Friday for me means it is time to link up with the lovely Jocelyn from The Reading Residence and decide on my Word of the Week #WotW.
This week I could have chosen a few words, but I think the one which sums things up best of all is;
If you are a regular reader you will know that Baby turned one just over a week ago. This has heralded a few changes. She has started to be introduced to cows milk, although I am still mixing it with formula to make the transition as easy as possible for her. This week we have also started giving her tap water, instead of cooled boiled water. It seems so weird to just go to the tap, after boiling the kettle for a year. I think more teeth are also on the horizon as she is twisting her tongue and chewing it, sure signs of imminent teeth.
The biggest change this week has been that Baby took her first steps, only two biddy ones, but she is on her way. This is so bittersweet. My little Baby is growing up and there is no getting away from it. I am so excited to go on this journey with her, but part of me just wants to freeze time, so she can stay this age for a little longer. Just so I get more time to cherish all the things I love so much. Resting my head on hers and smelling her hair when we are alone in the dark. The way she holds my hand while she drinks her bottle. The crazy cuddles. The kisses that are so freely given. Playing peek-a-boo. Looking at me as if I am the centre of her world. It will not always be like this, which is scary. I can’t wait to see the little girl our baby will turn into, but I will miss the baby she was.
But there is no getting away from it change is happening.
I hope you have all had a good week? Which word sums up your week?
My previous words of the week have been Organised , Overwhelmed, Blessed, Active , Cuddles , Play-Date/Illness, Change,
Horrible, Indecision, Achievement, Preparation and Lunch
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Aww it is a time of change isn’t it? It would be so nice to bottle up the memories and get them out to experience them again. You have a lot more precious moments coming as well though.
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So many things happen all at once. I want to bottle everything x
A lovely WotW. I totally understand where you are coming from. I don’t think these feelings ever go away.
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I guess I will just get used to it. I do love the changes but scared of losing my baby x
You have to make the most of every second.,I found time went even faster after their first birthdays!
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I am 🙂 x
I love this age, I know how you feeling though I felt like that too. I was so excited for her to learn all these new things yet I wanted to keep her my baby for a little longer these days I just want some time to stop and breathe as time is flying by. #WotW
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Exactly how I feel x
Such exciting times! It is strange how much they change so quickly. Enjoy it!
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Yes all of a sudden they start doing loads of new things. x
Lovely post, they really do change so fast! x
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Thanks hun x
Sweet post!! My word of the week has to be Busy! Argh! xx
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Thank you. I hope it was productive too! xx
Aww this post brought some memories of my son when he is this age. The first steps are always nice, magical even. Like he is given fairy dust & can now do magical (walking) things, COngrats to the changes #wotw
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Thank you. She hasn’t tried since, just laughs and collapses! x
Make the most of every second, you are so lucky that you started blogging so early in her life. I wish I had started 17 years ago xxx
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Yes I am pleased I did, although wish I had started even earlier. I started when she was about 5 months old, but backdated posts from diaries to the point I found out I was pregnant. xxx
Oh watching them grow is so bitter sweet. I so often mourn the loss of the baby-ness and dependency. But then all the firsts are so beautiful. Lovely post xxx
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It is definitely bitter sweet, Thank you xx
Such a sweet post. I cannot believe my little ones are nearly 4 and 17! Keep blogging and photographing 🙂
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Thank you. I will! x
Aww! Such a sweet post!! She’s adorable!!
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Thank you so much x
It is very exciting when they change but a little sad at the same time. Lovely photo!
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Thank you x
The change never stops! My two constantly surprise me with new things. Saying goodbye to old stages can be hard….
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It is sad, but also good/positive when something new develops. x
Lovely post! They do grow so fast don’t they? Wish I could pause them sometimes 🙂 x #WotW
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Thank you. Too quickly some times x
Lovely post and gorgeous photo. Like you, I want them to stay small and cherish it, but then I do enjoy watching them develop and grow. Change is inevitable, I suppose! Thanks for sharing with #WotW x
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Thanks, Yes it is exciting too x
What a cute pic and fab post .x
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Thank you x
Change. It’s the one thing you can count on. But while you never lose the memories you do gain a whole new relationship once they get older.
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Yes I am looking forward to that x
Change is a really good word, and time seems to fly by as they change before your very eyes! You’ll enjoy the next toddler phase just as much, but if you do find a way to freeze time can you let me know !! xx
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I think you probably love every phase best as their personalities develop. I will work on freezing time and let you know xx
They change and grow so fast – cherish every moment! x
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I will x
Change is something our children do a lot, just to keep us on our toes!! Great post hun and super cute photo! #PoCoLo
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Thanks hun, it is rapid at the moment x
Oh I know what you mean about wanting them to stay young forever, but there is so much more to look forward to 🙂
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I am looking forward to so much x
great word and so exiting that all these changes are happening they’re quite the miracle aren’t they! x
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Amazing! 🙂 x
Aw I completely know what you mean but if you’re anything like me then you’ll feel this way about every stage – my two are 11 and 9 now and this is how I feel about them right now x x
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I think you are probably right xx
Summing up the word ‘change’ perfectly 🙂 thank you for linking to PoCoLo 🙂 x
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Thanks for hosting x
Change is such a great word! x
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🙂 x
It would be change as well… I had a week full of DIY projects
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Oh sounds exciting x
Everything changes so quickly at this stage. With more to come soon. #PoCoLo
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I am excited for what is to come too x