121/366 - 30. April 2012

Spoiled

Confessed... Max is a bit fastidious in view of eating. He mostly refuses to eat alone. Especially when there is a possibility to get dirty hands or mama is near... and I think sometimes he is just too convenient to do it. I know... it´s funny... yesterday´s sundae was eaten up without dissent! Ha!

But today - when it was snack time - I refused to feed him. I put his pudding in front of him and opened the possibility - eat or don´t! And what do you think? He did! Everything... empty... alone... at once!

Dear sweet heart, you are too funny... I had to struggle like crazy not to laugh out loud!

I love you!

The face when mama told: you have to eat alone!

The face when mama told: eat or I´ll put it away!

Great-grandmother Loisi

In the afternoon we were en route. We went with omi and had a wonderful, partly relaxing time there :-)

The children love Loisi and being with her. She is talking with them and telling stories, makes meals, cakes and cocoa for Max, carrying Lina, playing with them and is interested in everything Max tells her or is concerning the children. 

Could you imagine to have a better great-grandmother?

LOVE YOU MY HEARTS!

120/366 - 29. April 2012

Details

Max and Lina,

to me you could not be any cuter and more wonderful. To me you are totally perfect. I would say I have to struggle not to gobble you up every time I look at you.

It´s such a blessing to see all your lovely tiny details... your eyes and ears, the sweet necks, the little hands and feet and of course... your beautiful teeny tiny belly bottoms. They are definitely one of the favorites about your perfect, sweet and velvety bodies. The eternal mark that you were connected to me!

I could always kiss and cuddle into your belly bottoms... to me they are such a sweet evidence for the bond we have and had during the pregnancy... that you both just grew because of the supply through the umbilical cord. It´s our link. You were nourished through it with everything you needed, you could breathe, you were allowed to grow and develop into these perfect and precious little people that you are. 

From the first second of your existance I have so deeply fallen in love with you my children! 

You fill my heart with joy and so much love... never ever thought it could be!

I love and adore you, mama

Ice cream

Definitely... it´s my son! We have the same fondness for sweets and ice-cream. Opi prepared sunday sundaes for us all and Max ate one complete. Incredible and cute!

119/366 - 28. April 2012

Cooking

Max enjoys helping me in the kitchen. It´s so lovely when he is picking up the tiny vegetables, mixing the ingredients or stiring in bowls. He enjoys everything... but always needs a towel for wiping his hands when wet or dirty :-)

After the nap he returned straight into the garden. We are lucky to have the long-awaited sunny weather so my boy is finally allowed to water the lawn. Unfortunately he is in between times careless with the water jet and watered omi too!

Lovely boy, you are so funny and sweet, mama loves you!

Swing

Miss L. loves the swing and is so laughing out loud when sitting inside. I could not love this smiling face... and of course the whole little girl more even if I tried! 

You couldn´t be sweeter my girl, you are pure perfection! I love you

118/366 - 27. April 2012

Backyard

Max spent the whole day outside... he is hardly to be moved inside for a nap or eating. In the morning he was strolling with opi through the garden... working here and there.

When I asked him to come for the nap he answered: " No! Max! Work! Cut! Grass! No! Opi! Help!" 

What can you add to such a lovely message? 

Side note: Max started with two word sentences yesterday. First one: "Washing hands!" 

Love you honeybunny, you are adorable! You make me so proud with your mode of expressions!

Banana

Trying the baby led weaning I gave Miss L. a banana. She really liked it although it was a bit hard for her to swallow the little pieces. I´m sure she gets a better access to food when she is allowed to take it in her little hands. 

By the way: it´s more mess but more fun too!

Little princess, mama is so proud of you... you are doing great my daughter! I love you!

117/366 - 26. April 2012

Is it really 8 months?

Miss L. is eight months today. The progresses she made within the last months are amazing. Here are the most remarkable ones:

Moving

Lina is now moving around like crazy and constantly spinning in a circle. I´m sure she is going to straighten herself up the next weeks too. When we have her in our hands it is more and more difficult to hold her. Missy is pushing herself away and tirelessly jumping around. Nevertheless she is still very patiently waiting and playing in her playpen while mama is too busy to take care.

