What a beautiful clever girl youāre growing into
I was excited to have you back at home to play, relax and enjoy your home ā the space thatās all yours since before you were born.
I prepped our lunch in advance of collecting you from City Square station so we could have the most time together.
Straight after travelling an hour on the train, I take you back on transport, fortunately not too far. Your precious little self is in a good mood usually, so I can give you cuddles in the warmth soon after collecting you.
At home
Itās a usual cold January, so being outside in the low temperature and damp, isnāt much fun. I try to make home as enjoyable as possible for you, including giving you the chance to explore.
Youāre developing a huge amount at the moment, you can now comprehend lots of things and you have a very helpful spirit about you.
Last time you were home you spilt some water and got the kitchen towel to clean up.
Today I asked for help taking the high chair legs from the cupboard over to the kitchen and you enthusiastically cooperated. When I changed your nappy then asked you to take it over to the bin, you gladly helped. I was pleasantly surprised how well youāre understanding things.
I still canāt get my head around the reality youāre not a docile baby anymore.
You must have a bit of cat in you, they love pulling at curtains tooPlaying on your own, reading the magazine
A walk around the city lake
After lunch and play time we went for a walk around the neighbourhood. I made sure you were wrapped up super cosy.
It breaks my heart to see other families together. Iām grateful for the moment but I wish things were better for us.
Facing towards the cityFacing north
Before heading back to the station I gave you some snacks.
There are so many videos online of babies trying different fruits and their reactions ā I know youāve tried lots already, so that first time experience isnāt there, but at the least itās a first for us.
Your sweet nature
On the train back to City Square station I noticed you were trying to give Spot some water. Isnāt it funny that as you grow your maternal nature comes out.
As you grow, thereāll be lots of last times too
It was the last time I gave you formula. Things are moving really fast, before I know it you wonāt need me to put your shoes on as well as all the other things I enjoy helping you with.
The early months of your life were taken from me. Iād do anything to have them now, theyāre fast becoming lost to the past.
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