Post from Mum: Ruby is of course as cute as ever. He has three new tricks: blowing kisses, waving hello and the 'high 5' slap.

The cutest is blowing kisses. Ruby happily blows kisses to mum, dad, his carers and family on Skype. The high five slap makes him so happy, he seems really proud he can do it.

He is mastering winning friends and strangers over with big hearty hand waves. Usually he spots a person, on a street-car, through a shop window or standing near him, he starts with a small wave to grab their attention, they then usually smile and wave back, he grins, pretents to hide then starts waving full force.

Snow!

Lately I have discovered snow. At first it was a bit strange, this stuff falling from the sky, but the other my dad took me to Trinity Bellwoods Park to play in it. Although it was -2, I had my big blue snow suit on, which makes me look like an odd waddling bundle but keeps me warm. I would take a few steps, look down and then waddle on some more. Then we found a big mound of snow, although it had frozen into ice. I loved bashing it with my gloves until they fell off, then I would do it again. Its is cold, and my cheeks turn red but I like watching the dogs slide around as they run on the frozen grass!