Lachlan David Thomas

Lachlan is growing so quickly!

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Lachie singing on his trike

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One two three four Hi5 ... Hiiiiiiiiii5 in the air lets do it together ... Hi5!

I have alot of teeth now - SEEEEEEE

Baking

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Adding the milk .....

Now the bananas .....

A few classics

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Driving Mums car

Being a clown!

How fast can I go?

Start the movie already!

Family Time

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Lachie and Granda T

Lachie and Liam

Good times with Dad

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A sunny day at the park

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On the swing with Dad

Playing with Grandpa T
Behind bars ~ Better not be a habit!

Daddy trying to get Lachie up the stairs to the slide

Lachlan becomes a BIG cousin

2007-08-21T18:25:00.001+12:00

Today at 9.35am Lachlan became a BIG cousin to Liam. Lachlan went to visit Aunty Rachel Uncle Christopher and baby Liam today and he was SMILING from ear to ear. This is a quick snap of Lachlan, Liam and their Gran T.

Welcome Liam Matthew to the Thomas family.

Cheeky Lachlan!

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Lachlan being his cheeky self!

Singing

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Lachlans new passion is Singstar!

Lachlan goes to the firestation

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Lachlan went to the firestation with his Aunty Tanya, Nana H and David.

The sun is here!!!

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FINALLY Lachlan gets to run around outside like mad!! It has been too cold and the sun has been playing peek-a-boo for awhile now. lachlan needed to burn off some stored energy!

A few 'moments'

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PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE mum can I go out and play??????

Snuggles with daddy
Here puppy puppy puppy - Lachlan has his new reins on!

Chilly!!!

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lachlan is all geared up for winter in his PJs and mums scarf and gloves!

Our cute lil guy

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Like my cool PINK Hi5 bag I borrowed?

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Lachlan LOVES bags

Big boy now!!!

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lachlan now will only eat dinner if he does it himself - my little oy is growing up way too fast

Education!!!

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Daddy and Lachlan reading the newspaper AND doing the crosswords

Cute as!

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Like my cool woollen stuff my GREAT Gran K knitted for me???? I am the coolest kid on the block

Grumpy !!!

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Who got out of bed on the wrong side????

Morning cuddles with daddy

A few shots

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Shower time with daddy!!!

Lachlan touching his baby!

Anzac Day

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Lachlan feeding the birds.
Lachlan feeding the ......... Something from Lord of The Rings!

Bathing in the tub at Gran T's house!

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No bath for Lachlan at Grans' house - it's to the tub for this tough lil guy!

He climbs!!!!

2007-05-05T11:28:00.000+12:00

Lachlan has started to climb - ARGHHHHHHHH!! He takes great pride in dragging his chair to the saftey gate and trying to get over it so he can play in the kitchen cupboards.

FIRE FIRE!!!!

2007-04-17T14:12:00.000+12:00

The firemen came to visit the street today and Lachlan was so interested in the trucks and what the firemen were doing we had to get photos!

This is one of the Firemen packing away the small hose - The Fire Engine was making lots of noise and water was coming out of the bottom - Lachlan wanted to play with all the water but mum said no - mean mummy!

Hooning around

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There is so much more room here at our new house!!

A few classics

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BIG smiles for mummy on my 14 months day!

Lachlan is ready to help dad out at work or Grandpa T in the garden with his brand new safety boots!!

Playing in the pool at Nanas with Aunty Tanya

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Aunties Spunky Monkey

Trying to escape

Humor me!

Moments with daddy .....

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Daddy teaching Lachlan how to ride.

Hanging out at the new house.

My cool new rocker!!

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This is my cool new rocker that Gran and Granda T brought me - I have to play nice and share it with my new cousin who will be arriving soon!!

Having a 'bath' at my new house

2007-04-09T23:05:00.000+12:00

We only have a shower at the new house so Nana H brought Lachlan a 'fish bin' so he can have a bath - he is loving showers more and more tho - but roll on winter and he will be 'bathing' again!!

February Moments.....

2007-04-09T21:37:00.000+12:00

Fun in the sun :)

Doing his canvas masterpieces for mummy and daddy and his 'first' paintings for Nana & Grandpa H and Gran & Granda T - orders welcomed!!!

