Easter 2021

Dear Matthew, Toby and Josie, 

Your first Easter was quickly upon us Jose! In our usual tradition (unless COVID or some other random thing the last few years decides to throw at us prevents it, like last year), we had brunch on Good Friday at Ma Ma and Gumps' house. We headed over in the morning and enjoy a beautiful sunny day on the verandah. Boys, you helped Gumps make the waffles and we then filled our bellies together. Afterwards Ma Ma set up an Easter egg hunt for you to run around and collect the eggs. We then all had a swim in the pool to cool off. I have always loved how relaxed our Good Fridays are :)

On Easter morning a few days later you all awoke to find that the Easter bunny had come during the night! He'd left his footprints everywhere and Easter eggs galore, even in the bathroom! Josie you enjoyed your first taste of chocolately goodness and boys you screamed (and fought a little over the eggs) with delight as you raced around collecting your loot. We had another brunch a few hours later at our place with your dad's side of the family, and you got to have yet another egg hunt in the backyard with your cousins! And all-round good Easter!! I am again forever grateful to have celebrated another special weekend with our extended family knowing everyone is safe to do so. We are so, so lucky to live where we do and have the leaders we do. Never take our safety for granted, or moments like these, my beautiful kids. 

Love you all, 

Mum xxx

 

Josie at 8 months

Dear Matthew, Toby and Josie

8 months of you Josie-boo 🧡

You’ve had a busy month Jose! At the end of last month your first two teeth had just popped through and they’ve now made all their way up. I can see your front top teeth just under your gums ready to join them. You’ve taught yourself to crawl quickly and I have to check on your often when I put you on the mat to play as you can move out of sight quick smart. You’re pulling up to standing, standing unassisted and walking while holding onto something like the couch. You’re still sleeping well, especially now we can cuddle more with the cold weather setting in and longer nights. You are absolutely devouring food now, munching away on watermelon, banana, apples, puréed veggies and beef, puréed blueberries and muesli, pasta and whatever else I may be eating that you inevitably grab off my fork! You’re almost too big for your capsule so we’ll be putting you in a big girl seat soon. We took another trip to Mandurah and celebrated your first Easter.  You’ve been a trooper these past few weeks while we get ready to move (while helping me pack you pulled yourself up on a box then slipped and fell, landing cheek first on the box corner- not fun) but still won’t let other people hold you so moving day is going to be interesting 😆You do however adore your brothers and could play with them for hours on end. Love you beautiful girl.

Love you my gorgeous kiddies,

Mum xxx