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Sharing some news via the medium of dance

March 17, 2014 by Molly 52 Comments

We have some news.

Frog wanted to share it with you via the medium of dance.

Here goes….

Filed Under: MOTHERHOOD, Pregnancy Tagged With: family, Pregnancy, pregnancy announcements

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  1. Verily Victoria Vocalises says

    April 1, 2014 at 10:47 am

    Totally wonderful! Many congratulations 🙂 x

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  2. Lucy says

    March 23, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    Ahhh, congratulations. That’s such exciting news. And what a lovely announcement too. She’s quite the little groover. x

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  3. Kelly Wiffin says

    March 19, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    Awww congratulations! Frog is so so cute! x

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  4. Ghislaine Forbes says

    March 18, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    Tell F if she’s to hit the big stage she mustn’t have a wedgy ! Love you, ma x

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  5. Emma says

    March 18, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    best news! you just wait F is not going to let you near that baby. It will be all hers!!

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  6. Annwen says

    March 18, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    Congratulations Molly! xx

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  7. Circus Queen says

    March 18, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    OMG!!!! I got so impatient watching this – was so hoping that’s what the message was going to be! Congratulations!

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  8. Mirren Begbie says

    March 18, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    What a fun way to tell the world!
    Love from Alison Perry’s mum x

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  9. Domestic Goddesque says

    March 18, 2014 at 10:02 am

    You Tube will not be showing my happy dance in response to this news. Although there was one 🙂

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  10. Lauren says

    March 18, 2014 at 9:07 am

    Congratulations. Amazing news, and amazing dancing there too x

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  11. Philippa @elliotandme says

    March 18, 2014 at 8:31 am

    Wow! Congratulations! Frog looks very happy about her new role x

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  12. Boo Roo and Tigger Too says

    March 18, 2014 at 7:07 am

    Congratulations! X

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  13. Aly says

    March 18, 2014 at 5:21 am

    She’s such a cutie! She’ll make a great big sister Molly 😀

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  14. Grenglish says

    March 18, 2014 at 4:27 am

    Ah this is lovely news! Congratulations to you all. What a fab video too – she’s quite the little groover!
    xx

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  15. Helen Neale says

    March 17, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    I was so hoping that was what it was going to be – wonderful why to Dance the announcement into other people’s lives. Massive congratulations.

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  16. Actually Mummy... says

    March 17, 2014 at 10:15 pm

    Awwwwwwww. *Gulps.*

    I could watch big sister announcement videos all day – such lovely news! Congratulations xxx

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  17. sarahmumof3 says

    March 17, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    aww what lovely news and great dancing!

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  18. Jess @ Along Came Cherry says

    March 17, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    Ahhh yay!! Congratulations, amazing news and Frog is an awesome dancer! xx

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    • Molly says

      March 17, 2014 at 10:13 pm

      Helps that it’s her favourite song!

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  19. Jane @ northernmum says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:55 pm

    when you have two children your time to colour is going to be cut down….

    love ya x

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    • Molly says

      March 17, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      There’s always time to colour…

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  20. Kate W says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    That is, quite possibly, the BEST NEWS EVER!!!!

    Oh, and a most excellent Tutu…..*ahem*……

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    • Molly says

      March 17, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      It’s a very good tutu – thank you!

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  21. Jenny from Cheetahs In My Shoes says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    That has cheered up my day no end – congratulations Molly – and Frog – you look amazing! x

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    • Molly says

      March 17, 2014 at 10:02 pm

      Ah thank you Jenny. x

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  22. Nickie says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    HEEUUUGGGEEEEE congratulations to you all x

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    • Molly says

      March 17, 2014 at 10:02 pm

      Thank you! x

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  23. Mummy Says says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    Amazing news, congratulations x

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    • Molly says

      March 17, 2014 at 10:02 pm

      All feels very real now. x

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  24. Stephs Two Girls says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    Yay! Congratulations! Fab news. What a brilliant way to introduce it – she’ll be on stage, that one, mark my words 😉 x

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    • Molly says

      March 17, 2014 at 10:03 pm

      Let’s hope she doesn’t scratch her backside if she does make it onto the big stage! x

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  25. Lulastic says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    Woohooooooooooo!!! Awesome!!! Congratulations!!!

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    • Molly says

      March 17, 2014 at 10:03 pm

      Thanks Lucy! x

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  26. Mary Keynko says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    Awesome news! congrats all round! x x x

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    • Molly says

      March 17, 2014 at 10:03 pm

      Am excited!

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  27. Cat (Yellow Days) says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    Wonderful news Molly! x

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    • Molly says

      March 17, 2014 at 10:03 pm

      Thanks Cat! x

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  28. Mummy Glitzer says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:29 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!

    Frog is totally rocking that look. x

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    • Molly says

      March 17, 2014 at 10:03 pm

      She does relish her moments in the limelight!

      Reply
  29. HELEN says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:28 pm

    she’s a right little mover isn’t she!

    oh and MASSIVE congratulations!! x

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    • Molly says

      March 17, 2014 at 10:04 pm

      She’s got da moves…

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  30. mammasaurus says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:28 pm

    IMMENSE news! Wonderful – congrats!

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  31. Michelle Twin Mum says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    Yay Molly, super exciting news. Mich x

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  32. Sonya Cisco says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    Oh she is just adorable! And huge congrats x

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  33. Carolin says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    Big congratulations! Fantastic news x

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  34. Emma @mummymummymum says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    Yay!!! Molly, that’s amazing news. Congratulations!! xxx

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  35. Katie @mummydaddyme says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    Wonderful! Frog is fabulous! Congratulations officially Molly. So happy for you and your little family. x

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  36. Pheebstweets says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Congratulations! I kinda guessed as soon as she held up ‘I’m’!

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  37. Kara says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!! Loving the tutu and the rock star glasses – she is going to be one cool big sister!

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  38. Lindy says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    Aaaaw big congrats Molly!

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  39. Jem says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    Excellent dance there Frog!

    (and congratulations :))

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  40. Alison Perry says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    This made me grin so much. And then feel a bit teary xxxxx

    Reply

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