Digitally enhanced Nicky photo

I think that this is a rather sweet photo of Nicky. However, I must admit, it is somewhat digitally enhanced using some very nifty software - ie I have fiddled around with the lighting, skin tones etc. But hey, but do you think that the images of all those top baby models who you see in those glossy mags are completely au naturalle and unadulterated. No, of course they get the benefit of a bit of "digital work"!!

Standing tall

Nicky is becoming rather good at standing, if I do say so myself. His balance is getting better and better. He has even started being brave enough to let go of whatever he is holding on to for support. He can stand for 10 or so seconds at a time unsupported. He has also started "cruising" as they call it, i.e stepping around furniture. Our little man is growing up! These photos show Nicky in his favorite place in the world, our front garden/courtyard. He is quite keen on our bbq...dare I say it, an Aussie bloke in the making??! Perish the thought.

Bathtime antics

Nicky doesn't have baths. What I hear you say??? Could we really be such neglectful parents?? No, the fact is that he's way too mature for baths, but instead is more at home in the shower.

Well, actually, as a matter of practicality we decided to start putting Nicky in the shower and following him around with the hose. Because he is constantly on the move, the bath was becoming a tad dangerous. So instead we have laid bathmats on the shower floor, and he is pretty content to crawl around in the shower, watch the water running down the drain, play with his bath toys, play with the shower hose etc etc.

Dressing Nicky for bed after his bath is rather challenging to say the least. Again, this boy just never sits still!! Putting a sleepsuit on him involves trying to distract him sufficiently so he will stay still enough to put the sleepsuit on. Generally we end up following him around. It can be a time consuming process!! One of the photos is an action shot showing me trying to get Nicky's sleepsuit on.