1st birthday memories

Otis turned one in January. Here's my photos from his special day. It was surprisingly emotional and I love these photographs so much. 

Bedtime after a busy day

Helping

Otis insisted on carrying the shopping home. My independent baby!

Montessori

I've been inspired by the Montessori approach to learning, development and independence. It's made me give Otis opportunities to learn that I wouldn't have thought to do at such a young age. He absolutely thrives on it. If you've read the Continuum Concept you can see how this fits into human nature and design so perfectly. 

Learning to peel his own banana 

Mixing soil to get our mushroom kit growing 

He loves to help with jobs, the dishwasher is one of his favourites

Using everyday crockery and utensils 

Learning to use a straw and open cup

Learning to roll out pastry. He got this first time and was doing it independently. He's only 13 months old in this picture.

Moments of Lovliness

1. Flowers from my husband 2. Eating oranges 3. A beautiful plant 4. Spring flowers 5. My littlest boy 6. Pretty books 7. Sweet inscription in my new book about drawing

Then and Now

Growing Up

Easter Holidays

Easter Holidays 

Otis and his Easter egg

Baking banana and chocolate chunk biscuits 

Playing bricks

Milkshakes and homemade chips at the seaside

Bridlington