The Verran Family Blog

As I am typing this, Josh and Bridgitte are having a wild time playing on the bed behind me while the dogs attempt to play up against each other for a chase down the passage in the house. It is pouring with rain in Cape Town, so cold and to have to tell the dogs this afternoon that I cannot take them for a walk after seeing their begging panter and eyes looking at me. I guess they don’t really get the whole, it is raining and cold outside type of things.

In a month’s time, Josh is going to be 1 and tomorrow, Caden, his cousin in the UK, is going to be 2 years old. It is actually quite scary that this time last year, Caden was the age Josh is around now. How time has gone by.

Over the past few months, say 2 or so, we have seen Josh grow into this little boy with a wide smile, a heart of gold and a total love for us and the dogs. Although his little legs have grown a lot, walking is still about 2 months away, but is more than happy to run around using his walker or getting onto his feet to open and close the drawers in the kitchen, bang on the toilet, flush the toilet, stand up against the nightstands and pull off various objects that are in reach. Oh, and that does not exclude the toilet paper when we’re not looking.

We so enjoy hearing his little giggle around the house, which will soon turn to little words, more laughts and happy times indeed. So, as we head towards his first year, here are some pictures and videos that will put a smile on your face.