Mamatography 4 - Me and Mine

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Not a particularly brilliant photo! But it's rare that we all four appear in the same picture these days, so it has to do :)
We were just about to embark on the long journey home from York where we had become the godparents of my best friend's twins. A great honour and a wonderful responsibility.

This month:

The Hubby has enjoyed...

Snuggles with B when she climbs into our bed at night
Blue-veined Brie
Not being a January-gymmer
Not going to Orlando with work and being able to spend time with the kids instead

I have enjoyed...

Watching Father Brown on iPlayer

The SNS which is enabling M to get her supplements at the breast

Our Close Caboo carrier

Seeing how much B loves M

The huge smiles M gives to B

B has enjoyed...

What Does The Fox Say?

Satsumas

Cuddling her little sister

Stickers

M has enjoyed...

Her big sister
Smiling
Breastfeeding

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Mamatography 3 - Overcoming Fear

This photograph represents something huge. I passed my driving test in 2007, but drove very little after that. I became more and more afraid of driving, and I didn't need to do it because the hubby had a car and could drive me. Otherwise, most places were accessible by walking or public transport. 

When B was born, there was absolutely no way I was going to risk her tiny little life by driving her around myself. We were blessed by others offering lifts. However, when she moved up into her extended rear facing car seat, it was much more difficult as it didn't fit in many cars. We became a bit isolated. I came to the realisation that with baby number 2 on the way, I had to do something about my fears, or we would be stuck at home. 

I decided to try hypnotherapy. Natal hypnotherapy had got me through my first labour, so I was pretty confident that it could help me with driving too. I found a lady nearby who was recommended by a friend. We had one session together. We talked about my past, things that might have affected how I view myself or that had knocked my confidence. And we worked on turning negative thoughts into positive ones. How to see myself as a careful driver, rather than incompetent and hesitant. She did a visualisation with me and sent me a recording to listen to at home. I listened to her soothing voice telling me that I was careful, reminding me to think about successful drives in the past and to look forward to driving in the future. That was in the early stages of my pregnancy. I drove a couple of times when I was pregnant, but only with the hubby next to me, and they were short, simple routes. Fast forward to last week. I drove by myself for the first time ever, both girls in the back. I didn't enjoy it, but I am so proud of myself. I have fought my fears, overcome them and achieved freedom. 

This picture is of my awesome parallel park!!

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Mamatography 2 - Smiles

This week I have managed to capture M's smile several times. She's been smiling for a few weeks now, but, as is the habit of all children, she has very often refused to perform for the camera. Her biggest smiles are reserved for B and Daddy, and I have the mixed blessing of the nighttime smiles when she is content to grin and gurgle and refuse to sleep.

And, as a bonus, you get a rare photograph of me! 

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Siblings - January

This week has seen the return of the tantrums. I think B has come to the realisation that the baby is staying, and a bit of jealousy has sprung up. But, despite that, she still clearly loves M. She keeps telling me how beautiful she is, and helps to wipe her sick with a muslin; she's keen to cuddle her and kiss her. And when she was giving her a cuddle the other day I caught this lovely moment when she picked up a book to read to her baby sister. So precious. 

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Mamatography 1

I thought I'd start the year with a look at my little family. Last New Year there were only three of us, and now we are four. B loves her little sister. M was grizzling when I put her down on the playmat, but as soon as B lay down next to her, and said, "Alright, little girl," the way I do, she smiled and chilled. The rabbits are B's and M's; presents from my sister. B has had hers for two years, and now M has a matching one. And I love this photo of the hubby with M - they have the same facial expression.

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Happy New Year

My Resolutions:

1) Less screen time

2) Institute family prayer & Bible time at least 3 days a week

3) Drive my car and stop being afraid

4) Blog more

5) Drink at least 3.5 litres of water a day

6) Return to meal planning