Chloe Bear is going to be five months this Sunday. Five months!!! I can’t believe just how quickly time is flying by. At each stage she reaches I wish I could freeze time. Whenever I walk into the room, her whole face lights up, she has a great big grin from ear to ear, scrunches her little nose and kicks her legs in delight. She is just too darling and delicious for words! Sometimes when I feed her during the night I stay up just that little bit longer holding and watching her, all too aware that this cuddly bubba stage won’t last long and very soon she’ll be on the move.
It was time to face the fact that Chloe wasn’t fitting (squeezing!) into her clothes anymore and needed a few new little pieces for her Summer wardrobe. Ever since Ava was a baby I’ve always started my shopping for baby clothes at Target. After buying loads of different brands over the past three years, I’ve found that they are the best value for money, outlast most other brands and wash the best. I also needed to pick up a few little gifts, so off we went.
I wasn’t having a mother of the year morning and had left the girls hats at home when we went to the park on our way to the shops, then rocked up to the shops with no pram. Brilliant work. Not to mind, I spotted a trolley with a baby seat and we were good to go.
As soon as I saw this Flamingo Paradise dress I knew it was perfect for Chloe, and how cute are the matching slippers?
Yep. Waaaaaaaaayyyyy too cute!!
The blue and orange chevron onesie is for my little nephew who is due in May. I can’t wait to see how cute he’s going to look in it! I loved the beautiful grey and hot pink onesie, the fabric is so soft and there is even a butterfly on the bottom. I also couldn’t resist this three piece bodysuit with shorts and bib and ‘Wild About Mummy’ romper! Too cute!
I was really excited to find a ballet range at Target as Ava is starting classes next month. How soft and pretty is this skirt? I think I might have a teary Mumma moment when I see Ava in this ballet outfit for the first time.
It seems like only yesterday that Ava was a bubba.
A x x x
I have a $50 Target voucher up for grabs for one lucky reader! In the comments section below, tell me in 25 words or less when you wanted to freeze time. Winner will be e-mailed next Tuesday 28th January 2014.
Do you have teary Mummy moments too?
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Renee says
January 20, 2014 at 7:13 amhusband had and is still having a hard time with our daughter Chloe who is 6 on Fri. Each time she moved up a size he would say the washing machine is shrinking her clothes. My son 3.5 is just so affectionate I hope he never looses that.
Erin says
January 20, 2014 at 7:19 amI remember that feeling a few years ago, when my youngest two were seven and nine. (I had already raised two teenage boys, so I knew what was to come in a few years with Riley and Matilda.)
It was just a lovely time, they played together beautifully, they still enjoyed make believe and story time, they loved their cuddles from mummy and daddy and we were still the sunshine in their little lives…and everything we said as parents was right, lol.
We had survived the earlier difficult years of tantrums, sleep deprivation and toilet training and were reaping the rewards of our hard work.
Now in their teens they think we are a little dumb, old fashioned and that we never understand anything 😉
Gemma Garbutt says
January 20, 2014 at 7:23 amI always want to freeze time as each stage brings it’s own delights but 3 year olds and their curious and funny questions is my favourite.
Andrea Dosa says
January 20, 2014 at 7:33 amI don’t do any ‘major’ housework on weekends = ‘family time’ so I’d love to freeze Mondays! Just once in a while so it stays ‘perfect!’
Kylie says
January 20, 2014 at 7:53 amAmy now!! Both my boys are about to start full time school. One going into Grade 1, the other Pre-Primary… I am going to be a mess in 2 weeks 🙁 x
manda says
January 20, 2014 at 8:04 amMy eldest starts high school next year, i cant believe ive been a Mum that long already! My baby girl is 2 next month, it feels like she skipped a few stages and grew up too fast 🙁 Take lots of photos and treasure each moment xx
Sonia from Sonia Styling says
January 20, 2014 at 8:17 amI wanted to freeze time when I walked down the aisle. To have taken in everyone’s expression, especially my husband. A moment filled with love.
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Theresa Miloseski says
January 20, 2014 at 8:18 amLast night when my husband was giving Stella her bedtime bottle and I was giving Sam his. Two miracles in 16 months. I’m very blessed.
