So many lovely little things have been chipping at the lump of coal I call a heart these days. Eden was right when she said kids burst your heart right open.
Going in to see Bigs in the morning to find she’s been quietly “reading”. This kills me dead on the spot. Reading is my first love and I desperately wanted for my children to like books – they have been the best thing in my life, ever since my mum taught me to read when I was four. I read Biggie the entire works of Oscar Wilde when I was pregnant with her, and have read to her ever since she came home from the hospital. If it turns out they’re not big readers, I will get over it, but for now, the sight of this brings me great joy.
A lovely gift from the baby’s aunt at Lisa Jane Designs. It is absolutely huge and I can’t wait to hang it. Every time I walk in her room, it makes me smile. (Bigs has one here).
An overflowing fruit bowl. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting a big box of organic fruit and veg each week, and stretching my culinary brain to figure out how to use them before they go bad. I learned the hard way that organics disappear right quick if you’re not on your game. It also made me wonder what the hell is sprayed on regular produce to make it last so long? I just never thought about it with any real depth before. Our farmer Gary is just fabulous, so friendly and helpful – I ask him his tips and tricks for my own garden! And their delivery driver Ross is cheerful and always has a kind word for Biggie. I just can’t recommend this way of getting your fruit and veg enough. (I buy mine from Kookaburra Organics. Not paid to say that, they just damn well deserve a shoutout!)
Oh that age where they play with their feet. I could eat her. She’s almost rolling over, chubby thighs working overtime but just can’t quite make it. Any day now.
RANDOM THIGH HUGS. the best ever.
Pretty flowers for me because my husband is super-supportive of this here blog and something exciting just happened. And he trotted off and got me a little congratulations bunch and a card. He is the best ever and if I ever figured out how to clone him, I’d be a very rich woman indeed.
And little tea parties. cuppa teeeeea, mum? yes please.
What’s been making you happy? I hope its a random thigh hug.
cookerandalooker says
Sounds like a wonderful week Stacey.
Mine are: finding a gorgeous caterpillar in the garden, the Little Sister pointing out the face parts of everything and anything she can get her hands on, the little tidbits of the Big Sisters day that she shares after a big day at kindy and watching a family of whistling ducks cross the road this morning.
Veggie Mama says
Oh how lovely! Abby does Pepper’s face parts and it is gorgeous. Until she gets over-excited in the eye area…
Kel says
I’d certainly be in line for a clone, do you ship to Melbourne? 🙂
Congratulations on the exciting (tease) development on the blog. And thank you for allowing us to follow your adventures.
What’s been making me happy: occasional lovely texts from friends just to say hi and that they are thinking of me.
Veggie Mama says
Yes, I’ll ship to Melbourne! He’ll fit in very well there. And no, thank YOU for coming and reading and being supportive. The readers are the best damn part of this whole gig x
Shari Wakefield says
I love reading and hope that my little one will love me reading to him or her when they arrive in approximately one month (fingers crossed). Am also excited to here about the development on your blog… don’t leave us waiting too long 🙂
Veggie Mama says
Ooh it’s a good one! Will spill all manner of beans very soon. And oh a month! How have you been travelling in the heat?
Katie Rainbird says
Our children learn by our examples & I’m certain your girls will cherish books & words the way you do. When suitors come calling, they’ll find you in the formal lounge, quietly reading or stitching over a plate of small baked things & cups of tea! They’ll have to be dynamic types to raise the eyebrows of The Miss Veggies!
This week I had 3 good hair days in a row, that was nice. x
Veggie Mama says
Wow, I don’t think that has ever happened to me in my entire life!
Mother Down Under says
Ha…my husband and I always talk about cloning our dog…but never each other!
I too am so excited for your something exciting!
As for the little things, Toddler C can now say “ug” and give me a big hug.
I am working on “kiss” and “I love you mom”
And I made a big batch of homemade mac and cheese that somehow got crusty on the top AND on the bottom. As the crusty bit is the best part I was so happy.
