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║today my way║

FUN THAT SHOULD NEVER BE MISSED
FUN AT FARMER PALMER'S
























This girl. There's sweetness filling her up making me burst with pride and joy and all that a mama can think of when looking at her girl, holding her in arms, perfecting each grip. But the minute you show her what boys do, the female part we care deeply about is fading. Running around without her shirt on? Check. Playing Lego and Harry Potter on Xbox? Embarrassing check. Riding serious vehicles with a confidence meant for showing? You bet, check. It was a long bank holiday weekend around these parts, grass lusciously green and not much planning involved but we were up for whatever idea gathered up the people we know and like to get tired with... And outdoors obviously. All parties had more fun than on the average playground and I guess the sheep's contribution shouldn't be overlooked. Us, resident animals, we were all in this together ensuring no activity went unchecked, unnoticed, turned down intimidatingly. We've been fantasizing of coming back to this place ever since. x   

DADDY ON THE MOVE
FARMER PALMER'S
You can't succeed without failing first! How many laps one needs to come out a winner? With the willingness to win and a physical condition to laugh off this is the lifetime opportunity to shine.
COUSINS AT THE PLAYGROUND
CLIMBING EACH STEP
TODAY MY WAY PONY COMBING
SHEEP CONTRIBUTED A LOT



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kind of typical
typical summer
boys and the girl
We're just sweet people who enjoy the simple things in life, and there's only one place to reflect this ;) Yes, the water is still too cold to frolic jauntily in its arms and yes, we were one of the few strangers hoping for a quick and painless tan but Nadia and the boys couldn't wait for the chance to bring their toys out to play without having to worry about scrapped knees and stained cotton. So we went. And kept the summer frame of mind. But everyone else did too. 

sand explorer
all the kids together

Next day belonged to lounging. A project so worth every inch of a pale skin. Boys took their tops off and that little princess Nadia obsessed with hot nail varnish and drawing Bambi lashes on the faces of her ragdolls was more than into it herself. It's great to see her deriving from both worlds - being girly doesn't mean you cannot feel the breeze right on your skin. Enjoy the weekend, friends! xx 

run my little girl
delicious summer
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STARTING FROM SCRATCH AT EVERY CHANCE WE GET


















































This title says a lot about our attitude towards direction the wind blows - we've started getting used to to going out without much on, having our hair whipped around our faces and our lungs exhausted. Every spring our bodies are starting from scratch taking more in until reaching a pleasant balance in loving everything about warm weather again. The air is feeling different, we have more energy than you'd suspect so even still chilly afternoons at the playground win out. Those after meal get togethers are going to happen more often so I've already started looking for fabrics that stand up to dirt and are stretchy and comfortable enough to win every race however it's not terribly realistic to Nadia's life so she adjusts my ideas a lot. Skirt, sparkly ballet pumps, hair left loose is how we go these days. Whatever is found in four year old's closet is more than versatile in her eyes. 

As always we're not really bothered to plan ahead of time. Having a basic understanding of what the weather could be like is what keeps us sane around this latitude. Warm days attract people to all places imaginable so we're going out often. Twice a day is not too often. We take time to explore, make friends or invite ours, we are prepared to travel to find what we're looking for. And we always find it, fun as they say hides itself to be found easily. Have a beautiful day, friends. x  

STARTING FROM SCRATCH AT EVERY CHANCE WE GET
STARTING FROM SCRATCH AT EVERY CHANCE WE GET
STARTING FROM SCRATCH AT EVERY CHANCE WE GET
STARTING FROM SCRATCH AT EVERY CHANCE WE GET
STARTING FROM SCRATCH AT EVERY CHANCE WE GET
^^ Funny faces with my nephew and you notice how the big age gap adjusts itself. Also, no hat! (preparing my head for new routines) ^^
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A KINGDOM FOR A KISS
A KINGDOM FOR A KISS
A KINGDOM FOR A KISS



































































As a mum who stays home with Nadia for most of the week, I have to admit I’m pretty excited about school time. Next September she will start attending primary school so today is all about making small adjustments to our routine for when stopped in my tracks I'll hardly know what to do with all mornings to myself. I mean creating chemistry with time can be relatively easy but the hard part will unarguably be doing it all alone, differently, certain things will definitely not stay the same at all. I do fear walking in straight lines, picking things from store shelves and being done instead of weaving and wandering, being distracted to stare, look up or down, to stop. Or maybe I will continue the way we do it now, after all we've done it for so long. But yes, it feels nice to know it's her turn to make her space as positive and fabulous as she can no matter how many times I'll think of picking up the phone and ask how she's doing. Overwhelming to say the least.  

