28, almost 29 weeks. Buba pressed one whole foot into my hand last night – the connection was precious. Apart from slight pregnancy insomnia I’m still feeling vitalised and generally [...]
…goes the clock and the pen. This week I’ve managed to get the carpets and the ceilings cleaned. Daniel and I embarked on a pilgrimage to Ikea where we managed to shop, eat and pay [...]
and warm inside. That’s how I felt after my birthday weekend. Daniel went out early on Saturday morning to photograph the sunrise and came home with a bunch of flowers and a paper bag full [...]
25 weeks pregnant and 27 years old. My Mum and Dad hosted a little birthday party for me complete with balloons and a hearty meal of roast beef and Yorkshire puddings (in celebration of my birth [...]
the restaurant: quaint and unpretentious the service: friendly. never pushy the food: decadent, mouth-watering, devoured with love and gratitude the conversation: funny the opportunity: greatly [...]
One morning a week while Che is at Montessori, Daniel and I go on a date. We don’t spend a lot of money or venture far and wide. We stay close to home, explore new-to-us pockets of places [...]
On the first day of autumn Daniel and I ventured to the deciduous trees in hope of a few golden leaves and a hint of cool in the air. Green thick foliage and a hot wind welcomed us instead. But [...]
Berry buttermilk muffins that are oh so good. Mini muffins for Montessori and bigger ones to share at home. Recipe found here. I got up early Sunday morning to bake while the rest of the house [...]
Yes Che, I am your Mother. He loves books, it must be in the genes. His bookshelf is literally overflowing, It may have something to do with my slight obsession with children’s books and [...]
“Your spirit as a woman has all the knowledge and power you need to give birth and to nurture your baby. It is in your genes. It has been there since you yourself were conceived. You can [...]
In between the days of reprieve where rain and cool temperatures are oh so welcome, the summer heat continues to bear down. Let’s just say that I feel ten times more pregnant in the thick [...]
A red balloon, a smiley face and a piece of ribbon. It’s the simple things that create the most joy in children. It’s good to be reminded of that every so often. Che played with this [...]
