12/52

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

Poppy:: Your favourite spot, on daddy's chest having a nap. The sleeping mouth says it all.

Piper:: Before bed we walk around the block. You push baby, collect rocks, and play eye spy with us. You also wear your scrumptious pjs. 

i have been in hospital for four days of the past week. the chronic mastitis led to IV antibiotics and fluids. my journey as a mom to two is a bit more challenging than the way it started. may be quiet here for a while still.

linking up with jodi.

11/52

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

Piper:: photo bombing your little sister's 2 month shot. finger so elegantly placed.

Poppy:: two month old you. all smiles and wide eyes. and chubby legs. num.

linking up with jodi.

finding our rhythm. mastitis. feral toddler and weekly stills.

1:: learning to 'slurp' her ramen.
2:: japanese night. lucky to have a special friend cook authentic style and deliver. think she knows the flow of my week!
3:: hanging.
4:: these two. sweet and oh so exhausting!
5:: deep and
6:: deeper thoughts.
7:: so much more awesome going up, not down, the slide.

going from one to two is a rollercoaster ride.
just last week i was waxing lyrical about being a mom.
maybe it's hormones, or silent reflux, or another round of mastitis, or a very moody teenager toddler, but this week has been very testing.
i know that this is the basic rule of parenthood. just when you think you've worked it all out and are cruising,
there is not just a bump in the road but major construction that makes life move to a full standstill.
i keep moving forward because i know right when i begin to unfold my white flag, a whole new road emerges; with empty lanes, green lights and wind to flow through my {tangled, spew covered} hair.
until then,

deep breaths folks. DEEP.
☂ ashley

10/52

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

Piper:: You are all giggles and noise. Then the camera appears and you put on a pouty pose. 

Poppy:: Those lips of yours form the perfect little heart when you sleep. Love.     


linking up with jodi.

in the garden.

i am lucky to have a kid that drops everything at once just to roam naked in the yard.
she soaks up the sun and earth, chases the dogs and chickens, and eats all things raw {and edible}.
getting out in the yard helps us both to clear our heads {a necessity with a toddler}.
we pick some of our greens and share them with the chickens, lamby and tookie.
then piper saves a bit for herself.
this time a stem of silverbeet.
as summer draws to a close this is what i will miss the most.
♡ ashley

9/52

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

Poppy:: All cuddled in to my chest in our favourite wrap. You are so smooshy and snuggly.

Piper:: The Augusta Riverfest. This time you asked to be a kitten. We also gave in to getting you a "spotty" cone. You were pretty pleased with yourself.

linking up with jodi.