focus.

Not too long ago I wrote about my fears that I couldn't possibly properly share the love I feel for piper with another little soul. Turns out, I was wrong.

In fact, my heart has swollen and I float through my days gazing from one of my beautiful girls to the next. Overwhelmed by the fact that they (for now) are mine. 

Having a toddler is THE MOST fun. Mostly. 

Having a newborn is overwhelming but filled with moments where I can hardly believe she was ever not here, my heart explodes. Shooting stars, blinding colours. Love.

I am becoming a better mom. Learning to release. 

Sitting and holding my tiny baby. Not rushing to put her down, everything else can wait.

With my big girl, I am learning to pick my battles. 

Why yes, that mountain of dolls does belong in the hallway and the Lego man should live with our cutlery, "cause he really likes spoons..."

I see them both so clearly right now. 

Both in my focus.

They are my world.

♡ ashley

8/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

Piper:: Three in the bed. Luckily you were too busy striking poses to roll over.

Poppy:: Smiling every time you get the chance {and not just with gas!}.


Linking up with jodi.

weekly stills.

1:: Poppy dearest, you seem to be waking up from the newborn haze.

2:: Big and little paws.

3:: At the brewery, feeling sluggish.

4:: Sleeping. Lovey always in your hands.

5:: Me and my girls.

6:: Bath slurpies {she is drinking from a glass of ice water {for the record}}

7:: Sleeping beauty.

8 & 9:: Naww.

10:: Morning pouf hair.

11:: Spot the little person.

12:: Moon boot outtakes.

13:: Valentine flowers.

14:: A view from above.

15:: Finders keepers.

♡ ashley

joining up with em for weekly stills.

7/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

Poppy:: I couldn't possibly have more love for a frilly bottom. She is divine.

Piper:: In daddy's moon boots. Word.

Linking up with jodi.

staying in the picture.

At this particular point in my life I rarely have the time to feel beautiful.

Sure, I have moments where I see a sparkle in my smile, or feel a little pretty in my new dress. But mostly I dwell on that dark line left over from my pregnancy, my saggy bottom, or the never ending pimple popping up on my chin {which is spending this month smack dab between my eyes...}

So, I avoid recording myself in photographs. Not the case with my beautiful family. I adore them and snap them whenever I can but all too often avoid the camera.
 
 Until I read this article last week.

Mamas, I urge you to read it. Life changing stuff.
Off to make some memories.
♡ ashley

p.s. sadly, this is one of the first photos I could find on my computer with me in it. Over a year old, with dark hair {and circles} but my girl? she's going to see her mama, the one that loves her. x

6/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

Poppy:: Already mesmerising every soul that holds you. Cheeky. Beautiful. Gran has not wanted to put you down during her visit. 

Piper:: Yes, we fed you cheesels. You loved them. So does daddy so you use quick moves to stop him nicking them from your fingertips. 

Linking up with jodi.

5/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

Poppy: People ask who you look like. No question there.


Piper:: First swimming lesson since being an aqua baby. You were so excited. Remember, you are still my baby.


Linking up with jodi.