17.7.12

MONTHLY PORTRAIT: six months

Tomorrow Josephine turns six months old. Half a year already. It's been a crazy month in terms of development for our teeny Phiney bird. Teeth, sitting by herself (kinda), food, food and more food and sleeping through the night (kinda).

Likes: Food, kisses, being in Mama and Papa's bed, jumping and standing and making really really big splashes in the bath. Also the random old ladies who say hello to her when we're in the village, dancing, music, saying "Dadada", seeing other babies and children and, oh yeah, more food.
Dislikes: Waiting for food and watching other people eat when she's not; rolling on to her front and getting stuck (frustrating for all involved at 3.30am); her teeth coming through, being in her pram when the rain-cover's on for too long and the fact that she can't crawl or walk already. She's very impatient and determined.
What makes her smile more than anything: Chattering your teeth together in front of her and saying 'boo' to her very loudly and making her jump. She also things it's pretty funny when she sneezes, when her dolls and teddies 'talk' to her and being tickled.
Favourite toys: Her dolly, imaginatively named Dolly, Old Stripey and her baby gym. She's just started to think that mobile phones and remote controls are also play things. They're not, and she gets very annoyed about that.
Mama's favourite thing: That she reaches out to me when she wants some Mama-time; even if she's been with just me all day, she still thinks I'm pretty cool. And watching her with Ben. The love they have for each other floors me and makes my heart the happiest it's ever been.
Papa's favourite thing: When I (Ben) get her up in the morning and she whispers "Dadada" to me and her absolute love for food.
Career Prediction: Adventurer. The girl's a thrill seeker and wants to explore everything and everywhere. When she figures out how to move around properly, they'll be no stopping her. Watch your back Bear Grylls.

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20 comments:

  1. Ahhhhhhhhh so unbelievable sweet. I remember all of those things, thank you. I wish I had started my blog when my boys were babes, so many of these little things I have forgotten. cherish every second Nell... it goes by so quick! xx

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  2. She is so so adorable! Those eyes are so big :) happy 6 months Phiney xxx

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  3. So beautiful. Happy six months Phiney : ) xx

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  4. She is such a cutie! Happy 6 months!

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  5. Half a year already!? Geez, when you put it that way. Time is flying! I just wrote a monthly post and used this quote: the days are long but the years are short. - Gretchen rubin
    Isn't it true? They are a lot of work, but I have never been happier and as a result it doesn't seem like they are that much work at all.
    Happy 6 months Phinet! So much fun to watch you grow!

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  6. Happy 6 months sweet Phiney! She is such a cutie Nell, heart breaker in the making. xx

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  7. Isn't she just off the charts cute! I love the dimple/s (do I spot two of them?). What a wonderful time you are all having. x

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  8. oh, I love that she reaches out and also says dada. too sweet phiney!

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  9. What a gorgeous girl, I loved those baby years and to be cherished... X

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  10. How adorable!!! These pics are just too cute and you've inspired me to do the same with my lil girl.
    Love how you put her fave things as well as yours too, such a great idea!
    xx

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  11. Phiney, happy 6 months gorgeous girl. I love that face full of sheer determination. I can't believe she is half a year already. xx

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  12. Beautiful photos, beautiful age, beautiful babe. She is lovely, enjoy every minute of her xo

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  13. so so sweet. happy 6 months!

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  14. She is just gorgeous. Happy half birthday! x

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  15. What a cutie! Look at those eyes!

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  16. oh nell - she is SO gorgeous! those lips are amazing. i love that look of concentration/confusion (i can't quite figure out which) in the second last photo! haha!

    Kel x

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  17. happy 6 months, what an adventure! xx

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  18. An absolutely beautiful post I can't wait for this so much - being a family is the best thing!x

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  19. Oh she is perfection! Happy half birthday gorgeous!

    ...I'm getting all clucky!

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