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Most Used | 2-3 Years
The terrible twos. The age of "I don't want to walk" but "I don't want to go in the buggy". The urgent cries of "I need a wee-wee" followed by a mad panic and no actual weeing taking place. A challenging year yet an amazing one. The year of long winded conversations and awkward observations in the most inappropriate of places. The emergence of people skills, kindness, turn taking, please and thank yous. A bright and brilliant time. Here's the things we've used the most throughout this wonderfully daunting year.
Living Arrows | Happy Birthday To You!
You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth' Khalil Gibran.
You'll have to excuse us for missing last week's Living Arrows post but we were immensely busy celebrating this not-so-little ones third birthday! I can't quite comprehend that she's three already. They warn you that time flies when you become a parent but nothing could have prepared me for how unsettling that passage of time can be.
Visiting Equine Dreams During The Covid-19 Pandemic
This review is slightly different to the ones I've previously written (Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Rufford Abbey Park, Thoresby Hall Park) as this is a place that I hadn't visited pre-Covid-19 and so I can't really compare their new procedure to their old one, I can only comment on how I feel they've catered to the needs of the Covid-19 world.
Living Arrows | The More You Read The More You'll Know
'You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth' Khalil Gibran.
Sometimes it really is like looking in a mirror. They say the 'apple never falls far from the tree' and usually it's being used in a negative context but I don't think there's anything wrong with being like your parents. My mum has always been a reader, I grew up with my nose constantly in a book and it seems Iris is heading the same way.
Visiting Rufford Abbey Park During The Covid-19 Pandemic
Living Arrows | Peeking Through The Porthole
'You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth' Khalil Gibran.
This picture really was captured in the moment. Iris only has one speed and that speed is super sonic. She flies around everywhere, running at top speed. She simply cannot walk despite being told to do so several times. Her head was in this porthole for a matter of seconds, I was so fortunate to get such a good picture of her before she raced off.
Gift Ideas For A Two Year Old
It's been almost a whole year since Iris's 2nd birthday. It's been quite the year for us personally and also for the world as a whole. With the Coronavirus still raging across the world and the heightened anxiety about social interactions we've decided against a party for Iris this year which is rather sad as all she's actually asked for is her friends to come and play and a cake. I hope we can still give her an amazing third birthday. Over the last year we've had the chance to work out the most played with, most used and most helpful items from last years gifts and here they are, our collection of perfect gifts for 2 year olds.
Books We've Been Reading | July 2020
*please note that the books below were purchased in store and are not available to directly link online. I have therefore linked to the books elsewhere online. These links maybe affiliate links and may earn me a small commission but you will incur no charge. Thank you for supporting my blog.
Living Arrows | Sunshine & Sanitizer
'You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth' Khalil Gibran.
Another day, another park. I'm so thankful that the parks have been allowed to open and that the weather has improved over the last week. I used to prefer Winter to Summer but since having Iris I have come to appreciate the warmer weather so much more, being able to get outside for picnics, ice creams and play dates has saved our sanity over the last few weeks.
Living Arrows | Growing Up
'You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth' Khalil Gibran.
This week's picture was taken at King's Park, Retford almost exactly 2 years on from the first picture. I remember everything about the first picture, I remember her outfit, the picnic we took, her little pink first shoes. I remember her tears as she fell over, her squeals as she went down the slide and the tired eye rubs when it all got too much. I remember nappies, bottles and feeling hassled. Oh how I wish I could go back and enjoy baby Iris just that little bit longer.
Living Arrows | Anticipating A Second Lockdown
'You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth' Khalil Gibran.
It's been a quiet week for us this week, with the introduction of mandatory masks and the increasing uncertainty around the world we've felt like staying inside and staying safe. Our local area has had a surge in cases and a testing site had been temporarily set up in a nearby car park.
Living Arrows | Visiting Anderby Creek
'You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth' Khalil Gibran.
We did it. We visited the beach. I said I wouldn't but as time goes on i'm starting to realise that my safety is in my hands and if I social distance, use effective hygiene procedures and avoid places that are busy then there's no reason we can't enjoy some of the activities we used to do before. We'd already tried Yorkshire Wildlife Park and Thoresby Park and felt quite safe so a trip to my parents caravan didn't seem so extreme anymore.
Living Arrows | Park Life
'You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth' Khalil Gibran.
Despite the ongoing Coronavirus crisis our week has been startling like normal. I think in part because it's been Daddy's first full week back at work so we've managed to get back into our 'before' routine. We've been getting up, getting dressed and getting out the house just like we did in the pre-corona days. Obviously our activities have changed- there's no more play groups or music class but it's been nice to go to visit nannan and mama's houses and play in an environment that's not the same four walls.
Living Arrows | The New Normal
'You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth' Khalil Gibran.
This picture breaks my heart. Yesterday after handling money for a toll bridge Iris told me to put my hand gel on. It makes me so proud yet so sad. I'm proud that she's learnt how to keep safe in these times but it makes me so sad that this is how she will remember the world. At 2 years old I don't think she'll remember what things were like before.
Visiting Yorkshire Wildlife Park During The Covid-19 Pandemic
We've held annual passes to Yorkshire Wildlife Park for the last few years so it's a place we know well but due to the coronavirus pandemic it's undergone some changes recently to enable visitors to safely access the site. As someone with Aspergers I find comfort in familiarity and predictability so these changes have been quite upsetting me for me even though I completely understand the need for them. I think all people, whether they have Aspergers or not, could do with some predictability right now so hopefully this review will help you understand some of the changes that have been made and help you assess whether visiting is right for you in the current climate.
Living Arrows | Daddy and Iris
'You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth' Khalil Gibran.
So these posts are supposed to reflect childhood and as always I want to be an honest blogger so the gushing post about fathers day that I wanted to write is actually a post about the "I don't want you Daddy" phase that Iris is currently going through.
Living Arrows | Best Friends Forever.
'You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth' Khalil Gibran.
Now the lockdown has been lifted a little we've found ourselves getting out and about a bit more. In the early days of the quarantine we didn't venture out at all and with the lovely weather we had throughout May we were more than happy just playing in our garden but as time has gone on we've missed our visiting routine.
Living Arrows | Climbing Trees

'You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth' Khalil Gibran.
I haven't written anything on the blog for a long time and the thing I have genuinely missed the most is these Living Arrows posts. It's so nice to take some time out to look over the pictures from the week and choose one that reflects Iris enjoying her childhood, now more than ever.
A Reflection On The Last 18 Months
Living Arrows | Bright Sunshine-y Days...
'You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth' Khalil Gibran.
Thankfully the weather has drastically improved and we've been spending every spare second outside, playing and sorting out the garden borders.
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