I have applied for a school place for Nadia this week and hope for the one her cousin Chase attends. Two peas in a pod. Eight months age gap but never seen anyone so happy doing nothing really productive while holding hands, singing songs or demanding more sugar. Taking their friendship to another level I'd love to watch from afar, encouraging, dissolved in laughs and first secrets. They learn their future roles with excitement, mastering the body language not knowing the overload of incentives has already taken over. Hope they won't grow out of needing each other and I'm happy to spy it as they go by. x
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IN PICTURES
^^ I've spied with my smartphone eye a toddler willing on taking roads less traveled by. The most interesting areas have no straight paths and more leafless trees then others. Find us there. Always. ^^ 
IN PICTURES
^^ How to care for the delicate world within: lots of sleep and cuddly friends. ^^
IN PICTURES
^^ Make your room a playpen, your house a playground... simply learning from these two, Nadia and her cousin and best friend of four years ^^
IN PICTURES
^^ Stash of my seaside photos is mounting - at least you're well stocked for the next three years ;) ^^
IN PICTURES
^^ It's hard to go wrong with a bit of chocolate and tons of sprinkles or any variation like it. ^^
IN PICTURES
^^ The experience outweighed our senses - didn't mind the cold late evening when the sky was talking. ^^
IN PICTURES
^^ Everyday journey of discovery... for both parties involved but way too tangible for Nadia by looking at her awed face. ^^

IN PICTURES
^^ A subject so dear to her heart, mind and closet - all that is layered in pink and makes a beautiful sense. ^^
IN PICTURES
^^ How do we occupy ourselves? Can't really seem to maintain one activity for very long - tea parties and sweets tasting is just the beginning of an eventful day. ^^

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REBELLION
REBELLION



Where did lazy Sundays go? All we do now is examine the front door constantly while going out or coming in. But that's something we got used to and maintained a pleasant schedule of family weekends at the nearest playground, slightly tucked away from the busy marina. There's a thing about blinding in the sunshine sliding surface that works magic on my tired self even if it's not me polishing it. In a subtle way it calls me to try it out one or two times so I always obey and never regret it. 

Yes, I opted for a beach fun for more than one reason but happily followed already arranged play date Nadia awaited all morning saving my pasty white cleavage from roasting alive on the golden sand (I have a habit of complaining about my pale skin tone but it's me who has a tendency to stay away from the sun or treat myself with occasional sunburn. Although I admire the tan on others and not on me, I find nothing wrong with a little teasing how I like/dislike to be on the lighter side ;) but I digress. 

This lot (scooter or bike, sticks, leaves, cars and bright pink crayons inclusive) makes no introduction necessary. Rebellious on most trips and easily amused they find so many ways to entertain themselves in front of our very own eyes - Nadia and my two nephews know how to get dirty the second they enter the playground, how to scrap elbows and bruise up their knees for special occasions and that's okay on those sunny days in their explorer's club I'm exclusively invited to.

REBELLION
REBELLION
REBELLION
REBELLION
REBELLION
Nadia and Chase were born the same year (eight months apart) so they've been enjoying similar moods and love for most of the same things since they started walking. When Logan came along she kept pushing him away as he wasn't very much of a valuable companion since all he cared for was trashing her block creations or pulling her princess ensembles. These days they've found interest in more than one thing with Logan being excited to get involved in the group plays and Nadia having someone following her along. The affection and mutual interest between all three of them evolves from day to day. And Logan is just everyone's crush so I can understand the new-found love. 

REBELLION
REBELLION
We've been having a proper summer too so I'm sending you greetings from a beach towel roasting on the sand. I have so many nice blogs to catch up with, sorry my friends, this weather will not last long (especially in English conditions). I'm back in a jiffy at first rain pour. x
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