October Birthdays
Our two daughters have birthdays in October. When I was pregnant with Elora, her due date was actually Georgia’s birthday! I’m glad I have my babies early :) Elora’s birthday was on a Saturday. We had a morning tea party with some of her friends. It was a very nice morning! The children sat around […]
How did this happen? {and a poem}
This is Elora on our first morning with her out in the big world. I had been awake most of the night, gazing at her, in awe of how preciously perfect she was (is). I mean, how perfect is she? So pretty and peaceful and beautiful. Just what I wanted and hoped for: my healthy […]
Conversations with a toddler
We are really enjoying Elora. She is older and easier now, having been our most demanding child to date. I wouldn’t call her difficult – none of our children have been ‘difficult’ – but she certainly has a very strong personality. Little Elora, 15 hours old From the day she came home from hospital she […]
Testing out the sound
I love her crazy hair. I love her gorgeous smile. I love it when she chats to me, Jumping and hopping all the while. She loves music. She tested out the sound. She placed the earphones on her head And started to dance around. She must have felt so grown up In the shop with […]
Learning to jump
Elora can jump. She has been practicing so much that she is quite the expert. I love it when toddlers start learning to jump. It looks like it is quite challenging at first: the heaves and hos that go into the process! It’s endearing. As I hold her hand and take her for little strolls, […]
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