Family Time

When the husband took on his new job mid last year we knew it would involve being away at times. And that was fine whilst it was just the two of us. When Eliza entered the picture it got a little bit harder.

I was lucky that for the first 10 weeks of her life he was able to be home every night. But then that job ended and a new one started. Three hours from home. The first night was tough. The second a little easier, and eventually it became the norm.

However, it meant we started to really value weekend time as family time. It is the only time where the husband gets to see Eliza for more than 5 minutes as she is going to bed. We have had to decline many invitations recently as we prefer to be at home together, or it isn't plausible to take her out at night. We go visit local attractions, go for walks and generally just hang out. It also means that for two days of the week I can hand the baby over to someone else whilst I go to the toilet in peace.

Glamorous it is not, but it is lovely.
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Christmas Stockings

As a kid I always had a christmas stocking and loved seeing what Santa had put in there for my cousins and I. My aunt is a wonderful sewer and made us each a stocking when we were around 3 and I still have fond memories of seeing them hanging on the mantel on Christmas Eve.

I don't have many family traditions, but this is one I would love to carry on for my own child. So now I need to find her a stocking.

via Pinterest (but sadly not on Pottery Barn now)

via Cottage Instincts

via Etsy

via Etsy

via Make it-love it

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Confession Time

I struggle with being a parent on a daily basis, and part of that is because I don't think I am good enough. Someone always seems to be giving me advice and telling me I am doing it wrong. Strangers, friends and family all do it. Family are the worst though. They cut deep with their criticism.

It has taken me to realise that no matter what I said I was doing, it would always be wrong, as it isn't their way. Somdays you just can't win.
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This time 2 years ago

I was trekking through a paddock.

So today is our 2nd anniversary, and in our household it is customary to take the day off work and do something special together.

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Happy Birthday Emmy!

See this spunky little thing? This is my my god-daughter, Emmy. Say hi to Emmy everyone!

Three years ago we welcomed Emmy into the world, it only seems like yesterday! She recently came for lunch at our house, and I am amazed at what a beautiful little girl she has grown up to be. I look forward to sharing the rest of her life, and seeing what an amazing woman she grows into!

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Etsy Lovers: Show me your favourite boy things

This morning my lovely sister in-law gave birth to a baby boy at 38 weeks.

So now I need to find a gift. I have brought a minkie blanket for him, but I want to get him a few cute little body suits, preferably from an online store (lets be honest, I don't have the time to shop, so I am getting you to do it for me ;) Thanks :) )

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May I present you with...

Remember when I told you about the giraffe that I am making my 2 year old niece? Well I have finally finished it.

And here she is

Her darling buttons (it took me 4 lots of buttons before deciding on these ones...I now have a button collection LOL)

Her pretty pink mane

And all 'wrapped' to go


I love her, and think I will cry when giving her away. 

Even more so if she isnt loved as much as I love her

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Giraffes

Just in case you hadn't noticed, I like giraffes. They are my favourite animal at the zoo (other than the lemurs. and the meerkats. and the hippos. Ok, they are in my top 5).

So, when thinking of a present for my neice who turns 2 in a couple of weeks, I couldnt think of much she really needs. I like to buy different presents, and well, I am pretty sure no one has a giraffe just like this one ;) 

So I chose my material out of my ever growing stash, trying to choose something that wasnt too girly, but still pretty. I plan to put some pretty pink buttons on his legs, and give him a ribbon necklace with a 'C' charm. I am yet to decide on his mane and tail material.

So far I am happy with how he has turned out, he has a few minor blemishes, but that sjust me being picky. 

Now I need an idea to make my newphew

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I love my family

This weekend it was a long weekend. For me, that is four days off. We were originally going to the beach with some friends, but they pulled out, so we went to see my sister in-law and my new, 3 week old, nephew.

(Pictured here with my neice Charlotte)

He is such a cute little boy. We shared a moment when he fell asleep on my chest for a good hour and snored his little head off. Such a little cutie.

Makes me clucky all over

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