22/52 + 12/52

Saskia: You gasped when you saw Aunty Tab in her wedding dress and threw your arms around your Daddy. You haven't stopped drawing weddings ever since.
Félix: Welcome to the topless toddler taco shop.

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 two year old.

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21/52 + 11/52

Saskia: You sat very patiently and sewed clothes on your little bear, quietly reminding yourself, under then over, under then over.
Félix: Sometimes we go to Stand by Me for a cheeky cinco after we've dropped Sassy off at Montessori. I love these little dates with you. Precious time for me to watch you, and for you to bask in my full attention.

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 two year old.

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20/52 +10/52

Saskia: We took you to Pearl Beach cafe for a special milkshake on the last day of our holiday.
Félix: Always vegemite on toast.

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 two year old.

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19/52 + 9/52

Saskia: Not a bad spot to wait for your fish and chips.
Félix: Spotting boats from the best seat in the house. At our favourite holiday restaurant, Fisherman's Wharf, Woy Woy.

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 two year old.

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18/52 + 8/52

Saskia: So the tramp at the holiday house has been a hit, but the surprise winner? The cold outdoor shower!
Félix: A glimpse of a teen here?

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 two year old.

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17/52 + 7/52

Saskia: Everything is a canvas.
Félix: I spy 3 lambas...er, Mum?

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 two year old.

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16/52 + 6/52

Saskia: Occasionally at the markets Grandfather might buy you a crepe with chocolate sauce and sprinkles. You delight in picking every last sprinkle off the plate.
Félix: Aside from a few fringe trims from JanMa we've never cut your hair. Because, oh, those curls.

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 two year old.

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15/52 + 5/52

Saskia: I love the bounce in your step. Never lose that buoyacy, my football-loving ballerina.
Félix: John gave you this digger one afternoon and it didn't leave your side for a good week. You played in the garden with it, slept with it and ate with it. Hardly took your eyes off it.

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 two year old.

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14/52 + 4/52

Saskia: Daddy and Grandfather gifted you some lego sets at Christmas and you are hooked. You were very quick to pick up the instructions and we marvelled at your focus.
Félix: You love the ritual of going to the market. Pies and eggs, then sausages, macarons (Grandfather's treat for you and Sass), apples and orange juice and finally, papusas (and a punnet of strawberries for you) in the courtyard.

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 two year old.

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13/52 + 3/52

Saskia: You don't often have the chance to play with your brother's train set. Thank goodness for naps.
Félix: I love the way you play with playdough; poking holes, a curious face and lots of snakes.

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 two year old.

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12/52 + 2/52

Saskia: Exploring the wetlands at Tidbinbilla. You were a very enthusiastic 'spotter' of 'little creatures'.
Félix: Wet curls and bare bottoms after sprinkler runs at JanMa's. The magic of summer.

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 two year old.

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11/52 + 1/52

Saskia: You're a believer. Checking to see if Rudolph and Santa found the glass of milk, biscuits and carrots you carefully laid out for them.
Félix: Drippy, birthday paddle pop on a windy visit to the Yacht Club. And delicious chubby toddler hands.

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 two year old.

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10/52 + 52/52

Saskia: Dress ups and art: your greatest loves.
Félix: You danced and twirled to the carols being belted out by the Santa-hatted neighbour on the keyboard. The combo of little bodies in PJs and crazy-scale Christmas lights kills me.

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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9/52 + 51/52

Saskia: Sometimes we forget that you are just a little bit little. A tired girl on the Christmas party circuit.
Félix: I love the car thing.

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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8/52 + 50/52

Saskia: Enchanted by the tiny Christmas decorations and glowing lights. Your favourite decorations are the hand-stiched gingerbread men with miniature Christmas cards tucked into their pockets.
Félix: I love that you too will have special memories of this place.

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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7/52 + 49/52

Saskia: Making Christmas presents for your Montessori teachers (beaded necklaces).
Félix: You haven't been that interested in ice cream. Up until we introduced the milo topping.

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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6/52 + 48/52

Saskia: Sometimes you follow the prompts and sometimes you create your own creatures. Each and every time though, they are filled with character.
Félix: Your love of books has exploded.

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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5/52 + 47/52

Saskia: One of your favourite lunches is hummus and flat bread, which you ever so carefully prepare yourself.
Félix: Plein air painting. With cracker in one hand and brush in the other.

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.

Taking part in Jodi's weekly portrait series