Roslin's Blog

Rhythm Time

2010-03-24T11:35:00.000Z

I have been going with Mummy to a music group in Bonnybridge called Rhythm Time. It is run by one of Mummys friends Jill and today I completed my first semester and I was given a certificate. We all got to pose for a picture that might be in the Falkirk Herald.

I'm really looking forward to going back after Easter it's lots of fun playing with all the instruments.

Quack Quack

2010-03-13T11:28:00.002Z

Grammy and Grandpa were visiting so we decided to go out for the day through to Linlithgow. It was great fun I got to feed the ducks and swans which was great fun, I really liked throwing the bread Mummy had brought with her.

We also all went along to the playpark and I got to play on the slide, swings and a spiney thing. It was really good fun running around having everyone chase me around the park.

We then headed up to the palace, I had the good end of the deal as I got pushed the entire way on my trike, it's the first time I have played on it this year and it was so much fun. We has a look around the church and then headed down into the town for some lunch. I had a big bowl of chips and the nice waiter gave me a lolly-pop!

Grammy bought me a new hairband and it has a little crown on it. I wore it the whole way home! Before we did leave to go home though we had ice cream.

I had a fun day.

Ready, Steady, Weeeeeeeeee

2010-03-06T11:24:00.001Z

Yay Mummy and Daddy built my slide that I got for Christmas. It's great fun and I can climb up onto it all by myself! So much fun, I love playing out in the garden.

Roslin in Roslin and butterfly gardens

2010-02-20T21:13:00.000Z

Mummy and Daddy had a weekend off together so they decided we were going to have a day out in Edinburgh. First stop was to the butterfly gardens just on the outskirts of Edinburgh. It was amazing, so many butterflies to look at. I liked them all apart from one that just sat in the same place all the time. My favourite part was a little bridge where mummy let me put a coin into the running underneath it and told me to make a wish. I don't know what wishes are but I did like dropping shiney things into the water.

I know I look a little strange in the picture just I'm acually mid jump! BOING!

Next we went a little drive in the car to a church in a little village, mummy and daddy were laughing when we got near to it but I don't know why. Anyway we didn't stay there long as people were doing work on it instead we drove to the outskirts of the village that the church was in. I don't know why mummy wanted a picture here, but she kept saying that is was my village. Silly Mummy.

I was exhausted when I got home, chasing the butterflies and driving around made me tired but it was a fun day.

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-25T16:05:00.004Z

Merry Christmas everyone! I have had such a busy couple of weeks, Mum put a tree up in the house and covered it with shiny things. The temptation proved to much for me and I couldn't resist having a look at them, much to Mummy and Daddies disapproval.

The weather has been really cold and everything turned white, I've been told it's called snow and I really like it. Granny and Grandpa have been taking me sledging lots, mummy came along but she wasn't very good at steering, I almost fell out! Really like the sledging can't help but give little squeals of delight when I am on the sledge and can't stop laughing. It's great fun!

I have been to two Christmas parties one of them was with Daddies work, we went to a soft pay area in Glasgow, it was great! I got to play in the ball pit and go down the big slide with Mummy. I had chicken nuggets and I even got to meet Santa and he gave me a ninky nonk! I had lots of fun!

The other party was at playgroup, and Santa was there again and this time he gave me a book full of Christmas stories, I even got to sit on his knee! I am a bit confused though as my book said Santa was a fat jolly man and had rosy cheeks, I think my Santa may be an imposter!

Mummy had been working all night on Christmas eve so Daddy was here on Christmas morning and when we got up there was lots of toys around the tree and a trampoline! But Daddy made me go into the living room and wait for Mummy to come home, when she did I got to open all my presents. It was lots of fun ripping off all the paper and I got lot's of fun toys. Mummy and Daddy had made me a dolls house which I really like, Uncle Dan got me my trampoline which I get to bounce on, Gramma and Grandpa got me a slide but I have not had a go yet cause of the weather, Mummy told me it was to cold for building it, and Granny and Grandpa got me fun toys like a bus full of little people and clothes including my first pair of big girl jammies, Mummy and Daddy think I look all grown up when I wear them.

