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60/365 Deep Concentration

If I could manage this level of one-pointed concentration I’m sure I’d be a far more productive person. Or at least I might complete an entire task instead of jumping from one thing to the next like an absent-minded bumble bee. But this one? No problem with concentrating to the absolute exclusion of all else. [...]

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55/365 A Rainy Day

A rainy day is the best kind of day for playing outside. The trampoline doubles as a giant puddle jumper, the sandpit is perfect for making sand castles that stick together nicely, water has been collecting in the dump truck making the perfect supply for ‘painting’ the cubby house and although you can’t see the [...]

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54/365 The Life of a Laugh

It starts with a cheeky smile during story time, when she’s supposed to be winding down after her big day. But somehow, she never does winding down. Ever. There’s just full speed and crashing later on. What’s so funny? She was throwing a fish puzzle piece off the couch and Josh was picking it up [...]

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49/365 The Adventurer

It never ceases to amaze me how many things that Riley discovers that I barely even notice. Exhibit A – these bushes in the park. Not just a form of hedging to her – but an intricate array of tunnels – just made for little people exploration. So much so, that she insisted I go [...]

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48/365 A Blustery Day

It’s been the coldest Winter in awhile. At least it seems that way anyway. I don’t think Riley even notices the cold. Yesterday we went to the park and I way underestimated how chilly it was, and windy and just about to rain. You wouldn’t know it as far as she was concerned, although that [...]

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43/365 Cake, Anyone?

Meet Dora. Today was all about feeding Dora. This photo was taken after Riley had turned her around to face the camera ‘say cheers!’ I’m assuming she meant cheese. And I’m equally as sure it’s something my mum taught her. Because she’s just as much of a camera fiend as I am. I owe Dora. [...]

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30/365 This Is What Fun Looks Like

I love some photos that are half way in between two different expressions. This one is half ‘it’s cold!’ and half ‘slides are so much fun!’ I think our early morning visits to the park will become a more regular thing, despite the freezing conditions. Makes for a happier toddler. An earlier nap means no [...]

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15/365 Sunshine and Light

She was my sunshine and light today.

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08/365 – How Long is a Piece of Sticky Tape?

She was very industrious today – hanging out washing, washing dishes, displaying mastery over the troubling sticky tape. Sticky tape is a magic for distraction. Riley can spend ages stretching it out, sticking it down, pulling it back up again. As it turns out, one roll of sticky tape wasn’t enough – she insisted on [...]

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An Outside Girl

Welcome to the June Carnival of Natural Parenting: Outdoor fun This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have shared their stories and tips for playing outside with kids. Please read to the end to find a list [...]

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