Milo poem

Hello Smiley Miley

(A name so very fitting)

For my funny, gorgeous little boy

(Who is forever dribbling!)

Still only 7 teeth 

Make up your funky little grin

A big gap between the front two

(You could fit some money in)

Big eyes full of twinkling mischief

Turn to half moons when you laugh

Giving cheeky, cheesy smiles

For some funny photographs

Already you're a joker

With a humour like your brother

You bite me (Hard) then laugh...

(Cheeky little buggar!)

You two already play together , 

Rolling around on the floor

Dolly gets involved too

3 way tug of war...

Theo likes to ride you (like a horse)

No matter how many times I say no...

You don't seem to mind..

But he's to heavy for u to 'Go!'

You can now crawl at the speed of light

Round the furniture you walk

MUMMA, DADDA, BABBA 

Trying your best to talk

Nothing is safe from your reach

You grab everything you see

Table covers off

Pan handles, mugs of tea!

I hoover twice a day now,

Pick up every fluff (or screw!?)

If i've lost it, you have found it

Straight in your mouth to have a chew

Laptop wires are tasty

Holes are for putting fingers in

Cupboards are for opening and shutting

And exploring what's within

Bought so many toys for you to bite

So many things for you to play

But its empty bottles, packets and Baby Wipes! 

That really make your day!

The only way you'll be imprissoned

Is in the jumparoo

15 minutes of manic bouncing 

Like a baby kanagroo

The high chair now can't contain you 

Once fed out you climb

So many things to see and do

Sitting just wastes time

When your finally exhausted

You're danced around to sleep

Not yet in a cot

You are still snuggled up with me

A boob monster without question

Milk is your favourite tasty treat

however there is very little (apart from greens)

That you don't seem to eat! 

Such a Mummy's boy, (for now at least)

and I cherish every snuggle

Even the onse at 4am 

when tiredness is a struggle

For i know how quick this time goes

I wish I could press pause

So I could immerse in every moment

of this wonderous life of your's

A 10 month poem for you, Milo

I wrote one for your brother

And seemed only right 

That I should do another

To make note of all your little quirks

The funny things you do

I daren't forget these moments

And the things that make you, you.

With love Always 

x

Mumma

NYE Year in Review and Annual Questionnaire

Where has the year gone? I am sure I say this every year, but in merely a blink of Milo's beautiful eyelashes...another year has passed and at a full throttle pace! 2016 has been terrible year for many, and there have been a large amount of high profile deaths this year from Actors to Comedians and in Music world especially.

Donald Trump has been Elected US President, 'Brexit' happened, and too many lives have been lost and turned upside down, in Paris, Berlin, and most poignantly Syria - to name but a few! Families have been fleeing there homes, children have drowned trying to find safety in further lands...All proving the WORLD HAS GONE MAD. Feeling more of a hippy than ever, truly craving world peace and love to all.

Every year I become more protective of my Bubble, pushing out the media influences, the news is not welcome in my home, and I chose carefully what information my self and my boys consume, in my own personal fight against the toxicity around us.

In tragic new closer to home the boys Nanny has had a Terminal Diagnosis :( which is something we will need to work though next year, it is heartbreaking,

Disregarding all of the above, 2016 for us has been a great year, my little family has increased by 1 whole remarkable little human of whom we could now not imagine life without. It is amazing how my two boys have grown together, as little best buddies, already a little troublesome twosome, and I just cannot wait to indulge and watch them grow. Dolly throws another element to the mix and certainly gets involved too, I feel truly blessed and that my bubble is complete. I am so very lucky.

Don't get me wrong, there a plenty of really tough days, but over all I would't change a thing.

Work wise my business is slowly taking shape, I am learning a lot as I go, and don't have half the time I need available to devote to it.  However given my circumstances and in choosing to look after my children full time, as well as trying to start my own tiny empire, things aren't too bad at all!

I have decided to create my own family NYE Tradition, of filling out a little questionnaire each year, to see how the kids have grown and changed, and what we have all achieved/ what our interests are etc, to look back on each year.

Here are our Updates of 2016... I will be sure to be cross referencing last years!

 

Age

Theo: 2.5

Milo: 9 .5 months

Height

Theo: 96cm

Milo:74cm

Favourite Colour

Theo: Blue

Milo: Red ( I think...judging by your favourite Teletubby!)

Favourite Animal
Theo: Sloth!!! followed by  Turtles, Monkeys, Girraffes and the Mingo's! (flamingo's)
Milo: The sloth is his spirit animal...

Favourite Song

Theo: The finger song (mummy finger) Incy wincy spider, Old macdonald, Let it Go and Rudolf the red nose reindeer

Milo: Anything by Lou Reed

Favourite Story

Theo: Slowly Slowly said the sloth, We're going on a bear hunt, Bears on chairs

Milo: Just bites the book

Favourite TV Show

Theo: Mickey mouse Club house

Milo: Teletubbies

Favourite Film

Theo: Toy Story 1 2 3, Finding Nemo/Dory, Frozen, Dinosaur

Milo: Whatever Theo decides

Favourite Food

Theo: Toast and beans, chocolate pizza, banana porridge

Milo: Anything in reach! but loves mummy's homemade chocolate and banana pancakes   

Favourite Toys/games

Theo: Jigsaws, Train set, Toy Story figures, Animals and Dinosaurs (that he baths!) Not forgetting Singing Rudolf he stole from Nanny!

Milo: Anything he can bite... and the Jumparoo!

Best friends:

Theo: Milo and Sofia

Milo: Theo

New friends

Theo: Mia from Pre School

Milo: Ivy and Josh

Milestone Achievements:

Theo: Started Pre School, Started Potty Training, Amazing Language, Drinking from a cup (at last), Jigsaw extraordinaire (24 piece with no help), Swims like a fish, Sleeps through the night!

Milo: Rolling, says Mumma, can crawl (backwards) Eats a variety of food (still on boobies too) , Stands holding on to, and walking the furniture

My favourite activities:

Theo: Swimming, Singing, Dancing, Painting, craft and playing outside

Milo: BITING Jumping, swimming, baths and being thrown about (playfully) 

Favourite places:

Theo: The Zoo!!! The park, Rascals soft play, Tamo'shanter farm, The ice cream farm, Swimming baths, Nannys and Grandmas/Gran D's

Milo: Wherever mummy is!

Bedroom theme/colour:

Theo: Heritage Blue Nautical

Milo: Pale green Woodland

We have spent this NYE in bed early, as we are all poorly, sleeping in the Spare room at Gran D's - a huge change from the parties from years gone by! Both my boys are restless, and although I normally like them, the fireworks are loud and disruptive, however I feel grateful that it is only one night of Celebratory bangs. In my over tired and poorly state, drifting in and out of sleep, I cannot help but think of all the children in the War zones around the world, for whom the bangs, noise and disruption are the norm... I am so very lucky to be warm in my bed, safe with my two babies either side. May 2017 bring us closer to Peace on Earth. Love to All.

Until Next year! x