After my nap we went up to Granny and Grandpas house for dinner. I had soup and turkey and pudding. I was so full after eating everything and I got crackers, which I really like, especially with they go bang! I got to go home with one for later which I had on boxing day when mummy and Daddy had goose, I didn't like it as much as the turkey but I gave it a try anyway.

Gramma, Grandpa, Uncle Dan and James all came up to visit on the Sunday, and I got even more presents! I really like all the presents and was nice to see everyone. I got to show them all my toys and had great fun. It's been a very merry christmas I have had a great time.

I made art!

2009-11-22T14:40:00.000Z

I made art with Mummy and Daddy, I think most of it was over me but I had fun! Was my first attempt at painting and I think I did quite well.

Deep Sea World

2009-10-31T19:13:00.000Z

I went to Deep Sea World in North Queensferry with Grandpa, Gramma Pam, and Mummy and Daddy. I liked being in the tunnel seeing the fish swimming all around us. I was glad there was lots of people there to cuddle as some of the big fish were a little scary.

I did get to splash my fingers in one of the pools with the kissing fish, I wasn't really sure if I liked it or not, but one thing I did like was the Gecko I saw it running and I got to pet it. I like Geckos and Mummy bought me a toy one that I can keep and play with.

Fly my prettie

2009-10-29T18:40:00.002Z

I had my first Halloween party at playgroup today. Mummy worked very hard on my costume and turned me into a flying monkey from the Wizard of OZ. Everyone said I looked very cute and they were very impressed that mummy made it for me and I won the competition!

Soggy Dumfries

2009-09-02T18:53:00.001+01:00

I went away for a few day's down to Dumfries to see Grandpa and Gramma Pam. They brought me a cool bag back from their holiday, and I got to ride on a Tractor that used to be Daddy's.

It was a bit wet when we were down but we did get out and about, and even made it to the beach at sandy hills one day. I didn't get to make many sand castles but it was still a lot of fun.

But the best was still to come we got to go to Dalscone farm, and as well as having cars to drive there was animals and I got to feed and pet them. I really liked the goats!

It was a great holiday and i look forward to next time.

One small step for man...

2009-07-31T11:56:00.002+01:00

I am walking, been doing a few steps until Mummy bought me some new shoes and the following day I decided to get up and go, there is not stopping me now.

Summer Holiday

2009-07-02T15:30:00.002+01:00

I have not been sure what has been going on, Mummy spent days running around the house shoving things into bags and the car and then suddenly I get loaded in too! We were in the car for quite a long time but I got to have big naps which suited me fine. We had a couple of stops on the way for lunch and it was strange Granny, Grandpa and Archie were there, I got lots of kisses mostly from Archie.

Eventually we arrived at our new home in some place called Portuairk, it was small but that was good it meant I could go anywhere I wanted. Mummy said we would be staying a while which was fine but I didn't know where Daddy or Casper were, I looked everywhere for them, think Mummy forgot to pack them.

After a couple of damp days and a lot of walking around it finally got sunny and we went to the beach. The beach is great, like really great! There is stuff called sand that's not for eating but sticks to my toes, water that moves and is very cold, seaweed that I like to touch with my toes cause it is slimey and shells that I can keep in my bucket.

We went to the beach almost every day, and one day Mummy took me away by ourself and we went to a place called Tobermory, Mummy kept singing a strange song about a place called Balermorey to me but I didn't understand what she was talking about. We took the ferry which was fun a little girl was talking to me and I got to look out the window at the sea. We spent the day wondering around and I had great fun watching all the people but before I knew it I was back on the ferry and heading back to our cottage by the beach.

Most days in the afternoon I went a walk with Granny and Grandpa they would take me in my pram so I could have a nap, I liked it cause when I woke up I got to play with flowers they picked for me and see the sheep and highland cows in the field. Mummy said she is proud of me cause she asked what noise a sheep makes and I said "Baaaaa!"

