Tuesday, November 10, 2015

4/52 + 46/52

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Saskia: I spoke to Aunty Mima on Skype for almost an hour during which time you found these paper dolls, gathered your crayons and sat in a quiet imaginative world creating these little friends.
Félix: Driving a digger is serious business.

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a four year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

3/52 + 45/52

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Saskia: You took your fairies into the Rainforest Gully and they danced on mossy rocks and slipped down fern leaf slides.
Félix: A break from adventure.

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a four year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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2/52 + 44/52

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Saskia: You used your stick-on gems for an upper ear and nose ring.
Félix: Extreme bed hair.

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a four year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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Sunday, October 25, 2015

1/52 + 43/52

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Saskia: It's a terribly cliched thing to say after a birthday, but goodness little lady, you seem to have grown up almost overnight.
Félix: Damp curls, open doors and shirt-free dining: hello summer evenings. You haven't eaten 'dish' dinners for months now but we have found that a taster plate with an emphasis on crunchy veggies and fruit is a winner.

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a four year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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Thursday, October 15, 2015

52/52 + 42/52

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Saskia: On the eve of your birthday, a cake with your cousins. 4 years ago we snuggled with you in the birth centre bed, our first night all together. We haven't stopped looking at you in wonder.
Félix: I love this goofy, humorous side of you that is sneaking out.

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a three year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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51/52 + 41/52

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Saskia: It always ends in body painting.
Félix: In the end, you were more interested in the hand washing water bucket. Anything to do with agua.

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a three year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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50/52 + 40/52

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Saskia: The most beautiful bloom amongst the flowers.
Félix: Your first fringe trim. JanMa couldn't help herself.

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a three year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2015

49/52 + 39/52

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Saskia: You are a careful and thoughtful painter. But I love that its sometimes gets a bit wild. This soon turned into whole-hand painting. Never lose your wild, darling girl.
Félix: I 'nana, I 'nana. Pees.

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a three year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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48/52 + 38/52

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Saskia: Things you love at the moment: drawing, milo (always) and pikelets, Tinkerbell (about the only thing you'll watch for your Friday movie night treat, except for the obvious, Frozen), Ernie plays the Didgeridoo (or any books in this fabulous Alison Lester series), talking about going on holidays to the beach or London or 'Square Times' (NYC), Mama's music (Regina Spektor) and dressing up.
Félix: Fruit. Fruit. And more fruit.

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a three year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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Monday, September 7, 2015

47/52 + 37/52

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Saskia: The classic preschool fundraiser. I hope yours lasts as long as mine, Sass. It's a treasure, my little artist.
Félix: You ran and ran and ran all over the Eucalyptus Lawn, chasing balls, children, and the last rays of the day.

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a three year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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Monday, August 31, 2015

46/52 + 36/52

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Saskia: I was writing my list for the markets and you decided to write your own. Cauliflower, eggs, pies, lemons, ginger, you listed carefully.
Félix: The magic and joy of a ball pit.

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a three year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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45/52 + 53/52

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Saskia: One of the first sunny mornings on the balcony in a long time. You asked for your sunny glasses.
Félix: Playing 'cars' with your big sister. (She's 'driving' the stool and you're in the back seat).

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a three year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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Thursday, August 20, 2015

44/52 + 34/52

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Saskia: JanMa & Grandfather have been away for 7 weeks, and they have sent you and Foxy a postcard for almost every day they have been away. This is one of your favourites.
Félix: Your Vovo bought you these overalls and I just want to eat you up every time you wear them.

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a three year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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43/52 + 33/52

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Saskia: A long week of winter sickness for our little household calls for gentle days and little treats (like watching ABC for Kids in the big bed).
Félix: Little experimenter.

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a three year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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42/52 + 32/52

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Saskia: Checking out your new Manebow top, made by Neko's Dad.
Félix: Joining in with your sister and making art. Oil pastels and watercolour (without the paint).

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a three year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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Monday, August 17, 2015

41/52 + 31/52

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Saskia: A few seconds later you said to me in your most grown up voice, 'Oh it's so beautiful out there. Look at the trees'.
Félix: All of a sudden you are a little boy.

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40/52 + 30/52

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Saskia: You chose 'the foxy one, like my brudda'.
Félix: You love to flick through the pages naming everyone in the photographs. On an unrelated notes, I go weak at the sight of those little chubby toddler hands.

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a three year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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39/52 + 29/52

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Saskia: You loved this idea and I couldn't get enough of the little characters you created.
Félix: So keen to help out. You hear the dishwasher door open and you swoop in. I'll take a disorderly cutlery drawer if it means you by my side, little guy.

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a three year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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Saturday, July 11, 2015

38/52 + 28/52

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Saskia: I find her doodles all over the place. I love the way she sees a pen and just goes for it.
Félix: Foggy morning play.

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a three year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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37/52 + 27/52

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Saskia: I agreed you could have two freshly cooked Anzac biscuits (made by you) for afternoon tea. As you were scooping the biscuits onto your plate, I saw your eyes darting across the tray, searching, and heard you mutter, two big ones...
Félix: #Villagelyf

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a three year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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36/52 + 26/52

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Saskia: Winter germs and icy days equal lots of indoor play. Thank god for puzzles.
Félix: You still aren't phased by TV...although the Playschool concert that Sassy was watching made you stop and take notice.

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a three year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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Monday, June 22, 2015

35/52 + 25/52

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Saskia: While Félix naps it's the perfect time for you to paint. Your favourite subject, no surprises here, people: people with long hair, people with buttons on their jackets, people with arching eyebrows and earrings, people holding hands, people with their pets (cats, mice).
Félix: (Almost) 18 months. As an insta friend describes it, it's a brutiful age. So utterly adorable, so utterly frustrating.

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a three year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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34/52 + 24/52

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Saskia: Your first CMAG on Sunday at 'Mummy's gallery'. It was such a delight to watch you, my own child, at work in the Studio and activity tables. Made my heart sing.
Félix: My sunshine, my rainbow.

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a three year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

33/52 + 23/52

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Saskia: Happy mail day. She often talks about visiting her little cousin in New York, and going to 'Squares Time'.
Félix: Little dictator.

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a three year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

32/52 + 22/52

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Saskia: Despite your outgoing, social nature, you are not actually much of a talker. I'm often left wondering what you are thinking. I don't suppose this will last long and the endless stream of questions will ensue.
Félix: All your Dada's family here.

A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, as a three year old.
A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, as a one year old.

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