Goodbye Melbourne Bear

I have been putting off this post for a while now, because every time I try to write anything, I get a bit sad.
Last week, Melbourne Bear fell out of the pram on our travels to the shopping centre. Although we retraced our steps twice and spoke to lost and found at the shopping centre, we haven't managed to find him. Since Oli is rarely without him, he still asks for 'bear' at bedtime. Then, sadly, remembers what happened, and says 'Bear...gone.'
We hope that someone picked him up, and will love him as much as we did. Goodbye Melbourne Bear, we'll miss you...



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First Haircut!

Yes, that's right, the Olimonster had his very first haircut. He was very good, keeping very still for Daddy and babbling away. I had to take some pictures (the first time scissors have ever touched his hair - that's an occasion!), and we'll let you judge for yourself how it turned out. Just for the record, we think he looks very handsome.

Hair combed and wet, he waits for the first snip...

Looking a little dubious at first...

Dad carefully snips away...looking good already!

Voila! All done. It's nice to be able to see his face again :)

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Building Things...

As most Olimonster enthusiasts will know, the little man is a bit of an engineer. He loves building towers with anything, including books, bottles and - his favourite - blocks. He was particularly proud of this creation, so I offered to document it for him. PLUS! Bonus surprise pics at the bottom :)

Fresh From Oli's imagination (with a little help from Mummy)...

The crazy multicoloured tower that barely adheres to the laws of physics!

How is that thing standing up?!*

Beautiful job, Oli! Now, it's demolition time...

Stand back, he's a professional! Smash! Crash!

Almost done, the destruction is nearly complete...

Oops, these two are still standing, can't have that.

Looking pretty pleased with himself.

Music time with Dad on the 'Gar'

Making Dad smile...

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*Mummy's contributions were structural.

Happy Olimonster

I've been getting some pretty strong psychic vibes urging me to post another blog, so I felt almost powerless to stop myself from collecting and presenting the following series of cute pictures. Message received. Enjoy :)

The big boy, eating with a spoon. Doing a great job, too.

The yoghurt beard is very much in style in our house.

Ok, time for a bath little yoghurtmonster...

Very, very pleased to be at the library for Shake, Rattle and Rhyme.

And he's off to explore and make friends with everybody...

til next time
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