After a week in the little cottage everything was packed up in the car again, I didn't know what was going on, were we moving house again? We then went to the beach in the morning and I even got to eat my lunch there, I had sandy sandwiches and it was followed by me going skinny dipping! I like the sea it's fun, I didn't do much swimming though it was mostly splashing. We then got packed up and went back to the car for a long drive again, well I say long I don't really know I slept from the moment I got in the car until we arrived at house number 2.

The second house was cool there was sheep at the garden, well over a fence but there were right there! I did a silly thing when we got there I was so excited about investigating the house that I fell over and bumped my head, and I got a big bruise. Mummy and Granny put peas on it and gave me medicine, it made me sleepy so it wasn't long before I had supper and went to bed.

The next day we headed off to a couple of beaches, it was fun to be somewhere different and I got to see a castle. This first beach was cool there was oyster shells, mummy was wading about looking for some but couldn't find a closed one, I helped cause I got to paddle in the Loch, it was warmer than the sea I liked it. The second beach we went to for a little while but it was a bit cloudy so we didn't stay long. Mummy said the next day we would be going home to see Daddy. I missed him, I was telling lots of story of Dad to everyone.

On the last day while Mummy was packing again, I visited the neighbours. It was fun they had cool earrings.

I had a fun holiday, really enjoyed being on the beach playing.

It my Party, but I won't cry it's fun!

2009-06-06T18:20:00.000+01:00

It's my birthday today, well so Mummy and Daddy tell me. They keep singing to me today it's all very strange. They gave me a present a pink trike so I can be just like Daddy on his scooter, it's fun. I got all dressed and went up to Granny and Grandpas house, they sang to me as well, this is very strange but I like it. They brought me back down to my house while my Mummy and Daddy were out, and they built me a swing! It's great fun!

Mummy and Daddy soon came home and I went home for some lunch, Mummy and Daddy were singing again, this is very strange, I don't know why they are singing to me. After lunch Mummy took me upstairs and got me all dressed, it was strange I had on a fancy dress, and Mummy gave my hair a good brush and told me I had to look pretty, I always look pretty though! Not long after I got all dressed there was a knock at the door and more Grandparents were here and Uncle Dan and James had come to, this was great, and guess what they were singing too!

My other set of Grandparents came down to the house as well I got to open more presents, it was great. I am still not allowed to eat the fancy paper though. I got a pretty dress from Garmmy and Grandpa and from Uncle Dan and James I got a Zebra of my very own!

After I had finished playing with all my new toys I was taken outside and I got to eat little sausages and got a little taste of other bits of party food. I then got put in my high chair and people started to sing again, I was starting to get used to it. And Mummy came out with a cake and it looked just like my peacock toy Jacques!

I had a great day, lots of fun, and I even enjoyed all the singing!

Summer is here!

2009-05-30T16:16:00.001+01:00

I had great fun today. It was really sunny and I got to play in the garden with Mummy and Daddy. Mummy and Daddy had done lots of gardening and it looked all pretty and I was allowed to go anywhere and look at the trees and all the plants. I like the garden it's great there is so much to do, but Mummy and Daddy say I have not to eat all the plants and flowers, I want to though cause they look all pretty.

Knock knock, Who's there? Doctor...

2009-05-18T19:04:00.001+01:00

Today I went with Mummy and Daddy to Glasgow, it was a long trip on the bus but I was sleepy and had a good nap, when I woke up I was in a coffee shop, Daddy needed some and I got to have my lunch. We then left and had to get another bus this one was fun though, it was very busy and lots of people were smiling at me. We arrived at a very big old building and inside was lots of strange things like Elvis and giraffes and aeroplanes it was strange. We went down in a lift and went somewhere very dark, it was a little scary at first but I had Mummy to hold onto then as we moved along I saw the face of Bo mummy was surprised! I likes all the Doctor Who things lots of lights and lots of people were there. Mummy and Daddy had fun and I was very brave. After we had finished looking around at more strange things like giant crabs and things with two heads we headed back to Glasgow and went for tapas for dinner. I had a fun day.

Monster!

