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Children update - 23/08/11

2011-08-23T04:03:00.001-07:00

Last week was the week C and I decided to start 'potty' training for G. This coincides with the start of some sort of cold/cough/high temperature L has at the moment, and we all get a flavour of during the week ... and still have to date!
G has done very well with the training, and a couple of times has actually told us when he's needed to go (as opposed to us forcing him to go every 15 mind to try).
L still not well and has projectile vomitted a few times. Doctors appointment is being booked and hopefully we can get her temperature down.

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George update

2011-05-31T02:39:00.001-07:00

George & Charlotte went to a birthday party yesterday. Oliver was singing "baa baa black sheep" and so George has started to sing the tune (not quite the words).

He has started to get very close to pronouncing correctly; daisy, Sam & Ted.

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Charlotte sitting up

2011-05-14T07:45:00.001-07:00

Today marked the day when our dear little girl sat upright un-aided for the first time. This occurred in the play room at home at around 3pm ... on the day that Manchester United clinched their 19th league title with a draw away at Blackburn.

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Sunday 18th July

2010-07-19T08:00:00.000-07:00

Today we visited friends in Suffolk for a catchup, BBQ and swim in the pool. The weather was superb and the BBQ lamb was cooked to perfection.
Besides being constantly baggered in the pool by the three children (E, T & L), I then had to (at the request of the youngest), bounce on the trampoline with them. It was very enjoyable although dangerous (with someone of my weight bouncing with children!).
George was a little unsettled today, although he did enjoy the other children's company. In fact, Claire has started to encourage him to walk by holding his hands and making him 'stand' and hold his own weight on his legs. We were surprised at his progress in just a few hours!!! More exercising for George to come .....

Monday 5th July 2010

2010-07-06T13:34:00.001-07:00

Everyday our little 'bubba' causes enjoyment for us. Today was especially funny as I got home from a busy day at work, in time to put him to bed. So during my final preparation of getting him into bed, Claire and I were having a quick casual chat to catch up on our respective days experiences. George whilst in my arms, decided to lean across to block my view of Claire and gave a huge smile as to say, "I'm here Dad; talk to me!" This cracked us both up and he then giggled and started to lean in to my face with his mouth open - this is how he kisses loved ones.

07/06/10 - George's 1st birthday

2010-06-07T04:48:00.001-07:00

So today is the special occasion of the year - George's birthday. Today I have taken the day off and we are going to Hunstanton for the afternoon.. Hopefully we shall enjoy some fish and chips and an ice-cream in the sun!? I will settle for fish and chips. ;-)
Yesterday we had a few people over for tea and birthday cake. This included GrandMa, GrandPa, Godfather's Matt & James, Godmummy Rosie, auntie's Becky & Tamsin, Cassie, Ruth, David, Oliver, Kelly, Gracie, Charlie, Nicole, Mike, Martin, Joan, Nathan, Charlotte, Fanella, Paul, Abbey, Sam and George's bestest friends, Flynn and Millie. Of course there was also mummy, Benson and myself.

11:30pm UPDATE
Our trip to Hunstanton was very enjoyable. GrandMa and GrandPa joined us all (including Benson) for the afternoon trip to the seaside. We had fish and chips,we had tea and coffee, we walked on the sand and paddled in the breaking north sea (even George got his feet wet), and eventually we had ice-cream (thanks GrandPa). Benson loved roaming on the beach and splashing in the water too. We were all shattered when we got home at 7pm. But all worth while.

02/06/10

2010-06-02T00:04:00.001-07:00

George woke up hungry again this morning and was therefore tearful. He had a good sleep last night - went to bed at 7pm and woke at 6.45am. We noticed (at the weekend) 2 more teeth threatening to poke through.
He is going swimming today in Sawtry and auntie Tam is going to watch.

30/05/10 - The day after the wedding

2010-06-01T03:34:00.001-07:00

What a wonderful day yesterday was. Although the weather was a little disappointing, nothing could dampen the mood and atmosphere of the wedding party.
The actual church ceremony was a nice service. With a duet performance from a couple of lovely ladies to an unceremonious burp from our son at the time the father of the groom was starting his scripture reading!
Other highlights of the wedding were the wedding party cars. There was an old Daimler, a Porsche, a few scooters and a couple of Bentley's ... of which the Arnage T was my favourite!

