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{The Ordinary Moments} #24 - Bear hunts at breakfast

9/27/2014

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At just over 20 months, there are next to no traces left of the tiny baby the Bean once was. Most of the "essential" kit that filled our flat has been packed away. Gone are the days when he could be persuaded to sleep with just some milk, some rocking, some songs. No longer is he all gummy smiles and dribble bibs.

Yet some things remain. His beloved milk bottles, which no sippy will ever be a match for in the comfort stakes. The stack of pink muslins on the end of the sofa, now just as good for dealing with a toddler's first (failed!) attempts at peeing in a potty as they once were with the results of a very poorly tummy. And this:

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We're Going on a Bear Hunt has fascinated the Bean since he was just a couple of months old. First by googly-eyed and captivating Michael Rosen's own rendition of it. Then by the book itself, which he started chucking at our heads as soon as he was old enough to speed-crawl up to the bookshelf and choose a parent-waking missile. 

These days he's a little more civilised about it, though only just. He knows no books shall be read during mealtimes, exactly - mum and dad's multi-tasking skills do not extend to that - but patience is a tough task for a toddler. As soon as the cutlery hits the plate and the last mouthful has been swallowed, he's there, reminding us of our everyday parental duties.

There he was one morning this week, the old favourite in hand. He climbed onto M-Big's lap, all impish and enthusiastic and determined. Brush aside your breadcrumbs, Daddy, there is swishy-swashing to be done. 
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Despite having read this book at least a hundred times (7 times in a row, on one occasion), it's impossible not to enjoy it. Impossible to resist making the mud extra squerchy and the snowstorm extra fierce. Just to see the look on his face.
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28 Comments
Donna Wishart link
9/27/2014 11:50:20 am

Oh we love that book too, it's such a classic! Your boys are so cute together x

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
9/28/2014 09:46:32 am

Thanks Donna! I love seeing the two of them enjoy each other's company like this :-)

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Not A Frumpy Mum link
9/28/2014 02:02:39 am

This is one of the books we don't have that I keep promising to get. I love how much your little boy loves it and so sweet he wants it reading constantly. Lovely ordinary moments xx

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
9/28/2014 09:47:46 am

Thanks for your lovely comment. You really must get this book - it's a classic for a reason!

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Harriet link
9/28/2014 02:21:45 am

Ava loves this book too, although she gets a little nervous when they arrive at the cave. She knows it almost off by heart! Such a lovely book x

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
9/28/2014 09:49:26 am

Oh that's cute! M gets very excited when they find the bear. I don't think he gets that the bear is supposed to be scary! x

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Seychellesmama link
9/28/2014 02:35:40 am

Ahhh I love this!!! It's a great book, we need to get it for Arthur! The pics are so cute too! Xx

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
9/28/2014 09:50:56 am

Yes, you should get your next visitors to bring it over from the UK for you!!! Arthur will love it too, I'm sure x

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Potty Mouthed Mummy link
9/28/2014 02:58:33 am

I adore this book, have bought it for H for Christmas as he hasn't read it before. Those pictures are beautiful! xx

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
9/28/2014 09:52:02 am

Oh fab, I'm sure he will love it! (Which reminds me, I'd better start thinking about Christmas presents too...) x

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Lina link
9/28/2014 08:14:26 am

Ah I like that book! It is so nice to have a special book to read together - I still remember mine from when I was little. Memories that will last a lifetime. x

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
10/2/2014 05:46:17 am

I love the idea that the Bean might remember his daddy reading to him (and I guess I can show him this even if he doesn't!) x

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Ritz link
9/28/2014 08:43:23 am

Beautiful pics and moments, nothing like reading to your child. we need to get that book for Bebe :) xx

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
10/2/2014 05:47:07 am

Yes, you do! It's such a great one. x

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Emily link
9/28/2014 09:24:46 am

Too cute. I wonder how my little ones have been captivated by this poetic tale?! What a lovely post capturing those moments with Daddy!

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
10/2/2014 05:48:34 am

Thank you! There must be thousands of kids who've enjoyed this story. And adults!

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Alexandra @dontcallmestepmummy link
9/28/2014 02:16:54 pm

how lovely, this is one we haven't read and will need to be investing in me thinks :)

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
10/2/2014 05:53:11 am

Do! Thanks for commenting.

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Katie @mummydaddyme link
9/28/2014 03:38:51 pm

Aw what lovely photos of your pair of boys. We adore this book too, it is one of our absolute favourites. xx

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
10/2/2014 05:54:31 am

Likewise - we have a healthy stack of kids books but this one gets chosen very frequently! x

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Carie link
9/29/2014 04:52:19 am

Oh what a lovely ordinary moment - and a fantastic book too - have you seen the parents version, We're Going on a Bar Hunt? It's hilarious and definitely worth a read!

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
10/2/2014 05:55:36 am

No! That sounds brilliant, I'll have a look for it when we're next in the UK.

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Sara (@mumturnedmom) link
9/29/2014 06:06:52 pm

Such a lovely book, a firm favourite in our house too :) Such lovely photos of them reading together x #TheOrdinaryMoments

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
10/2/2014 05:56:56 am

Thanks Sara. I was so pleased to have snapped these shots! x

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Merlinda Little (@pixiedusk) link
10/1/2014 03:24:17 am

I think part of enjoying a book is sitting on Daddy's (or Mommy's) lap and feeling their warmth. Reading is always an amazing activity! #ordinarymoments

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
10/2/2014 05:59:22 am

That's such a good point. I guess as adults we tend to see reading to kids as a way of encouraging literacy, but to the kids it's probably also an excuse for a cuddle. And a good one at that - we've noticed the Bean is more likely to want to be read to when he's tired and in need of affection.

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Superbusymum link
10/2/2014 01:19:40 am

How adorable is this post and how CUTE are those photos!!! Precious moments indeed. x

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
10/2/2014 05:59:53 am

Aw, thank you! x

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