But I couldn’t wait. I woke him up again at 7 o’clock and asked him to get the lion. We have a lion puppet that Felix and I like to talk to. I wanted to tell the lion how excited I was about Nana visiting. So Dad put the puppet on his hand and I told the lion that I was so excited about Nana. The lion was excited too! Then we went in and told Felix who was also excited. Then we had breakfast and then we went in to see Nana. And she was excited to see us!

“Duck! Feet!” (I Wish That I Had Duck Feet)

“Oud Hat!” (Old Hat New Hat)

“Paces Go!” (Oh The Places You’ll Go)

“Go Dog!” (Go Dog Go)

“Foot Book” (The Foot Book — yes I can say that one properly!)

“Pocket!” (There’s a Wocket in my Pocket)

There are lots of other books too like “Schnitzel Kum!” (Schnitzel von Krumm) and “Quack!” (Zachary Quack) which are written by Lynley Dodd. Sometimes I like to help Mum and Dad read them too. One day I will be able to read the stories to Mum and Dad!

Every time I pick up my shoes I always say the word. “Shooes!” It’s such a fun word to say. “Shooooes!”

I often put on one of Mum’s shoes and walk around the house. It feels funny and it makes me smile. Sometimes I try to put on Dad’s shoes. It’s easy to put my foot in but Dad’s shoes are so big and heavy that I usually fall over when I try to walk. It looks so easy when he does it.

I felt a bit like a clown when I tried them on as they are much bigger and heavier than all my other shoes. Mum took me out to the front garden the next day to practice walking in my big boy shoes. I was a bit frustrated as I kept falling over at first and it was hard to get back up. But after a little while I could walk on the grass for several metres.

And today Dad took me walking outside. We crossed the road to St Francis Primary School and I explored the school yard. And then we went to Pt Chev Road which was very interesting with lots of cars. Later we went with Mum to the library and the Mud Pie Deli and I walked all around there as well.

Mum and Dad are very impressed at how well I am walking after only a few weeks. Soon I will be able to walk everywhere.

I also like it because it has nice soft tyres so it’s comfortable for me even on bumpy ground. And I like to play with the wheels when it is folded up in our hallway.

Mum says that the stroller is stable and doesn’t fall over easily. Even thought it is pretty solid Mum can still pick it up and fit it into the boot of our small car. Now I am older I have got a new lightweight stroller, but I still use the Beema Q when I take Mum or Dad out for walks in our neighbourhood.

Mum says that I am only allowed to use it for 15 minutes every day so I don’t learn bad walking habits. I don’t mind because I do get tired after 15 minutes. If walking is as much fun as jumping, then I want to learn to walk as soon as I can.

• Make sure it doesn’t fasten up at the back. Some of my bibs have a velcro fastener at the back, behind my neck. The velcro irritates my neck when I lie on my back. And I spend a lot of time lying on my back. Instead, you can get bibs that fasten on the side, or even stretchy ones that Mum can just pull over my head. They are my favourite.
• Makle sure it’s either waterproof or thick. Double layer bibs are good. I drool a lot.
• Small bibs are OK to stop me drooling on my shirts, but a long bib is better in case I throw up. Sometimes I throw up on my socks. I’m sorry about that but I am only a little baby.

Bibs are a good gift to parents of a new baby. Mum and Dad love them and I wear them all the time.

Mum and Dad both prefer bodysuits because they also help to keep my nappy on properly. They seem to be very concerned about making sure my nappy stays on. I don’t know why.

Also, I like the bodysuits with no sleeves because they keep my tummy warm, and they are light enough for me to wear a T-shirt over the top. Dad also thinks I look very cute in them. I think I look cute in everything.