In addition Lina is able to sit pretty good... although we have still to be careful that she doesn´t get hurt in case of tilting.

So because the sitting abilities improved that much we decided to build up her own chair. From now on Miss L. has her own place at the table!

Playing

Lina is able to reach her toys on her own and for that she is stretching back and making a bridge if necessary. The favorite toys did not really change... but she has a new book with animals to touch which she likes a lot... for eating as well. Therefore it´s not pretty any more.

Sleeping

Due to the fact that my girl is struggling with her upper teeth she has a bad sleep at present. Of course it´s not sure if teething and bad sleep are related but for me it´s easier to think she is feeling bad than she just wants me to come to her room hundreds of times. So Lina gets homeopathy and a special herb oil for her cheeks.

Furthermore I think she became mama addicted. Having me around her and Lina is relaxed. But it´s better not to go out of her sight. I think this could be a reason why she definitely refuses to sleep alone.

In the evening - after nursing - I put her back in the crib and she sleeps on. During the night I go to her room for nursing but most of the time I take her to our bed and we co-sleep and breastfeed through the night. Sometimes I´m not sure what´s the more exhausting variant. Running around at night or having this fidgeting girl beside me?

The habits change so quickly... so let´s see what comes next!

Eating

We tried to start with mash when Lina was about 6 months old. This ended up frustrating... for both of us. Only refusing or gulping...

So a long break followed and I gave her something to try only every few days. At present eating is much more easy and she learns to like it.

My daughter becomes cuter every day... did not think that this is possible!

I love you honey... let´s check your growth and development at nine months!

Visit

We had lovely visitors in the morning. I called auntie Tini and asked her to stop by with her two boys.

It was a relaxing time because the weather was warm enough for the children to play outside. Max and Paul played together in the sand, were running around... sometimes a bit vigorously too... but so lovely! 

Fortunately we have several vehicles otherwise problems would arise. 

Sweet Max, you are such a cutie... spending time outside with you is so wonderful because I can definitely discover so much joy in your face!

116/366 - 25. April 2012

Lawn mower

During the long winder days my boy was waiting for the time he is working with papa in the garden again. Taking his mower and following daddy... I love it... especially beacause he is doing this every single time!

I love you my son! Hope you will still enjoy this when you are grown up!?

Style my doll

Dressing my little girl is so much fun. With all her lovely clothes she looks so endlessly adorable. I know this sounds maybe a bit superficial but nevertheless... I do it! And I enjoy it!
Shame on me... but I must confess that I´m absolutely thankful for having a daughter too! Of course I would have been happy as well if I would have had another boy but to have this little doll of mine makes me really, really grateful!

How cool will this be when her hair is long enough to be brushed too!? Ha!

Oh baby... I could so so squeeze you!

Lovely day with my lovely babies!

115/366 - 24. April 2012

Daddy cool

Isn´t this the greatest luck ever to have a husband who is helping with education and care?

I really know lots of men who don´t want to be involved in this stuff. Fortunately my hubby isn´t like this. He loves being an active part... and the kids appreciate it as well!

Seeing how they love each other and enjoy time together makes me feel so happy and so proud. I´m sure the children will keep it in their minds and feelings. For me this part of the groundwork for mutual love and affection!

One of my favorite photo designs is our children cuddling with us, snug to us, kissing and hugging!

Papa didn´t work too long today and spent afternoon time with the children because mama was busy. Our boy had a nearly four hours nap and afterwards papa gave him the meal opi cooked for us!

A bit of watching cartoons while eating ;-)

Afterwards they were playing with the blocks and built towers... in between times papa kissing his daughter. Oh... how I love them!

A girl´s first love

You are really lucky babies to have a daddy like him... he loves you with his entire heart... totally and forever!

114/366 - 23. April 2012

Birthday party

We had a wonderful and relaxing afternoon at Paul´s third birthday party. Paul is my very best girlfriend´s son and Max´ friend. We all spent a lot of time together... unhappily not very much at present... I´m sure the time we meet for having cups of coffee will return.

All in all... it was great fun and we enjoyed meeting again! Thank you my lovely friends for this time! 

Yummy, yummy cake

The four of us

Isn´t this one of the cutest nursing pics?

