Tag: baby
The Photo Gallery: Bond
This week’s theme for The Photo Gallery is Bond. Not as in James Bond but as in the everlasting bond that is created between family, friends and pets.
I’ve been surprised at the amazingly strong bond created between Imogen and her cousin Baby Amber and with Molly my beloved rescue cat of 17 years.
The absolute beauty of these intense bonds is that they’ve developed in only four weeks since our arrival in New Zealand.
Imogen and Amber are the best of friends. They share toys (most of the time) and enjoy holding hands and running together, splashing in the paddling pool and most of all they both adore giving one another big hugs.
Imogen is so loving and gentle of Molly despite being a toddler and wanting to share her exuberant energy. Molly has an arthritic hip which makes her very slow to move and she likes to sleep a lot. Rather than running around the garden Imogen spends a lot of time talking to Molly and giving her plenty of strokes and many kisses.
My parents kindly took over the care of Molly the cat when I ventured from New Zealand to England in the summer of 2003. It was heart wrenching saying goodbye to Molly and I have been so fortunate to see her again, especially this time given she is such a ripe old age.
Joules Clothing
As a lover of nature and the great outdoors I’m a big fan of Joules colourful clothing for our family. Joules have a beautiful range of casual and outdoor attire to suit all ages with their signature prints on wellies, coats, jumpers, trousers and accessories for Mum, Dad, Girls, Boys and Baby.
My favourite picks from the boys, girls and baby clothing ranges.
1. Joules Boys Jnr Captain Sweatshirt; 2. Joules Girls Jnr Irene Dress; 3. Joules Baby Girls Wellies; 4. Joules Baby Boys Fleece
And from the Joule’s womens range I’m loving this jacket and jumper.
5. Moredale Womens Quilted Jacket; 6. Womens Anchor Jumper
Much to my absolute delight Joules also have a Home and Garden range with bedding, cushions, mugs, stationery, towels, nursery bedding and pet accessories.
Joules have notified me of some special discount codes on full priced items when you shop before 13 February 2013:
- Save £15 off orders over £75 with discount code AF1575
- Save £20 off orders over £100 with discount code AF20100
- Save £25 off orders over £150 with discount code AF25150
Did you know that Joules deliver to over 30 countries?
Personalised Teddy Bear… 6 Months On
Imogen’s favourite toy is her personalised Teddy Bear from Stuck On You. It’s the kind of teddy bear that a baby won’t let out of their sight and there are tears if Teddy Bear is lost.
Teddy Bear has been a daily part of Imogen’s life for six months, ever since she first arrived on our doorstep in a cardboard box. I wonder if Teddy Bear realised what was in store for her when she became Imogen’s very own treasured and loved teddy bear?
Here’s what Teddy Bear didn’t know:
- If she’s not being hugged by Imogen during the night she’ll be used as a pillow
- She’ll be dropped in puddles when the excitement of puddle jumping becomes too much and holding a teddy bear limits the amount of splashing that can be achieved
- She’ll fly on a plane across the world on our journey to New Zealand and need a very good wash when we arrive in NZ
- She’ll be taken on daily walks in the pushchair to visit parks across London where she’ll play on swings, slides and seesaws
Two weeks ago Teddy Bear got a new name. Her name is now Charley, which conjures up thoughts of fun and mischievousness. I like the name Charley, it’s the perfect name for a bear who’s having one big adventure.
Charley’s been to many places, seen many things and has much exploring to do with her besotted owner.