Aidan Andrew McEwan Wansbrough - Aidan's Gallery

Aidan celebrated his six month birthday (26 weeks + 2 days) on Wednesday 7th January 2004.

Aidan has been finding his feet (literally!) and discovering what they're actually for: standing. We think this was helped by the time he spent in the door bouncer over Christmas. He loves playing with his toes during nappy-free time, and he's very pleased with himself for standing with only the sofa or us for support. Aidan is also closer than ever to crawling - see below!

After starting Aidan on "solid" food over Christmas (puréed apple and baby rice), he's now enjoying apple, pear, peach, sweet potato, carrot, squash, parsnip, baby rice, and porridge. He's eating more healthily than us!! (it's a good encouragement to us).

Aidan has had to cope with a lot of changes in the last few weeks. We've been taking him to baby yoga (exercises and nursery rhymes) and swimming class. Carolyn went back to work on Tue 6th for two days per week (2.5 days from March); Keith looked after him for the first week, and his grandparents for the second. From next week he will be with a childminder one day, and Keith the other. Keith has enjoyed spending the extra time with Aidan very much, but it's been a learning experience for both of them(!). Another major change was on Saturday (17th) when we moved him into his own room, with a new cot. He has taken all these things in his stride, but is certainly more tired than usual.

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