My beautiful, wonderful son

I adore you my babies!

My auntie, I like you so much... you are lovely! You did a great job today!

113/366 - 22. April 2012

Lazy days

It´s raining for weeks now. This is no fun at all. So we spend most of the time inside and this is really a challenge. Fortunately Max is for walks regularly and Lina sleeping outside in her pram... every day.

This sunday daddy was a lot of time playing with the kids while mama was making up her lack of sleep. Endlessly wonderful :-)

My sweet children...

although time has not a lot  of variety at present... 

time spending with you is always the greatest joy!

112/366 - 21.April 2012

Daily walk with opi

Walk with mama

 

In the afternoon we discovered some tractors working and loading and my son was totally flashed. We had to stand and wait and observe and observe and he didn´t want to go on.

Isn´t he lovely being incredibly fascinated?

Lina had to wait in her buggy as well. She was not very amused and whining after a while. But her loving brother was stroking her head and kissing her... so cute!

I love you babies... you are wonderful!

111/366 - 20. April 2012

Bookworm

A little story at first:

a few days ago we had an appointment at the astrologer. For me it´s very interesting and fascinating how good and true he is describing my children although he doesn´t know them. He only has their dates, times and places of birth.

Our last meeting was the talk about Max and the new family of three. This time was actually Miss. L.´s turn but of course the four of us were in conversation as well. To explain everything he told is something which would be beyond the scope so I just tell one special thing he told about Max. 

Max´passion for electronic devices could turn into extreme forms if we would not stop or restrict his access. Confessed... he is allowed to use our i-pad really often and then he is watching car and tractor videos on youtube. Additional he is playing games on his own i-pod, our i-pad and our i-phones! Hell... listing these tools is a challenge...for me.

Due to the fact that he has a lot of practice he is already really good. I´m not very sure if this is something you should be proud of when the toddler is not even three!?

I thought about this before but I didn´t admit that it really could grow into a problem. So... as I heard it from the mouth of an outsider I considered. I told my beloved and we decided to make a change at once.

So Max is getting one of his tools only once a day... only joined by us... only for a certain time. The situations our boy will be demanding for it very persistantly come for sure and then we should be steadfast! Let´s see...

Today while waiting for opi to come over for the walk I let all my work beside and sat down with both children to read and play. This was so much fun! I have redeemed my yesterday´s promise to spend much more time exclusively playing instead of working at the same time. And by the way it was important too because otherwise my son would have asked (or screamed) for an i-anything.

 ... so... both darlings were completely enjoying the time... no whining and crying at all!

While Max was outside Miss L. was sleeping... wrapped up warm in her pram. Doesn´t this look cosy?

Sweet babies, I looove being together with you... there´s nothing like that! I love you

110/366 - 19. April 2012

Sleep

Is it nasty to love the time when the children are sleeping? Is it nasty to love the peace in the house after a day full of reading, talking, playing, working, explaining, carrying...? Is it nasty to enjoy this idleness?

I´m really, really tired today. We had a bad night and an early morning. Hubby was so lovely to offer me a shopping afternoon on my own. Although not very rested I loved my time alone... bought so many things... just for me, ha! Daddy was caring for the babies... but... of course... took no pictures. 

So I took them while Max and Lina were sleeping... wonderful!

Hugs and kisses from mama!

109/366 - 18. April 2012

Time together

Of course, all stay-at-home mamas have really lots of work. There is the neverending household... cooking, doing the laundry, hoovering and so on... and the children to supply. 

My biggest problem and load is that I´m very delicate concerning dirt, dust and mess. So I´m doing lots of housework every day. Doing it while Max is walking with opi, Lina sleeping or with Lina in the sling.

Today I did all my work in the morning and spent the whole afternoon playing with my kids. This was so relaxing... and very important. We are doing a lot together but confessed... I´m very often doing work beside playing. 

We were listening to music, dancing, singing, playing with cars and puzzles, reading books and... sure diy with the tools... screws, hammer, drill press... not to forget the important stuff!

My babies were so much enjoying this... no whining at all! Max was very calm... except singing and dancing... he was cuddling his sister and bringing her all his loved toys. 