2009-05-15T12:01:00.002+01:00

My Mummy has been very clever, she made me a monster puppet. I am not allowed to play with it on my own cause I try to eat it but it is rather fun. I like Mummy's monster voice, kissy kissy kissy!

Happy Easter

2009-04-11T11:55:00.000+01:00

Happy Easter, not quite sure what Easter is but I got all dressed up and went to visit my Great Grandparents today and got to eat lots of yummy things. I am not so sure about the thing called chocolate yet, the buttons were quite yummy but I enjoyed the prawn crackers. Mummy and Daddy took my walker up and I got to run around outside, don't think Mummy was happy that I broke my shoes when breaking but there was so much room I just has to run!

Big Bath

2009-02-12T11:47:00.000Z

Mummy and Daddy have told me that I am a big girl now and I should be having big girl baths. I love my baths it's so much bubbly watery fun, the bubbles I can't help but try to eat and I love splashing Mummy and Daddy. Mummy and Daddy seem to giggle a lot at me when I am in the bath. I am not really sure why though but I don't mind I have lots of fun, especially since Daddy got me fun toys to play with.

Archie a girls best friend

2009-01-10T11:37:00.001Z

My Granny and Grandpa got a puppy he's a Cocker Spaniel called Archie, he likes to try to eat my toes but Granny stops him cause she likes my toes too. He is fun and likes to run around and steal my toys, that's OK though cause I like to steal his too. I am not allowed to grab his ears I have to be gentle, not quite sure what gentle is yet but I'm sure I will figure it out, also still trying to work out what way up he goes, dogs are strange.

Merry Christmas

2008-12-25T11:28:00.000Z

What a great Christmas, both sets of grandparents were here along with Uncle Dan and my Mummy and Daddy. I had great fun opening all the presents but I don't know why I was not allowed to eat the pretty paper. I got to eat some of my Mummy's dinner and spent all day playing with my family and looking at all the pretty decorations on the tree. I'm not a fan of hats but never mind it is Christmas after all just don't mention how the man in red sneaks into my house OK?

Pognophobia

2008-12-13T11:18:00.002Z

Today was the kids Christmas party hosted by Dell and the three of us went along. Roslin was not so sure what to make of it all especially the man in red with the big beard. Was a fun day and although Roslin was not a fan of Santa she really did enjoy the present he gave her and was straight away ripping the paper off to get to her new froggy toy.

Injection Trilogy

2008-10-14T09:43:00.002+01:00

Roslin went for her final injections today. She had a bit of cry while she was getting them but as she left the treatment room she was back to herself and smiling and no more tears. Really amazed how good she was but I am glad that this was the last until she is one. So proud of our brave little girl.

Reunited

2008-08-21T23:39:00.001+01:00

Well Ben got home safe and sound from his business trip and brought Roslin a vibrating miffy for her pram back with him. I managed to survive Ben not being here due to my parents being a great help by feeding me dinner and helping to keep Roslin amused when she got to her evening grumpy moods. But all is well and our little family is together again.

Party Animal

2008-08-17T11:29:00.002+01:00

Today has been a busy day, Ben jetted off to Amsterdam to do some training for work for 4 days, so we waved him off and along with Gran and Grandpa we went to Lorcan's birthday party. Kirsteen and Barry were having a party for his 2nd birthday, it was nice to see some of the family and everyone that met Roslin thought she was beautiful. Just over 9 weeks old and been to two parties, such a party animal.

8 Week Assessment

2008-08-12T11:10:00.002+01:00

I knew I wasn't going to like this trip to the doctors, Roslin was due her assessment and her first set of injections. The assessment itself went rather well she is coming along really well, she is now 11lb 2oz so weight is all good now weight wise. The injections on the other hand was not a pleasant experience. She got Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough), Polio and PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine - Pneumococcal infection). This is two injections one into each thigh and Roslin did what every baby does she cried her little heart out and gave me pouty faces for the rest of the day. She did really well but I'm not looking forward to her next one and doing it all over again.

Roslin looking at her mobile

2008-08-04T21:40:00.000+01:00