Tag: baby
Baby Passport Photos
When we were in New Zealand I took Imogen to a shop to have some photos taken for her New Zealand passport application.
Alas, the cameraman didn’t even get as close as clicking the camera’s button. Imogen didn’t want to stay still for a second. He kindly told me I could take some mugshots of my toddler at home and he would let me know if they’d do for a New Zealand passport.
The rules for baby and toddler passport photos seem to be much stricter in New Zealand. Babies cannot have their eyes closed and he clearly stated (looking at Imogen) that any ‘frizzy or loose’ hair must be tied away from the face.
Keeping Imogen’s eyes open isn’t a problem now she’s a toddler and alert 24/7 (or so it feels like it). But tying her hair back is tricky and getting her to look perfectly straight ahead at the camera is nigh on impossible. Her hair still isn’t quite long enough to tie back without clipping the shorter strands at the sides. So trying to get a hair tie in and then clipping the sides of her hair back meant I literally had three seconds to snap away before she pulled the ponytail out and ran out of the room… giggling loudly as I chased her down the hallway!
As these photos show, this is why you shouldn’t try and take baby passport photos…
Come on, just give up Mummy!
Belle & Boo
There’s a new range at John Lewis by Belle & Boo with some simply gorgeous children’s clothes and party accessories for boys and girls. One of my favourite dresses in the new collection is the Toys Long Sleeved Dress and I love the Party Bunting.
Belle & Boo
The creator of Belle & Boo is Mandy Sutcliffe who was inspired by French children whilst she was staying in Paris. She found inspiration in the children playing in the many Parisian parks and would spend many hours drawing them. Et voilà the Belle & Boo range is beautiful, charming and delightful!
Reflecting on the Year Gone By
Tomorrow I’ll be turning 30 something! I always find myself reflecting on the eve of my Birthday, looking back over the year and reviewing all that has been.
The past year has certainly had it’s fair share of ups and downs as life has thrown work, health and various other challenges at us which have been hard to deal with at times.
Some of these challenges are still with us and are completely out of our control. It’s these that I find the hardest to manage as we don’t have the ability to change things. But despite everything, we always strive to make the most of every day and to love and appreciate what we have in life.
Some of the memorable events since my last Birthday:
- My beautiful baby stopped breastfeeding
- I went back to work… and later decided it was too soon to be away from my baby
- Imogen started walking
- We visited our renovation project in France and continued to dream of our future
- Imogen and I travelled to New Zealand to spend time with family and friends
- I’ve learnt more about parenting than I ever imagined was possible!
- Imogen started talking
- I treasure how much I love being a Mummy
My wonderful friends and family are always so supportive and I’m forever thankful for them. Here’s to a brilliant year ahead, living life to the full and enjoying every day.
Enjoying a pre-Birthday drink in Wellington