YUMMMMM Paint!!

Working hard on the computer!!

LACHLAN TURNS ONE!!!!

2007-02-16T09:39:00.000+13:00

Happy birthday our big boy!!

Lachlan really enjoyed having all his friends over for his very FIRST birthday party. We all had such a great time.

MMMMMM CAKE!!!

In bed with daddy

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Out to it

Snuggles with daddy

Paul I can tell you're not alseep!

Fun at the beach

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YUMMMMM - Sand - it tastes so good!!

Lachlan just loves the beach!

The frown - so cute!!

THINKING

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What mischief can I get upto without mum knowing ???

DAMN - Mum knows what I am thinking!!

Playing in the park

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Cruising in Cambridge

Running away from dad

New Years Eve

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Hey Lachlan ..... what are you doing in MY highchair????

Playing at Trinity's house

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Playing Nicely with Trinity

Teaching Trinity how to suck and lick windows!! (sorry Mat & Kylie!!)

Sharing nicely like good children should.

Lachlan's First Holiday

2007-01-13T12:45:00.000+13:00

Lachlan's first trampoline experience

Waiting for everyone to finish mini-golf - HURRY UP GUYS!!!!

More Christmas Photos .....

2007-01-11T21:25:00.000+13:00

Mummy and Daddy with Lachlan

Christmas morning with Daddy, Tyler and Regan

Great Gran & Poppa K

Uncle Matthew and

Uncle Christopher

Nana & Grandpa H

(Mummy's parents)

Gran & Granda T
(Daddy's parents)

Christmas 2006

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Mummy and Lachlan un wrapping his BIG surprise.
Mummy and daddy helping Lachlan with his Truck.

The sun is here the sun is here ......

2006-12-16T15:41:00.000+13:00

Lachlan was driving me nuts being inside with all that horrid weather we had been having so the first chance I got to boot him outside I did. It was so beautiful and Lachlan had loads of fun being outside. He is such a go getter, on the run, wears his parent's out child!! I hardly have 2 seconds to myself before he finds me - he thinks it's a FANTASTIC game!! Here are a few pics of Lachlan enjoying the outdoors!!

HaPpY bIrThDaY dAdDy

2006-12-16T15:31:00.000+13:00

Lachlan helped his daddy celebrate his birthday in style ~ YES YOU GUESSED IT ~ Lachlan let his dad drive his car!! WOOHOOOO !!! Lachlan you good sharing caring boy!!

Lachlan Meets Santa!!

2006-11-26T18:59:00.000+13:00

Lachlan met Santa today and he SMILED and LOVED him !!!
YAY no screaming child!!
Lachlan asked for lots from Santa - but Santa said "Mummy and Daddy buy you a BIG present and Santa comes and fulls your stocking and leaves you a little present." Lachlan LOVED that idea and looked at us and SMILED as he already knew what is BIG present is ... But we didn't tell Santa that mummy can't hide things well !!

WOW Lachlan turns 10 months !!!

2006-11-23T10:08:00.000+13:00

A bit of an emotional day for me as Lachlan is no longer the baby baby I remember. He is so independent and LOVES to do everything for himself, he even puts his own arms in his clothes!!
He is so full of life and has the most funniest personality ever!! He makes us smile, laugh and makes life worth living!

Plunket Check

2006-11-23T10:01:00.000+13:00

Lachlan had his 10 month Plunket check this morn and he weighs in at 18lb 15oz (8.590kg) and he is 71cm long. Terri said that he is thriving and is in the 25th percentile for weight and 25th percentile for height.

She is thrilled to know that Lachlan is so advanced for his age. (BEAMING SMILE)

Lachlan can walk with the wooden trolley at Nana H's house - I promise pictures soon!!

OOPS I found it!!!

2006-11-19T21:42:00.000+13:00

Lachlan was very naughty and discovered his Christmas present!! But stupid mummy for leaving her bedroom door open!!

Right mum and dad I'm leaving home

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Lachlan had his sponge bob bag on and was ready to hit the road!!
Be it in his car or in the pram

Lachlan escapes ......