29/05/10 - Nicky & Jon's wedding

2010-05-30T09:36:00.001-07:00

Today is the wedding day of my cousin Nicola. We affectionately refer to her as Nicky and she is my cousin on my Mum's side of the family; my mum is sister or her mum.
The wedding is in a little village in Buckinghamshire, just down the road from my aunt & uncle's house. The reception afterwards is in a marque on my aunt and uncle's estate.
I believe the couple met at uni. Jon's family incidentally reside in Cambridgeshire, not so far from us. I haven't met his family and am looking forward to seeing them all today. Jon came to our wedding with Nicky and I have met him a few times over the last few years. He and Nicky are an ideal suit.

6 weeks update

2009-07-22T15:53:00.001-07:00

Sunday the 19^th July saw the 6 weeks anniversary of our son George. He was weighed on Friday and has gone up to a massive 11lb 11oz – that's a whole 1lb and 3oz increase from the week before!

Also, we were visited by the Newbury based grandparents and they noticed a huge change in George's appearance! Besides my parents, more and more people are identifying my features on George (poor boy).

Finally, furry B (Benson) has been behaving very well recently. He still remains playful and eager to catch your attention by stealing your unattended show in the hallway (cheeky pup!)

New car, less sleep and more feeding!

2009-07-15T09:18:00.001-07:00

We have finally purchase a new vehicle to replace Claire's Audi A3. Although she was sad to see it go, the Ford S-max 1.8 TDCi Titanium with all its gadgetry is an excellent choice as a replacement. It comes with Sat Nav, multi CD changer, integrated Bluetooth voice control & Ford's privacy glass. It only has 5000 odd miles on the clock and so, should keep us going for a while. (It''ll be my car next to change!!!)

As for family life with George, we have employed a new routine whereby I am involved more with his feeding. (No that doesn't mean I have had surgery to make me produce milk!) I am now feeding George with a bottle at around 11pm and then again at around 4:30am with Claire feeding him at 2am-ish. What this will hopefully achieve is give Claire more sleep (and make me more tired!)

What a guzzler!

2009-06-25T04:13:00.000-07:00

Being a new parent is quite an education in more ways than one. George's sleep and eating patterns have changed even over the last 2.5 weeks!

The general rule that we were told was, during the day your baby should feed at least every 3.5 hours and don't let it be any longer than that. At night however, if the baby sleeps longer, don't wake the baby to feed (yeah I wish!). Coupled with this information we were told not to let George start crying for food; start him as soon as he starts to grizzle. Well, over the last week he has been grizzling quite a bit and more often than before and at first we thought he had a lot of "trapped wind" but have been feeding him as soon as (which obviously stops the grizzling - you try and whinge or grizzle when eating or drinking!).

So imagine our surprise when he got weighed today - his weight has gone up from the last 'weigh in' of 7lb 8oz too 8lb 7oz! He obviously is going through one of his growth spurts (which we were made aware of before).
What a guzzler!

BTW - he is 51cm long

2 weeks on (Father's Day)

2009-06-21T12:59:00.000-07:00

Today is 2 weeks on since the birth of George. And what better way to celebrate on Father's Day but to take our boy to his first church service.
Although we haven't been regular church goers, we do enjoy an occassional service. Also we felt it important to attend sooner rather than later as we are already planning George's christening! It was nice to see familar faces and everyone was please to meet George.

On a sad note, also today, Benson has started to "test the boundaries"! This morning I took him for a walk before church and on several occassions took no notice of my commands, and then this afternoon, while out with Claire and George, he again showed defiance to both myself and Claire. I feel a little better as I thought it was just me he was disobeying. Anyway we have been reliably informed that this is simply a short term hormone thingy (as he had the two brick treatment in May ... ouch!) - so fingers crossed.

Until my next post and in the words of one of my cartoon favourites,
That's all folks!

Latest News

2009-06-19T12:34:00.000-07:00

Midwife visit today - George has been weighed today.
Was - 6lb 10oz
Now - 7lb 8oz

Almost 2 weeks on ......

2009-06-19T08:20:00.001-07:00

Well this is my first ever blog and it comes almost 2 weeks after my wife gave birth to our first child. It is true that this momentuous occassion in our lives has instigated my investigation into blogging - so here I am.
Anyway, George Robert Dunbar was born 3 weeks early, weighing in at 6lb and 10oz. Claire (my wife) was in labour for around 6 hours and everything went smooth. As Claire was really well after giving birth, we had almost 50 visitors over the first week - coming to meet George! (I should've charged an entrance fee!) I was able to take a week off but have been back to work this week (need the money!)
Now almost 2 weeks on and I can happily report that the novely hasn't worn off. Even though he feeds and needs his nappy changing regularly, we are both "chuffed to bits" with our new arrival.