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let's play

taking it easy

   The past three days have been a lesson to me. DON’T LEAVE YOUR CHILD …ever. Actually I’m only joking…well, kind of. You see, I’m sure my little dude is feeling a little low. He seems to whine about everything and has also learnt how to stomp his feet. I don’t even think it’s something he’s learnt; it looks natural when he does it but boy, does it piss me off. Seriously. He’s not his usual happy self. Perhaps he is reacting to the separation. I certainly am; being extra patient and allowing him to hoover anytime he feels like it.    I’ve been making smoothies and wearing dresses, taking my baby for an afternoon ride to the beach and walking barefoot. But his behavior still bothers me. I fear we have entered the tantrum stage. And I know I need to nip it in the bud but how, especially when you have those eyes looking right at you?!

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July 7, 2012 by
let's play

separation

Even at the moment I was clicking on the ‘book now’ icon, I wasn’t really sure if what I was doing was ‘right’. I would be enjoying five whole days with friends I love, in a gorgeous European city, photographing all day,drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes, buying quirky bits and bobs, walking through parks…but without my baby. With only three days to go, how is this going to work, mummy?

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June 25, 2012 by
odd ends

odd ends…with commentary

  Need I say ANYTHING!    We are experiencing some weird weather conditions. It rained today. I think we’re nearing a tropical climate more and more every year.           My really good friend Ilia was on TV this morning demonstrating her ridiculously perfect makeup skills. Woohoo!      Georgie playing with his cousin in their new paddling pool.       A beautiful breezy day at the beach where we also had some good old fashioned fish and chips with tons of vinegar! Devoured it in a second so no pics. Oops.       Yiayia and pappou.       Pick n’ Mix. Not really my idea of good fun unless chocolate is involved.      Awesome birthday card.    Homemade bolognese.   Georgie in my dad’s MG.     Mia and Oliver.   Enjoy your weekend. I’m off to pack……..something is brewing…x

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June 22, 2012 by
on our island

munching in the fresh air

        There seemed to be a light breeze in the air today which meant that Georgie could play outside. I grabbed some awesome lunch from Get Fresh and headed to the park. There wasn’t a soul around. Georgie had the playground all to himself.

Today I realized that being at the park surrounded by trees, dirt, sticks and stones is the only place where he really enjoys himself and doesn’t ‘need’ me. At some point, he was sitting in the same position for at least five minutes…A book or a magazine may have come in handy. He NEVER sits still for one minute, let alone five! I guess it’s nature’s effect.        Picked up this shopping bag yesterday and already it has made my life easier.        Overall, a beautiful day.

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June 21, 2012 by
on our island

breaking the routine

        When papa called on Friday afternoon to tell me we were spending the weekend by the beach, I swear i did a little dance. Georgie was off to his grandmother’s for the night so that gave me plenty of time to pack for me and a busy 16-month old. I change him on average twice a day and that’s not including his pajamas. So the point was not to not overdo it with the packing…but then again, we’ll be at the beach, I thought to myself, which means he’ll be needing at least two shirts for each day… Next, snacks! And nappies for the water! Anyway, I like to think I didn’t take that much for one night.

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June 18, 2012 by

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