Numma Numma Mumma

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Numma Numma Mumma

Yes you are still breast fed.

What I love the most is this closeness.

These cheeky little looks.

The little hand that rests on my chest.

The little dance you do when you realise it's "numma numma" time.

The way your golden head fits snuggly into the crook of my arm.

The fact that this is just "us" time.

That this can fix ANYTHING even a black eye or a scrapped knee.

"mmmmm numma numma mumma!"

Oh that is just toooo adorable Miss Swan

<3

Float

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Float

Magoo you have always been my water baby.

I used to fear constantly for your safety.

Because you had NO fear.

This summer you have come so far with your swimming.

And tonight you topped yourself with this effort.

Dad was so chuffed with you.

And for once you have beaten your big bro.

Swim star 2012!!

Beatrice

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Beatrice 

You got to bring home Beatrice Bear from school.

This was a lovely treat for us.

And gave us so much to talk about.

I loved how you talked like she was a real live friend, with care and concern and ensuring she was happy.

Leaving school we strapped her into Swan's car seat.

"Mum is Beatrice ok in the seat?"

All afternoon she went with you through your activities.

And you talked.   

And discussed.

And cared.

And loved.

You were a great friend today.

Kack Kack

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Kack Kack

Miss Jamima and you are firm friends at the moment.

In fact any duck is cause for great excitement.
I think we have read our duck book a million times already today.

Even the pelican at Creche is greeted with "Kack Kack".

I love the sense of pride you have when asked :
"What does a duck say?"

"KACK KACK!!!"

Blaaaaa

 

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Blaaaaa

When your bored in life - find your sibling.

You'll find something to laugh about.

Something to argue about.

And something to reminisce about.

Like all yelling blaaaaaa when Mum asks you to say "cheese".

 

You just "did it"

 

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You just "did it"

This is the statement I heard from my mother every time I asked for toilet training advice.

"I don't know, you and your sister just did it!"

Hmmm it all seemed too simple.

She must have been forgetting the crying, the pee on the floor, the poop walked into carpet.

Surely her old age was making her forgetful!

You see your brothers were pains!

Tootsie was nearly 3.5 before it "clicked"

Magoo was 2.9mths.

You turned 18mths yesterday.

And today you just "did it"

I know your going to look back at hate me for publishing this picture.

But my 30th post is a momentus one.

SUCCESS!!!

~

How simple things please.

School Days

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School Days

So it was open day at school today for families to see what you guys were doing.

We had a lovely morning.

You and Magoo couldn't be more different.

Instead of one focused acitivity we zoomed through four!

What a ball we had bulding blocks, a hillarious board game,

self portrait painting and you showing me all your book work.

It is always a pleasure to see you in your space.   

You have such ownership.

Such Pride.

But my heart had to melt when we had our picnic.

You ran off to be with your friends.

When it was time to pack up though you frantically looked around the crowd for me.

You looked so tiny.

So lost.

So helpless.

So beautiful.

And then there was this.

The second you saw me across the crowd.

My love, your smile can light this world on fire.

xx

Kindy Kids

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Kindy Kids

It was back to Kindy Day today.

Magoo it was lovely to have time in your new space.

Showing me your favourite play things.

Of course it was playdoh.

We spent the whole afternoon creating.

Your scarf for a Giraffe and back blacket were so cute.

But the sweetest was your heart.

"Here Mumma I made you a beautiful heart. Do you like it?"

Oh Magoo I LOVED it!

Www

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Www

Proud Parent Moment 

Your teacher excitedly pulled me aside yesterday to inform me you were the first boy in her class to write a sentence.

You proudly showed me your story.

'I MENT TO THE BEACH'

But there was a hiccup.

"Mumma I tried my best but I couldn't get the W right for the went."

"Can you please help me learn to write a W?"

So first thing this morning you were at the breakfast table practising your W's.

Dedication and enthusiasm.    

Wish I could bottle this moment.

Mate I'm so truly proud of your ownership of your learning process.

Snakes Alive!!

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Snakes Alive!!

Magoo again you were in your element.

You really are a slugs and snail and puppy dogs tails little boy.

And snakes are a passion of yours.

How natural.

How calm.

How inquisitive.

How simply beautiful.

I loved your statement this week:

"I'm a animal adventurer.   I'm a animal explorer.   I love animals."

Lego

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Lego

Who ever invented this toy is a genius!

