14 months

COOL is one of her new words and very cool Yasmine is these days i think she is at one of my favourite ages i look at her and her personality just pops out she gives cuggles (cuddles) without being asked, will do her super crab crawl to the bathroom if she needs the potty, her sticker chart is starting to look pretty full and she knows all the farm animals and their noises because of it , so much fun we love to play ball and her vocabulary is growing like wild fire.

Unfortunately she has lost her voice and so she gets to wear my scarf that took me 5 years to finish (her own one is in the making and nearly finished!) and sits snuggled up on the couch, she has this extremely cute husky voice if she does manage to get a sound out,

with winter on our doorstep here's some tips I've picked up for looking after a under 2 if they are sick.
don't just rub the children's Vick's vapour rub on their chest and back but the bottom of the feet does wonders too.

lots of water, and keep their noses clean as possible to try and prevent sore ears, and for fever and pain relief you can give Children's  Panadol or Nurofen

A fun range of baby products is Milk Baby an Australian company with interesting names like Snotty Grotty room spray,stinky winky, nighty night room spray , bath time wash and sleepy bubs massage oil

and a less advertised method alittle ginger wine or port if your into that kind of thing
We did try lemon and honey but that wasn't liked at all
a honey sandwich is ok the healing properties in honey are fantastic for almost everything!


anything your worried about go see a Doctor.

Salut mes chéries!

My Brother and Sister (in-law) are in Paris , I'm wishing we were there!

A wish is a magical little device that gives you hope. When you close your eyes and whisper your wish into the world it makes it feel as though your dream is absolutely possible.

I wish for travel. This wish is not only for myself but for everybody and especially for Yasmine. I believe in traveling to places unknown, favourite spots with wonderful memories, countries unimagined, and places that can soothe the soul and allow one to recharge. I have learned so many incredible things about our world and the people we share it with on our (before children) voyages. Travel brings cultures together and offers us an understanding of other people and places. It broadens our understanding of just what is possible on this Earth and teaches us compassion and tolerance. It brings people and families closer together, connects us to our roots, and makes wishes a reality. For now i will just have to make do with International radio and online French magazines.

Michelle & Yasmine

Yasmines Hideaway

 A Room for a Toddler - NO MORE CHANGE MAT!! as cute as it was on top of the drawers in a extra soft baby pink cover , parents must learn in baby steps to let go when it comes to their children.

Yasmine has grown out of it sooo with potty training in progress we decided there was no more need , now she has the perfect spot for her Jewels!

" Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding, In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5,6

Bruce!

Minnie!

 This room changes a little every now and then but thought since it was tidy some pics were in order.

Living in a small house this room grows with Yasmine and how we like to live.Once a manly study is now a cosy bedroom with a splash of pink where Yasmine adds her own personality.

 

WINTER!

Brrrrrrr its frezzzing everything is covered in ice but a fantastic sunny 1st day of winter , as much as i love winter bring it on so we can get back to summer!

slowly getting somewhere with the potty training even though it is cold.

GREATNESS has arrived!!

Down in the cold depths of Tassie a child is born , bundled in blue, with darling eyes and a smile to warm the cold away

Cousin Maxwell Lucas has joined the family and we are very excited ,Can't wait to hold this handsome boy like his mother says  'he's just asking for kisses ' totally perfect in everyway

May God bless the new parents ( Yasmine's )Uncle Ben and Aunty Abi as they bring up little Maxwell
A child to light your world , to take your breath away and to remind you of Gods Love.

Yummy photo taken by proud Mother

a Picture for Maxwell

 One down one more first cousin and another two second cousins on the way for this year too!

Happy Monday!

O to be a child again!

Table cloth play house

Roll up hopscotch mat

 

Door way puppet theatre

 

Lovely indoor teepee play tent by moozle home.

Found these wonders on little lovables blog and they were to gorgeous not to share they might take you back to your own childhood and get your craetive juices flowing i dont think ive played hopscotch since primary school do kids still play it?