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Ready for Summer

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Lachlan is such a cool lil dude with his new sunnies!! And mummy had to crash the pic !!! (ick pic of mum I know!!) And Lachlan with his togs on - so cute !!!

Beep Beep - Lachlan gets a car!!!

2006-11-19T21:13:00.000+13:00

Lachlan just LOVEs his new pop-up play car!! Or does Paul like it more - I am still unsure as every time I turn around Paul is doing the 'driving' and poor Lachlan is the backseat passenger - the only time Lachlan gets his car all to himself is when his dad is at work. Poor Lachlan!!

More teeth .......

2006-11-19T21:02:00.000+13:00

Well FINALLY Lachlan's top front teeth have come through - and in pure Lachlan style they came through together although this time they were accompanied by another tooth - YAY !!!! So now Lachlan has three top teeth (the fourth was coming through but it has decided to retreat!) and two bottom. He munches on EVERYTHING !! We are constantly finding him chewing on paper, dryer fluff (don't ask!) and various unrecognisable things - oh and he likes to eat his two day old bread that he has stashed !!! EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW And boy can he bite - OUCH!!

Lachlan goes back to Hospital .....

2006-10-28T20:00:00.000+13:00

On Friday morning we took Lachlan back to Hospital as he took a HUGE leap backwards. We stayed over night and he seems to be on the mend once again ~ I will be keeping a VERY close eye on him just in case he decides he would like to scare his mummy and daddy again!!

Lachlan is so tired - they had to wake him frequently in the night to make sure he was ok and to shove some fluids down his throat ~ and the little buggaboo held his own bottle for the nurse - he won't do that for me !!!!!

He is happily sleeping in his bed and he has a HUGE smile on his face as he is dreaming sweet dreams and playing with Baby Laine and Baby Eden.
We love you Lisa, Ian, Kita, Baby Eden and Baby Laine.

Please visit Baby Eden's site http://www.edensanangel.memory-of.com/
Baby Laines site to follow shortly.

Lachlan goes to Hospital

2006-10-26T20:22:00.000+13:00

Lachlan has been unwell for a few days and on Wednesday night after seeing the THIRD Doctor it was off to hospital for re hydration for Lachlan. Off we went with Mum T to Hutt Hospital. We were met at A&E by Dad H and upstairs to the children's ward we went. Lachlan had to have a gastric tube put in place - Thanks Mum T for being there for Lachlan while they did that, tears were shead as the screaming and crying was unbearable. My poor we baby.

Dad, Mum T and Dad H all left and Lachlan and I settled down for the evening. We didn't get much sleep as we had the nurse coming in every 15-40 minutes - Lachlan slept sometimes when they put the liquid down into his belly but then he preferred it in his bottle. Half way during the night Lachlan was put into his cot so I could get a bit of a sleep - without him moving around, kicking, headbutting, farting (just like his dad) and not to mention trying to share my pillow!!!!!

Grandpa H came to visit at 7am but Lachlan was once again in bed with me and we were fast asleep ~ YAY sleep!!! Nana H came in to see us in the morning and Aunty Tanya, Great Nana H and Andrea and Pam and Crystal (Bear). Nana H and Aunty Tanya gave Lachlan a bath while mummy had a bit of a breather.

After Lachlan had a bath and a bit of formula ~ YAY food!!! He once again snuggled down with me for a much needed sleep.

Lachlan is now at home and is doing MUCH better - YAY - He gave me a scare !! I love you buggaboo, sleep well, mummy and daddy love you lots.

Lachlan's New Toy - Leapfrog activity centre

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My Nana & Grandpa came to stay!!!

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When mummy came home from hospital after having her operation my nana and grandpa Horn came to visit. They stayed the night to look after me while daddy went with mummy back to hospital because mummy had some nasty pains - the ambulance came and got mummy - I didn't see it because I was too buzy having my bottle with grandpa .... I MISSED MY MUMMY !!! My nana is now staying with us to help mummy out with me because I am so fast and quick and I can get away from mummy !!!

The many faces of Lachlan - Taken over the last month

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Clever Lachlan!!

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EVERY chance Lachlan gets he pulls himself up - on ANYTHING .... He is shocking and he knows how to get down but he yells out - DAD - MUM - NAN - and the occasional HEY LOOK - just so we know he is once again up to no good!

