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Celebration Assembly
(without Daddy, hence the sad face.)

Breastfeeding our Babies

Baker Boys

Sweets for my sweet, (icing) sugar for my honey.

Such concentration

Craziness by Daddy!

7/52 MAKING THE MOST OF YOU

There really is no running theme for this week's photographs.  I'm making the most of  being off work for half term as it means that we can slow down a little and I can enjoy some quality time with the children, particularly A&D who seem to be at school far too much for my liking.

 

This first photo is exactly what I saw when I walked into the living room on Thursday.  How did he learn to do this?  My heart was literally in my mouth while Teeny was just super impressed with himself. 

 

At the window!

We had A's dance class and two birthday parties this Saturday.  I'm not quite sure how or when it happened, but our weekends now seem to mostly revolve around our kids' social schedule.

Bubbles
At Freya's 2nd birthday party

 

In uniform
At Grace's 2nd birthday party

On Monday, as it was at half term, I finally got to take you to the new Library of Birmingham.  You went with Daddy one day when I was working not long after it opened, but I hadn't been lucky enough to go with you before now.  Today we decided to take Teeny to nursery for a few hours and then the three of us went into town on the train.  Our new library is such a lovely place to explore from top to bottom; to snuggle up on the story steps in the children's library downstairs right up  to being able see the view across the city from the top and then, of course, there all of the lovely vantage points and nooks and crannies in between to be examined.  It should also be mentioned that with all of the light being let through those floor to ceiling windows and all of the different shapes, angles and colours it is perfect for taking lots of lovely photographs especially when you remember to take the correct lens (which I did not.)

Holding Hands

Its a long way down.

Books, glorious books.

Pretty In Pink

Taking a break.

At the Top!

'Red' any good books lately.

Looking Up!

Twin Telepathy
(They chose the same books from different areas of the children's library,)

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Logan's Birthday Party

Grandad's bodywarmer

I want to be just like my brother

Sunday Afternoon Snuggles

Quick kiss

SPIDER D

D - 365

I'm not sure how or why your love of Spiderman came about, but it seems to me that it is here to stay, at least for a while anyway.  Love you my little superhero.

LIGHTNING MCQUEEN......

A - 365

......plays harmonica whilst busting a groove!

TRYING THEM OUT FOR SIZE

A - 365

D - 365

Today we went and met with your teachers in preparation for when you two start school in a couple of weeks.  While we were there we bought book bags and jumpers with the school logo on and of course you were both so excited to try them out when you got home.

IN THE BAG

D - 365

ROOM ON A BROOM FOR A GRUFFALO

A - 365

Today the little lady and I went to The Gruffalo's summer disco at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery whilst all three of my boys went to a birthday party.  It was run to coincide with their A Squash and a Squeeze exhibition which is an exhibition dedicated to Julia Donaldson stories (which we have not been to yet as I am saving it for the October half term). 

 

The disco was £3 per ticket for children and nothing for accompanying adults and was two hours jam packed full of party games, dancing, a fancy dress competition and colouring and even included a drink for the little ones.  My little lady (and her friend who also went) had an amazing time and it was literally the best £3 I have ever spent.  We can't wait for another one!

"LIKE WILLIAM"

D - 365

"Like William".  A phrase I hear so much that I would pretty much be a millionaire if I had had £1 for every one of those times.  When we shop for clothes; when we see certain caps or footwear or motorbikes or cars.  When we see people who do the same job as him or who own the same things as he owns.  The list is pretty much endless; not that  I mind though.  There are only a handful of men that I wouldn't mind you idolising (almost) as much as your daddy and he is certainly one of them. 

SO GROWN UP

A - 365

Today you looked so grown up to me, I don't know why.  Maybe it was because you had new clothes on; maybe it was because we've been having lovely whether and so you had your little legs out, but whatever it was you just suddenly seem like a little lady to me.  Gone is the roundness of your early years and in its place are long slender limbs and the development of a nipped in waist.  I am finding this new stage of your life both exciting and extremely challenging and I am wondering what lessons I will learn from this young lady before me.  Please be gentle with me.

A BEAUTIFUL HEART

A - 365

Even in the paddling pool in the garden you had to have on your new 'bikini' (actually it is a tankini, but who am I to argue) accompanied by a necklace, a bracelet and a flower in your hair?  I am forever trying to tell you  that you are always beautiful no matter what you wear or look like because it is about whether your heart beautiful, but I am never sure whether those words are sinking in.  I really hope they are.

WEDDING ATTIRE?

A - 365

Playing dress up with Hannah you tell me you are on your way to a wedding complete with clip on earrings and "clippy cloppy" shoes.

IRON MAN

D - 365

I'm not sure how it happened, but, in typical boy fashion, you seem to have discovered a love of the Avengers and so here you are trying on rocking your new Iron Man shorts.  I rarely buy character clothing even though you always lust after them in the shops, but I couldn't resist today, especially as you needed some more summer clothing anyway.  You were extremely impressed with my purchase and thoroughly appreciative.

MODEL BEHAVIOUR

D - 97/365

Check my big boy out working his best model pose in some trousers he was trying on for Teeny's naming day.  So grown up.

SHOPPING

A - 89/365



Today we went shopping for your dress for your brother's naming day.  I can never get over what a girly girl you are and how much you love shopping and all things pretty.  Thankfully we both liked the same dress, but if we hadn't I can't imagine I would have won that battle.

NEW SOCKS

D - 86/365

It still surprises me how the smallest things, like me having bought you new socks, give you so much pleasure.  It could have a little to do with the fact they are green though.  After all, you love everything GREEN.

ROCKING THE DOUBLE DENIM

A - 86/365

Despite having a (very dark blue) denim skirt on you were insistent that you should wear your (mid blue) denim jacket too and here you are rocking the look on a trip to the supermarket.  I love how you know your own mind and are developing your own unique sense of style.

SUPERHERO

D - 85/365

This is your version of Batman; a random bit of fabric you found in your dressing up basket and a mask which I got in a nightclub many moons ago.  I love how impressed you are by your own creativity.

SUPERHEROINE

A - 85/365

You went up to your bedroom as just a normal little girl and (apparently) returned with super powers thanks to this unusual ensemble of clothes.

INSIDE OUT

D - 80/365

Seriously son, how did I only just notice that you have your jumper on inside out?