Holidays

I'm taking a couple of weeks off the blog over Christmas and new year. I'll be back in January with lots of new projects.

Weekly Wisdom

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The Saturday Update

Today is the first Saturday in a long time with no family or friends round to help. There's still lots to do but Nico took a fall last week - luckily nothing was broken and he recovered well but we did slow things down a little this week.

Tuesday was the big xmas party at baby gym. All three groups went together - Isabella's group being the youngest. It was fun to see her watching the big kids in amazement. I'm really glad we've been able to keep going to group throughout the move.

We also had catch ups with our other mummy and baby friends. We went Christmas shopping in town and got a little more into the spirit of things.

Just now we are focusing on things we have to get done before we fly on Tuesday - anything else is a bonus.

Christmas

My favourite Christmas movie...

Six months!

Somehow, our little girl is six months old today. Just as everyone warns you, it really does fly by. Isabella has changed our lives and we are loving it. Here are some of the things I want to remember from these first precious months.

• That little giggle when we play peekaboo.
• How she eats - eagerly when she likes something and not so when it's new, but equally cute either way.
• How friendly she is with everyone.
• The way she bounces and tries to stand up.
• Her reaction to funny noises and faces.
• The fact that she can't crawl yet but eagerly pushes herself along if she wants to get somewhere.
• Bathtime - or any interaction with water.
• The way she talks to our cat, Pete and how they gang up on us on a morning.
• Our struggles with hats, gloves, coats and suits even though it's cold out.
• Her grip on everything from my hair to the drawstrings on my jumper.
• Her new teeth.
• The way she hugs her sheep.
• How she fights of sleep when she has her night milk.
• Her lack of fear.
• Storytime and her starting to remember bits.

I'm so sorry it's flying by but I'm also excited for the next six months too.

Christmas has arrived

Later than ever before, our Christmas tree is finally up!!  It's been a decidedly unchristmassy year. We've been so busy with the move and rushing around to get ready for England. Many people said not to bother this year but it's Isabella's first Christmas and while she may not remember I would.

So the tree is up, the presents wrapped and under it and various other decorations round about. Now we are ready to celebrate.

Tape Wallet

Following on from my bag last week, I made this little wallet with the fabric tape, using the instructions from the kit. 

It's not perfect and I'm not sure I'll use it but I enjoyed the process and got some more practice with that tricky tape.

It was a fun little project and I'll keep my eye out for future Tchibo projects.