Running a day late with all the bustle of Christmas. Dad’s on holidays for the week between Christmas and New Year, but there hasn’t been a lot of time on the computer – it’s been time with family or friends for the most part.
In exciting Huff news, Huff has finally learned how to sit on a playmate without screaming. She’s still showing no interest in moving around – it’s even possible to sit her on a regular seat (non high-chair) with no evident danger to her wellbeing! The happiness doesn’t last forever, of course, but it’s a big improvement in terms of her developing some sense of independence. 
We went to Cronulla for a coffee and ended up having Thai food for dinner – Huff had a great time eating the garnishes, and Puff feasted on Noodles.
Later in Cronulla we headed down to try the dessert at frangipani – great gelato: Puff even made a friend, as they shared ideas for which flavour they should have.
Making the most of the early afternoon, Puff wanted to have a look at the water. Dad and Huff stayed with the stroller, while Mum and Puff had a wander down to the water’s edge.
Puff wasn’t worried at all about the cool water temperature, and was happy to watch the fishermen and swimmers frolic around in the water.
Huff’s first Christmas went fairly smoothly: church in the morning, then morning tea after church. From there it was a quick snack and hello with our neighbour, lunch at Grandma and Doc’s house, and then Dinner with Aunty Chan and Uncle Jordan. Puff quite liked, and appreciated his presents, while Huff was still getting the hang of playing with wrapping paper. It’s pretty clear she won’t remember what was happening, but at least we’re learning the traps of having multiple kids (they have to “buy presents” for their siblings, and have an equitable number of presents if possible).
Sadly for Puff, it was too much for him to stay awake all the way through to dinner, so he slept while Mum, Dad and Huff feasted on various delicious (and, in many cases, non-fattening) things.
When he finally woke up, Puff met a new extended family member.
Huff wasn’t quite so interested, but had by Boxing Day developed a passion for wrapping paper.
Tuesday was another big day. Breakfast for Puff and Dad at a cafe, then visiting friends on the other side of Sydney and meeting their pet rabbit and pet chickens. One of the highlights for Puff, though, was his sticker book. His reading continues to improve: it’s quite amazing to watch him with a book he’s never seen before, and start making sense of it.
Someone asked me in the last week or so if Puff still has afternoon sleeps. He still needs them some days.
Sleepy on boxing day