As it has been (and still is) a lovely, sunny day we decided walk over to Reigate with Jessica today. It was her first proper shopping trip, where she came into the shops with us, unlike before where Gabriella waited outside and I popped in to get whatever it was that we needed. She didn’t seem at all interested in any of the shops – let’s hope that lasts! The shops were mainly gift shops, as we were looking for something to give as a christening present tomorrow. Jessica also had a first visit to the butcher – not that that will happen very often, as we’re going to try to bring her up on a vegetarian diet. When we popped into Boots to pick up a few bits, Jessica was admired by one of the assistants, not that Jessica took any notice.
Thankfully Jessica didn’t decide that she was hungry until we got back home. We’d already had lunch in a cafe and she was quiet the entire time we were there. She didn’t really take any notice of that either.
The last few days, Jessica has been moving more, doing ‘star-jumps’ in her sleep. She has also taken to stretching her arms in the air, then letting them go limp resulting in her bopping herself in the face. The look of bewilderment after is such a picture! I guess she hasn’t quite realised that control of the arms is down to her… Jessica is definitely getting bigger, she has already outgrown a couple of her baby-gros.
From what people have said, we don’t think Jessica has colic. Gabriella started giving Infacol to Jessica a few days ago and she absolutely hated it. Her face was one of shock at first, then she looked at Gabriella as if to say “I can’t believe youre doing this to me!”. She then stuck her tongue out as if to try to scrape it off. Poor Gabriella felt like a terrible mum…
The photos below were taken yesterday. Neither of us had chance to post anything because now that I’m back at work, I won’t have so much time on my hands and Gabriella’s taking care of Jessica’s demands.
We’ve just given Jessica her second bath and are proud to say that it went a lot better than last week. Having used the duck thermometer we bought Jessica last week, we realised that it was probably too cold for her and that’s why she complained so bitterly. We’re not bad parents really…!
I would like to say that everything went perfectly, with no screaming or anything, but as Gabriella was about to take a photo of a blissful bathtime, Jessica chose that moment to add her own unique something to the water. Lovely…!
It appears that Jessica has aspirations of being an actress. Below you can see some pictures of various poses and expressions that she has been trying out.
Hopefully, we’ll get a chance to write tomorrow after the christening party, Jessica’s first big social event.
Ian.