Month Average...

Life as the father of a 2 1/2 month old has been pretty busy....so much so that I am now averaging a new post a month as compared to two or three a week before Xavier's arrival.

I've got to say that coming home after a day at work is a pure treat. Its amazing how a baby can make you feel so excited about getting home and walking in the door...I'm pretty sure the feeling isn't mutual however, as Xavier often has an empty look on his face and can't manage a smile most times...'nice to see you too DAD' he must be thinking!

We bought a four door car last week and immediatly we have noticed how much easier it is to get the little guy in and out of the car. Having to juggle a 5kg baby with the front seat down in a two door car was getting tough!

Sam's top list of baby necessity's (after close to 3 months of being a father)

- Infacol - give a squirt of this white liquid to your baby before he/she feeds to reduce the impact of colic. Settles 'em down a treat...if problems persist add a drop of Chivas Regal 18 year old to your baby's dummy....JUST KIDDING PEOPLE..(I can see some of you looking up DOC's phone number right now!)

- Baby Wipes - if you baby is on the formula as much as your partner's boob, you are gonna need a truckload of these...I need shares in Johnson and Johnson asap as we have been going through these like nothing else. How else are you going to get the caramel coloured plastacine from between your baby's legs. 'NASTY' is made a little bit more bearable with a fistful of baby wipes.

- A cast iron stomach: following on from the previous item. It is freekin' unbelievable how such a beautiful, angelic child can summon the pure spirit of evil when creating waste products that will wilt even the the most disease resistant weeds.

-Grandparents a phone call away: Kos and I have actually had some us time and have headed off to the Gym with Grandman and Gramps looking after their grandson. They love the time with bub and we love the break...a win win situation!

Sam's top tips for Mum's
-Glass of wine: Watching wifey have half a glass of vina after putting bub down puts a relaxed smile on her face and can make a tough day all the more bearable.
-Mum and Bub sessions at the movies. For $8 every Wednesday wifey gets to see a movie with her close knit circle of friends in a baby friendly environment.