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Mummy, Daddy and I flew down to Queenstown

January 2, 2004July 27, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I was very good on the plane and even slept part of the way there and part of the way back (though I was sick on the way home after having too much rusk and milk!).

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Nearly New Year!

December 30, 2003July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

This week was very special as we celebrated Christmas Day.

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My First Christmas

December 25, 2003July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte, Special Days

I loved wrinkling the paper, trying to eat it (when Mummy wasn’t looking) and chew on the labels. I got so many lovely presents (the things wrapped in the fun paper).

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I have been blowing lots and lots of raspberries.

December 20, 2003July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I’m moving around alot more and make it much harder for Mummy and Daddy to change my nappy.

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Mummy took me to see the ducks this week.

December 13, 2003July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

Mummy took me to see the ducks this week. After weeks of playing with plastic ones in the bath I got to see what a real one looked like and I love ducks – quack, quack!

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I went to the park and the beach.

December 7, 2003May 27, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I went to the park and the beach. I LOVED the waves, they were amazing! I really enjoy being in the front pack and seeing the world from Mummy and Daddy’s eyes.

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Return of the King

December 1, 2003July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I’ve been living in the home of Middle Earth this week with the World Premiere of the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King.

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I started solids this week.

November 25, 2003July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I started solids this week. I tried some baby rice which was OK, but I also tried some mashed potato which I thought was brilliant.

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I slept through the night!

November 18, 2003July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

My Mummy was getting very tired with the 3am feed I kept wanting, so I started to sleep all night, sometimes till 6am!

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I like sucking on my big toe.

November 17, 2003July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I haven’t yet managed to get both feet in my mouth at the same time, but I keep trying.

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I found my feet!

September 22, 2003July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I haven’t quite got them to my mouth yet, but I keep trying!

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I’ve been exploring the world from my tummy.

September 15, 2003July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I enjoyed making lots of noise and playing with Caleb (I quite like him!).

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I Love Lord of the Rings

September 8, 2003July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I visited ‘Rivendell’ this week.

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I love sitting in my chair

September 1, 2003July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I love sitting in my chair and cooing at Mummy and Daddy.

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