My family

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Finally !!!! A family photo!!

A few pics

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Salim and Lachlan

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Cute!

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Yes mum?????
Doing the vacuuming cause no one else will!!

Lachlan steals the bride!!

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Dad and Lachlan waiting for the cake!!!

Lachlan attended his first wedding - and stole the bride!! Sorry Connor looks like you have competition!!

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SMILES!!!!!!

Uh-oh what is dad doing now!!! - Lachlan looking worried at something his dad is doing!

Grandpa's Birthday

2006-08-30T22:32:00.000+12:00

Another birthday for Lachlan's Grandpa - and Lachlan ate his card and opened his presents!! Makes me wonder what Xmas and his 1st birthday will bring ... Card eating and playing with paper!!

A few Pictures

2006-08-30T22:19:00.000+12:00

Lachlan trying to be serious and crawl - HE IS SO CUTE!! You would think he only owned 'Bob The Builder' Pjs!!

Lachlan LOVED Great Gran's scarf - shhhhh don't tell his dad!!

LACHLAN TURNS SIX MONTHS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-07-23T17:19:00.000+12:00

Wow I can not believe that our precious baby boy is six months already!!! Lachlan turned six months on Saturday 22nd July.
On Thursday I found not one BUT two teeth, his bottom two ~ yay my baby has teeth!!
Lachlan is rolling EVERYWHERE ~ he gets trapped right up against the couch and grizzles because he has no where else to go. He is also up on his knees with his bum in the air and his head on the floor ~ not long till he is crawling now ~ YIKES!!!! Lachlan talks all the time - he loves vibrating his lips together and blowing dribble bubbles. Tonight he found that he could shriek - boy does that hurt the ears!! Lachlan is also rolling around his cot when he is supposed to be asleep ~ little devil. He has started to sleep on his belly and his back - Paul makes me go in there and put him back onto his back ~ PARANOID I tell ya!! He is just a belly sleeper like his fantastic parents!!

Lachlan's first rusk - He loves them oh so much!

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I can feed myself!!!!

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I left Paul in charge of feeding Lachlan his scrummy
dinner only to walk in on Paul letting Lachlan fed himself, what a proud mummy I am!!!

Stick 'em up!!!

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This is dad and Lachlan mucking about just before bath time ... Paul thought Lachlan looked like one of those old bank robbers!!!

A few Updated pictures

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I am so cute!!

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This is Lachlan trying to be serious and grown up just like mum and dad!!!
And this is Lachlan pretending to be a big boy sitting on the couch!!

Just me and my dad!

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Clever Lachlan!!

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Lachlan has started to 'sit up' by himself - well in these pictures he is being lazy and using the cushion. He usually falls flat on his face about after a minute - so cute to watch! He is growing and learning so much everyday! I can not believe that my baby is becoming a little boy - I am so upset!

A few RECENT photos of our handsome guy!

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Water baby!!

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Lachlan loves to swim in the bath or just hang out in the shower.

Four Months Old TODAY!!!!

2006-05-22T11:46:00.000+12:00

WOW - Where has the time gone? Lachlan is now four months old and has started solids!!
Lachlan started sleeping through the night on Wednesday the 17th May. Lachlan also likes to roll from his stomach to his back - he is on the move!!! Lachlan has grown so much in the last month. He loves having day sleeps in his own bed now and refuses to sleep while we are out - it's awesome that he is having day sleeps in his bed - but I miss the will sleep anywhere baby I had! Well actually I don't because now I have FREEDOM!!

The look says it all!!!

2006-04-24T21:39:00.000+12:00

I was happy watching Bob The Builder today in my swing sucking on my thumb minding my own business when my mum decided to take MORE photos of me. I let her take a few then I got really mad - I just wanted to finish watching my program - Mum always gets to watch hers and I don't try take photos of her every five minutes - GIVE IT A REST MUM - SHEESH! You would think I am an only child - Oh hang on I am !!!! Ok I'll let it slide THIS time ..... Just ease up on the photos mum - PLEASEEEEEEEEEEE I have sore eyes from that flash! Oh and you don't have to get out the video camera EVERY TIME I smile you know! ~ I love you mum xxxooo

12 Week Plunket Check - Plus Update

2006-04-20T19:30:00.000+12:00

Well it's amazing how time flys!!! Lachlan is now 12 weeks and four days old. WOW!!!! We had his 12 week plunket check today and he weighed in at 13lb 6.5oz (6.1kg) and he is 60.9cm long.

