We are back!

I've been away a little while, it's just very difficult trying to keep up with everything and not drop the ball (baby).

Things have now settled down a little so hopefully ill be able to keep up better.

Since I've been away Matilda has learned to sit up! It really is the cutest thing seeing her sitting and she seems to love being able to see the world from a new perspective!



As with all of her milestones I've gone slightly snap happy..


She just looks too cute though!


It is actually terrifying how much quicker life passes by when you have a little one who is growing and changing so rapidly.

Everyday my love for this feisty little diva grows and I feel so privileged to be able to watch her develop into who she is meant to be..



Even if that is a crazy little girl!

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Mummy makes

Inspired by Matilda's birth I started thinking about making some stuff for her. I started simple with some bunting and have been practising for weeks.

I've been very busy for the past two weeks making a few things for a market night so thought I'd share here too.






















Feedback is always gratefully received!

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First day at the beach

Ok I hear you.. Enough of the soppy stuff!

Well at the weekend we decided to head to the beach, so we packed Matilda's amazing Next tutu swimming costume and took the plunge (I know, I know)


I spent the time terrified that she was going to get too hot or burn (through factor 50+ suncream), but other than that it was great.




She dipped her toes in the sea and was totally not fazed by the coldness of it (I was but that's another matter).



It was also a great opportunity to get some pictures of me with Matilda- I'm terrified of the camera but after reading a blog post by a friend (thanks Em) I know I'll regret not having the pictures when she grows up.



We also managed some sneaky pictures of Matilda with the daddy :)




I'm loving this weather and can't wait to spend my summers making sandcastles and playing in the sea :)


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Loving what I've got

"I won't always cry, Mummy, when you leave the room,
and my supermarket tantrums, will end too soon.
I won't always wake, Daddy, for cuddles through the night, & one day you'll miss having a chocolate face to wipe.
You won't always wake to find my foot is kicking you out of bed,
or find me sideways on your pillow, where you lay your head.
You won't always have to carry me in, asleep from the car, or piggy back me down the road, when my little legs can't walk that far.
So cherish every cuddle, remember them all, because one day, Mummy, I won't be this small"

Today I read this little poem and my heart broke a little. I spend almost half of every day trying to get Matilda to go down on her play gym or in her jumperoo without crying. I never really think about the fact that one day she won't be a baby, or a child even.

I know she's only four months old, but already she's changed so dramatically without me even really comprehending it and I hate to admit it but the newborn stage is just a distant memory of feeding and sleepless nights.

I feel so sad that its taken me reading this poem to realise that the housework really doesn't matter and that actually if she wants to be cuddled all day then that's alright.

I've had four months (well longer really) of well meaning advice on the importance of not 'spoiling' her by cuddling her all day and I've just realised that she's going to grow up and I really should be making the most of the cuddles now whilst I still can!

So if you call me and I don't answer or my text replies are slower than usual then don't panic.. I'm probably just busy loving Matilda (or crying at the fact that she's growing up too quick).



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Matilda's third set of jabs

Sorry to be neglecting you a bit but Matilda had her third set of jabs yesterday and they've affected her worse than the last two lots.

I will be back when she is done wanting to be cuddled all day but for now I'm just enjoying the snuggles :)




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Bows

There's one thing in Matilda's wardrobe that I love more than rompers (seriously) and that's her hair bows.

I was lucky enough to have some 4d scans during pregnancy and each time there were comments that she had a lot of hair (they weren't kidding). So naturally I started buying bows..

Small ones


Large ones


Ones on headbands.



I tried to stop but Its become an addiction.

I searched high and low for a reliable supplier and finally I found a little website that are amazing!



The baby bow boutique sell all kinds of hair clips for babies and toddlers and its so exciting when one of their little packages comes through the door*

Mummy's with girls head over and take a look, just be careful not to get in too deep.



*i am aware that I should get out more but it's not hard to get excited when the highlight of your day is a massive burp after the evening feed!

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Sunday fun

Another day, another romper!




Today the romper madness is sponsored by this gorgeous little Stella McCartney number (there's a sale on at the moment!).



We got this romper months ago and I've been patiently (not at all) waiting for summer to arrive so Matilda would get to wear it and finally it was warm enough. Long may it continue!

How is everyone making the most of the sun?

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