'Two Friends' 31st January 2014

Two little girls belonging to two friends in the place we grew up.  Nicole and I have been friends since we were 13. We lived at each others houses, shared beds and adventures, slept days away and stayed up all night. We were partners in mischief and most things and were there for each other through the good, bad, and embarrassing. She is such a beautiful woman who has made a gorgeous wee girl to share this journey of life with. Now we both have new little people who keep us very busy with mischief and most things, but despite living in different countries, we are still wonderful friends. I am so glad our little people get to grow up together, even though they are apart. Friends are such a beautiful part of life,  I only hope Charli has friends as wonderful as I do.

16th January 14 ' A Smashing Birthday'

 

 

  

 

 

 It has been,

One year of breastfeeding
One year of broken sleep
One year since I gave birth to you
One year since I had absolutely no clue
One whole year filled with you
Time has just flown by us and I wouldn't change a thing, you glorious little being!

Today you had your very first birthday cake, in cake smashing fashion of course!
You couldn't beleive your luck when nobody stopped you tucking into something this delicious!
You stuffed cake in and around your mouth, you clapped and laughed in between mouthfuls and decided your feet could do with a taste too.  It was the funniest, most gorgeous thing I have seen.
Happy birthday my beautiful little darling, I love you!

You have had your first Christmas
You have had eight plane rides
You can now say cat, and dog
You put phones up to your ear and say hello
You shake your head when you dont want something
You give cuddles and kisses
You say ta in the cutest little voice when you want something or you want to give it away
You scream ta if you want something and you are not getting it
You have taken more steps, you squat and stand unasisted alot
You have been scratched by a cat
You have petted donkeys, lamas and goats
You get grumpy when you are hungry
You have spent a night away from us with Oma and without boobie
You love playing with daddy and riding on his shoulders
You sleep on your tummy with your bum in the air
You throw yourself back in absolute misery when occassion calls for it
You play peak a boo by lifting blankets in front off your face
You get so excited when taking steps that your top half moves faster than your feet
You love to hold onto little travel kit bottles, they are the perfect fit
You 'lodi lodi lodi lol' a lot and it is just the cutest thing
You think running (crawling) away naked at bath time is absolutely hilarious!
You are such a happy little camper, you make me laugh everyday and you mean more to me than I could ever express.

Mo Baby

The day started with a school run, fashionably five minutes late Josh rocked up to school with a cracker of a story about Charli leaking poo every where (the only day it doesn't happen). Charli bear and I went and had a cuppa with Francis and Cooper, then home for a nap before exploring the almighty plaza of Palmerston North. Charli just begged me to let her try these glasses on, since there was a moustache involved, there was no way I could refuse. What a Champ! I think she looks like a little piggy in this picture, but my what spectacular glasses! If they were black they would have come home with us.

To end the day my darling friend Nicole came over for dinner while Charli bear dreamt of boobs and bouncing. I can't believe how fast our time here is going, too little time with too much to do!

Jolly

Charli, her Oma and I had Brunch at cafe cuba today followed by a stroll around a few shops. Charli had several admirers at the cafe, eyeing up the deliciously hairy little bear that is my baby. 

On the way home we swung around to Francis's to pick up her jolly jumper. 

Oh my! What fun this little person had. 

For some reason Charli was a little unsettled tonight and did not want to go to/stay asleep. Maybe it was because we had such wonderful guests over for dinner! So after many attempts at sleeping, it became apparent this sweet slumber was not going to happen. Charli got up for what felt like the millionth time, into the jolly jumper she went with us all fixated on the cuteness. The jumper must have been quite jolly as little bear let out her first full on giggle. The most beautiful sound I have ever heard! Im so glad some very special people got to share that moment with us, but I can't wait for her Daddy to hear the bear chuckle. While I was chatting away and watching you tube clips with Jess & Kyle, Uncle J-Bird was an absolute legend and put Charli to sleep walking around the table a gazillion times! Hi five brother, hi five.

Two Charli's

We had lots of visitors today. Little bear has never seen so many faces.

Aunty's and uncles, cousins, children, lovely ladies and family friends, what a treat. Charli smiled, yelled and spewed and had to have several naps to take a break from being the centre of attention. 

At once stage we had two gorgeous little Charli's in one room. One with blonde curls the other a duck face, I am fairly certain the definition of Charli must be 'cute'.

Two Oma's An Opa And A Bath

Charli Bear, her Oma and I went for a drive to Masterton today so my Oma & Opa could meet the cherub. Oh it was just wonderful =) we had a smiley baby, cups of tea, bikkies (boob for Charli), and talks about back in the day. Little bear needed a wee wash so in the sink she went, finding her foot absolutely mesmerising!

Five Ladies, Four Babies & Dinner

Dinner at Sam's was gorgeous. There were four little cherubs of various ages, running, toddling, crawling and starfishing around. There were vintage floral tea cups and plates (My fav!), cupcakes, five gorgeous ladies and lots of yummy food! Little bear and I are so incredibly spoilt with lovely people! The lounge looked like a day care centre and it was adorable, this was a clear indicator that times have certainly changed. Gone are the days of the 'classy' cheese and wine nights or just the downright smashing of our sober cells, It has become very clear that we are growing up! 

Life happens and it is wonderful =) 

Uncle J-Bird

Charli had the worlds biggest sleep in, so when she woke we went and woke up her Uncle J-Bird by sitting on him. You can hardly get grumpy at a baby =). It was great, Josh kept Charli impressed while I showered, went on a washing-chopping-freezing rampage and made a not so delicious green smoothie.

Little Bear met Jess, and then the small one and I went to a gorgeous potluck dinner with my lovely lady friends who I have missed so much! Five ladies, four babies and dinner.

Charli Meets Cooper

Our first full day back in New Zealand was lovely. This glorious country seems to have left the heater on for us, and I am not complaining!

My friend Francis came around with her gorgeous little energizer baby Cooper (who is four months older than Charli). We went out as two ladies and two babies looking for shoes. We accidentally bumped in to more lovely people, and had ourselves a little bit of a coffee club. (Yes the coffee is much, much MUCH better over here). 

I put baby bear down on the grass with Coops and took some snaps of two little friends. In Aussie there really are too many bugs and scary bitey ants to do this, so it was quite exciting. We had some very cheeky little faces from the Bear in the grass but this little bit of love was too cute! 

My beautiful Aunty and Uncle Grey Grey came to let me borrow a vehicle from their collection and meet Charli. I swear all the people I know are just so lovely, giving and helpful! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! 

2,512km Bro

Today was the day we flew 2,512km. 

I must admit I had my nervous tummy giving me a run for my money, after running late due to a massive leaking poo (yet again). Luckily our late was still early and we had time to grab a cuppa and say goodbye to the darling/Daddy.

On the plane, little bear got a little grumpy with the fact her mummy was putting off feeding until we were sky bound. Charli won and managed to finished feeding just in time for the plane to take off. Whoops. After a wee grizzle, baby bear went to sleep and much to my surprise she stayed that way... for the rest of the flight, the descent, going through customs, and most of the car ride! Our fellow sky travellers were commenting on how awesome little bear was =) I was not the frazzled mess I thought I would be, but instead a relaxed and happy lady with a very full bladder. Success!

I never thought the words 'I'm hot' would ever come out of my mouth in this country after living in Australia. Nice show NZ, nice show, though I know you are only pretending. 

It is so great being home, now to begin the visiting binge.

*Bryce took this photo for me to save you all from horrid selfies*