Wheeler-Lindsay

2009-02-08T07:27:00.000-08:00

Dinner time

2009-02-08T06:51:00.000-08:00

You absolutely love dinner time, You were easy to wean and I'm still yet to find a food you dislike.

Were trying to get Archie used to the idea of holding a cup by introducing handles for his small bottles. He's got the idea right but just doesn't realise he needs to tip it but hey he enjoys it all the same.

2009-02-08T06:12:00.000-08:00

Connor and Archie

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Connor loves his little brother and Archie loves him too, he always has big smiles and is pleased to see him when he comes home from school.

cute pics

2009-02-08T03:22:00.000-08:00

Archie loves his lulla (as we call it) he likes to rub it against his cheek when he's going off to sleep, although he's too busy trying to watch the tv here to think about sleep yet.

Nap time

2009-02-08T03:03:00.000-08:00

It's not unusual to find Archie upside down in his cot after a nap, he cant stay still for 2 seconds.

We laugh because we know when your awake due the thudding noises echoing around the house from you kicking the bars of your cot. When we look in on you we are always greeted with a huge, excitable smile.

Weaning

2009-02-07T14:37:00.000-08:00

I started weaning Archie at 4 months, he wasn't going to wait until 6 months, I discussed it with the health visitor and she said if you feel he's ready then go ahead.

Well....... He took to solids like a duck to water. we started with banana baby cereal and stuck with just a couple of mouthfuls of this for a few days.

Once he had got the hang of eating from a spoon I cooked a variety of fruit and vegetables , blended them and froze in ice cube trays. I spent a couple of days doing it and at the end I had 3 months worth of food in the freezer.

He was happy to eat each flavor on it's own but also enjoyed them mixed. His favorite seems to be parsnip, butternut squash and broccoli and you love blended apple and pear but he hasn't refused any of the others yet.

We all know this feeling, that good book you just cant put down and you end up falling asleep while reading.

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With your big cousins Andrew, William and Rebecca.

My little yorkie bar ( sweet and chunky )

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Playing

2009-02-07T12:44:00.000-08:00

Archie can appreciate his play gym a lot more now and he loves it especially now that he can reach and grab hold of the toys.

I love watching you when you notice your reflexion, you stare at yourself babbling and then laugh at whatever you have just said.

Cute pics

2009-02-07T12:14:00.000-08:00

With big brother Connor.

Connor has always been very grown up and sensible for his age, at 13 he loves hanging out with his mates, playing on the wii etc or chatting on-line to his mates but he still finds the time for his baby brother Archie. He's very gentle and affectionate with him giving him kisses and cuddles and taking care of him, he seems to have a great instinct with him.

How cute.

Thanks for the cute bath robe Auntie Nik. xx

With Ella. My friend Cindy's daughter

Archie and his big cousin Andrew

A day out at Henley-on-Thames

2009-02-07T10:08:00.000-08:00

We spent the day at Henley, it was a beautiful day, ideal temperature, we took a big fishing umbrella and set up under a big tree so we stayed shaded.

Just look at Tom's face, he absolutely loves being a Daddy.

He's a great Dad, very hands on doing night feeds, nappy changes and performing to make you giggle. We laugh at the idea of what people would think if they could see us sometimes jumping around, singing and dancing and basically making complete fools of ourselves. You love it.

Again, Archie was as good as gold the whole time we were out.

Discovering your hands

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Cute pics

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As you can see Archie soon made up for being so tiny at birth, he's now an ideal weight for his age.

If only i had a microphone right now.

Almost 2 months old now

2009-02-07T08:35:00.000-08:00

Archie is such a happy, content baby, he's still sleeping well (10 hours at night now) from 9pm to 7am, takes 3 naps during the day and the rest of the time he's smiley and happy.

With Connor at a friends 1st Birthday party

Bath time. I think he's still a little unsure, he neither loves it or hates it.

I'm sure your learn to love the bath as you get older, when your sitting up and can play with toys and realise how fun it is to soak Mummy and Daddy with splashes.

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Doing an Elvis impression

And a superman one

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Archie really enjoys laying under his play gym and looks at his hanging toys for ages. He has just started trying to reach out to try and grab the toys.

More sleepy pics

2009-02-07T06:09:00.000-08:00

Most of the pictures of Archie are of him sleeping at the moment as that's all he does, he even sleeps whilst taking his bottle sometimes and the other day I gave him a top n toe wash and washed his hair without him waking.

So far we have been really lucky with your sleeping, you already sleep 7 hours at night from 11pm to 6am, your never fussy with your bottle and you wind really well after.

