"A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, in 2014."
F: tiger tiger.
Just as some weeks are quiet and slip by unnoticed, these last seven days have been long and hectic, with events punctuating the days and distorting time. Looking back over all my captured moments it's hard to choose one image to sum up the week. We have been in Bristol and London, I have been juggling work deadlines and childcare, family time and me time, as well as some steps to overcome my flight phobia. So this corner of the internet has taken a back seat while we've embraced the day to day. To make up for the silence I have some exciting posts this week, including: DIY Pom Pom Garland tutorial, weekend adventures, Kids Fashion and more Festival fun.
The one constant theme of the last seven days is F's wild side, at the moment I'm finding my feet as he challenges me in the day to day. The normally chilled child is becoming very assertive in his own right and navigating this phase is trickier than I imagined, reminding me that motherhood is one big learning curve.
Linking in with Jodi's The 52 Project
what an amazing shot! the face painting is incredible and kind of apt for the sometimes challenging behaviour kids throw at you from time to time. It's certainly a learning curve! x
ReplyDeleteWow that's some fantastic face paint!
ReplyDeleteEthan's 4 now and we're still firmly in that phase... he currently believes he is always right... yeah
Awww what a cute tiger! Amazing painting :)
ReplyDeleteThat is the most amazing photograph! Super cute!! Hope your steps to get over flight phobia are going well... :) x
ReplyDeleteHe looks amazing. I think that children,. especially boys show their wild sides when they know that we are at our limits! My two only poush though when they are confident and comfortable.
ReplyDeleteI used to love having my facepainted as a child, that is pretty spectacular I have to say!
ReplyDeleteI love this picture, amazing! x
ReplyDeleteWhat a super cute picture .x
ReplyDeleteGreat face paint Rooarrr! Motherhood is full of ups and downs, just wait til he becomes a teenager ;)
ReplyDeletei never had my face painted when i was little. i guess by him being a bit more boisterous now it gives you time to learn and adapt, but at the same time like you say ..it's going to be a learning curve.
ReplyDeleteAw what a cute picture that is, I hope it is on your wall somewhere x
ReplyDeleteBeautyqueenuk xx
what great face paint!! he looks so cute x
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful artwork. Sounds like you have been a busy mum. Its unbelievable how much pressure is on parents to balance normal life with our child's life. Don't you love the school holiday. I hope it gets better but your keep having fun x
ReplyDeleteLove the face paint, and it seems that this time of year is a real juggle for us all. I hope things settle down for you soon. They are love pushing their boundaries and it will settle soon.
ReplyDeleteLove the face paint!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous face paint. It does get easier this parenting I promise you.
ReplyDeleteI'm finding Cherry aged 3.5 so unbelievably challenging! x
ReplyDeleteHe makes one of the best tigers I've ever seen. My two year old Bea is really asserting her will at the moment. I should get her painted as well as she's pretty growley at the moment.
ReplyDeleteI have an assertive one too, it's hard dealing with sometimes when the only word she seems to say is NO!
ReplyDeleteOh wow that is one of the best tiger face paints I have ever seen! x
ReplyDeleteThat is a great shot! Hang it on the wall!! Such a great face-paint job too - was he sleeping to be that still? ;)
ReplyDeleteHe looks great! Love the face paint! Hope Action Flight phobia is going well. It's so hard being a parent. As well as "phases" mine are all just so darn stubborn (no idea where they get it from! ;-) ). x
ReplyDeleteWe are in that phase with my three year old at the moment - very testing and challenging but it is a sign of them developing their own personalities. Love his tiger face
ReplyDeleteThat's a great bit of face painting. How did you get him to sit through it? Mine would just be wriggling all the way through!
ReplyDeletegreat pic.. and I love his tee. do you mind telling me where I can get one?
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