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Two Brits in Aotearoa bringing up three NZ born daughters. Our children: Our future. Haere Mai!

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One week old

January 5, 2006July 28, 2010 Sophie Leave a comment Sophie

I’m one week old and happy to simply sleep and eat, what a life!

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Hello World

December 27, 2005July 28, 2010 Sophie Leave a comment Sophie, Special Days

Well, I’m here. After 9 months of preparation, I thought it was time to make a spectacular entrance.

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I like sucking on my big toe.

November 17, 2003July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I haven’t yet managed to get both feet in my mouth at the same time, but I keep trying.

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I love sitting in my chair

September 1, 2003July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I love sitting in my chair and cooing at Mummy and Daddy.

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I love my tummy time.

August 22, 2003July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I’m enjoying tummy time now (I used to hate it!)

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I love my play gym

August 15, 2003July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I’ve been busy reaching out at for my friends on my Play Gym.

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What I Did In My Early Days..

June 29, 2003July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte, Special Days

I was born on Saturday 28 June, 12 days overdue, at 11.12pm (or so my Mummy and Daddy tell me – it was all a blur to me!).

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