211 days later…

I took this first photo of Leo when he was just 18 days old. I posted it here.

It’s been 211 days since then and Leo is now a little over 7 months old!

Nowadays he:

Giggles a lot.

Grabs, bangs on or chews everything.

Thinks his sister is one of the funniest people in the world.

Loves bath time

Strongly dislikes it when you eat in front of him and dare not to share…..serious food envy!

Still likes to poo….5am poos are his new speciality.

Likes his dummy a little too much.

Is incredibly cuddly….

and incredibly loved.

xo

 

Recently…{vol.2}

moody dress ups

what can you see out the window?

my little ballerina

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xo

 

motherhood

I am mummy.

To this little girl and this little boy.

I love them beyond measure and more than I ever thought was possible. Whenever I write this, it always sounds super cheesy but it’s true. I read a saying once, with the sentiment that having a child is like having your heart go walking around outside your body. I can relate to this.

Being a mum is nothing short of an emotional battlefield and I am particularly prone to ‘mother’s guilt’. Most specifically in those few moments before I drift off to sleep. I think about my day and all the not so nice things I said or did play over in my mind. How I lost my temper, or didn’t listen properly, or chose to browse that site on the internet rather than sit down for some imaginary play. I vow every night that tomorrow I will be better. It’s always easy to make this vow in the quiet of the evening when the kids are asleep…..in the morning it’s much harder.

Thankfully, children are forgiving.

I am grateful for tiny hands that touch my face and little arms that wrap around my waist. I love the words ‘I love you mummy’. I love that Liv is still so childishly unabashed. She says things that make me laugh all the time! I love that Leo smiles, coos and kicks his legs excitedly when I approach him. It warms me up to feel such love from these little people.

Mark took these photos for me this morning. I think the last one is my favourite. It’s the in between moment. Liv beginning to move away because she is over having her photo taken….but her hand still lingers on my neck. And Leo, burying his face into my shoulder to let me know that he is tired and ready for bed. It feels honest.

Happy mother’s day to all my fellow mamas out there.

I hope you know that you are wonderful.

xo

 

 

yellow…

12 frames.

All yellow….(cue Coldplay song)….is it in your head now? ; )

Part five of my colour project.

Happy Friday afternoon my friends.

xo

 

 

 

 

an afternoon in Autumn…{family}

This little family is totally adorable. They are kind, happy and full of love for one another. They are also expecting a new addition in just a few weeks! I have no doubt in my mind whatsoever that ‘baby bump’ is going to be completely gorgeous. I mean seriously, look at their little girl! I love her to bits. Cheeky, clever and oh so pretty….just like her mama who is glowing and so beautifully pregnant! We spent a bit of time together on what was a glorious, Autumn afternoon and it was truly wonderful.

Hope you enjoy these frames…

xo