Our little boy James is 12 weeks old tomorrow! Oh my what a big boy he is now.
… and here is Poppy at the same age. They have the same chubby chubba cheeks!
Sneaky Peek : Big Girl’s Room
Poppy is settled happily into her big girl’s room now and I thought I would give you a little sneaky peek today. I have featured her old room here before, which is now James’ new home and has a more male dominated feel. Poppy’s room is quite the opposite with all things pink! (She even has a
The School Run
It was a lovely sunny morning this morning and so I bundled up the baby and the dog and walked Poppy to school (we call it school but it is Day Care). We had to stop several times to pick up rocks to put in her pocket; to rub her knee after she took a tumble and to untangle the dog lead from Maisy’s back leg. Ah the patience you have when you are a mum (or not!).
Little James was happy just chilling out in his new digs. My friend Melissa had bundled up all of her baby boys clothes and handed them down to me. A very lucky (and stylish) little man!
Birthday Bliss
It was my birthday on Saturday and I had a wonderful day. It started with Poppy standing next to my bed singing her rendition of “Happy Birthday” followed by her saying “Happy Birthday Mummy“. Ah, melt your heart!
The night before I had a catch up with the girls at The Italian Pantry which was delicious and fun.
On Saturday morning we went to The Pigeon Hole for an early breakfast. It was then the Opening Day of the sailing season but due to the blustery winds and unfavourable conditions on the Derwent, the ‘Sail Past’ (the Governor) was cancelled. So we got together and sat in the marina for a few bubbles and some yummy food. My husband was very organised and grabbed some expressed breast milk out of the freezer, so I could enjoy a glass or two!
It was fun.
Our Little Bear
Our little bear is 11 weeks tomorrow! James is growing up far too fast and it feels strange to be packing away those 0000 sized clothes for him, and breaking out the 000’s. He has recovered well from his Bronchiolitis after a week of hunkering down out of the weather, with lots of sleep (and cuddles).
I am chuffed because I have just bought the Mountain Buggy Travel System which is an attachment for our pram, that enables you to clip the capsule from the car straight to the pram. Oh my god – it is a godsend. I haven’t had to disturb him during his sleep and it is so nice seeing him right in front of you.
On another note, Poppy is slightly obsessed with taking photos with my iPhone. These are some of her latest – quite artistic really! Those poor passengers. Xx
Light ♥
Today I am loving the Replica Pilke 60 Natural Birch Pendant Light from Lucretia. This would look fabulous in our living room. Mmmm … might have to drop a few hints!
Sneaky Peek : Warts and All
I’ve been criticised in the past by a good friend that my blog is not a true reflection of what is actually going on in my world, and yes, they have been right! Perhaps my blog is too ‘shiny and happy’ when there are days that aren’t truly like that.
Of course everyone has their bad days, but I have chosen to predominately concentrate on the positives and the portrayal of Poppy and James’ growth and development. I try not to get too bogged down in the ‘dirty laundry’. I choose other mediums to air my concerns and worries which include speaking with Nick and my good friends.
But today it is raining (again) and these are my worries:
- James has Bronchiolitis and is very miserable
- My Dad is unwell and has been back in hospital this week
- Poppy has Molluscum Contagiosum on her beautiful little belly which has been stressing me out since its first outbreak in January. We have now discovered Lemon Myrtle Oil thanks to Goulds Pharmacy and it appears to be improving
- I’m having a ‘mid-life’ career crisis
- I’m turning 43 on Saturday – oh my that sounds so old and grown up
- Nick has gone away to the West Coast for work this week – I miss him
- We are out of bread!
There are far worse things to worry about but I guess it is all relative. I have now looked at these photos of James and all of the above worries dissipate. He is now a very healthy 4.850 grams! I have so many things to be thankful for. Xxx
The Great Pram Crash
Unfortunately I don’t have any inspiring recipes for you today, but I do have a couple of photos of the tragedy that occurred here yesterday morning on the stairs.
All I heard was poor little Pops huffing and puffing up the stairs and then the inevitable cry of despair and frustration! Luckily the dolly’s were unharmed.
Fashion Plates
Poppy, James and I went to stay with my parents for the weekend, and Poppy pulled out my old ‘Fashion Plates’. Do you remember the classic ’80’s game for all those budding young designers out there?
Fashion Plates was first introduced by Tomy Corp. in 1978 as the kit that helps young designers, 6 and up, create fashions. Hundreds, thousands, even millions of fashionable combinations can be created.
Seeing Poppy play with it brought back so many memories of the hours I would spend deciding upon the complementary combinations and to seek tracing perfection with the provided crayon. Smudge marks were taboo in ‘Fashion Plate’ land! Poppy didn’t appear too concerned with perfection, but she did enjoy her ‘Fashion Plate’ experience none-the-less!
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