1) Cuddles and kisses.
2) First steps.
3) First smiles.
4) First giggles.
5) First words.
6) Firsts...
7) Having tummy time with bubba.
8) Seeing Mr. Man be a dad.
9) Talking with Aunties about 'who she looks like'.
10) Baby smell, in my very own house!
11) Teeny tiny little feets.
12) Teen tiny little clothes, socks, shoes....
13) Learning lots of new things.
14) Meeting someone that is half me, half Mr. Man, that's gotta be a pretty awesome little person!
15) Bubba bath times.
16) Being able to buy cool toys.... for the baby of course.
17) Being able to watch kids movies without feeling like a big kid.
18) Snuggle time.
19) Bedtime stories.
20) Jolly jumper WITH song jumpy pad! Thanks Mum and Andrea. <3
21) Being able to say... "I made that! I gave birth to that, she came outta me!"
22) I will have a daughter.
23) The first time I get to hear her say 'Mummy' and 'daddy'.
24) Being able to teach mini me lots of things and seeing her learn.
25) Toddler years - baking, painting, crafts, getting messy.
26) Watching her grow, watching her change, watching her become a little person.
27) Being proud of every little thing she can do.
28) Being amazed by every little thing she can do.
29) Finally being able to use all this cool baby stuff I have!
30) I won't be pregnant anymore! Not for a wee while anyhow :P
1) I've been chuckling at sayings and quotes that I've seen hanging about on Pintrest the past week. Here are some of my faves...
2) Giving some new photography things a go! It's very satisfying to take a good photo. Can't wait 'till this Little Miss comes to meet us so I can get some shots of her!
I've been quite inspired by a lot of sidewalk chalk photography I've seen this week and gave one a go myself. I would have preferred some larger shoes to do it with but I think you get the gist of what I was aiming for :).
3) I love when 2 of my most favourite things get smooshed together. Here we see when post its (organising being one of my favourite things) and nostalgia gaming meet. Lovely.
PS: If you can source me these I will repay you with copious cupcakes!
4) My beautiful sister. When someone isn't being all she should be and the rest of the immediate family seems like it's in turmoil I have you. <3 Love you lots! Hmm, Spiderman seems to come to all our family gatherings doesn't he?
I return again. This time I can't blame my slow internet but just my slow self, been incredibly busy the past few days and I'm upset that I even missed a 'Wordless Wednesday'. I will make it up by posting 2 photos on Sunday.
I come today bearing a list! There's nothing that I love more than a list for getting things done or compiling - great things!
A writing prompt from 'Mumma's losin' it' this week; A list of 10 old TV shows you'd like to make a comeback
I'm afraid seeing my age that many of these will be cartoons, so bear with me. You might even be surprised :)
1) Denver the Dinosaur!
He is a dinosaur that skates... end of effing story.
Not to mention an electric intro!
2) Murder in Small Town X.
A little while ago I was talking about this programme trying to remember it's name. I'm one of these people who can't stand not remembering something so had to post a question on an internet forum which of course got me what I was looking for. Thank god for the internet!
Murder in Small Town X was probably one of the very first reality shows originally screening in the States in Mid 2001. The premise of the show was to drop 10 would be detectives into a faux fishing community to solve an acted murder.
It was very good really. Each week the contestants would complete challenges and find clues with 2 of the hopefuls going to secret locations and only one returning. The other having been 'offed' by the murderer.
3) Sailor Moon.
All the girls I knew, loved and wanted to be sailor moon or one of her Sailor friends. Mars was my lady. Since my innocent childhood days I've heard some pretty seedy secrets about our Sailor Moon - not cool!
Still love it regardless.
4) Samurai Pizza Cats.
I have no real idea what this cartoon was about. As with Denver it had an AMAZING intro, catchy as heck and I remember loving watching at. Viva la Samurai Pizza Cats!
5) Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
Surprised? It must have first aired at least 30 years before I was born, it's in black and white and it hasn't even been on the TV in my lifetime. How on earth can I like this show?
My love of anything Alfred Hitchcock started when I saw the remade version of Psycho and in my 6th form year of school with taking Media Studies. What an amazing man. I came across this series after reading the book 1001 TV shows you should watch before you die (told you I like lists!).
Since reading that book I've bought Season 1, 2 and 3 on DVD and LOVE them. So clever. And what's better is that you can see the story lines and influences come out in many of today's shows and movies. Just shows how before his time he was.
Oh I almost forgot to comment on the little introductions by Alfred of every episode. This was the best part. Something I think TV now days is missing. LOVE! <3
6) Pee Wee's super fun house.
I have great memories of watching this at my Nana's house.
7) Full House.
Nostalgia packed sit com this one!
I might also add that 'Step by step', 'Family matters' and a few others fit into this category, including Fresh Prince of Bel Air (which I know plays reruns on Saturdays). I suppose everything needs to come to an end, and that's probably what makes us pine for them so much. Reruns = GOLD, keep '
em coming. 8) Saved by the bell.
This could probably have fit into the #7 but definitely deserved it's own place in my ten. This used to air on Saturdays when I was about 13 or 14 and I HAD to make sure I was home to watch it. Lol. Great little teen comedy.
9) The Addams Family.
I used to watch this as a kid - clearly reruns but still ever so relevant. Probably more so than some of the last few items in my list. I could watch the Addam's family over and over again and not get sick of it. Infact, I've done this very thing and found pointing out stuff like the lion at the top of the stairs shot coming on over and over again always makes me giggle.
10) Sex and the City.
I came across Sex and the City even after it had finished airing in NZ, quite a while after in fact.
Spurred on again by my 1001 Tv shows book I thought it was about time I gave it ago, and fell head over heels in love.
I'm not much into fashion or that sort of thing but the romantic plot lines, New York and the little bit of myself I could see in all of the girls.
VIVA LA Sex and the City... the movies just aren't cutting it I'm afraid.
Today I went on my first expedition for the sole purpose of photography (it wasn't my fault that Fish Pot Cafe fish n' chips fell into my mouth whilst on this expedition). I went to see the kites for "Manu Aute Kite Day" at Orakei Marae. It is part of Matariki (bringing in the Maori new year).
The kites were breathtaking and Auckland turned on the weather on a cold July day which was an amazing back drop for my photos.
Hope you enjoy <3
Please click to enlarge and get a better view :)
Feels like I only did this just yesterday, but that's OK. I'm a loving person! <3
I am loving...
1) The wonderful staff at my school for the baby shower and incredible presents. We are a spoilt little family that's for sure. And this baby has more clothes than I do. She will be the best dressed, most hip Little Miss on the block.
AMAZING social sharing website. I have found so many cool ideas on here and it's just such an easy to use interface. It might even take over my facebook time, which is saying a lot.
The basic gist of it is that when surfing the net people 'pin' different things to their pinboards (which you can name under any category - some of mine are recipes, craft, school, photography etc). Everyone can then see what you are pinning and you are able to 'repin' others 'pins' and see the source of where it's from so you can find some really cool sites through it.
Clear as mud? Go and have a play! I thoroughly recommend it.
3) Still loving the little lady. 31 weeks today, which means only 9 to go, argh that's gettin' scary. She's still kicking up a storm in there and I love her hiccups. I like that her moving about and getting to feel that is something that only her and I share. Well... sometimes daddy when she's feeling really strong.
4) Baby photography ideas! Found mostly from pintrest, here are some of my faves.
1) Cuddles and kisses.