Lachlan is now stronger than ever and he is bored with being on the floor on his back - so it's lots of tummy time, jolly jumper time and the all new excersaucer time - HE LOVESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS it all!!! I have my suspicions that he will be EXACTLY like his Uncle Bubba (Christopher) - Paul's brother. Lord help me as I have been told by Gail that Bubba was bouncing off walls at a very early age and may I add he still does!

LACHLAN HAS LEARNT TO ROLL !!!!!!!

2006-04-20T16:04:00.000+12:00

Lachlan was happily getting his Easter photos done and having some tummy time when WHAM with a giggle he rolled!!!!! Of course I had to keep putting him back on his belly just to make sure it wasn't a fluke - oh and get it on video for his dad!!!

Lachlan's First Easter

2006-04-20T15:51:00.000+12:00

Lachlan celebrated easter with his Great Nana Horn, Nana Horn, Grandpa Horn, Mum and Dad. He was so spoiled - He received a 'Pat-a-cake' teddy, a Hippo magnetic friend bear (with his lil hippo friend attached) emergency vehicle bath toys and of course he The Easter Bunny visited - but mum had to help him eat his chocolate - don't worry he got chocolate alright - it was just in the breast milk form!

Ten Week Plunket Check

2006-04-05T16:47:00.000+12:00

Today Lachlan is Ten weeks and three days old. He weighed in at 5.730 grams (12lb 10oz for the oldies!) Lachlan has gained .680 grams since the 3rd March, so he is doing FANTASTICALY!!! He is a cat napper during the day we have discovered - and he is sleeping anywhere from four to five hours at night and then another three to four hours - depending on how he is feeling!

FINALLY .... Some photos with mum!!

2006-03-22T21:34:00.000+12:00

It has been a few weeks since Lachlan and I had photos taken - so sporting his BRAND SPANKING new PJs that Gran T brought him I thought it was time for a photo shoot - I apologize in advance for my bad photos!!

Lachlan turns eight weeks!!

2006-03-22T21:27:00.000+12:00

Lachlan turned eight weeks old on Sunday the 19th March. To celebrate he had a virus and ear infections - our poor we little guy! Dad currently feels a bit put out as Lachlan sometimes just wants mum - and I am going crazy because Lachlan sometimes just wants me! Lachlan isn't too phased that he is sick - he is still his happy go lucky self.

MY AUNTY HUNNA!!!!!!!

2006-03-06T18:04:00.000+13:00

OH BOY OH BOY OH BOY !!!!!!
I FINALLY got to meet my Aunty Hunna, my cousin Regan and my cousin Zachary ....
I REALLY want to meet their brother Tyler (my other cousin of course) and their dad Chris (my uncle) too!!

My Aunty Hunna surprised my mum when I went to see my Aunty Sandra to see just how much I weigh - refer to the other post.
My mum and my Aunty cried and cried and cried .. then Aunty woke me up - and gave me lots of kisses and cuddles and told me I looked just like my dad!!

My baby boy is growing so fast!

2006-03-06T17:53:00.000+13:00

Lachlan was weighed on Wednesday 1st March by Aunty Sandra - he is now 4550 grams - that is 10 lb for all you oldies :oP

This is Lachlan and dad asleep on the couch this afternoon - Moving is such hard work for my two boys!!!

My New Room

2006-03-06T15:44:00.000+13:00

WOW I am so excited I just had to share all these photos with you all!!! This is my NEW room!! Right I will start with my door - this is the sign my Gran and Granda T brought me when they were away in Christchurch, it's so awesome!!

This is my dresser that used to be my Aunty Hunna's then my cousin Tyler's - so it's pretty old! No I am not saying my Aunty is old ...... Okay maybe I am ....
This is my bed with my cool duvet and my toys - my new hippo Aunty Hunna brought me all the way from Australia. My buzzy bee - he loves to give me kisses and lots of them - and I love munching on his antennae.

