1) What’s your full name? | Madeleine Charlotte W
2) How old are you? | 21 (May 20th)
3) What’s your starsign? | Taurus-Gemini
4) What’s your hair color? | Naturally mid brown
5) What’s your eye color? | Green
6) Have you ever been in love? | Still am :)
7) Who was your first crush? | A boy named David in prep
8) How long was your last relationship? | My current is 4 years and 5 months and going strong!
9) Ever cried over a boy? | Yes.
10) Are you missing someone? | Always
11) Do you drink? | Not really
12) Ever been so drunk that you don’t remember all the night? | Not all the night, just parts of it
13) Ever tried drugs? | Yes, big regret
14) What scares you? | Losing a loved one
15) Do you believe in fate? | Absolutely.
16) Do you believe in karma? | Yes.
17) Who did you last speak on the phone to? | My dad
18) What’s your favorite film? | Breakfast at Tiffany's
19) What film did you last watch? | 21 Jump Street
20) What books are you reading? | At the moment, 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series
21) Dogs or cats? | Both
22) Night or day? | Night
23) What can’t you live without? | My family
24) Any piercings? | I have 5 in my ears currently and have had my nose x3, my belly button, my snake bites, my labret and my verticle labret. I want my nose again!
25) Any tattoos? | One, 3 stars on my inner right forearm. I have plans for many more though
26) What attracts you to the opposite sex? | Good sense of humour, kind, considerate, good hygiene, athletic
27) Who did you last kiss? | My fiance
28) What’s the last song you listened to? | I'm actually not sure
29) What turns you off? |Any form of discrimination, stupidity, bad personal hygiene, rudeness
30) What did you want to be as kid? | A vet!
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Wishing!
I wish I could be like some of the Supermums I know. Super productive, never yell and always maintain gorgeous, bouncy hair. However, the most I can manage at the moment is a fed and slightly clean toddler, clean (but not folded) washing and chicken sandwiches for dinner.
I have all these ideas of baking, knitting, clean sheets, nice smelling carpet, lots of fun activities organised for Leo and it just never seems to happen. Sure every day we read, do puzzles, play with his room full of toys, run around outside (often kicking soccer balls or blowing bubbles), but it is rare I get it together to even set up drawing, water play etc for him. I hate these feeling of not being good enough *sigh*
But, I know it's all down to time management, so as of tomorrow I am deactivating my Facebook (such a time suck!) and getting my act together to be a better and more productive housewife and mother. Wish me luck! I'll be sure to post pictures of my baking attempts and our fun craft activities
Madeleine xoxo
I have all these ideas of baking, knitting, clean sheets, nice smelling carpet, lots of fun activities organised for Leo and it just never seems to happen. Sure every day we read, do puzzles, play with his room full of toys, run around outside (often kicking soccer balls or blowing bubbles), but it is rare I get it together to even set up drawing, water play etc for him. I hate these feeling of not being good enough *sigh*
But, I know it's all down to time management, so as of tomorrow I am deactivating my Facebook (such a time suck!) and getting my act together to be a better and more productive housewife and mother. Wish me luck! I'll be sure to post pictures of my baking attempts and our fun craft activities
Madeleine xoxo
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
My Favourite Things!
I've decided it is time I write a list of the items that have been most useful to me these past 16 months, perhaps in the hope that some day, some body, will read this blog:
Breasts: Breastfeeding has definitely been a amazing experience for me and so much easier (once I got the hang of it!) and more cost effective then bottle/formula feeding
DVD: In The Night Garden has been a consistent big hit with Leo, he just adores it. The whimsical characters, colours and upbeat music even mean I don't get frustrated having it on from time to time. Definitely good when I need to get something done and a clingy toddler is making it impossible!
Moses Basket: This 'Lil Baby' Moses Basket from Big W was so amazing the first few months of Leo's life, we'll definitely be using it for bub #2! It is super cute as well
Bottles: Cherub Baby bottles are the most amazing bottles I have used, by far! I love that they are glass and therefore don't need replacing. And the adorable colour change sleeves on the outside make it easier to tell if the bottle is the ideal temperature. We own 5 and I know we will be adding to that collection soon
Baby Carrier: Our ergo (in black) has been probably my best purchase overall. Leo loves it, I love it, even Gaz loves it. It made baby wearing so much easier and in most situations is more practical then a pram. So awesome!!
Well there you have it, I could probably think of a million more things, but these few products (and female body parts!) have all been life savers for us and I cannot recommend them enough.
Madeleine xoxo
Breasts: Breastfeeding has definitely been a amazing experience for me and so much easier (once I got the hang of it!) and more cost effective then bottle/formula feeding
Playmat: This Ikea Leka Play Gym was such a life saver before Leo was crawling, it would keep him entertained for so long!
DVD: In The Night Garden has been a consistent big hit with Leo, he just adores it. The whimsical characters, colours and upbeat music even mean I don't get frustrated having it on from time to time. Definitely good when I need to get something done and a clingy toddler is making it impossible!
