I hope all my lovely readers had a wonderful Easter break, despite what I hear the weather was like back in the UK! Easter is a big holiday here in the US. The stores are filled with all the Easter paraphernalia you can think of – ready filled Easter baskets, an entire 30ft aisle filled with an assortment of egg shaped candy and chocolate, books, crafts, toys and religious items….
My True Love
I’m in love with a boy. He has shown me a new way of viewing the world. For him, everything is an adventure, and he finds wonder in things I once found ordinary. We sit and gaze up at the trees that surround us, his fingers in my hair and the glow of the late afternoon sun warming our faces, and he tells me about all the things that intrigue…
Henry at 21 Months
Character: Henry is a loving and kind hearted little boy. He loves cuddles and is very caring with both toys and other children. He’s such a well behaved child at playgroup, waiting patiently for his turn and sharing with others. He loves to immerse himself in play and gets lost in a world of imagination with his cars and trains. He truly is a delight to be around and brings…
Henry at 19 Months
Henry has developed so much since we arrived in the US. He is learning so many new things each day that it’s hard to keep up, and his baby days are now long behind him. He is such a loving and patient child – so gentle and caring of those around him, and his bubbling enthusiasm and joy for life is infectious. He is just such a happy little boy,…
Henry At 17 Months
Henry has changed and learned more in the last month than any other time span before. When I read back on his 16 month update I can’t believe it was only a month ago. He seems so much more developed, and I can see him turning into a big boy right before my eyes. I know I keep saying it, but this is the most fun stage so far. I…
Henry's Grey & Yellow Nursery Tour
I’ve been meaning to feature Henry’s nursery tour on my blog for a while now, but somehow I never got round to taking the photos for it. Then suddenly I found myself having a slight panic at 4pm the afternoon before the removal men were due to pack up the contents of our house. I picked up my camera and started snapping – I wanted to capture Henry’s very first room before it…
Henry at 16 Months
Another month has rolled around. This little boy is growing so fast I can’t keep up. The biggest change we’ve noticed over the past month is Henry’s newfound ability to role play. He loves to put his toys to bed – he covers them with a blanket, kisses them, and then waves goodnight! He likes to play feeding them with his spoon too. He also enjoys picking up the watering…
Henry’s 15 Month Update
Now that Henry is 15 months I can no longer really call him a baby (although I still do) – he is a fully fledged walking, talking, rambunctious little toddler. It was sad to see the last of his baby days, the chubbiness of his cheeks and delicious thigh rolls diminishing with the lengthening of limbs, yet at the same time I can’t help thinking that 15 months has been…
Henry’s 1 Year Update
The months are passing quickly, and Henry is blossoming more and more each day. I’m sure I’ll say this a lot over the years, but 12 months has been my favourite age of his so far. He has become his own little person and it is a delight to witness his quirks and traits come to the forefront. A noticeable difference over the past few months is that he has become a…
Henry’s 1st Birthday
A belated post, as Friday 10th October marked the day that we celebrated our darling little Henry’s very first birthday. A child turning one is momentous in so many ways. Not only has a baby blossomed into a toddler, it signifies a year of firsts, a year of learning for both parent and child, of tears and triumphs, bonding and discovery. The occasion was especially poignant for Matt and I. Our beautiful rainbow…
Henry’s 9 Month Update
This past month, Henry has been an absolute joy. Whereas I noted in his 8 Month Update that it was a difficult month with him being extremely clingy and having a fair amount of tantrums, his ninth month couldn’t have been more different. He has been so lovely and I feel as though we’re now closer than ever and I cherish the bond we have developed. He is such an affectionate and loving little boy and…
Henry’s 8 Month Update
Henry’s personality has very much blossomed over the last couple of months. These are the words I’d use to describe our 2ft 4″, blonde haired, blue eyed baby… Tenacious. Stubborn. Vocal. Passionate. Energetic. Impatient. We certainly have a spirited little boy. Henry knows what he wants and makes it clear to all around if he’s not happy with something. (Equally, he laughs loudly and with gusto if something pleases him, and constantly charms strangers…
