This post is in honour of a baby girl stillborn six years ago today. It contains words and pictures that some may find triggering. It was early yesterday morning. Too early and I crawled onto the couch and snuggled up to Ziggy who was watching TV in his pyjamas. My head was resting […]
My mum came to visit today. She wanted to see Harlow for her birthday, give her some presents. It was a lovely visit. It always is with Granma. The kids love her. And she hung out some washing for me. Legend. As she was leaving, I said, "Say goodbye to the one-year-old for the very […]
So I've been meaning to show you Harlow's nursery for a while now. You might recall how excited I was to decorate a space for a girl. I was really excited. Let me take you back. We had moved into The Oldest House in the World on the strength of charming vintage wallpaper. Turns out […]
In the deepest, darkest night, all the world is sleeping like a baby – except for the babies. Because babies were sent here to torture us and that is the truth that every parent must learn. Oh, I know, there are some babies who sleep well. Some who sleep through from the second week of […]
Fourteen Little Things…. 1. She points and claps and talks 2. She loves pumpkin soup and roast chicken 3. She 'sings' along with Twinkle Twinkle (in tune!) 4. She WILL take off her socks and shoes 5. She loves baths 6. She loves Daddy 7. She does not love elevators 8. She walks on […]
This is twelve days late, angel. Which means you turned one a month and 12 days ago. But I swear I just brought you home from the hospital, your little body curled into itself as though you were still in my belly. I am still pinching myself. Every day, I put you down for a […]
Bringing a little person into the world is incredibly hard work. It can be frightening and overwhelming, the ultimate test of endurance – both mentally and physically. But birth IS beautiful – normally once it's over and the baby is in your arms. Time will generally cast the memory of birth in a rosier […]
So let’s forget that last week was kind of sort of meant to be “Birth Week” here on The Little Mumma. And let’s remember that I have three children. And also, currently, a head cold. Let’s try to forgive me for not being perfect and also celebrate the things I DID manage to achieve last […]
