Monday 27 June 2016

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Sparkles - Joselyn got some glitter for her birthday, I put off playing with it as long as I could (bad mummy) but the time eventually came, there was glitter everywhere, I'm actually still finding it in places I don't really want it.  Oh what fun she had making a beautiful sparkling creation that she then decided was for Nanny June's birthday tomorrow, no matter how many times I told her it wasn't until next month I was wrong it is tomorrow.

Water Boy - this guy and water are like a magnetic force, every time I turn around he has found something with water.  The bathroom, the dog bowl, a water bottle and this cheeky grin goes along with it, a look of I know you're not going to like this mum but I'm going to do it anyway!!

I made it half way, yay me!
M x


Sunday 26 June 2016

O N E

I remember the feeling a year ago, I was so nervous. I was nervous about what the impending arrival would do to our family dynamics, I was worried about the birth, I was worried how I was going to handle two children, I was worried about Joselyn, having a year off work and how I was going to find time for my husband and myself.

I love this feeling of reflection... Why was I so worried, why was I so anxious? 

Henry is one tomorrow, and while the transition has had its twists and turns the good has by far out weighed the bad.  We have this cheeky, cuddly, curious, comedian who makes our family feel complete.

I am trying to work on my worry, everything will be okay just let it fall into place naturally!

Happy Birthday Henry, well done family we did it! 



Tuesday 21 June 2016

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 "Skater Girl" First visit to a skate park while on holidays, the weather wasn't awesome so we headed out to the skate park across the road.  Joselyn was so excited to ride fast over the ramps and blew Adam and I away with her ability, she was better than we had expected... I'm not sure what it is about this photo, I think its the light and her messy bun but either way Joselyn and I picked it for this week.

"Sticky Beak"  Henry enjoyed the visit to the skate park too he had his first ride on the scooter assisted by Daddy.  Here he was minding the scooter while Adam and Joselyn explored, he was checking out something that was going on behind me in the carpark, I couldn't capture his attention.  He looked super cute in his outfit & enjoyed his morning at the skate park.

M x

Monday 20 June 2016

May



I'm a bit late with the May post, I feel like I've taken on too much - as I tend to do but I really don't want to leave it unfinished.  I need to learn the lesson of less is more!

A lot of help with the washing this month from Henry, he either pushes the trolley or swings in the swing while I hang it out and take it off.


Getting the most out of our last months worth of theme park passes for MovieWorld and SeaWorld, we have been meeting our friends and having fun on the rides and watching the shows.

Henry has been extreemly clingy holding onto my leg pretty much all month, it makes my days slow because I can not move as easily from task to task with a koala clinging on to my leg.


We started dancing again now that swimming is on winter break, I am amazed at what a difference 12 months makes, joselyn is really enjoying the classes and showing me her skills.  The class is very professional, concerts and all and mummy isn't allowed in the room to watch the lesson.  An hour of sitting and waiting is something that could be quiet pleasant or terrible depending on Henry!


Big girl baby has been back with a vengeance, driving me absolutely crazy but at the same time makes me feel a little sad, does she want to be a baby because she feels it gets her more attention...


I've started succulent gardening, I'm going to try and make little gifts up for christmas presents this year instead of costing money they will cost me in time, more love that way!


My little apprentice masterchef is loving the kitchen this month, in preparation for birthday month we have been getting our bake on!


Sometimes he likes to eat with a view, the flowers we got delivered to Joselyn as a surprise.  She loves flowers an had been having a tricking week with friends at school running away from her, so I wanted to remind her that she was special to us.



I plaited her hair in pigtails, which was a first time event for me, her hair is so fine I have difficulties doing anything except a ponytail, some up some down or a top knot.


We had a lovely adventure in the park complete with a sprinkle bun until we were invaded by green ants...


Henry started walking. I love this series of photos taken of him walking to joselyn, the encouragement on her face & his little toddle is so lovely!


We went to our first Machinery Day. I'm surprised to say we had an absolute ball and stayed all day.

 
My flower obsessed child.


Birthday parties galore we are all turning 4, I love the fact that we have been friends since prenatal classes and continue to see each other regularly.


Henry knows how to use a microphone.

 Henry is 11 months... I can not believe it.


M x

Wednesday 15 June 2016

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 "Spag Bol night" & "You've got something on your nose"  I can feel the warmth in these photos, it was a cold day one of the first we've had and we had trackies and slippers on and we ate spaghetti for dinner to warm our bellies.  Things happened to get a little crazy.  It was just the three of us we were in fits of laughter and these photos capture the "crazy" just perfectly.

M x



Monday 6 June 2016

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"Tiny Dancer" we had a dance trial this week to see if we liked it.  She was so excited getting ready she was twirling around so fast that she fell over and laughed.  It was such a milestone a whole hour dance lesson I had to wait outside and could only see through a small gap in the window.  She did some classical, jazz, singing and Tap.  I can not believe how grown up she is becoming, as we left she said that you to the teacher and that "she will come back tomorrow".

"Eleven Months"  we have almost made it, one year of Henry is only a month away.  Last week he started walking. He is such a cheeky little guy, such a welcome member to our little tribe!

M x