We thought last month was a crazy one, packed with new tricks and developments, but it seems to have been just as busy this month. The crawl is now perfected and there's no stopping Josephine as she scuttles from here to there at lightening speed. She's also pulling herself up and marches wherever she can when you're holding her hands. She's so steady on her feet I don't think it'll be long before our hands are no longer needed...
We've also started swimming lessons, which Phiney adores. And so do I. Seeing her joy as she gets into the pool is a pure delight, and her smiles as she emerges from being under the water only cement our thoughts on this little bird being one fearless adventurer.
As for the rest, there's been new words ('drink' being the most helpful!) and a real confidence developing. Josephine really is such a cool gal. The coolest. She smiles and chats to everyone she meets, happily explores her surroundings and gets up from falls and bumps without even a moan. Aspects of what we're sure will be Phiney's strong-willed, determined, happy, confident, loving and kind personality are shining through and it's a real honour to share my days with her. Plus those curls are coming through thick and fast now. Sigh!
We love you tiny dancer. You fill our lives with the brightest of sunshine xxx
Such beautiful words for a beautiful girl, those curls are so lovely but best of all so very clever. Great language for one so young. Clever mummy too xxx
ReplyDeleteoh this is so lovely - your words and also the pictures. I think this is one of the great ages, they start to become really interactive and interested in their surroundings! A good friend of mine has a boy who's just reaching this age too.
ReplyDeleteThought I'd also pop in as I saw your comment about comments over at Em's and I just wanted to say I always read your lovely posts but I don't often comment and I'm going to try and rectify that! it's nice to have sunshine in all our days.
xx georgi
Thank you so much for leaving a comment georgi, and such a lovely one too :)
DeleteIt's lovely to know you're popping by our little corner of the blogosphere. You're always very welcome! Xx
she is gorgeous. x
ReplyDeleteHi, I just wanted to pop by & say you have a lovely blog & a lovely family. It is such a joy to read a happy blog. Sorry I dont leave comments more often. I tend to read gardening blogs but I'm starting to get into crafty bits & pieces, also I tend to ramble, so I will stop now.
ReplyDeleteThank you for such a sweet comment, it's lovely to hear from you.. And I love a little ramble too :) x
DeleteOh Nell! She is so beautiful! How exciting are all of those developments. She is so clever!
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It feels like she's doing something new everyday Kesh! It's amazing how quickly they perfect a new trick once they've done it few times. And yes, so beautiful!! X
DeleteYou really have one of the most gorgeous little girls ever (and I mean ever!) - and a very talented one at that!
ReplyDeleteNell you have such a beautiful little girl. Phiney is just darling! I loved reading the sweet words you wrote about her...yay for almost walking! And swim lessons, how cool! And it made my heart smile when you said it's an honour to share your days with her. xo
ReplyDeleteBloody hell, Nell. She just gets cuter and cuter. And look at all that hair. The curls are just so divine. Happy 8 months you guys! xx Oli took his first step just before he turned 10 months. As exciting as it was, I wish he had taken his sweet time!
ReplyDeleteI've only just come across your blog... and how lovely it is! Such a gorgeous little girl. Those curls are just too cute. I'm amazed she's saying words already my little one is a month older and not seeming to want to even say mama yet :-(, I'm hoping she will soon. Anyway, I'll stop by again very soon.
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