Long time no hear...but we had a good excuse!

So since the last entry I've been such a busy boy learning about how to entertain guests and all about being a tourist in Boston... My great-grandfather Pop and my grand-aunt Renee came to visit me, Mum, and Dad (and oscar) and were here for 12 days. We had a great time with them!

I got to see so many new places:

• I got to go to the airport with mum (her first time driving there) and I had a great time greeting Pop and Renee when they came through the arrival gate. They were very suprised to see me and my big smile waiting for them.


• The next day we went to the pond near our house and we had a picnic. It was a nice relaxing day and the sun was out (Unfortunatly, Mummy was silly and got a little sunburnt). I, on the other hand, had a lovely nap under my carseat shade.


• Saturday we took Pop and Renee shopping with us to BJ's and then food shopping...we all then went out for dinner that night. Everyone was having such a good time and enjoying their food that I got a bit jealous and decided to let them know. Mum took me out to the car while everyone else finished their dinner, we had a little singsong until the others came out to the car.


• Sunday we had dinner with papa and yaiyai and daddy's uncles Georgie and JD came as well. I wasn't really happy since my gums were hurting me and I wanted everyone to know that :(


• Tuesday me, Mum and Pop went to Harvard Square for lunch and a walk around. I had a great time. Pop did as well because he took loads of pictures. Mum took us on the T, it was a bit loud but I liked looking at all the people


• Wednesday Mum took me Pop and Renee to WalMart. Mum had a bite to eat and so did I. I then also wanted to try and taste Mum's drink of sprite but she wouldn't let me. Everyone was so suprised that I was trying to reach out and try get a taste... dunno why

• The next day we got to go on a tour of downtown Boston, we took the bus to the T and then went on the green and orange trolley tour. The tour guide was very nice and was amazed I was so quiet... Mum had me covered so I didn't see much but I heard about all the places we went past. I got to have my lunch in Quincy Market, there were loads of people there as well having their lunch. We went back on the trolley to the navy yard and had a walk around there as well as a quick snack. We ended our tour with a journey through downtown and went back home on the T and bus. Mum said I was a very good boy
• The next day was friday and we went back to downtown Boston and had lunch in Boston Common, we went to the Public Garden to look at the Ducklings and the Swan Boats and then we went to the Prudential Tower... Mum and I went for a walk about the shops while Pop and Renee went up to the Skywalk for a look around. We went on the bus home, which was fun.. I like going on the bus
• Saturday Mum and Dad took me to see my new girlfriend Madelyn ( she had only arrived on thursday) I decided to let her know that my teeth were hurting me and so screamed for a while... We left really quickly and I don't know why :-(). Saturday night Mum and Dad went out for a date and so Pop and Renee looked after me. We watching Indiana Jones ( the third one).. it was great
• Sunday was Greek easter so we had dinner at yai yai and papa's house.  Dad's aunts and uncles were there and so were his cousins. Pop and Renee had a good time. I had a good giggle hearing Pop and papa singing.
• Monday was their last day and we just hung about the house and we waved good bye from our house... Mum says we'll see them in a couple of weeks time....when we go to Ireland.

I'm in charge!

Mr. Man decided last night that he was old enough to handle his own bottle. He grabbed the bottle from Sam and started to feed himself,taking it out when he had enough and putting it back in when he wanted more...

To all the girls I love....

Well last week was a busy week for me... I went out for a lunchdate with Mika on Wednesday and then for a romantic stroll, with our chaperones (our mum's and the dogs) keeping a close eye on us.

Thursday I met up with my new ladyfriend Marion whose Mum and Dad brought her to Boston for her holidays

Friday was a very busy day as mum took me to the mum's group, Mika and her mum went as well. Later on Maia and her mum came and had lunch at our house. We all hung out together for the afternoon. The big brothers Hachi and Oscar kept an eye on us and giving us kisses when we weren't expecting it. Doggie kisses are a bit smelly...

Saturday was a big adventure as mum and dad took me to a book shop to listen to a man read out loud. I just sat in mums arms and smiled at the nice lady who was sitting beside her. When the reading was over everyone laughed loudly and so did I. Mum and dad were impressed with my big laugh. I gave myself the hiccups, which I do a lot. I got to meet Dad's cousin Nick and his wife-to-be Crystal and they brought me some cool clothes.... The fun didn't stop there, we went to see Laura and Gregg who are going to be mum and dad to my new ladyfriend Madelyn Rose ( whenever she arrives) and we went to the posh shopping centre and then we all went out for dinner. I just sat in my car seat and watched everyone eat, Mum gave me my dinner later on. It was yummy.

Sunday I got to meet my great-grandmother(dad's grandma). She was very nice, she gave me a bottle and loads of hugs and kisses. Mum says I get to meet my great-grandfather in a few weeks and when we go to Cork in the summer I get to meet my other great-grandparents...I can't wait :)

Smile... you're on candid camera

So this week little man has taken to smiling more.. see his mischievious little smile in this pic, so of course we've been trying to capture the smiling on camera and video, might take a small while before I post a video (need to figure out how to edit etc).

Nicky had a little bit of a cold this week,but he still managed to mantain his social schedule with a lunchdate with Mika on Tuesday and a playdate on Friday with Maia ( which he slept through much to her dismay). He also managed to squeeze a trip to the dentist with me on friday morning. We had to unfortunately had to miss his first St. Patrick's day trip to the pub, but we did watch the New York parade on the telly. Nicky liked the pipe band music, he was kicking his legs along it. In a few years he'll be able to enjoy the fry that his mum and dad had for their dinner (not the exact fry that we had...D) and also in a few years he will enjoy his easter eggs. Me and Nicky made our trip a few weeks ago to the supermarket that sells Irish food and we (me) stocked up on easter eggs and breakfast food and of course some crisps.

Hope everyone had a good Easter!

International Man of Mystery!

Well ladies as you can see I've got me a passport photo so I'll be off on my travels soon ( well as soon as Mum books the flights)... You have nothing to worry about...I'm a professional!  

Ciao Baby! XXOOXX

Nick-Nic exposed !!!

As you can see, "mad-eye Nicky" likes to go out in the carrier with his mum. Since the evenings haven't been too cold we all go out for a walk around the neighbourhood, Nicky doesn't see much since he gets totally bundled up. Oscar on the other hand loves going around the block for his walk as he always wants to see if he can meet his buddies..

At Nicky's doctor's appointment earlier this week, he got his shots (see previous blog entry). He's now 11lb 11oz and is 22 inches long, so now his height is different from the one stated on his passport..oops! The phrase "big head" can also be applied to him, as his head grew 3 cm in about 5 weeks. He's more vocal these days with little giggles and coos when he's happy and grunts/burps when he's doing his normal (and regular... eat your heart out Papa Kattar) bodily functions. Sometimes when he's spitting up he does little spit-up bubbles

Friday morning we went to the mum's group and he met up with his friend Lulu and they played on their bellies. Later on Maia and her mum came by and the two babies had a bite to eat and napped...

Today it was pouring rain so it was get the house clean day...and Nicky and Sam hung out on the couch with Sam singing songs to him with him giggling in delight...

OUCH!!!

Got jabbed with needles today... definitely didn't need that.  I'm beginning to think this whole Doctor thing may prove to be a real pain in the bum (no pun intended).