Moses Basket: This 'Lil Baby' Moses Basket from Big W was so amazing the first few months of Leo's life, we'll definitely be using it for bub #2! It is super cute as well
Bottles: Cherub Baby bottles are the most amazing bottles I have used, by far! I love that they are glass and therefore don't need replacing. And the adorable colour change sleeves on the outside make it easier to tell if the bottle is the ideal temperature. We own 5 and I know we will be adding to that collection soon
Baby Carrier: Our ergo (in black) has been probably my best purchase overall. Leo loves it, I love it, even Gaz loves it. It made baby wearing so much easier and in most situations is more practical then a pram. So awesome!!
Well there you have it, I could probably think of a million more things, but these few products (and female body parts!) have all been life savers for us and I cannot recommend them enough.
Madeleine xoxo
Monday, October 15, 2012
LOVE
So much joy and excitement coming our way. Next year is going to be truly amazing <3
Leo is now nearly 16 months and just the most amazing little boy. I took some new pictures of him today so will definitely have to do another update on him soon
Feeling pretty tired tonight so this post will just be short and sweet. Hopefully my next one will be more exciting!!
Madeleine xoxo
Leo is now nearly 16 months and just the most amazing little boy. I took some new pictures of him today so will definitely have to do another update on him soon
Feeling pretty tired tonight so this post will just be short and sweet. Hopefully my next one will be more exciting!!
Madeleine xoxo
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Us
Leopold and I from his birth until 13 months (I need some new photos of us!). He truly is my everything. It's amazing how something so small can change your life forever <3
I am really disorganised
So I think we can establish that this blog won't be updated daily. That's okay though, I'll just do it when I have the time. Between mummy-stuff, wedding planning, appointments, errands and catch ups with friends I barely seem to have time for anything right now. The house is a mess, my business is hardly flourishing because I never make time to promote myself, but at least Leo is fed and happy.
He is sleeping so much better now. I'm hoping that he'll drop his dreamfeed soon, but given that he has some issues gaining weight (mostly genetic) I'm happy he is still getting that extra feed once a day. It is just such a change to not have to tend to a screaming toddler 6 times a night! Makes a huge difference to my overall mood. I wish he still enjoyed bedsharing, that would definitely make my life easier!
I like that he has put himself into his own routine. I never had to stress or force him, he just did it naturally by himself (I think most babies do given the chance). At the moment he wakes at around 7.30am, has some cuddles and nurses for awhile, then breakfast, nappy change and I get him dressed. Our mornings are usually pretty relaxed. He follows me around the house while we do housework, we snuggle up with a movie...Then he has a morning snack, cuddles and goes down for his nap at around 11.30am.
His sleep is usually around 1 and a half hours, so he gets up, has lunch and another nappy change. Usually the afternoon is when we go into town and run errands or catch up with friends. If the weather isn't nice or we have no plans I still like to take him outside for at least 20 minutes to play with the dogs and get some sunlight. I try to limit television in the after too so we read stories, listen to music and dance, play with blocks, do puzzles or drawing or just play with his different toys (and quite often saucepans and spoons too). Then it's afternoon snack, maybe a bottle or another boob feed as well. As the afternoon wears down I find some tv or quiet reading stops Leo from becoming too over stimulated. When G gets home things are easier because they can play while I make dinner.
Dinner is usually at around 7pm, some nights Leo has a bath, but he is always in bed before 8pm with a bottle and a story. Once he goes to sleep I finish any housework I have to do, go on Facebook, watch a movie with G and eventually get myself ready for bed.
My life feels so busy already I can imagine that Leo's fairly set routine will come in handy when we throw another baby or any study I want to do into the mix!
Madeleine xoxo
He is sleeping so much better now. I'm hoping that he'll drop his dreamfeed soon, but given that he has some issues gaining weight (mostly genetic) I'm happy he is still getting that extra feed once a day. It is just such a change to not have to tend to a screaming toddler 6 times a night! Makes a huge difference to my overall mood. I wish he still enjoyed bedsharing, that would definitely make my life easier!
I like that he has put himself into his own routine. I never had to stress or force him, he just did it naturally by himself (I think most babies do given the chance). At the moment he wakes at around 7.30am, has some cuddles and nurses for awhile, then breakfast, nappy change and I get him dressed. Our mornings are usually pretty relaxed. He follows me around the house while we do housework, we snuggle up with a movie...Then he has a morning snack, cuddles and goes down for his nap at around 11.30am.
His sleep is usually around 1 and a half hours, so he gets up, has lunch and another nappy change. Usually the afternoon is when we go into town and run errands or catch up with friends. If the weather isn't nice or we have no plans I still like to take him outside for at least 20 minutes to play with the dogs and get some sunlight. I try to limit television in the after too so we read stories, listen to music and dance, play with blocks, do puzzles or drawing or just play with his different toys (and quite often saucepans and spoons too). Then it's afternoon snack, maybe a bottle or another boob feed as well. As the afternoon wears down I find some tv or quiet reading stops Leo from becoming too over stimulated. When G gets home things are easier because they can play while I make dinner.
Dinner is usually at around 7pm, some nights Leo has a bath, but he is always in bed before 8pm with a bottle and a story. Once he goes to sleep I finish any housework I have to do, go on Facebook, watch a movie with G and eventually get myself ready for bed.
My life feels so busy already I can imagine that Leo's fairly set routine will come in handy when we throw another baby or any study I want to do into the mix!
Madeleine xoxo
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