Lisa says
January 20, 2014 at 8:19 amWould love to freeze time right now! 2.5 year old snuggled with me on the couch watching his favourite Thomas, and knowing one day he will be too embarrassed to even hug me anymore. Also knowing #2 is on the way and our precious 1 on 1 time won’t last forever
Emily Psaila says
January 20, 2014 at 8:38 amWhen I had my twin girls, I had no idea how quickly time would fly by in a whirlwind of feeding, burping, changing and sleeplessness, other more experienced mums would say often ‘enjoy them, this wont last long’. Now my beautiful girls are nearly two and I am due in June with our third child. I look back on the girls’ photos of when they were newborn and realise how right they were, I hardly remember it, it was just a blur. This time I vow, to take it all in, enjoy even the hard times and commit it all to memory since I found out I cant freeze time lol 🙂
Emma says
January 20, 2014 at 8:51 amThose outfits are sooooo cute! 🙂
Elahn Srdarev says
January 20, 2014 at 9:12 amThese years are so precious as time does go by too quickly. My babies are now 5 and 8 and what I am loving is the bond they are forming and how they really love each other not only as siblings but friends! I would freeze this moment happily!!!
Kate says
January 20, 2014 at 9:49 amAt the moment my 2.5 yr old is saying some very cute one liners, this morning whilst I was in the kitchen I got “mummy, sometimes you work very hard” 🙂
Lauren Roney says
January 20, 2014 at 11:16 amI wish I could freeze time in August this year when my husband and I welcome our first baby into the World, we are beyond words thrilled..
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Sally Wulf says
January 20, 2014 at 11:38 amOh to bottle up our 3 year olds pure innocence and our 6 month olds melt your heart giggles. Stop time in this second, our little world is wonderful.
Lisa Mckenzie says
January 20, 2014 at 11:53 amI wanted to freeze time when I was breast feeding my newborn babes,you feel like an amazingly clever human being and newborns are so pure and amazing!
Joanna says
January 20, 2014 at 1:03 pmI had one of those non-nominational mummy mornings today: I accidentally slept in whilst my 3yr old daughter wrecked havoc in the lounge room; dropped her at daycare nearly 2 hours late; went for a much-needed pedicure…forgetting to change my 4mo son’s nappy beforehand, and as I walked out he leaked wee all down my legs in the BabyBjorn…then to top it all off, as I finished changing his nappy, I whisked him up into my arms and he vomited all down my front. Continued my grocery shopping…complete with baby vomit, wee-soaked clothes, and nicely manicured toes!
Vicki says
January 20, 2014 at 2:41 pmI often think that. Sometimes I think how much i would love to have that time back again when they were little, but then I also think that i love where and who they are know as 198 and 15 year olds. I have a frame in my bedroom of my favourite special moments when they were younger. Thank goodness for photos. Enjoy each and every moment.
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January 20, 2014 at 2:42 pmNow*
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Victoria Devine says
January 20, 2014 at 2:45 pmIn two weeks time I’m heading back home to Adelaide to spend 10 days with my amazing parents, brothers, neice and friends, I know everyday I will wish for more time with them, especially the kids, they grow so quickly and 10 days just flies by!
Louise says
January 20, 2014 at 6:53 pmI have wanted to freeze the moment I first held my little ones… You always remember that magical feeling of holding them for the first time and the huge ball of emotions you feel all at once!
Sarah says
January 20, 2014 at 8:14 pmThe entire babyhood stage! But newborn is a stage I will always look back on and wish time froze for just that little big longer.
Tracey Pereira says
January 20, 2014 at 8:22 pmThe exact minute I was told “Congratulations you,ve given birth to a beautiful healthy baby boy” and every minute since then. How truly blessed I am.
Amanda Dolin says
January 20, 2014 at 9:33 pmI have too many moments I want to freeze with my 2 boys but I think I would most like to freeze their innocence. I wish I could keep them safe and sound forever. The trust a baby has in their mumma is magical.
Carolyn Fitton says
January 21, 2014 at 8:33 pmAll their lives especially first day of school etc I wanted to freeze time. They grow so quick. We have to treasure each moment.
The little dress and slippers are gorgeous. Will have to get that for my granddaughter. So cute.
Fiona Arthur says
January 22, 2014 at 7:51 pmRight now! My youngest is starting Kindy and my eldest is in year one. I’m really going to miss having little ones with me at home! Waaah
Katie Stan-Bishop says
January 22, 2014 at 8:47 pmTechnology helps me freeze time. The recording I have of my daughters laughter takes me straight back to those special moments every time.