I love how this helps that wild and fantastic imagination of yours.

You spend hours building and fixing and planning.

"The high lazer goes this way mumma (left) not that way (straight forward).  It has to get baddies out that way"

And Lord forbid you should ever loose your lego 'Inja' - he's the hero in every game.

ow-weeeee!!!

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Ow-weeeeeee!!!!

Today you scraped your knee.

Not for the first time.

And this surely is less painful than last weeks black eye.

Yet the preformance was Oscar quality.

Although it took you 40min after scraping to have your first tears (amd realise there was an ow-weee) .....

They lasted 2.5hrs!!

Oh Swan you really make this parenting stuff "interesting"!

Summer Time

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Summer Time

Summer Time and the livin' is easy!

What a magical day at the beach.

Your first boogie board ride.

What a thrill.

How happy you are.

How simple life can be.

Finally!

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Finally!!

Oh Miss Swan you have no idea how much this makes my heart sing.

I don't want you to be a prissy girl.

I love that your determined.

That you choose Spiderman over Barbie.

That your fearless.

That no one will show you up - especially not those boys.

~

But I have waited a lifetime to have a little friend to play babies with, dress ups and do all  things girly.

You discoverd "Bubbies" on Saturday morning.

How tenderly you fed, cuddled and brushed their hair.

I can't lie - it was so so cute.

And you and Magoo made a playtime connection.

Turns out I already had a little friend to play all these games with right under my nose for the past 3.5yrs!

Bomb!!!

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Bomb!!!!

Wow I love summer.

I love your total involvement in it.

You are swimming so well.

And bombs are you favourite new move.

Baby of Mine

Baby of Mine 

From your head down to your toes

Your not much, goodness knows

But your so precious to me

Sweet as can be

Baby of Mine.

  ~

Wow there's so much personality in there.

No wonder it can't be contained.

It bubbles out of you.

And its lovely and precious.

I can't believe your mine.

xx

Boops

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Boops

Boops are the best thing lately.

You can't get enough of them.

When drivng in the car you yell:

"Boops boops"

I drive one handed and pass you one.

You squeal with delight and kick your legs.

You love Boops.

And your doing so well with your animals sounds.

"Kack Kack" little Swan 

Your so sweet with your Boops.

I'll read to you anytime

 

Best Friends

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Best Friends

Best friends - 

some one to laugh with 

some one to play with

some one to goof with

some one who makes your day

 

your special friend

p.s Magoo I love your face - "Back off Swan this is MY friend!"

Life's Angels

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Life's Angels

Sometimes in life you meet a real Angel.
They don't have wings but yet they make you feel like you can fly.

They are beautiful - inside and out.

They make you want to be the best you can be.

And you can admire them because they are truely amazing.

We've been very blessed to have one enter our lives.

She's like your second mum.

A warm lap to climb in.

Arms that embrace you.

And words that affirm you.

She's our special friend.

We are all so very blessed to have her.

xxx

I can sing a rainbow

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I can sing a rainbow

....listen with your eyes

....listen with your eyes

....and sing everything you see

~

There has been much discussion about rainbows lately.

Perhaps it's because of all these storms.

Or maybe it's the discovery Ben has made at your school - rainbows from glass on the concrete.

Or maybe it's a flash back from Kindy and the lovely singing you once did for us mums.

Whatever it is there are rainbows in our lives almost every day

Today we drew 

And you found this project dull and "boring" to start with.

And then came the rainbow.

How this rainbow grew and grew.

It was so pretty I wanted to frame it and keep it on my wall for the days that there was nothing pretty to think about.

And then it rained. .... of course.

Your rainbow has washed away.

But we can look for a new one tomorrow. 

Busy Buzzy Bee

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Busy Buzzy Bee

You're always busy

You never seem to be where I last saw you.

And your into everything!!

This week you learnt to climb even higher ...

The kitchen bench top to be exact

There's never a dull moment with you in our lives.

 Miss Busy Bee

Bug Boy

 

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Bug Boy

Our little nature guy

You're in your element when out in the natural World

Eveything has a new meaning when you see it

I love how you marvel and delight in every little creature

And your gentleness is so beautiful

Magoo you are our Bug Boy

Just Add Water

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Just Add Water

Phew its hot.

Often its the little things that are the best entertainment.

I must remember this.

A childhood necessity is a sprinker.

Your face says it all!

