A happy day with Auntie Jude

Bloody awful night. Tom was awake every half hour from 1am. I tried the old tested method of feeding him to sleep and even that didn't work - first time ever. He wasn't crying, but noisy. I tried to ignore him, but as time went on the noise got louder and louder until I had to do something about it. He, as always was very happy to see me each time, but towards the end of the night I was getting very short with him.

Today we went up to Chirk to see Jude - haven't been to her place for ages, since before Tom was born anyway. Had lunch and then a quick walk along the canal. Tom was in great form, laughing almost constantly. His laugh has changed recently from a small chuckle to a dirty man laugh - i.e. no sound as such just heavy breathing, is very endearing. He has a snotty nose today, so that might have something to do with it.

Came home via Sainsburys to get some food. We were a little behind schedule so Tom didn't get to bed until after 7pm . He didn't manage his usual quota of sleep today being out of routine, so maybe, just maybe he will sleep tonight?