23/52

Ellery: the smoothie kid

Aubrey: so much cute

The big boy is morphing from a two-nager into a three-nager, and don't we know it.

The small boy is all finger sucking, dribbling and hand discovering. The gurgling, laughing and cooing make me ponder: could this be the perfect age? So much cute, and before teething, separation anxiety and mobility milestones kick in.

22/52

Ellery: 2000 kilometres from home and still in his natural habitat

Aubrey: babe in arms (and wool)

My house is a fantastic mess. 

We arrived home last night after a whole day's travel back from the Grands' place in the Gippsland hills.

A beautiful week of family and pottering in the country. And the chance at last to introduce the Grands to "the little fellow who doesn't drive and doesn't sit up yet", as described by his big brother.

It will take us another day to return to the island and unpack our monthly groceries.

This next week begins a new chapter, as we bid farewell to our au pair and welcome winter. I am more than a little daunted by the task of wrangling the big kid (who I am having the hardest time with lately, but that's another post) and the house on my own.

Mustering deep breaths and positivity ...

--

This week's portraits taken at Whisky Bay and Port Albert.

21/52

Ellery: a bundle of energy on the beach

Aubrey: serious little chap

We've been making the most of the shortening days, before it gets too dark and cold to end the day at the beach.

Although I am still wondering whether winter will actually arrive this year.

I am knitting up a storm, regardless.

20/52

Ellery: bedtime routine often looks like this

Aubrey: squeals and giggles

The golden light edition.

If the weather is good, we often head to the beach in the afternoon. We take the big boy's dinner, which is usually eaten whilst running around. Usually naked.

It's the perfect way to wear him out, and he often conks out in the car on the way home.

We also get some time for photography (him) or yoga (me), whilst he is busy carving up the sand.

Everyone wins.

And the small boy. Squeals and giggles this week!

19/52

Ellery: rare moment of stillness

Aubrey: my little delight

The big boy gave himself a black eye doing craft. He is so very accident prone lately, especially as his play has become so much more physical.

And oh, my little heartbreaker. He is all giggles and smiles. (And worried faces when his brother loves on him. Like a tornado.) 

At the moment I much prefer the photos I'm capturing on my phone. The quality is far from portrait worthy, but I'm going with them because they capture the spirit of these most beautiful boys.