Connor was just the same as a baby but I wasn't sure I was going to be that lucky a second time but so far so good. I'm a very lucky Mummy.

As you can see, things haven't changed much, Connor still sleeps well.

Truth is...... Connor is at that age of being very particular about having his photo taken, he doesn't seem to mind me taking photos of him with Archie but not too keen the rest of the time so I have to take sneaky ones of him while he's sleeping.

Sleepy time

2009-02-07T02:45:00.000-08:00

1 month old

Early evening is Connor and Archie time, Connor loves to lay with Archie sleeping on his chest and Archie seems quite happy with this arrangement too.

Just a few cute pics

2009-02-07T02:15:00.000-08:00

Bath time

2009-02-07T01:57:00.000-08:00

Having a bath wasn't your favorite thing in the world.

You don't mind a warm hair wash too much

But happy it's all over now

So tiny

2009-02-07T01:33:00.000-08:00

We were all amazed by your size, I have never held a baby so tiny and it was a little scary sometimes.

Your tiny tiny foot is smaller than Connor's toe.

Your little head, not much bigger than an apple.

If I put this next to you now it would be half eaten before I would get a chance to take the photo.

Archie and Connor

Daddy, Nana and Nanny

2009-02-06T14:12:00.000-08:00

With Daddy,

Just look at that proud, happy face.

Your Daddy could't wait to meet you and loved you the moment he saw you.

With Nana Jean

And Nanny Chris

Home

2009-02-06T11:38:00.000-08:00

Connor, up early to give Archie his early morning bottle before school. He wanted us to wake him for his night feeds too but obviously we didn't.

My boys

At home in the moses basket

Going home

2009-02-06T11:14:00.000-08:00

I took all the essentials recommended to the hospital but none of the newborn outfits fitted,

Tom went shopping for premature baby clothes but even these were to big

At the hospital

2009-02-06T10:01:00.000-08:00

I was hoping to leave hospital soon after Archie arrived but because of his size they wanted him to stay in for 24 hours to moniter his blood sugar levels and keep him on a heat pad. I was never worried, I just knew he was going to be ok.

Connor loved visiting me in hospital, he loved the adjustable bed and tv. He wouldn't put Archie down either, when Tom would ask "any chance I can hold my son Connor" the answer was a flat "no". We found it funny and sweet and wanted him to make the most of him.

Big brother Connor

2008-05-17T03:31:00.000-07:00

Connor gave Archie his very first bottle and it was easy to see that like us, he loved him from the moment he saw him.

Connor, along with Tom was with me throughout the birth, he was so grown up and stayed very calm. The mid-wife was really impressed with him.

You make me so proud Connor

Archie David Lindsay-Wheeler

2008-05-17T03:30:00.001-07:00

Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading

Born Saturday 17th May 2008 at 02.04am

You weighed just 4lbs 11oz.

The Taurus child is very sweet and loving. While a baby, he loves to be caressed and embraced. He is the child who always wants to be with his parents and is very affectionate with everybody in the family. The child of this sign, boy or girl, will be healthy and strong. He pays much attention to food; he can eat almost everything and in large quantities. His parents should start early to teach him good eating habits as he has a fixed nature and whatever he learns or gets used to, will be very difficult for him to change.

He is usually quiet and pleasant. He is emotionally stable, seldom gets depressed, and rarely displays aggressiveness or impulsiveness. He behaves properly even among strangers, but if he is the centre of attention, he freezes up. He is one of the most stubborn persons in the zodiac. It is very difficult to make him change his mind; to threaten him with any kind of punishment makes him even more stubborn. The Taurus child can become very shy or rigid as an adult if he is pushed constantly by his parents to do things he does not want to do. The best way to treat him is with love. A kiss, an embrace and a lovely smile can work best to make him less obstinate. Colours and sounds also affect his emotions. Vivid colours like red, orange, etc. disturb him, while soft colours like light rose and blue, make him feel better. The effect is similar with sounds. Taurus Baby is very sensitive even as a baby. He will do things only if they are reasonable to him. He needs to know only the truth, without a lot of complex explanations. Parents must talk to him calmly and logically.

He has an instinctive affinity for music and the arts. It is a great idea to teach him to sing or play an instrument. He may love drawing, painting, or creating things in clay. He is very creative, and may be the best worker in his class at school. He is very obedient but his mind is usually slow. He needs time to do things. He has good memory and he does not forget what he has seen or was taught. He does not lose his toys, or personal belongings. He is a bit fearful; he does not like darkness, or ghost stories. He has a romantic imagination. If he grows up in a peaceful home, with love and without pressure on him, he will be strong, confident and very affectionate with his parents and family.