Mami's lazy Sunday

Daddy got up today and said to mami:

"today, you can do whatever you want. If you want to sleep all day, then go ahead. It's your day".

Mami couldn't believe it. She had gotten up early with me like she always does, but as soon as daddy had walked into the living room and said that, she jumped up and yelled out,

"Oh, thank you! Thank you, mi amor. I love you so much. Thank you!"

She ran off to her room and closed the door. Unlike last week when she was sad, she had a big smile on her face and had moved off the sofa very fast, forgetting that she has to be careful with her ankle.

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She really did need the sleep. Especially after the last few weeks of working late and feeling sad.

I didn't help much either. I have been waking more at night and calling out for mami to come to sleep with me. But I heard her tell daddy that I "snore very loudly" and that she wasn't able to really get a good nights rest.

So, while she happily slept, daddy had his coffee, I played with my blocks and then got dressed. We headed out to the park and I got to do whatever I wanted!

We were gone for a very long time. When we came back mami was up and reading a book. It didn't have any pictures in it and it had a lot of pages. I had never seen her read such a big book. She had her feet up on the sofa and was drinking coffee. She looked very happy and "relaxed".

I ran over and gave her a big kiss. Daddy walked over and asked what she had done today, and mami looked up at him with a big smile on her face and said,

"Nothing. Absolutely nothing".

She said it had been a perfect day.

Now mami wants to know when we can do this again. I looked over at daddy, but he just pretended not to hear her.

The simple things

Today mami and I went to feed the ducks. It was special because we have never done that before.

But when I threw some bread in the water a bunch of birds flew all around us and it scared me a bit. Then the squirrels came too!

They love bread!

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I backed away and watched them try to eat the pieces. It was so cool! I also saw a lot of dogs and I chased one to touch it but he ran away very fast. I love dogs! I bark at them, but they never answer back. I don't know why, I'm making the same noise as them.

The birds were getting too close

Mami had a great time too, even though I heard her tell daddy she was "completely sleep deprived". But that is her own fault. I know that she stayed up late to watch Mad Men. It's one of her favourite shows.

But even though she was tired, she was smiling and helped chase away the birds when they got too close. Good thing, because there were so many!

I was calling the ducks "quack quack"

Come to think of it, she must have been really tired because this morning she let me wear her shoes, when she usually takes them away. Then she let me have lunch on the sofa when I wouldn't sit in my high chair.

Then at the park she let me go up and down the stairs all by myself, and when I screamed and kicked because I did not want to go in the buggy she let me walk....all the way home!

Getting the last of the pieces

I was so happy to be with mami out and running around. I really don't like being in the flat all day, the best days are when we can play outside and she is not sad anymore. I can't wait to see what mami has planned for us this Friday. 

The only bad thing is, I have a feeling I may be back in my highchair.

Oh well, it was fun while it lasted. I wonder why we didn't do this sooner?

Mami is sad again

Been quiet lately.

Mami and I have been dealing with our own "issues". She has been staying late at work and I think I may be getting more teeth. How many more do I need? I have a mouth full!

Apart from late nights at work, mami has been sad again. Really sad.

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Daddy and I can always tell. She doesn't smile as much, her eyes are teary and on weekends she gets up with me then hands me over to daddy. She goes back to her room closes the door and we don't see her for hours.

This weekend daddy and I went out alone, no mami. Normally we take long walks or go for our family run, but daddy and I slipped out the door quietly.

When we got back she was curled up on the sofa with the shades down. She was staring at the TV and her coffee cup was still on the table. She hadn't even finished it! Daddy asked if she was feeling better and mami didn't answer him. She just looked at us and gave us a very, very small smile.

"Do you want to go for a walk then have tea at the cafe?" daddy asked.

I know she was trying to be nice, but she said she didn't "feel like doing anything".

Daddy tried to ask her again, but she just raised her voice and said "I just want to be alone!"

I ran off to play with my blocks, and mami and daddy kept talking. I could hear them in the living room talking about things I have never heard of before. She was trying to tell him why she was sad, then I heard her cry.

After a few minutes I heard the door open and by the time I ran out to see who it was, I heard the door slam shut and mami was gone. I stood behind the door calling for her, but daddy said she "went out for a little bit". Daddy looked sad too, but he called me over and I curled up in his lap.

Daddy and I spent the afternoon together. We read books, watched BabyTV, and ate raisins. I waited and waited for mami, but she did not come back.

After my bath, just when daddy had put me to bed, I heard the door open. I heard mami's voice and I called out for her. She came into the room and gave me a hug and kiss. Where did you go all day? I wanted to know, but she never told me. She held me for a little bit, then she said "buenas noches mi amor" and walked out of the room.

Today she forced herself to get dressed and we went out to lunch with friends. I think she had a good time. I even saw her laugh, but she has yet to be the fun mami I know. I hope mami feels better soon, I like going out with daddy, but I miss the days we can all be together.

Dear mami,

Daddy and I love you very much.

I hope you are not sad this week.

