Arthur's First Steps

Introducing Aristea and Alexander

Daddy — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:11:12 +0000

You might have noticed a bit of a gap in my blogging over the last couple of weeks, though there has been some action on my personal blog, but for those not in the loop, we’ve been blessed with a gorgeous set of twins; a boy and a girl who we’ve named Alexander and Aristea. Here’s what they look like now that they’re a week and a half old (click for a larger image):

Twins and mum are all doing fine; and Arthur and I are over the moon. I’m not going to say they’re not hard work (my lack of online time will probably attest to that); but we’re enjoying each sleep-deprived minute and are looking forward to what the future has in store.

Just wanted to drop a line to everyone who sent us best wishes whether it was via blog comment, email, Twitter or Facebook. I’d love to reply to each and every of the hundreds of messages individually, but I can’t promise I’ll have the bandwidth to do it. Just keep watching the usual channels and I’ll keep you posted with any developments.

New Scholastic Year

Mummy — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:40:10 +0000

Today was the first official day for Arthur’s new scholastic year. Arthur started the day by going to Manor Park. Silly Mummy forgot to take Arthur’s home-work with us. After school Arthur went to lunch at Aunty Cathy’s and Amirah’s. Then he went off to Hopes & Dreams for an afternoon session.

Arthur seemed to have a wonderful day.

A different Sunday

Mummy — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:15:42 +0000

Amirah joined Arthur & Mummy at Church and Little Church. Then, Arthur & Mummy took Amirah and her Mummy to lunch at Colours. We then went to a carboot sale in Castletown and to the playground. It was a lovely … Continue reading →

Party Time

Mummy — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:07:26 +0000

After Gym, Arthur was had Rebekah’s birthday party at Braddan Hall. Arthur had a wonderful time meeting all his friends and playing with them. Then Arthur was invited to spend the night at Amirah’s. Needless to say both Arthur & … Continue reading →

Hopes & Dreams

Mummy — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:13:51 +0000

Today was Arthur’s last morning at Hopes & Dreams, so he was given a present of a picture with self portraits of all the children he was at preschool with.

It was a lovely day, so we went on to Nobles Park with Amirah & Cathy to enjoy the last bit of sunshine for the year, and time ran away with us. We had to dash to ballet. Just made it on time. We cannot wait to see him in the show.

Manor Park

Mummy — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:08:09 +0000

Arthur started preschool today at Manor Park. He looked so cute in his uniform and so grown up. His teacher is called Mrs Hicks. Amirah started school with him too. As a treat, we took them to McDonald’s to celebrate … Continue reading →

Ladybird 1a

Mummy — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:50:49 +0000

Arthur actually read the whole book “Play with us” 1A by Ladybird all on his own today. It is impressive how fast his reading is progressing. Considering he is not quite 3 yet, he is doing well.

Swimming

Mummy — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:39:58 +0000

Because our car is at the mechanics, Amirah and her Mummy came with Mummy to collect Arthur from school to go swimming. It was the start of a new swimming term. Apparently, they are thinking of not giving certificates at … Continue reading →

Different

Mummy — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:37:37 +0000

Mummy was showing Arthur a picture of Arthur on her phone and she asked Arthur… “Who is that?” and Arthur replied, “Arthur.” Mummy then said, “then, who are you?”.
“I am Arthur!”, he replied.
“Two Arthurs? It cannot be.” Mummy said.
“I am a different Arthur!” Arthur exclaimed.

How do you reason with that?

It was also the first time that Mummy heard Arthur use the word Different.

Food…

Mummy — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:39:59 +0000

Arthur had a wonderful day at school. Arthur learnt all about what happens to food once we eat it. This is the way he describes it…

It goes in my mouth and then down my oesophogus. Then it goes into my stomach, then small intestine and then large intestine, then out my bum!

Mummy did try to get him to say bottom but he finds bum almost hilarious!

Needless to say it was quite a mouthful of words and new vocabulary. Mummy managed to film it when Arthur explained to Daddy about the digestive system.