Monday 18 February 2013

MILEStones... One Month


My little dude is already one month old!

Just as I did with Eli (and wish I had thought to start earlier with Lily), I plan to take monthly portraits of Miles to track this rapidly evolving first year. 

I usually just write or print off a little sign with the month on it that the baby quickly learns to grab/rip/chew. Tricky. But last week I received in the post an absolutely charming little gift... a whole set of singlets with the months ironed on!! They were a wonderfully thoughtful present from Tarnya, who I 'met' through last year's Documenting Delight project. Go check out her blog Get In the Good Light and prepare to be stunned not only at the cuteness of her son but also her incredible photography talents....she amazes and inspires me. She also touched my heart with such a sweet gift that will be soooo appreciated and utilised this year - thank you, lovely lady!

I could not resist displaying the whole adorable stack (each singlet appropriately sized of course) and just marveling at this 'year at a glance' that I think is going to go Way Too Fast for this mum!!!




Anyway.... to rewind just a bit, back to that first day at home....






He was sleeping and then suddenly gave this huge sleepy 'smile'.... too cute!





My wise little man at one month old...
Okay, time I need you to slow down a little!!

You know, I usually can't see anything of myself in my kids but with
Miles for the first time, I do see glimpses of myself as a baby...
except he is much, much cuter, of course!



Just had to include this one....







I was meaning to collage them all together but my editing software is being glitchy (or maybe it's just my brain that is glitchy today!), so rather than driving myself crazy trying to work it out I will just leave it till next month and hope for your forgiveness for the scattered posting here! Also the second Baby Daze installment will be coming soon too.

Oh, baby Miles. You are one month old... it seems like so much longer and yet shorter all at the same time. All I know is that you are the perfect fit for our family and we are all utterly in love with you. My dreamy, delightful, delicious baby boy. I honestly cannot imagine not having you here with us. Love, love, love you xx




17 comments:

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  2. ....sorry there was a whole host of spelling errors in my orginal post ;)

    I do love a good pun. Great title ;)
    Seriously that is the coolest gift. What a crafty and kind thing for Tarnya to do for you and Miles :) I have always loved your commitment to documenting the weekly/monthy milesones but now these photos are going to get a whole lot cuter!

    I LOVE that you had a 'I am one day old' sign printed up. That's so sweet.

    Love all the photos, but yep that last one is hilarious!

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    1. Ain't Taryna the best?! Yes im extra excited to take his monthly photos now he has adorable singlets to wear (and saves me trying to decide on an outfit haha). Hmmmm can she do them yearly till he is 18 too?! ;)

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    You are so very welcome. You have given me so much more with your kind words and support over the last year. Much love to you and your beautiful family. XX

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    1. heehee, it was so fun to give a little shout out to your lovely gift and general loveliness :) Right back at ya, girl! and yes - i loveeee the shot of him w all the tops - indeed he seems to be marvelling at this big year ahead :)

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  4. Oh, and about the pictures. I love the way he is looking at all the vests as if he can't quite believe he will ever be that big :)
    And I think he looks just like Eli in the 'one day old' picture and just like Lily in the second to last picture. I'm 99% certain they are all related. ;)

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  5. I see so much of Lily in him now! Gorgeous! Just wanna eat those little feet! Can't believe it's already been a month! Xx

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    1. yes i think he looks SO much like lily as a newborn. need to do some comparison pics i think! month has flown...

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  6. Wow, Miles you need to slow down the growing thing, don't you know you're supposed to be the baby forever?

    These photos are so cute and from what I've seen of you in photos (can't compare to real life boo!) Miles looks a lot like you and Lily. Gorgeous!

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  7. This is so cute, I am loving it!!!!

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  8. Can't believe he is already a month old! I love how wise and knowing he looks in his one month pictures, like he is awakening to the world around him. So cute!

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  9. This little Miles is cute beyond words! His face and the dark hair are too much! I´m sure you all could squish him all day long!
    And Tarnya´s gift is very, very lovely!

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  10. I love the pictures. I am absolutely gushy about babies, kids, tutus, and those vests are amazing! Thanks for sharing your wonderful photography and your beautiful children!

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  11. Wow, cool present for your little guy, well done Tarnya! I can't believe that he is one month already...crazy! I love those little one day old photos, so sweet, such a pity you can't keep them like this for just a little bit longer.

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  12. Wow! What a fabulous idea! And a lovely gift! Look how little he is! I want to CUDDLE!

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  13. He's so adorable, Kate. Love that first shot and the one of him smiling is so sweet. :-)

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  14. I can't believe I only just saw this, just BRILLIANT. What an inspired gift. I also was completely struck by the family resemblances in this post. Wonderful.

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