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It’s the little things

May 8, 2011 by Molly 9 Comments

The giggle when you’re tickled.

The thumb-in-mouth reflex when the magic blanket touches your face.

The conducting of an imaginary orchestra when you’re excited.

The puckering of your mouth when you’re in a mood.

The babbling of “mamamama” before sleep reaches you.

And yes, even the way you poo on the carpet. Even that I love.

These are the things I want to remember. Because I know that in a few weeks you’ll have changed again.

Filed Under: Babies, MOTHERHOOD Tagged With: baby, mother, Parenting, sleep

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Comments

  1. northernmum says

    May 8, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    Awwww show that to frog when she is sixteen!

    Lovely x

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  2. wifeofbold says

    May 8, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    I can especially identify with the “shouting mamama” before you even get to sleep…i think they have special sensors that know when your just about to shut your eyes!

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    • mothersalwaysright says

      May 8, 2011 at 6:34 pm

      With you on that – I think all babies are a bit psychic!

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  3. Joanna says

    May 8, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    I love it. So, so sweet. I wish I could capture all the changing things every week too. I’ve forgotten so much already!

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    • mothersalwaysright says

      May 8, 2011 at 6:33 pm

      They change too quickly don’t they?!

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  4. Kate Takes 5 says

    May 8, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    So sweet and so true.

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    • mothersalwaysright says

      May 8, 2011 at 6:32 pm

      Things to remind myself when she’s being hard work! x

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  5. Caroline says

    May 8, 2011 at 11:34 am

    This is my favourite!

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    • mothersalwaysright says

      May 8, 2011 at 4:21 pm

      Thank you! x

      Reply

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