Discovering

I love those days where you just decide "We are going to play today", you forget about the housework, work and all your other responsibilities and just go with the flow to do what ever entertains baby boy. 

We had one of those beautiful winter days a few weeks ago and decided to go crazy with bubbles!  Baby had a blast, and so did I...blowing bubbles around the yard for as long as we felt like.  And we learnt something new.  Chickens do not like bubbles!  It was so funny watching them freak out and run away whenever we blew bubbles their way.  

So imagine if we didn't designate that day as 'play day', I would never have known about bubbles and chickens ;0)

And even better, Dad joined in when he got home from work!

Water, water everywhere....

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Diversions

Man of the house showed me this blog the other day and I just love it...I am also impressed with her sleepy baby that allows mum to do this!

http://milasdaydreams.blogspot.com/

One finished...

 OK..so I finally got around to decorating one of baby boy's formula tins (it really is hard to find time to do crafts when your baby doesn't nap for long).  And here is the finished product.  I basically covered the tin in scrapbook paper, added a ribbon boarder top and bottom and then stamped the label with my new favourite stamp set from this gorgeous girl.  I also made one for my Niece's first birthday, but didn't get a chance to make a photo of it.  I will definately be doing this again...although now I just have to think of things that I can store that fit in a formula tin??

Baby fomula tin crafts?

I am on the hunt to find something crafty and useful to do with the formula tins that are now starting to build up around my kitchen...so watch this space.  Here are some ideas I have found so far...

-Decopage
-Planter boxes
-Halloween decorations and storage solutions

On a different note, I have finally found a free photo editing software that is quick and easy to use.  I found the link of one of my favoutite blogs Homemade by Jill and am now having fun testing out all its features. 

Picnik is the name of the software, so go try it out for yourself!

Have a great week!

Got Milk?

Baby boy is now 17months old, and I have decided to bring the breatfeeding phase of our relationship to a close.  I say 'I' have decided because I think if it was up to him we would be going for a long..long time.  When I first had a baby I was aiming for 6 months exclusive breastfeeding, but once we got started I was really reluctant to stop.  I have loved breastfeeding my baby, and am actually a little sad that it is coming to an end (but a little excited as well).  Whilst pregnant I joined the Australian Breastfeeding Association , which was a fantastic investment and has definately helped me to see long term breastfeeding (past 12 months) as a norm and not an unusual sight.

 I have been constantly amazed as I have learnt how intelligent and devine our bodies are at providing nutrients and food to meet every stage of our growing child.   So here is my little tribute to something that has been an amazing and wonderful experience for me.  

And how could I forget...breastfeeding  is one of the 'greenest' ways to feed your baby!

I love bamboo..

I have recently discovered a love of bamboo!  Did you know that bamboo can grow up to 3 to 4 foot per day, produces heaps of oxygen and makes a really soft, fast drying fabric.  I bought a bamboo fabric t-shirt off the internet for work and it is so soft.  I also now own bamboo teatowels, a bamboo face washer and...a bamboo toothbrush!  (that one I bought at the Logan Eco Action Festival).  My bamboo toothbrush is biodegradable and great for the environment.  I am not sure how long this love affair will last (partly because most bamboo products have to be imported from overseas, which I am not a fan of, and these days there always seems to be some hidden downside when products are mass-produced), but I am going to enjoy it while I can!