How's it going everyone? It's certainly been a bit of a rollercoaster recently here!
We are still here trying to save every penny to get a house but it definitely isn't easy when you don't earn a lot. We have already had to cancel our wedding and lose a fair amount of money on that which put us back quite a bit but slowly and surely we will get there! There are much more important things and putting a permanent roof over Reuben's head is numero uno.
I must admit I do worry about some silly things sometimes and I have good days and bad days but then coming home to my family certainly perks me up and I do realise how lucky I am. I just get frustrated with myself and feel like I have failed as a father sometimes because I admit our scenario isn't ideal as we still live with my parents and our Roo (They are amazing and a great help to be fair and we would have nothing without them!) We are just struggling to get anywhere as it seems to be one setback after another.
As a parent I guess you only want what is best for your kids. My Mum certainly gave up a lot to make sure Natalie (my sister) and I had everything we needed and it makes you realise a few things. You soon realise who is really there for you and not just for the attention of a scrummy newborn who they show some temporary feeling for! A lot has changed recently and sometimes I just want to take my family away and just stay there so no one can either bother us or let us down.
Reuben has been under the weather recently and suffered with croup which has made his breathing difficult leading to a disrupted sleep pattern. I have become a very light sleeper since he was born and also being in the same room as him leaves me on edge most of the night. The slightest noise I hear I am pretty much up and out of bed making sure he is alright (without waking him up of course!) I have had quite a few sleepless nights, not that I mind at all but when he is asleep it can become tiring rather quickly and start to seep into my working life. I admit I am not the most patient of people when I haven't slept well and I sometimes feel like I am doing a rubbish job at being a Daddy if he is sick or unwell as I blame myself!
I admit we do struggle from time to time but we do have a gorgeous smiley little boy to be thankful for and we certainly wouldn't change it for the world! I do feel EXTREMELY lucky for who I have around me and they are all amazing people!
I think it 100% helps to share your experiences and fellow bloggers have certainly given me some great advice recently. Remember having children is a life changer and sometimes you can't see beyond your own point of view so don't be afraid to talk to someone! I would love to hear from you.
Monday 30 June 2014
Tuesday 24 June 2014
5 Month Update - Roo Watch!
Hello again!
Our little boy is 5 months and I just can't believe it - it has been filled with all sorts of emotions but worth every second.
Reuben is certainly packing on the pounds and weighs just over 17lb which is really good for his age, we don't mind and love squeezing his chunky little legs!
As far as a routine goes I will be listing more information in a 6 month update which will be out around the 12th of July :)
The weaning is interesting too and it's a very delicate and difficult process but who can blame our little babies for what they do and don't like or how they react as all they know is milk! I do love seeing what Roo likes and what he doesn't bless him, it is quite entertaining making up different meals for him to try! I can't wait until he is 6 months so we can mix his diet up a bit and make it more diverse, can anyone recommend any books at all? I know Katherine and I are also looking forward to those first adventures with finger foods although if he doesn't eat them I know I will as some look so nice!
His poor little teeth are killing him at the moment and we both feel so helpless but his Sophie teething giraffe is certainly helping along with some teething granules. Hopefully we will see a little tooth or 2 make an appearance soon :)
We can't leave him for even a minute as he has rolled over quite a few times but hasn't quite mastered the art yet, Reuben still manages to astound midwife's and health visitors as he is such a strong little boy and constantly wants to be on the move or trying to stand up! He is growing up far too fast :(
Mummy completed the Race for Life recently (GO MUMMY!) and ran it for our Grandad Christy who passed away in November last year and we miss him terribly, it still makes me sad to think that him and Reuben will never meet, we will be planning a trip to Ireland next year so we can go and visit my Nanny and see Grandad's plot in Dublin! She did fantastic and we are all so proud of her :)
Just to finish off I was 'Best Man' at my best friend's wedding (also Reuben's godfather) last Saturday and what a day it was, they are so well suited and it was such a lovely event to be a part of! We all wish them a lifetime of happiness. I managed to crack out the speech which Katherine recorded so you never know it might make it on YouTube sometime soon, if you want to see it that it! :)
Our little boy is 5 months and I just can't believe it - it has been filled with all sorts of emotions but worth every second.
Reuben is certainly packing on the pounds and weighs just over 17lb which is really good for his age, we don't mind and love squeezing his chunky little legs!
As far as a routine goes I will be listing more information in a 6 month update which will be out around the 12th of July :)
The weaning is interesting too and it's a very delicate and difficult process but who can blame our little babies for what they do and don't like or how they react as all they know is milk! I do love seeing what Roo likes and what he doesn't bless him, it is quite entertaining making up different meals for him to try! I can't wait until he is 6 months so we can mix his diet up a bit and make it more diverse, can anyone recommend any books at all? I know Katherine and I are also looking forward to those first adventures with finger foods although if he doesn't eat them I know I will as some look so nice!