The Disguise

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The Disguise

How sweet

How calm

How silent and still

How totally deceiving!

Today Miss you have cried or winged or pulled since 7.30am!

Thank goodness you have cuteness on your side.

Tonights Special

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Tonights Special

"Mumma I have a fantastic idea!"

Oh yes

"Lets have a special night!"

mmmmhmmm sounds great

"Yeah the special thing is - we sleep in your bed."

Oh I like my bed to myself though.

"No you don't, you like it when I cuddle you."

How can one resist a free cuddle session.

Tonights Special

Love unconditional

Warm feet

Monkey arms taking up the bed

Soft mumbles as you dream

Tonights Special

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You are my Sunshine

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You are My Sunshine

You are my sunshine

My only sunshine

You make me happy when skies are grey

You'll never know Magoo

How much I love you

You are my precious boy

~

Full of fun and imagination.

You are my box of surprise.

My total Gemini.

Your my happy little pumpkin.

And my big gray cloud.

My cuddlepie.

My sooky guy.

You're my sunshine all day through.

Magoo how I love you

Slow Up, Don't Hurry to Grow Up

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Slow Up, Don't Hurry to Grow Up!

Your so grown up.

"I'm 10" - you declare

"I'm the boss"

"You're not doing as I say!   Listen Mum!"

By golly you are so grown up.

Yet your old faithful is still at your side.

As long as Pooh Bear is in sight you're still my baby.

Please slow down 10 will come all too soon!

Building a Home

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"Mummy can you show me how to build a home".

How do you show a child how to build a home?

A house - yes, but a home?

So we came up with floors, and roofs and walls and then something fabulous happened.

You realised it needed a friend to make it a home.  

And then another friend came to visit the first friend.

And without us knowing we had built a home.

Mates

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Mates

Little secrets shared just between the two of you.

Picking favourite characters and in depth discussions over them.

Wrestling.

Pouring of pictures for hours and hours.

Plotting sweet revenge on that wicked witch of a mother.

Showing off your latest moves - weather they be dance or reverse flying head kicks.

A childhood spent with a mate so close and dear that every day is an adventure.

This is what my boys have.

How lucky you two are to have eachother.

Consequences

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Consequences

So today you learnt the hard lesson of consequence.   

I am not sure who cried harder you or my heart.

Nan-Nan says "She's no Swan.   A Princess Yes - but not a Swan".

Well today you were a devil in disguise - a dare devil.  

But sadly you paid the price of your antics.

Laying lazily across the back of the couch....

Jumping off the sofa onto your fold out couch.....

Standing on top of the train table.....

All fun and games until...

 

Darn that consequence!!!!

Learnt your lesson Swan?   

I greatly doubt it!!!

I scream, You scream, We all scream for Icecream

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I scream, You scream, We all scream for Icecream!!!!

Let's celebrate that it is friday.   

And we survived our first full time school week.  

And its hot.   

And who can resist the ice-cream jingle as is merrily calls us out to have our fill of cold, sweet treats.  

Miss Swan you are fooling no one by strategically sitting next to the full box though.  You'd better think of more tricky ways to con another iceblock.    Try this strategy - eat fast then convince your baby sister to share hers by pretending to "help" feed it to her.

Music Man

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Music Man

"Mumma, I love you.   Do you love me?"    

Oh my love how could I not - you are my magical music man.    

"But Mumma, I love you everywhere."     

Well I have loved you from before you even knew love, before you even took a breath.   You have danced into my life and I am so truely blessed you have come to share your gift with me.

Your gift is music.  You were born with it.   In fact, it was there when you were our jellybean in Mumma's tummy.  The first time I felt you move it was to music.   And you still move to the rhythm of life.   You find music everywhere and it flows through you.  It's beautiful.  It's magical.  It's your gift.   Please please use it.   You have no idea how powerful it is.   

Imelda Marcos

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Imelda Marcos

"Shooo's"

"Shooo's"

Oh yes how you love your shoes.    Dissappearing off to your bedroom you produce your shoe box.   Who knew a toddler could have one - but you do.   And here you sit picking out odd pairs -  purposefully declaring -

"Shooo's, Shooo's"

So we try each pair on and you tear around the dining room trying each out for speed and cat kicking potential and then we try on more "shooo's"   

Strange for all this fancy foot work we practice you CAN NOT keep a pair on when it's really time to!