Mr George (at Asda)

Life as a blogger. It has its perks. Most of the time mami gets to bask in the rewards while I stay at home with daddy. But not this time. Last week I was invited to my first ever press event for someone named George.

Can you find me?

Our friends at Asda were nice enough to invite both mami and I (my name was even on the invite!) to see the new clothes coming out for this Autumn and Winter.

This George person has some really nice clothes. I'm not too concerned about what I wear, but I noticed mami was especially impressed with the kids clothes. She said the "prices were amazing and it was good quality".

How about this one mami?

See, mami knew of George's clothing line from Walmart in the US, and lets just say she was less than impressed. So she wasn't sure what to expect from the clothing here in the UK.

But mami's eyes lit up when we arrived at The Hospital Club in London where the room was decorated with "some seriously stylin' pieces".

Snowflake sweater - to match the one daddy has

These were not the "frumpy frocks" she had in mind. These were stylish and affordable clothing for the entire family.

Like many other mamas, mami likes to dress nice but really can't spend too much on clothes. I think she use to shop a lot, but doesn't anymore. She says the clothing that Mr George has to offer is just what she has been looking for!

If you don't believe us, just look at this toggle coat mami can't wait to buy...

And now look at the price...

Amazing, right?

So what are you waiting for? The new line comes out in October and mami has already told daddy we are making a special trip to "check it out".

Hey, I'm talking to you!

Lollipops!

Wordless Wednesday

Lollipops!

Out of commission

It started out as a very happy day. Mami was finally doing the Adidas Women's 5K Challenge for Arthritis Research UK and then we were going to my friend's birthday party.

Just another Sunday. Nothing out of the ordinary.

Until mami fell, sprained her ankle and scraped her leg at the 4k mark.

After that, the day just got worse for both of us.

Let me explain....although she continued running and finished in record time of 32 minutes (although without the fall she was set to come in under 30 minutes) she still had pain in her ankle.

Mummy to 5K!

Caroline from Family Vie, mami, Mirka from All Baby Advice and Nova from Cherised by Me

She walked it off, we took pictures with the other runners and my blogging friends and we came home.

She fell hard!

Still smiling - the worse was yet to come. For both of us!

To give mami a break, daddy and I went to the park. Then my bad day began.

I was just walking along, picking up sticks and rocks when I felt something on my cheek. I tried to get it off but it stayed there. It was also moving and then OUCH!!!!  I felt a sharp pain on my face and I cried out for daddy! OUCH OUCH OUCH!!!! Ohhhhh, it hurt!!!!

Daddy rushed over and then quickly picked me up and hugged me. My cheek was burning and the pain was still there. Daddy wiped away my tears and said it was gone now. I had been stung by something called a wasp. I had never had pain like that before. I cried and hugged daddy and he just held me close.

Then we came home to find mami crying because her ankle hurt. She looked at me and daddy and said "I can't walk. The pain is getting worse. I am going to have to go to the A&E".

Uh oh! I thought. I've been there and I know they make you wait for a very. long. time. Daddy didn't know what to do or who to leave me with. But mami called Auntie Lis and she came over to help mami to the doctor.

Ouch!

After my dinner, my bath and my bedtime, I heard mami come back home. I was already in bed, but I heard the door shut. She came home with a special wrap around ther ankle.

The doctor said she has a sprained ankle, cannot walk for 3 days, and chances are she may not be able to run the Royal Park Half Marathon in October. She knows she has to rest, but she is very upset about not doing the marathon. Poor mami! She has been training very hard for that race.

We both had a bad day and we just want the pain to go away. Daddy has been helping her around the house, and from what I saw, she won't be able to play with me. Or chase me. Or come after me when I play behind the TV. Hmm? This could get interesting!

I will keep you posted on her progress.

Right now she has her leg up on pillows and a bag of peas on it! Silly mami.

Mami tried it! Lubatti Sparkling Eye Gel

Mami has been an "absolute zombie" lately. Based on her looks, I think that means she is very tired and not getting enough sleep. I guess she has been working longer hours and on our days together we are always out with friends.

She says the winter is going to be long and dark so we need to get out while we can.

But she knows she has to give me a complete update on her reviews so that I can tell you all about them.

This week mami talks about the Lubatti Sparking Eye Gel. And really, I don't know what it does, but she needs a little boost!

The "good stuff" Lubatti Sparkling Eye Gel

Mami says "the eye gel is cooling around the eyes and helps get rid of the puffiness. Especially first thing in the morning. It feels really good!"

Some of the ingredients I have never heard of, but apparently are good for mami's skin. The cold sensation around the eyes is because it has aloe vera and green tea extract. Yucky! Doesn't sound so good as the Dreamy Night Cream. Now that sounded yummy.

"I just put some on after splashing my face with cold water and it instantly feels refreshing. I use it at night too and the tingly feeling lets me know its working. Really love it."

Mami's tip: She always recommends when applying eye gel, it is best to use your ring finger because it its gentler and won't pull the skin as much or very gently pat the area with your index finger (that's the one I use to point with).

Girl stuff.

bye bye,