His poor little teeth are killing him at the moment and we both feel so helpless but his Sophie teething giraffe is certainly helping along with some teething granules. Hopefully we will see a little tooth or 2 make an appearance soon :)
We can't leave him for even a minute as he has rolled over quite a few times but hasn't quite mastered the art yet, Reuben still manages to astound midwife's and health visitors as he is such a strong little boy and constantly wants to be on the move or trying to stand up! He is growing up far too fast :(
Mummy completed the Race for Life recently (GO MUMMY!) and ran it for our Grandad Christy who passed away in November last year and we miss him terribly, it still makes me sad to think that him and Reuben will never meet, we will be planning a trip to Ireland next year so we can go and visit my Nanny and see Grandad's plot in Dublin! She did fantastic and we are all so proud of her :)
Just to finish off I was 'Best Man' at my best friend's wedding (also Reuben's godfather) last Saturday and what a day it was, they are so well suited and it was such a lovely event to be a part of! We all wish them a lifetime of happiness. I managed to crack out the speech which Katherine recorded so you never know it might make it on YouTube sometime soon, if you want to see it that it! :)
Father's Day
My first father's day was brilliant - I made it back from Brighton after a stag do in relatively good time and the girls had cooked me and Craig (one of Reuben's godfathers) STEAK!
It was a lovely relaxed day where we went for a walk and ate a good meal, Reuben was giving lots of cuddles and dribbly kisses which was nice, he is really starting to discover new things and it makes me smile constantly.
Reuben knew that Daddy loves candles especially Yankee Candles as he bought me my favourite one in a large jar. We love having candles a lot as they make the house smell so nice!
Thank you Mummy and Auntie Natalie for such a lovely day :) x
It was a lovely relaxed day where we went for a walk and ate a good meal, Reuben was giving lots of cuddles and dribbly kisses which was nice, he is really starting to discover new things and it makes me smile constantly.
Reuben knew that Daddy loves candles especially Yankee Candles as he bought me my favourite one in a large jar. We love having candles a lot as they make the house smell so nice!
Thank you Mummy and Auntie Natalie for such a lovely day :) x
Wednesday 4 June 2014
LIFE!
Firstly I must apologise as it has been a while..I have been so busy at work and the days just fly by!
I still can't believe it is June - it's a busy month coming up for us. I am best man at my best friend's (and Reuben's godfather's) wedding on the 21st so have been trying to find time to write a speech and help sort the finer issues out, I can't wait for the big day and it will be lovely to spend it with both Mikey & Charlie. We are putting Reuben in the same outfit we used for his christening which will simplify things! We also have Auntie Jade's birthday and various others.
Organising a stag do for Mikey has been nice and easy as he only wanted something small so it is just myself and both Reuben's godfathers watching Englands first game (if we make it that far?)
Reuben is providing Katherine and I with laughs and smiles everyday, he is such a happy boy and has REALLY found his voice recently - so much so that he sounds like a small kitten! He loves his sleep and still manages 10 hours a night waking up with a lovely beaming smile albeit very hungry!
The weaning is going ok and we have tried and tested a few things but for now we will stick to what he likes, such as rusks, fruit purée and porridge. We tried a few 'meals' from Cow & Gate such as sweet potato etc but the only one he seems to like is Spaghetti Bolognese. Having been very poorly recently it hasn't helped his appetite and any milk he might drink has been coming straight back up!
We went to Coral Reef in the bank holiday weekend with my nephew Brody and we put Reuben in his swim seat and it was a much nicer experience than Tadley's baby class - the pool was so warm and we had great fun. I would definitely recommend going there! :)
OF COURSE I CAN'T NOT MENTION THE WORLD CUP!
I am rather excited for this and will be sitting down with Roo to watch the earlier games as he seems to love football when it is on the TV and can't keep his eyes off it!
Hope to hear from some of you soon!
I still can't believe it is June - it's a busy month coming up for us. I am best man at my best friend's (and Reuben's godfather's) wedding on the 21st so have been trying to find time to write a speech and help sort the finer issues out, I can't wait for the big day and it will be lovely to spend it with both Mikey & Charlie. We are putting Reuben in the same outfit we used for his christening which will simplify things! We also have Auntie Jade's birthday and various others.
Organising a stag do for Mikey has been nice and easy as he only wanted something small so it is just myself and both Reuben's godfathers watching Englands first game (if we make it that far?)
Reuben is providing Katherine and I with laughs and smiles everyday, he is such a happy boy and has REALLY found his voice recently - so much so that he sounds like a small kitten! He loves his sleep and still manages 10 hours a night waking up with a lovely beaming smile albeit very hungry!
The weaning is going ok and we have tried and tested a few things but for now we will stick to what he likes, such as rusks, fruit purée and porridge. We tried a few 'meals' from Cow & Gate such as sweet potato etc but the only one he seems to like is Spaghetti Bolognese. Having been very poorly recently it hasn't helped his appetite and any milk he might drink has been coming straight back up!
We went to Coral Reef in the bank holiday weekend with my nephew Brody and we put Reuben in his swim seat and it was a much nicer experience than Tadley's baby class - the pool was so warm and we had great fun. I would definitely recommend going there! :)
OF COURSE I CAN'T NOT MENTION THE WORLD CUP!
I am rather excited for this and will be sitting down with Roo to watch the earlier games as he seems to love football when it is on the TV and can't keep his eyes off it!
Hope to hear from some of you soon!
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