THEO | 9 MONTHS

*Ok so I've had this post written up for almost a month and it seemed a shame to not post it even though he's almost 10 months so here it is.

It's been a busy month since I last posted anything at all. Theo and I are now settled into our new home and our new life as a duo. A lot has changed since his 7 month update - yes I skipped month 8, lets just brush over that one - with Theo as well as in our lives and every day is amazing watching him learn and grow! Apart from the lack of sleep, that bit isn't so amazing! Oh and the tantrums.

THEO | 7 MONTHS (A VERY LATE UPDATE)

How is the time going so quickly! I'm pretty sure if I'm not careful I'll blink and he will be passing his driving test or something! Thankfully we've still got 5 more months left until reality kicks in - which I plan on making the most of once we've moved! Which I would like to say is the reason this post is so late! Packing URGH! This month we've been a grumpy bugger because we're most likely approaching some kind of leap or we are busy pushing teeth through and we've tested our strength by falling off the bed and the sofa - it happens to the best of us doesn't it...?

ADJUSTING TO LIFE AS TWO SEPARATE PARENTS

Most people don't plan to be "single parents" but let's just get down to it. Our Mummy/Daddy unit has separated. Theo's Dad has moved back to his parents and I am currently in the process of moving back to my home town. Our relationship is broken and currently will not be fixed. However that isn't the main thing. No longer am I in a position where I can wallow about lost time with ice cream or go out and get shit faced to drown my sorrows. We have Theo. And his happiness comes first.

CO-SLEEPING JUST ISN'T FOR US

Last month, I had the fright of my life. I woke up to a blood curdling scream coming from Theo's room. I ran into his bedroom expecting there to be an axe murderer standing over him but no....just him, fast asleep and screaming. After this I completely panicked and cuddled him to sleep in our bed. Once he was asleep I came to the realisation that I had snuggled us so close that it was going to be impossible to remove him without upsetting him so I decided for the first time ever, to let him sleep in our bed overnight. So there we were, three of us (plus the dog on occasion) in our double bed. This then continued for the next few weeks on and off. Never again!

THEO | 6 MONTHS

I refuse to believe that my little squidgy came into the world 6 months ago! I won't get too mushy (I'll save that for his 1st birthday) but it still feels like a bit of a milestone. 6 months is sort of when they are viewed as actually babies as opposed to cuddly newborns - as shown by the pictures because he will no longer sit nicely for photos! Now they are rolling and sitting and babbling! They are officially starting to become their own little person! Where's my tiny baby at! No wonder people get broody again!

THE EDEN PROJECT - A PUSHCHAIR FRIENDLY DAY OUT

Can you even go to Cornwall and not go to The Eden Project!? I don't think so! It's a proper family day out! Now I'm not particularly environmentally friendly or anything but I just think it's lovely to look around. But isn't it more for school age children than babies? Nope! It isn't! We took Theo with us on our visit and here's how we got on.

THEO | 5 MONTHS

We're a tad late as I had a hell of a lot of washing to do when we came back from our holiday - who knew babies needed so many clothes aye! Theo is now 5 months old and is definitely no longer my squidgy little newborn!