This is Max. He used to be my daddy's but I have stolen him .. Once again something that is REALLY old ... Max that is ... not my daddy! - I LOVE YOU DADDY!!

This will be my bed when I am a big guy - and a spare bed for my friends to stay!!!

Oh and my money box that my Nana and Grandpa H brought me - mum likes to raid daddy's wallet to give me pocket money - I LOVE MY MUM!!!!

Just a quick hello!

2006-02-22T16:47:00.000+13:00

Hi all - Sorry I haven't been keeping you all updated about ME but I have been too busy playing. This is me sleeping - shocking I know since I haven't been doing a lot of that lately - well during the day - I just love being with my mummy.

I am so excited about moving to my new house too! I get my own room!!!! Now daddy will be able to get some sleep cause I like to keep him awake at night - I'm not naughty - just a noisy sleeper.

Well I better go - more updates soon I promise.
Love Lachie xx

My First!

2006-02-10T18:53:00.000+13:00

Today I had my very first shower and I loved it! My mouth was open and I was taking in water - then mum told me it was time to get out - I was not happy! So dad came and got me and he dressed me - don't I look cute ??? Dad told me that my clothes were a bit too big - But I didn't mind - I think mum did a bit - I like it when my dad dresses me!

After my nice shower with mum, dad gave me my very first tummy time. I didn't cry or get moody - I just wanted patches and he was just out of my reach - oh and the rattles Aunty Angela brought for me - they are nice and colourful and I just want to eat them! And then I just chilled out and relaxed on dad - til dad started to want to play - I had to entertain him of course!! Well that is enough from me I have had a very tiring day - I am having a regular bath and bedtime stories now so I will have to get mum to take some photos for you all to see my daddy reading to me - I love my daddy lots!!!

Just a few pictures !!

2006-02-10T15:17:00.001+13:00

Lachlan's Birth - told by mum

2006-02-06T04:46:00.000+13:00

I was awoken by contractions at 6am on Sunday 22nd January – they were 15 minutes apart and only lasting roughly 30 seconds. I tried to go back to sleep but it was just too uncomfy – Paul woke about 7.30am and when I told him “I think I’m in labour” his reaction was “Really, quick call Sandra.” Me being me put it off and said “I’ll be fine!” I just mucked about and about 8am went and had breakfast. Paul announced to his parents that I was in labour and their reaction was “Call Sandra!” – If you haven’t figured it out – Sandra is my midwife! About 8.30 am it all stopped – GREAT I thought, just my luck! But at roughly 9am it all started again. I was so relaxed about not calling the midwife but paranoid Paul made me ……. So I called Sandra and just as I had guessed she told me to enjoy my day and call her when they were four minutes apart – “WHAT???” was my reaction of course she laughed and said “I’m kidding call me when they are seven minutes apart.”
So off Paul and I went to Levin then to the Waikanae Sports Day with me gritting my teeth and stopping every time a contraction came, we walked around the grounds to see what was there – yup same as last year!!! I had a sudden urge to go home – I just felt safer at home all of a sudden – so off home we went, had lunch and got ready to head to my mums. Good old latent stages of labour!!!!!!

I arrived at my mums about 4.30pmish.
The plan was to labour at mums til I felt I needed to go to hospital.
While I laboured Paul played PS2 and watched DVD’s – DAMN Sandra for saying he could play PS2 while I laboured!!!!
I felt the contractions getting more intense so Sandra visited at about 6.30pm – 3cms dilated and 90% ‘thinned’ – I don’t know technical terms so I hope you are following!!!
“Call me at 10pm as nothing much will be happening, you’re doing well” were the comments from Sandra. I remember thinking 10pm – OH MY GAWD!! - Paul’s comment to that was “Oh you get to watch CSI” – If looks could kill!
As nothing was happening my sister Tania decided to go to her partners place and get some sleep – Thanks for the loan of your room Tan!!!

