All packed up and ready for the big move

Farewell to my Glasgow buddies at The Tramway

One of the places we'll miss the most when we move is the local very child friendly Tramway theatre with its enclosed hidden gardens, chilled out cafe bar and various activities for babies and toddlers. As Gareth and I rarely get days off together it's been a brilliant place we can each go to with Curtis where we can get food and a drink, and meet up with other parents while Curtis can run about safely. We met the 'massage mums' at baby massage when Curtis was wee and more recently attended the Saturday morning music classes. We all enjoyed our time there and have met some great friends. We've been trying to hook up with many of them recently to say farewell. When the music class ended a few weeks ago we managed to persuade Joseph, Genevieve and Curtis to pose on the steps for a photo - so cute and quite a feat since they usually spend their time running up the stairs.

Then last weekend we met massage mums and babes: Emma and Leo, Mags and Erin and Louise and Isla. Sorry we didnt get to see Laura and Zoe, Lynsey and Milly, Lynne and Logan....but we'll be keeping in touch and hope to be back to visit soon.

Curtis starts his first rollerblade class

We've been waiting some time for Curtis to be mobile enough to entice him into a bit of rollerblading and now with the aid of a local baby roller group we've done it. Here's a wee video of the group practising in the park last weekend...Curtis is the cute one on the blades in a white babygro!

Video from Troon beach

Here's a wee video we forgot to add the other day...Curtis's first steps in the sea.

Curtis discovers....headstands!

One minute....

...he's angelic and sweet,

the next he's as mad as a hatter!

First family day at the beach

Today we finally had our 1st family day at the beach as both Gareth and I were off on the same sunny day. We headed to Troon with picnic, tent, sunscreen, hats, buckets and spades. It was like a holiday...Curtis needed no entertaining what so ever as he was completely content playing in the sand. He bravely walked straight into the sea too and was mesmerised by the jetskis and other children playing. What a lovely relaxing day. More photos to follow...here are one or two for now.

Helping us pack?

Curtis isn't quite getting to grips with this packing business; each time we pack up a box of his toys for our imminent move, he then dives in and unpacks it. Yesterday he happened upon a large box which emmitted various animal noises each time he hit it. This was a box we'd packed some time ago anyway just to clear some space in the flat but obviously hadn't removed batteries from Noahs Ark before doing so. The ark, along with half the other contents are now back on the floor!! Have decided to pack his stuff quietly one day when he's with Tracey! He was funny when he 1st peered inside this big box as he stood wide eyed saying 'WOAAAAAAH' before diving in.

All grown up

These past 2 weeks or so Curtis seems to have had a growth spurt, sprouted a bit more hair and seems to look that bit older. He certainly looks older to me in this photo.....and very cute :-)

Tuned in...

Curtis keeps up with the tennis results whilst watching a DVD. It was his first experience of hearing music or voice through headphones and he was quite amused. Needless to say I've had no peace to listen to the radio since he discovered this new 'toy'.

Hat on, Hat off, hat on, hat off

Curtis picked this hat from Toys R Us one day and has been wearing it most days ever since. However, he only wears it when he's on his bouncing zebra - very safety conscious! but seems to get much of his fun taking it and on off and admiring himself in the mirror.