It's been another ho hum couple of days around here. Teething is now the most likely cause for Felix's unsettled sleeping patterns. At least I'm hoping it is, as I am fast running out of answers. So desperately wanting to know that he will in fact go back to being the good little sleeper he used to be. He is a spirited handful, morning, noon and night at the moment. Really testing the limits, really throwing his weight around, really doing my head in.
The weather kept up it's consistently poor reputation this week. Days have been long, frustrating, tiring... for all of us. Poor Angus has watched more (educational) television over the past three days, than he has in his entire life. I feel so sorry for the boys on these rainy days. As their Mama, it is my responsibility to keep them entertained, stimulated and interested. Hence why in a moment of desperation today, a friend and I decided we'd venture to an indoor play land.
It certainly filled a void for the afternoon. The kids letting loose, running, jumping, rolling, bouncing. It was good to watch. Made us laugh. Eased some of the pressure I'd been feeling about our tedious days at home. I even received some thoughtful words from a fellow Mama of two boys. As Felix scorched past her legs, leaving me apologising in his wake, she sensed my uneasiness. "Don't worry, my two were exactly the same, you've just gotta embrace it". Sage advice.
As I always say, lucky he's cute... impossible not to love.
Great shots!! I think they must be having a good time when their hair starts to stick to their foreheads with perspiration!
ReplyDeleteHa I was thinking exactly the same, quite a sweat going on there, bet they slept good last night!x
ReplyDeleteTell me they slept well that night!? Love the pics.
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping for some sunshine this weekend.
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Oooh indoor playlands are a bit scary (for us!), but looks like they had a great time.
ReplyDeleteAlso - I 'awarded' you the Liebster blog award on my blog today. If you haven't had it before you need to pass it on to five people and list five things about yourself. Enjoy and Congrats!!
Have a lovely weekend. xx
My indoor play centre...saved my sanity many times with the Twins and then with Little Bit...let them go wild...drink a coffee and know that the other parents there all felt the same relief as I did :)
ReplyDeleteWhat cute pics!
ReplyDeleteI love the solidarity between Mamas - it's so comforting.
I hope the weather (and that blasted teething) play nice for you guys this weekend - and beyond.
:-) xx
We're teething her too!
ReplyDelete& I'm pulling my HAIR out!
But my neighbour gave me one of those amber necklaces, & my GOD. I was forever a cynic, but now a convert.
He is a DIFFERENT BABY!
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I hope the whole house slept well after this day out - looks like they had a blast. I hope the sleeping (and teething?) improve quickly xox
ReplyDeleteSome times Jules, you just have to roll with the punches and if a little extra tv and some indoor play centre help you get through it then that's just what mamma's have to do! Hope next week gets a little better for you - praps a nice glass of wine tonight should be on the menu???
ReplyDeleteOh honey, you'll all get there. As much a it sucks at the time you really just need to take each day as it comes. And hello, that smile? Well it just make it all worthwhile doesn't it? Gorgeous boy
ReplyDeleteIf all else fails, chocolate works wonders :)
Take care toots and I hope you all get a good nights sleep tonight. x
That last photo is a cracker!!
ReplyDeleteDon't feel bad about the tv watching - you're a damn fantastic mum and a couple of days of tv can be just what the doctor ordered (in my opinon anyway!)
Hope you get the bestest nights sleep ever!
Isn't if funny how those play centres all look exactly the same. Hope the teething settles down soon. It's such hard work for both little ones and mummies. Hang in there - as they say "this too shall pass".
ReplyDeleteI have had an awful, challenging week too. Abbey is pushing all my buttons and doing my head in. Maybe there is some weird planetary alignments this week? It is not a full moon, so can't blame that. I hope all is better soon lovely.
ReplyDeleteSome advice from a mother of one son - hug & read, keep him close, controlled crying will fix the nights & lots of ice if it's teething. You have to speak to boys in short direct unwordy sentances, the rest is blah blah blah. You'll nail it, he's just asserting himself, testing boundaries, they do it every now & then to keep you on your toes. You're doing a brilliant job. Love Posie
ReplyDeleteGot to love a good indoor playground.
ReplyDeleteAngus looks like he was working up a sweat, so must have been good!
I just lve the look on his face on that photo of him coming down the slide. Just gold, that gorgeous smile. I know he must be testing you at the moment, but he really is just adorable. Xx
ReplyDeleteThat'sthe mantra I live by - will get through this time!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like the perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon!
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Melissah from Coastal Style.
I must say, I didn't really do play centres before last year, but I truly made up for it! They're the best, no? And a good way to distract from those terrible teething nights!
ReplyDelete(Hope you had a cuppa while you were there!)
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