A busy day ahead

Rog goes back to work tomorrow & I've got my first full day at home with these two monkeys, wish me luck!

(and yes, this is a photo from the day Dexter was born, I've been too lazy to download more off the camera. So sue me, I've had other things to do with my time!!)

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I've been online late at night this week (feeding & expressing, some of you ladies know the drill!), anyway, this means that I've come across lots of lovely things to share with you!

- cute blue kiddies shoes from Beatrice Valenzuela, via Paul et Paula

- these cards are adorable, cross-stitch hearts, aww! from dandee, via 79 ideas

- simply beautiful pendant lights from Coco Flip

- comfy whale dress for little girls from Line und Liv

- check out this lasagne, looks sooo delicious...

- I love the neon legs on this dining table, a look I could see working at our place! from apartment therapy

- Che & Fidel is one of my favourite blogs, I love this letter that Jodi's written to herself when she was a first-time mum, it's made me think about myself as a mum.

- I think this beet bourguignon looks really yum

- I'm thinking about buying the PDF for this kids t-shirt pattern, it seems really cool & practical.

- this book about parenting in France sounds like an interesting read

Introducing...

Dexter Ray

Our boy was born yesterday morning (Valentine's Day) at 4:17am in hospital after a very short labour. (Yes, he was almost born at home or in the car, but that's a story for another day!!).

He's a healthy 3.7 kg with some lovely dark hair & kissable cheeks. We came home from the hospital last night & are enjoying settling in together. Evie is smitten with her little brother & can hardly leave his side from the excitement of it all, lovely really!

I'll hopefully post some updates & nursery shots soon, but for now I'm off to snuggle!

Got to share this music video...

I have to share Ok Go's new clip with you, it is so amazing! These guys stun me everytime with their creativity & dedication to crafting something unique (and the music is awesome too!!). Check it out:

(And yes, this clip is for reals, the car & instruments are making the music, too cool for school!)

Still waiting...

Sorry I haven't been around much lately, we're 10 days from baby's due date & playing the waiting game. My life seems to revolve around preparing & trying to rest these days! (which doesn't make for exciting blog posts!)

The other night I finished the playmat that I've been sewing for baby boy, but due to our camera issues I can't show it to you right now. I'm really happy with how it turned out & would like to get into some more hand-quilting in the future.

We've been re-arranging furniture in the house & further organising all our gear. I don't know how we accumulate so much stuff! I'm really trying to get rid of lots of it, which is a great feeling, but I've got so far to go!

Anyway, to add a bit of visual interest here's a pic of Evie as a newborn, so hard to believe she was ever that small!!

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- isn't this the most amazing hand-sewn quilt ever!! You need to head to Carrie Strine's blog to click on a large version of the photo, I'm so in awe!

- lovely fresh take on bunting from Conversation Pieces

- bahaha! oh John Hamm. This is 'Porn for Pregnant Ladies' from Pregnant Chicken, found via Marvelous Kiddo. Worth checking out! (mum, it's ok to click on the link, it's not actual porn!!)

- hmm, maybe I need a temporary tattoo, from tattly, found via kaleidoscope

- here are some good reasons to cook with cast iron pans (we've got one & I love it!)

- here is a post entitled 'strategies for efficient sewing', some good tips

- these jeans come in 55 colours, holy moley, I really want a pair! found via The Life Styled Blog

- oh Liz Lemon, you crack me up! watch this video

- mmm, kids bento lunchbox ideas, tasty!