For Mum...

While Mum was visiting, she gave me the pattern for her sleeping sacks. I didn't feel up to the challenge of making one with a zipper, but I was willing to try one that could be pulled over the head. When she left, I'd sewn the seams but not put on the ribbing. I finally finished the bag today.

I'm not a sempstress. Whilst I feel great that I managed to do this, it's not something I want to do again any time soon. Mum - you are amazing.

For Dad...

Dad and Mum did some awesome work in our backyard while they were visiting. They laid a path, leveled off the soil and planted grass seeds. Just before they left, the grass was beginning to sprout. It seemed like it was growing before our eyes, as each time we looked out there was more grass.

Dad - I thought you'd like to see it now..

Lefty

It looks like we might have a lefty. Ben & I have suspected for a while that Kai was showing a preference for his left hand. He looked much more comfortable holding his spoon in his left hand and would often reach out with his left hand. However, he would also use his right hand.

However, today Kai was was struggling to put the straw into a juice box using his right hand. After a little bit, he swapped hands and instantly got the straw through the tiny hole with his left hand.

Ben looked at me and said "Perhaps we should start handing him everything to his left hand - I heard that's one of the biggest mistakes right-handed parents do to their left handed kids".

I had to agree.