Friday, February 17, 2012

ephemera.

for want of anything proper to say that isn't about babies (sometimes I think the blog needs a break from babies, lest it become a 'baby blog' and people who don't like baby blogs stop reading. If it already is a baby blog let's just let me live in blissful ignorance, okay? Thnx) here are some things that I have been pinning lately. I still love pinterest, going back and looking at what I have saved recently is like visiting some place where I dumped all of my fleeting thoughts to come back to later. I think we used to call those 'diaries', back when our thoughts were prompted by the real world and not the internet.)

 
If you follow me on twitter you will already know that I got a bicycle for my birthday (if you follow me on twitter you'll already know most of this, twitter is my other, less visual dumping ground for fleeting, inconsequential thoughts). It actually looks a lot like this bicycle but its basket is wicker. I fell in love with it instantly (I actually refer to it as 'her', but that's embarrassing) but I promised myself and Nye and you, that I wouldn't become a bicycle blogging bore. You know the ones I'm talking about. But just so you know, I'm saving my pennies for a pretty helmet and a shiny seat and probably a satchel thing and one day a fancy paint job. Okay, done. 
You will also know that I cut my hair. It was supposed to be like Debbie's but it's not. My hair won't do that messy thing. Also my hairdresser wouldn't let me have a fringe yet. I have all this weird, fluffy hair stuff ('hair', I believe it's called) growing out of my temples, apparently it's post-baby regrowth and isn't thick enough to make a fringe. He told me to come back in 6 months. The chances of me going back before a year is out are slim.  

I keep thinking about another baby. As if it's even possible. 



We have imparted a pocket money system in our house. Eyes widen when I tell people that Nye and I have £20 a month each to spend on things we want which we don't need. These shoes would be considered something I want that I don't need. If I don't buy anything else I will have enough for them by July. 


I miss my bunny. He lives far away with my mum now, because he's old now and she doesn't pull his ears, poke him in the eyes and eat his shit (that I know of.) I really miss him but I don't miss prying small poops out of Ella's hands. Anyway, I'm pretty sure he prefers her to us, she's a pretty excellent rabbit keeper. 


This picture is exactly what motherhood feels like to me. Except there's another small person clinging to my leg under the table in my motherhood. 


We have been shopping for rugs for our flat. Do you know how incredibly expensive rugs are? This one is so expensive they won't even tell you the price. From what I can gauge it's many many thousands of pounds. Who spends many many thousands of pounds on a rug that is both black and made from cashmere and silk? (remembering that rugs go on the floor and GET WALKED ON). Probably the same person who spends 95 quid on a shower curtain that can handle neither soap nor water. 



1. from Stan Engelbrecht and Nic Grobler's bicycle portraits. 
2. Debbie Harry, 1976 by Bob Gruen
3. photograph of a Medical illustration book, by Strictly Vintage on etsy. 
4. Adventurous Bunny, by 'Amy', via Daily Bunny. 
6. Alexander McQueen rug ,The Rug Company. 


18 comments:

  1. You did not just write a new haircut post without a picture of your hair? I feel cheated.

    P.S. Those shoes would be perfect for walking the dog.

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    1. THAT'S NOT THE SAME. you've seen my hair, it was on twitter.

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  2. So with you on the rugs.
    We've been looking for a round one to go in front of our woodburner. Yip in front of a fire where it's going to be dirty most the time. Which means a crazy expensive but beautiful rug cannot be justified!

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  3. I, on the other hand, now just want to see photos of you holding your babies:). Clinging and all.

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  4. I keep forgetting you have short hair, because I am quite obviously a moron! You could try some of that volumising powder stuff, its meant to work miracles. And judging how bouffant my hair gets when I go anywhere near it with dry shampoo, that might work too.

    I love the baby blogging, and the bicycle blogging, but I love to hear about you too. Its nice to hear your thoughts when you aren't thinking about super serious stuff, just meandering.

    Xxx

    PS. I'll distract Nye with some football, you swipe his pocket money and go get the shoes! :-) Xxx

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    1. True, if I resorted to chemical warfare I could probably make me hair properly cool, I'm too lazy though.

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  5. THAT YOU KNOW OF. hahahahahhahaha

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  6. I like reading your baby related posts. Makes me feel reassured that you manage two and I'll only have one to worry about soon ;)

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    1. YOU'RE HAVING A BABY?! Congratulations Josie! That's such wonderful news. x

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  8. Lupin misses you too. Well, there must be a reason for the doleful expression as he turns away from a feast of fresh 'erbs and cavolo nero. He is one mighty moody bunny, but he's very cute. And he eats his own poop, which helps with the cleaning up.
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  9. the bane of my existence, rugs.

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  10. Would you talk about your IVF experiences? I know you were unsure about telling it when you wrote the wonderful story of how W&P came to be. Is another baby way, way out of the question?
    I second those who love the baby posts here - your realism (eating bunny poops) offsets the touching, tender parts (that photo) perfectly

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    1. Thank you. I'm definitely planning to one day, when I find the words. In absolute honesty, we have no idea if another baby is possible without IVF, which at the moment we're not prepared to go through again, or if we even want another. It's all a bit of a mystery!

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  11. I tried to comment over here while in Baja, but Mexican Google wouldn't let me.

    I think what I wanted to say was: Is it weird to say I miss you when we've only met twice?



    Also: @LPC: JEEZUS LADY, CAN YOU NOT LET HER NOT BE A MOMMY BLOGGER EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE??????

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  12. I love the motherhood photo. So sweet. I'm preggers with my first and I'm sure it won't be like that photo everyday but I'll just pretend now until I get thrown into mommyhood.

    Allyssa
    breakfastatthezemkes.blogspot.com

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play nice.