These month-iversaries seem to creep up on me faster and faster and i can’t help getting nostalgic about how much my little boy has grown. This month seems to have been filled with him being poorly but i guess that comes with being a toddler and attracting any and every germ/virus in a air.
Other than the continued love of singing, I have noticed his new interest in speaking in a made up language from time to time which is extremely cute. Unless of course he thinks he is saying something and I am just not getting it. Also very possible! He is a little parrot and a bit of a clown which is hugely entertaining at the most unexpected times when he seems to recycle things he has heard or seen and reenact them for us. For example on the weekend whilst walking around locally i accidentally stepped in bird droppings and dragged my shoe across the street rather flamboyantly and stated with a tone of genuine annoyance ‘what’s wrong with mummy!!!’ which he thought was hilarious and reenacted it repeatedly, with the foot dragging on the floor included, throughout the following 2 days. Well that had Hal and I in stitches. Thank you gorgeous boy for making even stepping in poo memorable.
Weekend adventure in Brockwell Park looking at all the beautiful daffodils in bloom. It took us ages to walk from home at Aydins pace but after the walk we spent a little time in Herne Hill market, had a coffee and were home for lunch time so all in all it was a lovely morning after what seems like endless days of poorly toddler. It seems since the Chicken poxes a few weeks ago he has constantly had one thing after another. Hopefully his immune system regains some strength now and we get a little break.
Weekend Piano fun with the boy @ Battersea Arts Centre Family day. Unfortunately the day we decided to go it was so packed this was the only area Aydin wanted to be in as he had it all to himself. Really made me think how fun it would be to have our own piano :), shame none of us know how to play so it would not be used properly.
Florence 2005 when Hal and I met and this wonderful adventure started much to our surprise and amazement. What was never meant to go anywhere has gone this far and I hope has a million years longer to go. Much like the lyrics of this song we were pretty young, free and cold bloodied then and perhaps escaping from our own routine and real personalities. Unrecognisable to who we are today, but it felt so natural then and years on that hasn’t changed despite everything 12 yrs throws on a couple. I still feel pretty damn lucky to share this all with you.
I’m a believer – smash mouth https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9vn5TKRwYfY
Our wedding songs Can’t help falling in love as we walked in and I’m a believer as we walked out. What a wonderful day it was. I just wish I could remember more of it but the rush of adrenaline and excitement stole most of the memories. Still I remember everyone being joyous and what more could we want.
Counting stars- One republic https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hT_nvWreIhg
This song alway takes me back to Hal and I been married one year, even my anniversary bracelet was originally engraved with ‘counting stars together’ in reference to the song but also to us counting years that we commemorate with a small diamond each year added to the bracelet. Hence why the laser engraving has been lost from annual polishing. Something for the to do list I think.
Jess Glyne- Rather be
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m-M1AtrxztU
Is my Aydi song, I would dance around to it lots when I was pregnant with him and it always feels like our song. Every time I hear it now I remember being pregnant and how there really wasn’t anywhere I would rather be than with this little bundle growing and kicking inside me, and all the wonder, magic and excitement that time held.
Kygo- Firestone
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9Sc-ir2UwGU
My bump # 2 song. This is the song that makes me want to dance uncontrollably in this pregnancy, perhaps more clubby and out there than the others but this is the song that makes me feel great right now. Lyrically perhaps not as significant as others but it’s just so motivating and this mama needs some serious energy and motivation to function with a toddler and growing child. So sorry littlest pea your stuck with this one. And you do light up my world already tiny one. X
This month I haven’t had as many nice pictures, just a few blurry shots. We were struck with colds, chickenpox and general exhaustion so we turned 30 months without even realising. Nights have been chaotic and at times soul destroying which just shows the strength of love that despite it all I am still mad about the boy.
We have become very musical lately with lots of singing going on, building a big repertoire with classics like – head, shoulders, knees and toes, wind the bobbin up, twinkle twinkle, ABC. But also some modern tunes like rag n bone man human which has amused us to no end and for variety and cultural diversity a Turkish marching song and Turkish version of old Macdonald.
Here’s hoping we have a long nice stretch of good health and good nights before #2 comes to make the nights even more animated. A bit optimistic, I know!
Hard to resist capturing the interaction between these two though it always ends with me shouting things along the lines of “Aydin no! Don’t push!” Or “Amber no! No hair pulling” the glimpse of love is there before the chaos
We are over the moon to discover this new little bundle is a girl, balance will be restored in the household. I am absolutely besotted with my boy but the thought of having a little girl is so exciting. A totally new experience and with grandma a totally new baby wardrobe. A girl version of Aydin will be so damn cute I look forward to meeting her. In Aydins words ‘look at that face!!!’
I'm Jo and this is my little place to record the moments I cherish of everyday life. I know I would never remember all these so at least this way I can capture them, and not only I but family and friends, can take a dip into the past when desired.
I'm Jo and this is my little place to record the moments I cherish of everyday life. I know I would never remember all these so at least this way I can capture them, and not only I but family and friends, can take a dip into the past when desired. 
