Hungry hungry hippo

Back on my usual spot in the sun, on the swing chair, on the verandah. It's getting hotter every week as we approach the Southern Hemisphere summer, and so the air-con has had to be started up again.

Had a good few weeks on the paternity leave. Sleeping overnight has been something of an issue, as the boy still has no interest in me being rested for work, but other than the last few nights that he's been unsettled (think he was a bit unwell as he felt very hot but I have declined the opportunity to buy a thermometer which I think should be banned from new parents) he usually only wakes up 2-3 times overnight for a feed. He got over it after a few days though, and is back to his usual self.

Work is same old same old. Still plugging away in the ED.

Only news of any note - bought a car. I'm still driving the beaten-up old Barina but with summer coming up and all we thuoght it would be best to get something with air-conditioning for the benefit of the wee yin. Got a second-hand Toyota Echo, an ex-rental. Came to about $13000 (£5000-6000) which isn't bad. I think they hold their value well so we'll see what'll happen to it when we go back to the UK - whether we sell it or keep it for whenever we return. Will decide at last possible moment, probably.

Had to buy some formula for the boy as he eats so much that Jen can't keep up. Only needs it at most once a day or sometimes not at all, and at least it gives her a bit of a break. He was up to about 4.5 kg at the last weigh-in (2 weeks old or so) so he remains a big fat fatty. Still not walking or talking, disappointingly, but we'll see how his second month goes which is coming up soon.

Unfortunately I don't have the inclination at the moment to write anything more interesting, so I'll leave it at that.