 Miss L. was observing him and I´m sure she liked what she saw. 

 Especially his dance arts... I have to post some jumping pics the next time! Too cute!

Thank you Max and Lina for this precious time! I love you

108/366 - 17. April 2012

Miss L.,

you were on a trip with mama and omi today. Max stayed at home with papa playing. 

You were such a good girl!

Love you darling!

 

Sweet Max, 

it´s exactly this way you are in bed in the evening before falling asleep. All your cars around... reciting all brands on and on...

Good night my boy, I´m sure you had a lovely afternoon with your daddy! I love you so so much!

107/366 - 16. April 2012

Dear Max,

we had a really nice day together. Your morning started with the daily walk with opi and afterwards we spent some time at the grandparents place. Opi made eggs for you and afterwards you went for a nap. Sleeping was no problem today because your little sister was with omi and did not sing out loud.

Even mama had some very relaxing time as you both spent time with the grandparents and opi did the cooking for today.

Afternoon time was filled with playing, nibbling and having fun. For several months now you are climbing the stairs on your own. Going to the basement... up and down... is definitely one of your favs... searching for some useful tools at daddy´s office or in daddy´s workbench. 

We all are not very happy about the fact that you love the most dangerous tools like spiky screwdrivers and spiky screws most. But taking them away from you means getting lots of trouble. So we simply take care and observe you while working.

My skillful son, it´s delightful to see how much you are forfeited to your kind of work. It´s special because I´m sure there are not many boys who are allowed to work with the real stuff. And you are definitely handling more skillfully than some adult men would be able to do.

I`m that proud, I find no words...

Dear Lina,

your morning started playing with mama and Max and afterwards while your brother went out, you were sleeping in your pram. It´s such a comfy place to sleep and you love it. Mama is strolling through the garden just for minutes and you fall asleep. First I hear your lovely voice babbling, getting more and more silent... and suddenly silence. 

Every day... morning and afternoon... the same procedure. It´s too cute!

Visiting omi you liked a lot because it was a different environment and furthermore things to discover. You observed Lilli jumping around, mama and omi talking. You were laughing and giggling so loudly... I could eat you!

Sweet Miss L., I love you so!

106/366 - 15. April 2012

Documenting

Since I started to document the delights in our everyday´s life my urge to capture all special... and not so special moments... grew incredibly. Fortunately I already started keeping a diary when I became pregnant with my son. I still love to browse through the book where I collected great pregnancy moments, pictures and examinations with the ultrasound pics. The same I did for my daughter... and these books are my treasure. To have these memories of their pregnancies and births mean so much to me!

But in addition I´m keeping several albums, baby calender, making videos and so on, too. That´s really lots of work but confessed... there´s kind of addiction. There´s not a lot of time left I just do nothing. So... due to the fact that there are so so many wonderful pics of Max and Lina I decided to make it for me as well. I only have beautiful photos with my very pregnant belly... and it´s time to make some not pregnant ones... :-)

Now I´m totally dedicated to run my blog. To think about the storytelling, to find new words to express my love... just keep the day and moments in my mind. I love to take photos and to sort them out finding the lovliest ones to post. Unhappily I`m not very talented to edit my photos professionally. So at present plenty of my energy flows into improving these abilities.

It´s my further special way to show my deep love I feel for my children... showing and documenting the moments I appreciated most. But skipping through the photos I always discover my passion for their beautiful close-ups.

When I look at them I don´t know what I have could have done to deserve them...

 adorable and enchanting son and daughter!

They bless me with just by being like they are... 

they are perfect... and mine!

I´m the lucky one to be their mama!

Miss L. staring at Max...

Max watching Miss L....

105/366 - 14. April 2012

Enjoyable afternoon

The four of us had a nice afternoon visiting friends of us. The children were good as always. Mama and papa could spend time talking and having coffee and cake. Max was busily playing with a wooden toolbox... striking nails into it, screwing and unscrewing. I´m sure there was over an hour he was employed.

Miss Lina was practising her sitting abilities....

 

 ... and standing too. The main thing is she has not to lie... except on all fours.

Max discovered a piano and really liked to play. Hope he will be interested in learning it soon!?

 Such a great time we spent together... love you endlessly my babies!