Feed, sleep, cry. Repeat.

Life with a toddler and little new baby....

We walk...



Lucky girls get rides from grandma.



Little man snuggles with mummy and sleeps soundly.

Then there is feeding...



Full tummy cuddles.

Need to keep everyone entertained...



So much big sister pride...



But everyone gets tired....







Relaxing bath before bed.... (Where is mine?!!)




With the help of my super mum I even managed to get my balcony garden set up...



Coriander, Parsley, Lettuce, Spinach, Shallots, Celery, Snow Peas and a Dwarf Lemonade tree.

Even though I am sleep deprived and have moments of despair I still take time to be grateful for my beautiful little family. They fill me with love and happiness.

Going away for a little while...

On friday the 11th of March our beautiful little baby was born....
ELIJAH JAMES.



So as you can imagine, we are a little busy right now!
Giving kisses...



And cuddles...

Mmmm food!

I shared this recipe a while ago.....
Hokkien Noodle Salad
I decided to make it for dinner tonight....
And I'm hoping it will last that long....
It smells and looks delicious!


Ready for dressing, looking fresh and healthy.



Dressed and with a sprinkling of cashew nuts. This salad is not complete without the nuts!

Of course for the fussy eater in our family I had to prepare something a little more "average".
Spaghetti!

The count down to my due date has begun, slowly ticked and now I just give up! I have 5 days to go but it feels like this baby does not want to come out but instead taunt me with false alarms!



And yes, we have been trying all the usual "methods" to bring on labour but I am so tired that walking up and down stairs does not appeal and neither does burning my insides with hot curry.
I guess I'll just have to wait.....

Food Like This Puts A Smile On My Face.....

My days have been full of so much lately...

Finding new ways of keeping little Eve entertained,
Cooking up delicious (and usually healthy) meals for us all,
Keeping on top of the everyday chores while battling against an awkward belly and minimal energy....
The list really does go on!

My last 24 hours have been of unpacking, washing, folding, finding places for things in an already full unit and slowly getting all the baby stuff slightly organized.

Though I feel like a hippo most days I am apparently measuring small...



Some minor success in the kitchen for Valentine's Day...



The second time making profiteroles and the first time I was happy with them! They were delicious!

Then of course an old classic...



"Cupcake Pops" But I do mine a little different and call them truffles so no one gets too confused.

Dinner tonight...



Delicious Salmon With Sesame & Coriander Crust.
I have been waiting a long time with this sitting in my freezer but every time I went to defrost it our plans had changed and we had guests for dinner.
So I waited.....
It was worth it!

But this is still the most fun part of my day...



My gorgeous girl.
She loves asking us to read to her, but it is even more sweet when she gathers us on the couch and reads to us.
:)