Mynaturalbaby's Blog

Buggie’s first swimming lesson

mynaturalbaby — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:19:27 +0000

Iggy has been taking swimming lessons since he was about 4 months old. As a result he’s super confident in the water, (not one of those sissies who plugs his nose), and will happily jump off the side and into the water to me.

For some reason, I’ve waited until Frankie was 10 months before introducing her to the pool. Maybe it’s because she seems so much more precious than Igg or maybe lack of time, whatever the reason she finally had a lesson this past week with her Poppa. The jury’s still out as to whether she enjoyed it or not…..

Credit to Paul Frank for the adorable togs (bathing suit in New Zealand speak)

And thanks to my Dad for getting in the pool with Bugs.

Uh oh, I've been spotted....

I think it'sa safe to say that my Dad had more fun than Frankie did.

And the best part of it all, Frankie slept for over 3 hours when she got home. Yes! Swimming lessons really take it out of you when you’re 10 months old.

Bad Mama, bad Mama, bad Mama

mynaturalbaby — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:25:03 +0000

As a certain childrens television show character says “Oh Man!” I wish I had an excuse for why I haven’t written in such a long time, but I haven’t. The obligations of being a Mama to two small kids, working fulltime and trying to stay (somewhat) sane have taken over my life, brushing aside small luxuries such as blogging and writing updates to family and friends miles away. Here are a few photos that will give you an idea of how much my children have grown up in the space of a few months.

Ahhhhh, Manhattan Beach, we love you.

Two Frost monkeys and a hairy leg (courtesy of Fran)

Should a few hours magically appear, I’ll make a concerted effort to post regularly but realistically you may not see me for another month or two. Apologies in advance….. Until I write again, adios!

Time, it’s me Lucy, where are you???

mynaturalbaby — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:20:48 +0000

And while we’re at it, my old BFF sleep has been MIA for the past two years. If anyone finds her, can you tell her I need her help, stat!

Here I am bf’ing and trying to write a blog post so I better be quick, but wanted to add a couple of foodie photos while they’re fresh on my desktop:

Shredded wheat + yoghurt = toddler cement

Who knew having so much fun with a spoon was possible?

And while we’re at it, here is Miss 20 weeks:

First day of starting solds = not impressed

Apple = sour!

Our dog, Lola, has become invaluable for sucking up scraps, liquids and anything else that venture off the table. How do people without a family dog do it?!

Cruising…..

mynaturalbaby — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:49:31 +0000

Iggy was lucky enough to be given a Wishbone Bike for Christmas from his grandparents. I’m not going to harp on about how great they are, but I am super stoked that Igg has one.

If you're looking for a training bike, this is for you!

We had a photoshoot last night in the Botanic Gardens with both of the kids. Images still to come, but here’s a teaser the photographer sent through last night:

No, Iggy hasn't had Botox. The trout pout is a result of a lip meets handle bar.

Try and tell me that little boy isn’t cute, I dare you!

A few characters you don’t want to meet in a dark alley…..

mynaturalbaby — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:50:14 +0000

It’s passport time for the Frost family:

Fran needs to get his visa transferred after finding out that it lapsed 6 months ago. Oops!
Iggy needs to be issued his own passport
Ditto for Frankie
My passport expired last year so I need to get a new one as well

With passports come the dreaded passport photos, and this line up looks like something from an episode of The Soprano’s:

Big Poppa, Babyface and Fat Frankie.

Fat Frankie may resemble a balding 45 year old man in this photo, but I assure you she’s much cuter in person!

Has it really been….

mynaturalbaby — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 03:27:31 +0000

8 weeks since little Frankie was born? Wow, in between sleep deprived nights and an increasing workload I’ve been neglecting my blog.

It’s Friday afternoon and I have a baby screaming in the other room so I’ll make this short. Fran and I have been marveling at how similar how babies look:

Baby #1

Baby #2

Now is it just me, or do these two look like they could be twins?!

Drum roll please……

mynaturalbaby — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:04:54 +0000

Just when I thought I was destined to be pregnant forever, our little peanut arrived, (4 days late), on January 7. After Iggy’s labor I was scared I was in for another 30 hours of it, but everything moved so fast that there wasn’t even time for pain relief of any kind. That’s right, I did au naturel! Who would have thought? Certainly not me!

Little Frankie Dode Frost was born at 9:32am and weighed 8lbs 3oz. Here are a few snaps I’ve taken in the past two weeks:

Isn't it a bit early to be thumb sucking?

Mastering the fine art of the one eye open, one eye closed snooze.

Hungry, hungry hippo.

Just about to cry

For two people who thought they would never have kids, we’ve definitely jumped into this parenthood thing head first! With 18 months to the day between them, I’m sure we’re in a for a ton of adventures with these two…

A new year = new baby?

mynaturalbaby — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 02:37:29 +0000

In my case, NO! As of January 1, I was not nursing a hangover OR a newborn, instead I was the proud owner of a big, bulging belly and an increasingly irritable demeanor. My poor husband!

So, today is the official due date of bubs #2 and I get the distinct feeling that nothing is going to happen. If this one is anything like Igg, I’m in for another 3 days before she makes her appearance.

In the meantime, here’s a photo I snapped of Igg this morning channeling his inner construction worker.

We're not sure where the blonde hair comes from?!

Cross your fingers and toes for us! Oh, forgot to mention that the position of this baby is also posterior. For those of you not fluent in baby speak, this means that she’s back to front = long labour

A new addition…..

mynaturalbaby — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:29:37 +0000

It’s now December and I still don’t think it’s hit home that we’re having another baby. My sister, Amy, was tracking about 10 days ahead of me, but due to a myriad of complications throughout her pregnancy ended up being induced last week and giving birth to a little girl, Gracie Jules Pulman on Friday, November 26 weighing in at 5lbs 11oz.

The pair came home on Monday but here some photos I took of the wee girl while she was still in the incubator.

So, so little!

Phewf, five toes!

Look at the head of hair!

If that's not a button nose, I don't know what is!

I’m staring down four weeks to go and we still don’t have a name for Baby ? We’re taking suggestions so feel free to throw your hat in the ring!

RIP, Tugger lugger.

mynaturalbaby — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 07:08:59 +0000

This week marked the passing of our dog, Tug. The course of events leading up to is demise were probably overshadowed by Iggy and the various milestones associated with raising a toddler, but the fact of the matter is, our pain in the ass 13+ year old lab will is no longer part of the Frost family.

We take comfort in knowing that our friends and family who had met Tug knew how important he was to us and how much of a big part he played in our lives.

Our gentle giant is now in doggie heaven, where he’s free to roam, suck on as many socks as he wants and get into trash without requiring invasive stomach surgery.

We ♡ you forever, Tug.

Tug in better days

The heartbreak of knowing we had to take Tug to the vet in an hour was killing us both.