Author Archives: Harmony

Just like older kids who get ignored when baby comes along, the poor cats must be feeling somewhat neglected – they don’t get the attention they used to. But at least they have each other and a bigger place to … Continue reading →

In an attempt to minimize the laundry, fewer clothes under the bib during eating time. But he doesn’t seem to mind being covered in yam. Teeth!!! If you look closely you can see the three teeth that are popping through … Continue reading →

Liam has started pushing himself up from his belly onto his hands and knees and rocking back and forth. Hasn’t quite got the moving limbs independently idea, but it’s not far off. Here’s a beautiful smile: And a video of … Continue reading →

Orange craziness. The European Cup is being played right now and the Netherlands is slowly being covered in orange flags. Tonight was the first game the Netherlands was in, against France. We went to a game BBQ at our friends’ … Continue reading →

Tonight we headed into Limburg for a celebration of Ivo’s paternal grandparents’ 60th anniversary. Limburg is very pretty, with actual hills and cute villages – it’s where Ivo’s parents come from – neighbouring villages in the former coal mining region … Continue reading →

Ivo’s friend from childhood, Edwin, offered a while back to take photos of us three – he’s an amateur photographer – so we finally set a time to do it. It was a lovely evening and we got some good … Continue reading →

Liam in his new playpen, also a Bopita, also well made, with two levels and a drawer underneath. Also second hand and in good shape. He enjoys spending time in there and playing with his toys. He fully mastered turning … Continue reading →

Liam’s been getting one bottle of formula mixed with rice cereal every night. He still loves breastfeeding the rest of the time, but he also really enjoys this bottle and asks for it by getting fussy in a certain way … Continue reading →

Liam spending time on his tummy on our bed. At this point, I was “borrowing” internet from a neighbour who didn’t see fit to put a password on his/her network and there were only a few places I could pick … Continue reading →

Liam has finally taken to tummy time and is starting to push himself backwards on his stomach in his first type of independent movement. He can also roll over. The days of him staying where we put him are over. … Continue reading →