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Alphabet Soup
The ABC of Me
Age: 34
Bed Size: Double
Chore I Hate: Cleaning windows, I always seem to make them dirtier than before!
Dogs: I would like to own a Labrador one day
Essential start of your day: Extra sleep while babies are out on a run with their Daddy
Favourite Colour: Blue
Gold or Silver: Silver or white gold for me, though my engagement ring is platinum with a single sapphire and a diamond
Height: 5’6
Instruments I have played: Recorder, violin and guitar; sadly I do not play any of them anymore but I do love to sing!
Job: When not a full time Mummy I am a primary school teacher
Kids: Twins; Esther Grace and William Nairn born 24.7.2010, 3 month premature
Live: Charing, Kent, UK
Mum’s Name: Jean
Nickname: Old Bean
Overnight hospital stays: Appendix, twisted bowel
Pet Peeve: My own messiness and laziness – not a good combination!
Quote from a Movie: from TV actually, The West Wing, “How d’ya like them apples?” Has special meaning x
Right or Left handed: Right except for eating. I hold my knife and fork like a lefty!
Siblings: One sister, wee sis, Julie
Time you wake up: 6am but then snooze baby free til 8.30am after a busy night of feeding
Underwear: Mostly nursing bras these days. Is there such a thing as a sexy nursing bra?
Vegetable you dislike: Brussel sprouts
What makes you run late: Being unorganised, the Internet
Xrays you have had: Wisdom teeth, wrist (possible fracture from roller skating) possibly more just before birth of babies but I don’t remember
Yummy food you make: Stir fries and fajitas. Nom Nom!!
Zoo Animals: I love penguins and giraffes
The idea for my introductory alphabet soup came from Bacardi Mama and Sketches and Sentiments. Thank you.
I look forward to talking with you all through Jenny each Alphabe Thursday x
My alphabet is going to be on the theme of my upcoming wedding! I hope you will follow my progress towards the big day.
012/365 Teletubbies Tummy Time!
Teletubbies Tummy Time
Esther and William have always enjoyed their tummy time. They sleep on their tummies (naughty I know) and love to play on their tummies. Sometimes we all lay on the floor together and read a story on our tummies. And sometimes, not often, we watch the TV!! Today, was the debut of the Teletubbies!
My babies are turning into toddlers!!
Esther and William turned 8 months old today. They are now both mobile through rolling and the caterpillar shuffle. I am certain that crawling is not far away. They both eat solid food and are beginning to play in more … Continue reading
Doing Something Funny x
Raising a smile for Comic Relief with Him Up North.
A Wonderful Week of Cheer!
I have had a lovely week this week and have much to cheer about. So here I am to share it with you and Michelle at Mummy from the Heart who always inspires and encourages so many of us to share our positivity and cheer. Thank you.
Esther and William have finally met all of their cousins!
On Sunday it was David’s Mum’s birthday and to celebrate her special day she really wanted to have all six of her grandchildren together for the first time. This had not happened before as one is only a couple of weeks old and we have been out of circulation through the winter. But on Sunday we were all together for a few hours and it really was rather special. Seeing Esther and William begin to interact with their extended family was quite emotional. Their almost 5 year old cousin kept stroking them which was very sweet. William in particular was avidly watching the boys playing and seemed keen to get involved and have a go. The Henley family are a very close family so Esther and William will grow up with these cousins around them. They are very lucky and I think their first meeting bodes well for adventures in the future.
I have had a great week out and about with my Mum
I was rather apprehensive about having my Mother here for any length of time but it is the end of the second week and things seem to be going well. We are enjoying each other’s company, she is looking after David and I, and the house, so that David can focus on work and I can focus on Esther and William. She is being great. Mum is also getting to know her grandchildren better and watching their enjoyment of her is a wonderful reason to be cheerful. As she lives in Spain she will not see her grandchildren all the time so periods such as this are extra special. Love you Mum x
Weaning is going well and the babies are enjoying lots of different foods
Esther and William are loving exploring new foods and this week have even been negotiating lumps!! They love mango and papaya and all fruits. Esther sucks slivers of mango from my fingers as she cannot quite grip them herself. They have eaten broccoli, cauliflower, lentils, sweet potato, cucumber. They are having lots of first tastes and seem to welcome them all. Feeding them is such fun and they get so messy as they try to help with the spoon or the pots. What a great stage of babyhood this is. Makes me smile.
To see what is making others smile this week, hop on over to Mummy from the Heart and perhaps share your reasons to be cheerful too x
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