Baby Leicester

I really can’t wait for proper spring;) We’ve had some blue skies and sun, but it’s still freezing! We went to school early today and played soccer in the playground. Lula loves kicking the ball! She decided she does not want to continue with ballet. Just gymnastics and music. Daddy will start taking her for swimming lessons on the weekend soonish too!

Frank is getting bigger and bigger:) And I am getting a little sleepy and tired but all is well! A girl has told me yesterday 2 of her friends were told they will be having boys and had girls so I have been freaking out a little bit:) We have very much got used to the idea of having a little boy! But what will be will be I guess;)

I’ve been so bad with the blog:) Lula has been such an amazing girl! There are so many moments I should capture on camera, but in our busy life it is hard to do;) Her relationship with Pepper is blossoming and it’s lovely to see:)
She has been preparing for the role of a big sister and she takes it very seriously, she talks about what she will do with Frank and how he will look up to her! She has also been very loving toward me and taking care of me. She’s a sweetheart. Pregnancy wise (how little time one has the second time round!) I am feeling really well, apart from having ballooned from a size 12 to a 16! Going to yoga classes and walking a lot helps though. I have this feeling Frank will be a tall boy as Lula was a tall baby:) We will find out if we will have to have an elective due to the size or not in a couple of months. If so baby will be born towards the end of June… Either way can’t wait:)

On another note Happy birthday little Sasha! Hope you like your present!

After finding out that 3 people already are making the same pressie I have decided to put something together. Consisting of things that we actually need and will use! Again don’t worry about getting us anything if you are not planning too, but if you were or are here it is. Baby shower’s wish list number is 39072. Please go to http://www.whatidlove.co.uk and click on Find a list on the right hand menu.
When you have found the list, you may like to save it to your favourites/bookmark it, so that you can go straight to it the next time. Ok I still will add more items. And if you don’t like anything just contact me please:)

P.S. If you chose something remove from the list please, don’t just tell me.;) Thank you! xxx

I am so going to make a gift list now! Especially after finding out 3 people are knitting wraps/blankets! Which is greatly appreciated – apart from the fact that I bought one in January and 1 spare one would have been enough. I will put something together soon.

Very busy week! Yesterday we had Lula’s girlfriends over Priya, Surreya and her 7 year old sister Yasmine. They had so much fun. Dressing up, drawing and making paper purses and accessories. Basically making a huge mess:) It was a long day for me, but I think it’s lovely for them to bond outside of school. Lula must have appreciated it as she made me a lovely card:)

Today we are off to Arthur to meet him and Fred with siblings for a playdate. We’ve baked some cupcakes and we are just putting icing on it. It’s so nice not to have to get up to school:) But it will be great to get back to the normal routine on Monday too!

Subconsciousness was right

I am off in a moment for lunch with Sara and Silas, then Lula has her dentist check up and then… it’s our 20 week scan! We will probably find out if it’s a little brother or a sister for Lula:) Very exciting.
The interesting part is that I am convinced that it is a little sister. At the same time I looked at the things I purchased; a white and grey blanket, blue and white muslins and a blue Bugaboo Bee pram… I think this is quite boyish.. So it’s as if my consciousness says girl girl girl and my subconsciousness says boy boy boy. I guess we will see very soon which one is right!

I am very pleased as we have made a list of things needed and lots of them are given to us by friends, so we are sooooo sorted. Car seat from Charlotte, cot and changing table from Rachel. Rachael also suggested she has some things… On top of it I got a great bargain – an as new buggy. Could not help my self when I saw an occasion! And I also got a blanket weeks ago and some good stuff at the nearly new sale – a rocker chair, play mat etc… So all we really need is a mattress, bedding, clothes, baby monitors, changing mat, toiletries, nappies etc… That’s not a lot:) You learn the second time round! No point in spending lots and lots of money:)

If you do want to get baby something, please do not get teddy bears or plastic toys and no blankets please! Apparently already 3 wool blankets are being made so please NO MORE!!! (and that’s not counting the lovely cashmere blend I got.:) Clothes in bigger sizes (3-6 months for autumn and 6-9 months for winter and 9-12 months for spring) are always good – we really like the mariner style, blue navy green, stripes etc… Books and we always appreciate handmade stuff and we like natural and organic products…

I will make a wish list soon.
Still there is quite a few months to go we are half way through now! I better go and hopefully will have some news later on!

Must be my Parisian friends influence as I’ve been cooking French this week. Yesterday cassoulet and this morning with the help of my lovely Lula we’ve made some delicious madelaines I am very impressed I managed to take a picture at all they disappear so fast!

We had a consultation at school and Lula is doing so well with reading and writing:) She is such a bright little girl and we are very proud:)

How lovely it is to see Lula with Daddy again. It’s been a long 5-6 weeks for her not being able to even hold his hand or kiss him… But he is pretty much back to normal and she is taking full advantage of it and using him as her comfy Daddy:) Such a lovely picture.

Pregnancy is moving forward. I feel great. Only downside is that I am officially fat now. But we are nearly half way through. 2 weeks and we will find out if it’s a Betty or a Frank. My gut feeling tells me it’s Betty.:) Lula’s school and after school activities and playdates are really taking over and I dream of some time off! We’ve met lots of new parents through the school and there are friends for dinner constantly.

On another note I have been asked by my dear childhood friend to be God mother to her new son. And I am very touched and happy:) Thank you for trusting in me with this position. I will do my best to deserve this honor;) I know it is a serious decision. I feel I chose very well with Lula’s Godmother Dora, who has been amazing. Thank you Auntie Dora:)