When I look at Parker these days I find it hard to believe he's only 15 months old. He's such a grown up little boy now, full of mischief and cheekiness. He's got great understanding and communication skills too - we thought Indie was a chatty baby, but he just doesn't stop!

A little update on his stats:

- 12 to18 (and some 18-24 month) clothing
- Size 5+ nappies
- Size 5 shoes
- 10 teeth - 4 at the bottom, 4 at the top and his two top molars
- He had his very first haircut!

Routine:

- Sleeps 7pm - 7am (wakes between 6 and 7am for a bottle)
- Two naps a day at 10am and 1/2pm
- Two bottles a day of cows milk
- LOVES food and has 3 meals a day (usually more than Indie eats), plus two snacks

Parker has developed so much in the last month. He really understands sequences and day to day life. He knows if we mention shoes he's going out - and will wait by the door to leave. He knows if I have a nappy in my hand what's happening - and will giggle and run to hide. He responds to commands and usually does what you ask him.

His speech is still improving, and he is a non-stop chatter box! He can say:

mummy, mama, daddy, dada, nanny, nana (Indiana), doggy - and woof, quack quack, down, stuck, up, uh oh, wow, nummy (dummy), Peppa - and snort like a pig, no, shoe, grandad, are you (where are you) and I love you <3

This month he has been loving snuggles, reading, playing with Indie, running wild and free on holiday, daddy, brushing his teeth, discovering his willy (parents of boys send help with this one!), and The Twirlywoos. He's hated being told off for being extra cheeky, not being allowed to join in and nappy changes.

Sheringham Park | Days out with The National Trust

We researched a few National Trust properties before our trip to Norfolk, and the one that kept popping up was Sheringham Park. After a quick google I knew it would be a perfect place to visit, especially as I just love woodland walks in the Autumn.

Located just outside of the seaside town Sheringham, Sheringham Park is a gorgeous estate. Woodland walks, activity trails for little ones and if you walk far enough you’ll come across coastal walks too.

There are a number of walks to choose from, all ranging in difficulty and length. We would have loved to walk down to the coast, but at over 2.5 hours long we knew it wouldn’t have been possible with our two. A perfect excuse to come back and visit though!

We had the pushchair with us, so just decided to walk until we had to turn around - which ended up being not very far, as getting anywhere fast with Parker just doesn’t happen. And the kid's were too excited to explore every few steps.

It was just as much fun regardless though. We jumped in the mud, crunched in the fallen leaves and found and explored nearly every little nook and cranny Parker and Indie found. Parker explored so far at one point he got stuck, and Jack had to go in and rescue him!

We didn’t stay for too long, but it was definitely the perfect place for a morning exploring. As National Trust members we could obviously park for free; making it a fun free day out too. And my two clearly don’t need paid activities; collecting sticks, acorns and throwing leaves was just as much fun for them.