Gail (Paul’s mum) arrived about 7pmish – It was nice to have her there as extra support. So I laboured away on the bed, squeezing Paul’s hand whenever I had a contraction and my mum rubbing my back. All of a sudden my contractions went to four minutes apart and lasting for about one minute. They were coming quick, hard and fast sometimes closer together than four minutes. With the contractions getting more intense Paul heard a ‘click’ about 8.45pm then there was water for Africa.
Time to call Sandra I thought. We arranged to meet at the Hospital at 9.30pmish.
I remember Sandra saying that if I felt an urge to push or pressure not to go anywhere and she would come to mums.

In the meantime here I was in my mums bathroom leaning over her bathroom sink head down, swinging and swaying on the phone to my sister Helen in Australia – I just wished she could have been here – But in saying that she calmed me right down and made me B R E A T H E ….. that is so important I tell ya!!!!

Upon arrival at the hospital Tania got me a wheelchair and off we went – Thanks Gail for parking the car!! I wonder what the orderly thought when he saw a lady in labour in a wheelchair, with a lady pushing – her partner in tow along with another guy and her mum and mother in law … HMMMMMM poor guy! – I must say tho I liked having a special elevator!!

I had arrived at delivery suite!!!

I couldn’t wait any longer and I wanted that pool – so I just jumped in – until Sandra got there and I had to get out so she could monitor Lachlan’s heartbeat and the contractions – oh yeah and see what progress I was making – you know what I mean!

So Sandra shooed everyone out to the waiting room so she could do what she had to do. By this time it was about 10pm. So I jumped back in the pool and the contractions got worse! Sandra went and spoke to all those who were waiting – by then my dad had joined the group. She advised that I was ONLY seven centimetres dilated and it could be hours yet – HA did I prove her wrong!!!

At 10.30pm I had a sudden urge to push – something you CAN NOT stop! So Sandra said “well push then” so that’s exactly what I did!!

At 10.54pm our handsome wee boy Lachlan David Thomas was born – weighing in at 7lb 8oz (3380grams) WOW what an experience!!

Paul and I had some mum, dad and Lachie time before Sandra let anyone in on the secret that Lachlan had decided to enter this world.

So in came the proud new Gran T who fell in love and was smitten from the first time she seen Lachlan, in came Nana and Grandad H who are old hands at this grandparent thing – but still get the same ‘new’ grandparent rush every time one of their daughters has a child – Lachlan is number one for Paul’s side and number eight for mine.
In came Aunty Tania and Spiro – yes babies are very little Spiro!!
In came the on duty nurse with the phone – A call from Australia from my big sister Helen telling me what a wonderful and QUICK job I had done – There were tears for Africa in the room!!

After everyone had gone and it was just Paul, Lachie and I we had some ‘family’ time. Paul’s face couldn’t have beamed more than it already was – he was one proud daddy! It was love at first sight.

With Lachlan and I settled in our room Sandra and Paul left for the night.
I was so tired I slept – then all of a sudden I had an adrenalin rush and I was wide awake looking at this little baby laying in the crib next to me. I kept thinking WOW he is FINALLY here and he is all mine – well til his dad got back anyway!

Although I had a fantastic birth – All natural I may add!! It didn’t go according to plan – but what birth does??? I was planning on having Gail, my mum and my sister in the delivery room with me. In a lot of ways I regret not having them in there – that is guilt more than anything as I know that Gail was looking forward to seeing her first grandchild being born and also Tania had never seen any of her nephews or niece being born – my mum is an old had at this birth thing!!!

BIG thankyou to Paul, my fiancée – I couldn’t have done it without you. You are my rock and one fantastic guy – I am so glad that I was lucky enough to fall in love with you and have your child. You are one great dad!!

Thankyou to the mums, the dads, the aunties and the uncles.

Also a HUGE thankyou to Sandra for helping to bring our perfect son into this world.

Welcome!!!!

2006-02-04T01:59:00.000+13:00

Hi all

Thanks so much for visiting - I am sure my mum and dad will get this site up and running REAL soon so you can see all the REALLY cute pictures of me!!

Well I guess you want to know about me then!!

My name is Lachlan David Thomas and I was born on January 22nd 2006 at 10.54pm weighing in at 3380grams - that's 7lb 8oz - not bad at all I say!!!

I am the very FIRST child for my parents Dena (Dee) and Paul.
I am also the first grandchild for the Thomas clan - eighth for the Horns'.

Well I better get back to what I do best - sleeping!!