Tuesday 13 November 2012

#One Week - Autumn '12 - Closer

A week ago, just after nap time, Little A and I enjoyed a peaceful moment together on the sofa. She was still in that fuggy half awakened state, her body loosely curled around mine, my arms gently embracing her drowsy form. The only sign of life came came from the slow rhythmical movement of our chests. Up and down. Up and down. The only sound, apart from the tick ticking of the kitchen clock and the occasional hum from a car idly passing in the street, could be heard from the even inhaling and exhaling of our breath. In and out. In and out.

Outside, the late afternoon light waned, the grey slate on roofs just shades darker than the overcast sky, evening approaching with assured readiness. Little A slid from my lap and leaned into my side tucking herself under my arm. A soft hand placed itself tenderly on my stomach. Together we watched aeroplanes - giant airborne sharks - silently descending, their wing lights flashing in the semi darkness...

"Mummy can we hold that plane?"
"No darling, it's too big. But look at that one coming in. It's a tiddler."
"Can I hold that other one."
"No. Still too big."
"That plane can be the daddy one. And that plane can be the baby one."

This autumn, Little A has taken yet another social leap. Her world is over flowing with mummies, daddies, grannies and babies - every role playing game be it with teddies, building blocks, cutlery, aircraft, is all about family. And now she is a bigger girl, she also wants a pet."Mummy can I have a pet and a brother?" I don't quite know how to answer the part about a brother just yet.

Little A desires closer relation to everything and anything she comes into contact with, whether it's....


cuddling a bunny,


getting to grips with a tractor,


or making a new friend.

This season, Little A has edged ever closer to the world around her, taking risks, finding her limits, discovering the first ties of friendship. And our relationship has become more loving, more complex, a playing field of two wills. Little A is learning that she can be many things, a playful kitten, a fire breathing dragon, a demanding bear cub, a roaring lioness, but that her sudden emotional flights between calm and angry, content and tearfully upset, don't diminish our bond, nor my love for her.


This is the third day of the seasonal linky One Week. Over the next few days (until Friday) I'll be posting a photograph(s) and a few words that diarises and distills my experience of autumn '12. Take a peep at the details here. You can join in for one, two ... or the full five days. And don't forget to add #oneweek on Twitter, and comment on each others posts...


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20 comments:

  1. I love these pictures, especially the tongue out to concentrate on the tractor. My hubby laughs at me for doing this and our youngest girl has started to do it too!

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    1. It's rare to get good shots of Little A - she can't stay still - but this Autumn I got lucky! I stick my tongue out too when I'm concentrating!

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  2. Lovely post. Bud is at this stage too, I love seeing the world through his eyes. It reminds me what an exciting place it really is.

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    1. Thank you! It's a lovely age this isn't it, when they really start becoming social creatures - all Little A wants to do at the moment is chat and play!

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  3. Lovely post. A pet is definitely easier to live with than a brother - doesn't duff you up or go through all your secret stuff and threaten to 'tell Mum':0)

    Pip is also a tongue sticker outer, but I think that's just because he doesn't want his photo taken. It drives me insane - every time I get the camera out - he sticks his tongue out! x

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    1. Thank you! It's been a long time since I heard the phrase 'duff you up'. I think a dog or a cat might be a simpler option :o). I'm a tongue sticker outer sometimes when I'm concentrating on something - I wonder why we do that? It's really difficult to get Little A to sit still for a photo! X.

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  4. That is the most beautiful love letter to your daughter. as a mum to two children, a cat, a dog, four chickens and countless fish all it can say is that it is fun, but very full on!

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    1. Thank you - she is a little gem. A cat - a dog - four chickens - countless fish? And a big red bus! I want to come and play at yours!

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  5. You have surpassed yourself with this post - it is beautiful. I could really picture you two on the sofa, looking out of the window searching the disappearing day clouds for aeroplanes. Such a simple activity but one of the best I bet, the one that will stay with you as she grows into a school girl, teenager, women and mother. I find with J2, he seems to change in sudden bursts, it is like you can actually see them leaping into the next phase of their lives.xx

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    1. Thank you - that is very kind. Yes, it was a lovely moment - mummy and daughter - cuddled up on the sofa watching the planes fly by. And you are right - it's one of those special memories. Little A is the same too - she goes through these crazy bursts! X.

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  6. I love these photos. The colours are amazing. And look at that tongue sticking out in concentration ... so cute.

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    1. Thank you, and it's all down to picmonkey - I used a sepia effect on the images. I love that little tongue sticking out!

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  7. Beautiful post. You have captured the moment, this time, so well. Bibs is the same... all things in varying sizes are the mummy, daddy and baby. I love this time.

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    1. Thank you! Glad you liked it! I think this is a lovely age - and it's great when when they turn anything, stones, tooth brushes, into the family unit!

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  8. What a wonderful post and gorgeous pictures. x

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    1. Thank you - I particularly love these pictures too! X.

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  9. Enjoy this precious time together. Little A sounds (and looks) adorable - I love the picture of her reaching out for the bunny rabbit, so cute! Sorry I have been rubbish with #oneweek - I was premature and don't feel that I can add my somewhat flagging posts from last week!

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    1. The moment with the bunny rabbit was particularly sweet - it was a lovely moment - and it's wonderful to watch her getting acquainted with fluffy animals. No worries, by all means add your posts from last week if you want!

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  10. Lovely. You write so beautifully. Those moments of stillness stay forever in our hearts X

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    1. Thank you! It was a very precious moment! One of those memories that will stay forever. X.

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