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  • It’s the Easter weekend! . Will you be eating lots of chocolate? Doing some bunny crafts? Going away? I’ve stocked up on my Lindt bunnies - I actually bought some of the Woolies eggs but I ate them all. I know, I have zero resolve, don’t judge me till you’ve tried them though. They’ve got speckled eggs inside. They were so delicious. No regrats people. None. Not even a letter. I’m now just trying to decide what to cook for Sunday lunch...I’ve got a craving for Yorkshire puddings 🤤 . . . . #easter #bunny #easterbunny #candidchildhood #funnyface #ourplayfulstyle #watchthemgrow
  • Cece has cut her first two teeth! And naturally, they come with lots of sleepless nights, explosive nappies and a lack of day-time naps. However, she is so, so different to Rosie. There’s no drool, no grumpiness or crying, she’s literally the quietest teether possible, with both teeth showing up at pretty much the same time. BUT, the biting has started and my poor 🍊🍊are under great strain. I had wanted to go a full year of breastfeeding but I’m close to losing it here. Does anyone have any tips on stopping her from biting me? . . . #justmomlife #messy_motherhood #parentingblogger #motherdaughter #igmotherhood #breastfeeding
  • What pairs beautifully with moody, cold weather? BAKING! We tested out @inapaarman ‘s choc chip cookie mix (not sponsored) and sure, I would usually be adverse to not making cookies from scratch - and I make amazing cookies - but this only took a total of 20 minutes, with minimal cleaning and maximum fun. Rosie could help with every step (Swipe to see) and they were actually super tasty...even better the next day. Any one else got any box mixes that they love, I'm keen to do more baking with my big girl . . . #clickinmoms #momswithcameras #foodshare #inthekitchen #baking #minime #thephotographerwithin #chocolatechipcookies #littlechef
  • 𝒮𝑜𝓂𝑒 𝒷𝓊𝓃𝓃𝓎 𝓁𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓈 𝓎𝑜𝓊! . It’s nearly Easter, and whilst it’s not the same celebrating the day without a large family around, we’ll make it lovely for the girls, starting with church in the morning and then a massive Sunday roast with so many roast potatoes I’m gonna pop. I might try a few Yorkshire puddings too . Anyone else doing something special on #Easter Sunday? Do you do chocolate egg hunts? I love those...I can totally do one for myself right? Maybe a bubbly bottle hunt, whose with me?? . .
  • Sweet seven months and this was absolutely the hardest month to capture. All Cece wanted to do was wriggle, turn, twist and stuff flowers into her mouth. But I caught a glimpse into her cheeky side because she was in hysterics every time I turned her over! She’s currently at the stage of pulling herself up against everything. She’s been lifting her legs up, trying to climb out of her cot 😑 and she’s going through a delightful period of sleeping for just an hour in the day. Yet on the flip side, she’s the happiest little blossom who loves to eat, loves to cuddle and loves, above all, her big sister . . . . #7monthsold #thehappynow #mytinymoments #littlefierceones #kidsforreal #heaventhroughmylens #littlepiecesofchildhood #ourcandidlife #instakid
  • Oh hey, it’s just me in a grey hoody. Simple really. Or is it? This hoody is actually completely breastfeeding friendly and I dig it so much! You’ve seen the breastfeeding dresses and tops, but I’ve always struggled to find warm clothing for winter...and in steps @dressed_to_express to fill that need and I’m so chuffed with this grey one she gifted me with. The two zips on the side unzip with ease for quick tit release ☺️ There’s also two zips at the bottom of the hoody, on each side, to give you a bit more room to move. Genius, and perfect for on-the-go moms! . . . . . #gift #breastfeeding #breastfeedingfriendly #maternityfashion #ootd #hoody #newlook #winterfashion
  • ✨New hair, who dis?✨ . What’s that saying....a change is as good as a holiday? Well obviously that person hasn’t been to Zanzibar! However, this new look definitely puts me in the holiday mood. I was getting so, SO fed up with my post-partum hair fall that I decided to do the next best thing (thank you to everyone who suggested a means to help) and I booked an appointment with @tchpthatcoolhairplace - I’m actually blown away by the result and this photo doesn’t do it justice. She dyed it. Cut it. Gave it life. And now I just need to somehow keep my husband from jumping my bones...at least until after the kids have gone to bed 😌 . I fought so hard with myself to go for a cut, for some reason, I feel so guilty taking time off to do my hair (the last time it was done was in 2017!) - does anyone relate? So glad I did this though . . . . #hairstyles #haircut #newlook #selfie #newhair #lookbook #brunette #selfcare
  • ♛ 6 Things I love about being a Mother ♛ . 1-Relishing the little things. How strange it is to be reduced to mush by a crumbled-up leaf that your child lovingly places in your hands. The way kids find the joy in little things is enough to melt even the hardest heart. 2-How they smell. This sounds so weird but when I envelop my kids and nuzzle my nose into their neck, I am caught up in the fact that this being smells like my perception of heaven and I can never, ever fault it. There was no scent like theirs in the world until they came along and you could place me in a room with all the perfumes known to man and I would pick them out in seconds. 3-Watching them learn new things. That wild-eyed wonder is a drug. I am overcome with emotion when I can physically see something making sense to Rosie - when she potty-trained (and it took 6 months), both of us were elated. 4-I appreciate my own parents so much more. It's hard to comprehend the sacrifices our folks made until we face them ourselves with our own kids. The daily struggles with my girls make me think about the testy behavior I exhibited...so really, my mum is having the last laugh. 5-I've made deep connections with other women and I'm not saying I couldn't do it without kids, but my girls have really made a dent in my self-imposed aloofness. No one will ever really admits to "needing" others, but it's just lovely to have the comradery, to know that you're not being judged and that yes, vomit in the hair is a passable parenting look. 6-These little beings of pure light look to me for safety. Me. A person who messes up on a daily basis. They look at me and their hearts are content. That is unfathomable. . . What's your favorite thing about being a parent? . .#littlepiecesofchildhood #watchthemgrow #theheartcaptured #writeyouonmyheart #littlefierceones #pixel_kids #darlingmovement #minime
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