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I have a little advice for all of you playing at home. It's for those of you who have a little baby, are expecting a little baby or for those who think there is even a remote possibility that you may one day have a baby. Now I'm a pretty mellow kid as far as most things go, but I occasionally like to test my mum and dad by chucking a bit of a wobbly or by staying awake until I am so ridiculously tired that I can't sleep (I know, too tired to sleep? Sounds crazy but I know you know what I mean). The only problem is that they have discovered a secret weapon in this battle - the Magic Chair.The Magic Chair was a present from Aunty Mel and Uncle Jamie (I know they aren't my real Aunty and Uncle, but it sounds cute). It is a rocker that has a comfy chair and animals to look at, but the real secret to it is the vibrate function. When it's on I just can't seem to be grumpy. Come to think of it, I can't even seem to stay awake! It's great for sitting in to watch the golf (my new favourite show) and Mum and I have some great chats while I am in the chair.So my advice for all of you is to get one of these! I think there is a niche market for the development of one of these chairs for adults - I'll have to get onto that. 
Must go, Mum is trying to explain the rules of cricket to me. I get most of them, but this follow-on business is tricky.Go Aussies!Hannah
Boy, am I tired! You see I have had a very busy week as Mum has continued to drag me from pillar to post. We started with a bit of a rest on Monday - lots of reading and smiling and drinking and pooing at home. Then on Tuesday, Mum dragged me along to the obstetrician for her 6 week check up. Nana came too and looked after me while Mum was in with the doctor and he was very happy with how she is going.Then on Wednesday, we hung around at home while Mum waited for our new lounges to be delivered. Mum was so excited when they arrived in the afternoon, but when they wouldn't fit through any of the doors she seemed to be a lot less excited. Now we're waiting for Uncle Trav to come and visit on the weekend so he and Dad can take them from their current home in the garage and try to fit them through the dining room window - good luck with that mission!!! I'll let you know when the lounges are finally in the lounge room! 
And Thursday was my most busy day. I had a morning apointment with the pediatrician - my 6 week check up. He said that I was the longest he had seen at my age, feels good to be a record holder! He said that I was perfect and that my mum and dad should be very proud. I am in the 97th percentile for my weight (5.81kg) and have shot off the top of the graph for length (61cm). While we were in his office at Murdoch, Mum got a text message from Nana saying that she and Grandad were downstairs in the emergency room - Grandad had kidney stones! But he's all good now. Then we went up to visit my new boyfriend Dylan. He's Mum's friend Alison's little baby. He only weighed 6 pound 1 ounce and was very, very cute.So as you can imagine I am very tired, not to mention the massive projectile vomit I just did - it was the biggest Mum has ever seen and she has seen a fair bit of spew in her time! I think I'll go and have a lie down - I think Mum should have one too, she's looking a little weary...Love and kisses,Hannah
So, despite my parents' obvious lack of experience in child rearing, I have made it to 6 weeks of age and am doing pretty well. I have started holding my own head up, although sometimes I get a bit tired and lose control - I look a bit like my Grandad when he is falling asleep on the lounge! I am holding a rattle when it's given to me and am just starting to reach out and touch things that I want to get my hands on. You know, toys, Mum's shirt, Johnno when he comes close enough...I have also started to smile, aside from the obvious farting grins. I don't quite understand why, but the first two times I tried it, Mum cried. What a giant girl! What she doesn't realise is that I am smiling because she sounds like such a dork when she talks to me - and she said she would never talk like that to a baby. But I do like that we have started reading books together now. Dorothy the Dinosaur sure gets up to some exciting adventures. I just can't wait to hear more!I have grown out of the 000 size clothes and am now into the 00. I am off to the pediatrician next week and to see the child health nurse too. I'll let you know how I go. Mum and Dad say I grow in length every day and have really chubbed up - they can talk!! 
So that's what's happening with me at the moment. Gran and Pop Mark have gone back to Brisbane and I miss them a lot. My Nana and Grandad come down to visit often - I really like it when they come and I know Johnno appreciates the attention too! I'm off to spend some more time with Dad - I miss him when he is at work so I have to make the most of the weekends. No one cuddles like my Dad!Love,Hannah
Yesterday, Mum and I went to Aunty Stacey's house for morning tea. Aunty Megan and my new friend Sophie came too. (Again, I realise these women aren't my real Aunties...)
