Flirting with girls

Well, Reuben's shyness seems to have worn off pretty quickly. At Ashleigh's pre-Formal do, Reuben was more than happy to pose for a few photos and smile for the ladies!

Tummy Time

Well, the order of the day is tummy time. Poor old Reuben has to endure four sessions a day to get those chicken arms pumped up! Fortunately Mr. Cow provides good distraction, so TT is becoming less of an ordeal and more of a discovery time.

Shy boy

The last two days have seen Reuben become shy with anyone but those he sees on a daily basis.
Lots of grins still occur, but they are from a safe distance (and whilst being held by mum). However, Graeme (friend to small animals and children) was able to hold him without any dramas whatsoever!

Three cheers for Farex!

This week we have started to give Reuben some Farex. He loves the concept of using a spoon and has a great time eating it. Inevitably, most seems to end up on his face, but then he gets to have a great time rubbing it all around his face with his hands (and on us too).

Jolly Jumping

Yesterday, I put Reuben in the Jolly Jumper. HE LOVED IT! Apart from the massive drool factor, which seems to increase proportionally with each bounce, it was a huge success. As usual, Reuben overdid it and started to bellow after about 15 mins and had to be thrown straight into bed. Another positive of the JJ, was that Reuben slept all through the night!- Nothing like a bit of exercise to tire out a growing boy.

Strong man

Lateley Reuben has started to sit up a lot. He loves to stand as well, as his legs are really strong. He likes to stretch his arms out at his side and make funny muscle boy faces whilst kicking his legs as if to say "Look at me mum, I'm so strong!".

When Ashleigh was at the computer, it was just too temping to try him sitting on her shoulders!

Fish

Every morning after Reuben wakes up and gives a hoy, I turn on the light and call out hello. He is always grinning- but not at me. Reuben loves his fish stickers which are on the wall all around his bed.