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Half a Year!

31 October 2015 by Naomi Leave a Comment

Two days ago marked my tiny little newborn baby turning 6 months old.

Which means we are officially half way through his first year in this world. (Don’t worry I’m not teary eyed or anything…)

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Reaching this milestone age has meant some good things for the Wade family home life. Here are 5 fab facts about Matthew at 6 months…

  1. We have started solid foods! Three cheers for weaning! Matthew loves his food. He has an appetite like his daddy and literally throws himself at food… as long as it is on a spoon. He has zero interest in finger foods… my baby-led weaning ideas are on hold.
  2. Nap times are go! We have relatively predictable morning and afternoon naps that take place in his cot and not in my arms/bouncer chair/floor rug. I am currently thrilled about this new development but it has been half term this week so we will see if it all still works out when nursery/class/group runs are factored in.
  3. Sleep is improving! Slowly, in a three steps forward two steps back type of progression. But hey, in the last 7 nights I have had three with a 6 hour stretch of sleep. A long way to go but still a much prayed for improvement!
  4. Matthew has suddenly decided that dummies are a good thing and I have taken the stance – anything to help us sleep. Currently only at nap time and usually half way through the night he gets a dummy to help him settle. So far I am doing a pretty good job of stuffing my irrational ‘mum guilt’ far away… but really I am already worrying in the back of my mind about when and how I break the habit *sigh*.
  5. I would normally include a weight update in this sort of post but he won’t be weighed till Wednesday. He is a very healthy growing boy and you will just have to take my word for it. He is my chunky monkey – 50% human baby 50% squidge. (Seriously scientific stats right there.)
  6. BONUS:: This little boy is an absolute joy. He is truly loved by so many wonderful people and his mummy, daddy and big sister adore him. His personality is starting to bloom and it is the perfect fit for our little family, I am so lucky that God chose me to be his mummy.

All of that said I still can’t come to terms with being half way through his first year. At all.

Excuse me while I go and sob over a dairy-free bourbon.

Naomi x2

 

Posted in: Lovely Little Family Tagged: 6 months, baby, faith, family, Matthew, October, parenting

The Natural Blogger

21 October 2015 by Naomi Leave a Comment

Every now and then I get it into my head that I am going to be a much more regular blogger.

I am definitely going to start posting 3 times a week.

Well, a maybe just twice a week to start with.

Ok, actually I’m just going to post once a week but thats still pretty good, for me.

Then what do you know I have 3 weeks of not posting at all. *sigh*

It is not that I do not enjoy blogging because I do, even when it is just the ramblings of a slightly crazed, sleep deprived mother of 2, but it would be a lie to say it comes ever so naturally.

Now spending time with my lovely little family, crochet and walks in the woods that all comes perfectly naturally and easily. So for now, until I get better at organising my time and not being quite so distracted by everything, I will leave you with some photos of the above that sum up October so far…

A little crochet…

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My lovely family…

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A little nature…

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Now I’m off to work on my time management!

Naomi x2

 

Posted in: Things We Do Tagged: autumn, crochet, Emma, family, nature, October, outdoors, walks

Autumns Arrival

23 September 2015 by Naomi Leave a Comment

As I’m sure you already know, especially if you have seen google today, it is the autumn equinox. Now I am not particularly interested in celebrating the equinox exactly…. but I am very happy to be welcoming in the change of season. I think autumn and spring are the best seasons and autumn is perhaps ever so slightly my favourite.

Autumn foliage

I love that meals start turning towards heartier stews, soups and slow-cooked food. I love the warmth of the colours that start to appear everywhere from the outdoors to clothing to decor. I love being able to wear big cozy jumpers, scarves and wrist warmers. I love that my crochet finally feels like it fits the season! Most of all I love the trees and foliage that turn from green through every shade of yellow, orange, red and brown. The beauty of nature at this time of year is undeniable and I just have to get out and walk in it.

Matthew and mummy

So yesterday afternoon we did. It was raining and everyone was feeling tired and grouchy but we pulled ourselves together and got out. We pulled on the relevant wellies and raincoats (for those that have them, some of us need to get new ones!) and resolved to enjoy the wet weather. We also got to test out our new baby carrier and it’s rain cover (an Ergobaby Original) which was a great hit.

Emma in puddles

It was a wonderful walk in a different area of our go-to local park. Even better we found some trees that have already turned red. Emma had the best time splashing in huge puddles and picking up leaves and twigs, she arrived home her pockets brimming with acorns and miniscule spiders that hitched a ride.

The autumn weather and scenery perked us up and saved our sanity yesterday afternoon. It was much needed and I am glad it is here, rain included.

Red leaf

This morning Emma unexpectedly presented her nursery teacher with a lovely fallen leaf. I think she just needed to share some seasonal joy too!

Are you pleased to see autumn? Or perhaps sad to see summer go? I’d love to hear from you!

Naomi x2

Posted in: Lovely Little Family, Things We Do Tagged: autumn, happy things, nature, outdoors, parenting, walks
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