The Evolution of Joshua

Just like our ape-like ancestors did all those years ago, Joshua has now found he can be mobile on his own two feet. While he is not yet walking more than a few steps by himself, he is very happy to walk while holding someone's hand (including a walk to our nearest playground in which he walked/jumped/slipped down about 70 stairs!) or while pushing his buggy (very fun to watch as he gets some speed up!). He also has a great love for crawlng up stairs recently, so it's been very busy outside as we enjoy the warmer weather.

It's also been a big change for Joshua the last few days as Aki stopped breastfeeding him. To achieve this, I've been sleeping with him for the last couple of nights, because he's so used to having Aki there for midnight snacks. The first night he slept really well and went back to slep easily when he woke up. Unfortunately I wasn't so good as I lay awake half the night listening the the big storm that shook the house and worrying about falling asleep and not hearing him wake up or something.....the second night I had no problems getting to sleep, but Joshua had a tough night, waking up twice with diarrhoea (probably from the change in diet). In the end we both slept okay, so hopefully tonight will get easier. He's also sleeping for longer stretches, so he should be able to go all night once he adjusts to not waking for milk.

Little Mozart                                                                              Joshua and Keizo (6 months)

In the garden, we prepared this years vege plot and it looks a lot better than last years quick job. Looking forward to a bumper crop of stawberries, brocolli, spring onions, cucumbers, potatoes and tomatoes! Hajime also came round to make a bbq area......sounds nice right, but acually it's just a small patio with just enough space for the bbq to sit on, the reason being that the grass had died in that patch from a constant lack of sun. I'll post a picture once the garden looks greener!

We'll be going to Yamanashi the weekend after next for a little spring break, and hopefully we'll have plans for a summer vacation soon......and next week will be our second anniversary! Unbelievable how fast time flies with a little one to take care of!!!