well. He's not really talking, but he does understand us we often know what he wants. He can crawl down stairs now. He's at a great age and we're really enjoying it. 

Here's a few photos and videos

Waving goodbye to mum as she goes off to work

Keeping my fluids up at my new table

Helping out around the house

A bit of DIY

After all that work I've earned a babycino

Peekaboo

Another babycino

Just whipped up a few waffles for mothers day

Crashed out

Dressed up for mothers day lunch