Veggie Mama says
What? Tell me all your secrets! I want a crusty macaroni and cheese “sandwich”.
Lizzie B says
I get an organic box of veggies delivered every fortnight too, and I totally agree about the fun in stretching your brain to decide what to cook! Such a nicer way to get fresh produce!
What’s making me happy is the recharging-of-the-batteries weekend the boy and I had last weekend down at the beach. Full of lots of little things like picnics and frolicking in the water. Bliss!
Veggie Mama says
I NEED ONE OF THESE!!
Reannon Hope says
No random thigh hugs ( one of my kids is taller than me with the next not too far behind) but that moment when my 10 year old sits on the lounge & puts his hands on my belly & waits for a kick from the baby- too damn cute!
Veggie Mama says
Aw man, imagine what it’s gonna be like when there’s tiny toes to kiss!
Becci says
Random thigh hugs are the best! Even though Miss M is never quite satisfied and wants a ‘up cuddle mummy’ where I pick her up and she lays her head on my shoulder – I could burst with love every time she does that. Plus her infectious laughter just absolutely brightens my day 🙂
Veggie Mama says
Ohhh that just hits me right in my gut and I could just about squeeze them til they pop!
Amy Zempilas says
I LOVE this post! Im also loving the little things right now, how my daughter is covering my feet with dozens of her bubba’s blankets right now, random kisses and thigh hugs, and how she snuggles in really tight when are reading together. I just want to freeze time, this age is so much fun and little girls are the sweetest!
Veggie Mama says
You’re so right, this age is just a huge ball of adorable all rolled up into a dimpled package!
sar (accidental lentil) says
We’re right at the same stage as you with random thigh hugs and cupsa teeeea. I also do little lovely heart jumps whenever my toddler says “are you ok?” to one of her toys when she accidentally drops them, then gives them a kiss n cuddle. occasionally she applies this to inanimate objects which is just as cute, with added funny.
Veggie Mama says
ohhhh I love how caring they are to their little toys! I just sit and quietly watch abby feed hers and put them to sleep 🙂
Kate @ foxslane says
Hooray for you!!!
I am so excited to hear your totally well deserved news.
I’m happy because my publisher and designer came over today and said really nice things about me. I wish I had random thigh cuddles but I’ll have to make do with almost as tall as me ones (also the best things ever!!) xx
Veggie Mama says
Ha I bet your girlies give the best hugs! I am SO excited for your book and am counting the days until it is in my hot little hands and I am pestering the mister to go on a caravanning adventure! I’m so pleased they said nice things to you, they are totally telling the truth x
SarahMac says
Random thigh hugs are delightful indeed. At the moment my one year old boy just literally yesterday learnt how to play peekaboo back to us. Happy days.
Veggie Mama says
oh the joy on their face when they do that!
Caitlin Jeffrey says
Oh I’m loving the little things too! Like the way my boy has started saying ‘I wan my toot-toot’ for his trains, and his daily face smoodge. It’s like a kiss gone out of control.
Veggie Mama says
daily face smoodge? I’ll take one of those!
Jess says
Ohhhh… Random thigh hugs. A favorite. Over the last few days the random thigh hug has also been accompanied with a, “I just love you Mama.” or “I just want you Mama.” At which point I loose all focus on tasks at hand and quicker than you can make quaker oats I’m on the floor reading or playing which those very same thigh hugging arms.
Veggie Mama says
I know exactly what you mean! I’ll drop everything for a “cudoo”.
Cybele @ BlahBlah says
Before I was a mother the idea of ‘random thigh hugs’ didn’t sound so appealing, but then the givers of those former random thigh hugs weren’t so cute or little and usually involved too much alcohol. Yay for RTHs x
Veggie Mama says
Ha yep, random thigh hugs have gotten so much nicer now there’s a toddler giving them!