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Eat, Drink & Be Merry

December 31, 2018December 31, 2018 ~ My Copper Fox ~ Leave a comment

I feel like this post needs to begin with a huge disclaimer; I am in no way a chef and I am certainly not a food blogger but one thing we love to do at our house is to entertain friends and family. You also won’t find any fancy recipes or posh nosh ideas here … Continue reading Eat, Drink & Be Merry

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Hi, my name is Catherine & I am so happy you stopped by. The pages of my blog will mostly be filled with my journey in motherhood and our ordinary extraordinary moments. There is me, my husband Mark, our beautiful daughter and a beagle, setting down roots in our self build home by the river in the Northern Irish countryside.

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Easy like Sunday morning // we've watched four seasons through the window in the playroom today. One is still in PJs and the other just got dressed ready for a playdate. If the sun appears again we might head for a stomp around the countryside before dinner. Some day I'm sure the urge for adventure will return, for now these slow days are pure bliss 🙌

My big girl got to go to the rugby today with the McAuley gang so me and this little chick spent the evening at my mamas. It's been a girls night for sure. I can't get enough of these squishy baby snuggles, thank you for capturing this moment @lucindadouglas I know I'll look back at it in years to come and cry over how small she is 💕

I interrupt the baby spam only because the light in the kitchen was just so beautiful; my camera sort of managed to pick it up but it doesn't quite do it justice. It's such a beautiful day, Connie even managed to get out for her first walk with Daddy & Susanna. I'm not feeling 100% today, probably hormone related, so I've been dozing in between mummy duties. I realise I probably haven't been topping up the tank spiritually speaking so I wondered if anyone can recommend some podcasts or quick devotionals that are good for new mamas?! I just can't find the time for my usual ones at the moment 🤱

After a lovely morning full of visitors, it's just us two this afternoon. Susanna is off to playgroup & Mark is working for a couple of hours so Connie & I are enjoying a very quiet house. It may be one of those days when Mummy sleeps while baby sleeps after a busy night of feeding this little lady. Snoozy Thursday sounds pretty good to me 💕

It's been one week with our sweet Connie, I can hardly believe it. A week is so short, I know, but it feels like this has gone in the blink of an eye. I long to stay in this newborn bubble for a long time. • When I had Susanna my recovery was slow, we struggled to feed and I was always a bit on edge. I think it's all very classic first baby but it's only now I realise how tricky I found those first weeks. This time around has been a completely different story. Partly this is down to a much easier recovery, text book feeding & a very content baby. It has to be said though that a huge factor in how enjoyable this has been is in our own confidence second time round. If I could go back and tell my 'first time Mum' self anything it would be to relax! Don't compare your baby, your feeding, your routine to anyone else's. Take things slowly, don't rush recovery, don't be so eager to get out and about and my goodness, sleep when baby sleeps! Of course there were wonderful & experienced people telling me this at the time but it just didn't click until I had my second. • Connie is making life pretty easy for us, her big sister is too. One week in and I cannot imagine life without our little lamb. 🎀

Well this Monday feels a little different to last. I was rushing around tidying up bits of work and getting organised for an induction that never happened in the end. We spent the afternoon lapping up some quality time with Susanna and it just all felt very exciting and emotional. • It's day five of having our beautiful Connie and so far today I have managed to wash my hair before returning to nursing duties. It's all about the small victories right?! • I have a feeling this photo is pretty much how it's going to be from now on; you spot them in a super cute Insta moment but by the time you get the camera ready everything has gone a bit haywire. Oh well, they are still stinking cute. I don't think my Monday's have ever been so sweet 🎀

SUNDAY // we are in full blown slow-mo over here, long lazy breakfasts, playing, snuggling and snoozing on repeat. I have been pottering around the nursery sorting Connies beautiful gifts while the littlest naps. I wasn't sure how life as a four would look but we have found a rhythm that works for us and I really couldn't be happier. We will have to adjust things when hubby goes back to work so I am making sure to enjoy every single second. Mark mentioned that he feels like this is the first time since we moved in that we have really been able to just enjoy our own home and he is absolutely right. We are a pretty active family and most days we have some place to be. The fact that we have all slowed the pace right down since Connie arrived home has felt so special. My poor visitors have had to endure a make up free, pyjama clad mama over the past few days but I don't even mind. I have learned a lot of lessons since being a first time mum, these days are precious so excuse me while I soak them up ☕

Shout out to this guy for just being flipping awesome. We are three very lucky girls to have you @foxandfins 💕

We are deep in the newborn haze over here. I was so looking forward to this blissful little honeymoon period with our two girls. Susanna is being so helpful and understanding, I know it's all a novelty to her so we are soaking it up while it lasts. I'm falling head over heels in love with this little sleep theif, she has stolen all our hearts. I'm sore and sleepy and we are just finding our feet as a family of four but Connie girl, what did we ever do without you? 🎀

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