Plunket visit and yet another new word!!!

We went to plunket on Thursday and had a great time. Lilli kept trying to pull my skirt off which was slightly embarassing. Hehe. Anyway she is doing well as always and the plunket lady just loved her. :)

She is now 9.99kg which means she has lost a little weight since she started crawling and climbing everything in sight. Her little legs are much slimmer now which is freaky. She's still a good size though and still in the 85th percentile for length and weight. Her length is now 76.4cm.

Happy as watching Upsy Daisy and Makka Pakka on the telly (her favourite program is In The Night Garden) and seated beside her are her own little Upsy Daisy and Makka Pakka.

Kiss for Upsy Daisy or Makka Pakka (don't know which).

Having a dip in her wee paddling pool.

Ooh what's that hole?? (belly button found)

Pops and Lilli watching Upsy Daisy

Playing monkeys behind bars with Mummy

New highchair at Nana's house.

Today we were waiting by a park near the airport for Granty and Gruncle's plane to come in (they've been in Australia for a wedding) and there were two cars parked beside us. Lilli was watching them intently and then when they drove away she looked at Nan nan and said "gone". It was soooo cute!!! She's such a clever little monkey.

Nana Dot is Staying for a Week. :)

It's very hot here now and Lilli has been having nudy time every afternoon. I haven't even been putting her nappy on for an hour or so! She justs loves it. We start off by having a swim in the wee paddling pool on the deck and then she gets out and just crawls around until she's dry. Then she has afternoon tea and plays for a while before I put her nappy back on. So far we've only had 1 accident because normally she has a pee while she's in her pool I think. Hahaha.

Heading to her new 'toy' - the stereo. No matter how many times we tell her no, she still goes there. :)

She crawls really fast now too...

Watching telly.

This is how Lilli sleeps now. Ohhhh.

Her favourite spot on the couch. This is Lilli's corner and don't be caught trying to sit in it!! :)

On Nana Dot's walker.

They are the best of mates and Lilli is constantly over playing with Nana Dot. They play peekaboo and Lilli tries to climb all over Nana Dot's walker. It's just so gorgeous to watch. So sweet. Boy Lilli is going to miss Nana Dot when she goes home.

Daddy trying out the pool that Nan and Pops got for Lilli (& us).

Hmmm....

Having pre dinner drinks on the deck.

How yummy does Lilli's dinner look?! Lamb chop with roast tatties and pumpkin.

Having a laugh with Mummy at dinner time.

Trying to get up on the table. Lilli is a climber just like her Mummy was at this age! She tries to climb absolutely everything and has no fear whatsoever. Let's hope that I don't find her on a garage roof one day like Nana did with me!

How NOT to sit on your seat Lilli!

Yes, she has fallen off this perch once! :) So I ended up moving some toys around to make her landing a little safer.

I have a plunket appointment on Thursday, 04 February so will update again then.

Wow - big changes today!!!

Lilli seems to have grown months in one day! She is suddenly more forceful and definite about what she wants and doesn't want! It's freaky, but cute. :)

As in the past when she's teething or frustrated she bites occasionally. She has been biting me a bit lately not only on the boobs but on the shoulders too. Ouch! Anyway I have been trying to get her to understand that she shouldn't do it and it seems to be working.

Still an avo baby. :)

Then you rub it in your hair like this...

Oh yeah did you see the new hole I discovered?

Listening to some sounds with Pops earmuffs.

She's crawling faster every day...

Bouncing on the couch.

11 months old today!!

Look at our big girl! She's 11 months only today. Ohhhh. :) Everyday I love her more. She is just such a gorgeous special wee girl and my heart nearly bursts when I think of her. I am so proud of her. She is so clever and so much fun.

Holding her Upsy Daisy dvd. She grabs it and looks at it, then the tv, then at Nan-nan to put it on for her. So clever! :)

Ohhh, cuddle for Nan.

Laxing in her fav chair again.

Hmmm, can I rest my foot up here?

Lilli you are our life and we love you so much.

Measles!!!

Monday 18 January I called my doctor's surgery in Rotorua to tell them that Mum thought Lilli had measles.

Tuesday we went to the doctor up here and he confirmed that she definitely has the measles. They are the English measles not the German ones. Poor little darling, no wonder she has been cranky for the last few days. I have to say that she has handled it like a champion though!! You will see in the photos and videos below that she has still been her happy gorgeous self most of the time, just getting a little cranky when it all gets too much for her. She's so amazing!

Other great news is - Daddy got a job and started today!! He only went for an interview yesterday! He's working for a big construction company. It's great because he's building but the only thing that's not great is he has to travel into Ellerslie every day. It gets him in to the industry and we can keep an eye out for a job out this way. Yay.