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april 25th, 2012

. rainy day. the house is glowing warm on the inside, as if it were a blustery autumn day outside. wind howling past the windows and making the letterbox fluttery in the wind, with loud clinking noises as it’s mouth opens to speak.

. naked toddler, drawing with markers on the white board, on the floor boards, on the belly and toes. (day two)

. a pot on the stove, chopping vegetables up for soup. bubbling over

. little naked thing signing ‘more’ and ‘eat’. a spoonful of peanut butter.

. a dream, so clear- whispering and spelling out the name of my future daughter…

. craving for a bit of mindless crafting, perhaps i’ll do a little embroidery while the babe naps. i know i should be painting.. but i just can’t bring myself to try to force watercolours that will not be tamed.

. bugs discovered in that beautiful soup just as i was going to take a bite.. must have been hiding among the broccoli.. damn it.

. lashing rain on the windows, tucking claire in to nap with her papa.. my heart.

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april 24th, 2012

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april 23rd, 2012 family portrait

telling all of your little children to mind and look at the camera…
some are better listeners than others.

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april 22nd, 2012 (365)

it’s been raining on and off nonstop this month, which would make april shower’s bring may flowers an accurate descriptive sing-song.

the windows open and the sky pouring down.. shared by random patches of sun bursting through, if only for a moment.

the hearts that marmee made dancing in the breeze, and you, up on your tippy-toes.. trying to reach.

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april 19th, 2012

you got on the couch and pulled the blanket up over you, grabbing your baby and tucking him in next to you.. laying down, you cuddled and kissed your baby all over.. watching him, studying his face..

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that would her dad walking around upstairs, and then coming down the stairs.. when she heard him, she made a fart sound with her mouth– because when you ask her ‘what does daddy do?’ she lifts her leg and makes a fart noise.. great parenting there, ha!

do you like her being ever so sweet and then suddenly eating her baby’s face off?!

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april 16th, 2012 (b side)

i really have no idea where you get it from- this immediate draw to jewellery and makeup and bags. it’s a bit bizarre, as i never wear jewellery or makeup, and i don’t even leave the house with a bag anymore.. so where you are seeing this is beyond me. how you automatically know just exactly that a necklace is going to go over your head, a bracelet on your wrist, some lipstick on your lips.. and then pucker up with a kiss..

you’re wild.

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april 16th, 2012

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april 13th

simple picnics that manage to turn into hours with good company
blankets spread on the ground and babies running around
sun kissed face
and heart full
blissed out

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you’re so tall.. the same height and sometimes taller than those that are 6-7 months older. when i see you running around with these older babes, it makes me forget for a moment that you are still so young. you’re not as brave to try the things they are up to yet- you’re still just a wee thing. that’s something that i am also so afraid of, knowing that you will be taller- that you will look older, the way that people will treat you- expecting you to act a certain age that you are not just yet.

you manage just fine though, making up for not being as brave to climb the hill to the slide with the rest- by standing at the bottom, keeping everyone entertained. laughing and applauding them for their antics coming down the hill.. turning and waving to the mamas watching on. you are the sweetest little pumpkin pie.

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april 12th, 2012

laid back breastfeeding, you’ve got it all figured out. you’re a master. breastfeeding is the most natural thing- and you’ve been doing it since birth. of course you’re a pro

ever the little mama, you’ve now taken to wanting to breastfeed me and your dad. lifting up your shirt and grabbing our faces- forcefully pulling us down to nurse from you. patting our heads, rubbing our hair- gazing down at us with satisfaction, the same way that i look down at you while nursing. and so we oblige, and say ‘thank you’ after having some of your ‘ma’

one day, you are going to make an amazing mama.. and i cannot wait to share the joys of giving you siblings.

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april 8th, 2012 {easter}

we watched from the window, yesterday- as a man came with a lawn mower to mow the lush clovers and daisies growing just outside our door. claire and i saying ‘ noooo no no noooo’
argh! i was looking forward to plopping her down in that green and taking some pictures. ah well..

this morning, i woke up with a book slammed in my face. there were earlier warnings, like being climbed all over and talked to and yadda yadda.. i wasn’t paying much attention. until. well, the book. and then we got up far too early for my liking

we got dressed and decided to make it outside before the heavy rain clouds decided to let down for the day

searching for pretty painted eggs among the clovers…

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passerby’s stopped to smile at her and say hello
and then we made it home right before the sky opened up, and the wind came howling through the trees

we hope that you are having a beautiful weekend!

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