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If I’d get a nickel every time someone asks me to have another child, we won’t need to worry about Sass’s college money. However, in addition to retaining some semblance of sanity in my own life here is an unusual one that I wish to do for my child by keeping things single. Oops. Simple, I meant.
The other day I picked up a book and my husband’s eyes widened in surprise. No more than 3 seconds later my baby raced over with the twinkliest eyes ever, throwing herself on the book in my lap. Tears blurring my vision, I put it back in the shelf.
Here’s a jump that I never ever thought I’d make. Some balm for my aching heart that crazily missed reading books around the clock pre-baby
To keep on doing what works and leaving behind what doesn’t. For ourselves, for the child we raise and shape with every single move we make. 10 things I want to do in 2019. I always modify based on change in needs and wants but as long as I’m following my heart, the resolve to love thyself stands tallest.
My baby’s first proper cold, flabbergasting at that. My Man Flu and the need for comfort. Takes me back years to a recipe of embodying a hug on a plate
Each of them were profound and true to their characters. Peculiar but so certain. That must come from strong beginnings. In a very Alice mood, I accompanied my toddler to her first Mehndi, yet I want her to analyse everything the way she seems to be internalising it, never following the crowd but only her heart.
“I don’t think…” then you shouldn’t talk, said the Hatter”
We love Insta Hashtag Following. Do you? Here’s a fun piece with a surprisingly solemn message at the end.
Gently responsive and empathic parenting is the only way we can ensure our children are neither the bullies nor the bullied. Raising a glass to a more compassionate loving space.
Living with a toddler tests you every passing moment. Not necessarily just your patience but more so your tact to make a choice. Every time you feel the need for them to do something differently the choice you make to build or break their spirit.
Nothing spells chaos like having a baby. Except that baby growing into a toddler. As often as we run to Google everything, here are a few ways we can optimise that frantic attempt. Some method to the madness. Not promising much but only some.
I know it has to end but I don’t know when and that makes my heart sink. Breastfeeding is not just important for the baby. It’s important for the mum too. Takes two to wean.