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{The Ordinary Moments} #7 - Own it like the big kids do

2/23/2014

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The reason we call the Bean the Bean is because that's what he looked like as a newborn. A teeny tiny curled-up kidney bean. He wasn't scarily small, but he was by no means a big baby. He still isn't. Although he's 13 months now, some of the clothes labelled '9 months' still fit.

What he lacks in stature, however, he makes up for in sheer pizazz. It's what makes him enthralling (and utterly exhausting) company. I will never forget the reaction of a family support officer at our mum and baby group when she saw him sitting bolt upright at 2 months. She said "he seems like a rather determined little boy". Which was the most un-Italian and most quintessentially British way of saying "hold on to your bootstraps mum, you're buggered".

Of course, we've just gotten used to him Terminatoring towards whatever he wants. I actually really, absolutely adore his determination. Yes we've been flapping haplessly in his wake since he started crawling at six months, but there's something so satisfying about seeing him take a good look at the world and then go and conquer it.

Like today at the playground. It's been our ordinary Sunday activity since he was about 11 months old. As ususal he was by far the tiniest kid there. And yet off he trotted, his steps still wobbly and his little arms tucked up like a mini T-rex. He had a go on everything, just like the big kids do.

Did I stand there like a glowing, gloating, infuriatingly proud mum? Yep.

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Hello big dog. I don't care you say "from age 2 upwards". I'm having a ride.
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Revolving monkey bars? Yeah I can do that.
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Steps?
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Let me at 'em.
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Made it to the top!
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Don't be scared Daddy, I'll hold your hand on the way down.

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7 Comments
Kiran at Mummy Says link
2/23/2014 04:34:18 pm

Such a cute post. And thank you for taking me back to the days when my son was just starting to get mobile enough to really enjoy the playground. Such happy times! x

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
2/25/2014 03:03:32 am

It's just a wonderful sight isn't it? He's liked going on the swings for a while but being able to walk around by himself has made it all infinitely more interesting. Can't wait until he starts interacting with the other kids - now he just stares at them!

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seychellesmama link
2/23/2014 09:48:54 pm

Such a lovely post, as always!!!! What a little champ your little bean is!!! We get similar comments from people here, "oh he is very strong" yes he is a monkey!!!!! x

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
2/25/2014 03:05:21 am

Ah, thanks for your lovely comment! Everyone is always surprised at how strong M is too, and how fearless. It's a bit terrifying for me, to be frank!

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Katie @mummydaddyme link
2/24/2014 06:09:07 am

This is such a lovely post and it is such a wonderful age. LL is similar, she's so small although I am not sure if that is because I compare her to her big sister. But she's very feisty for a small person! Your little bean sounds an absolute delight. x

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
2/25/2014 03:10:19 am

'Feisty' about sums it up over here too! Thanks for commenting x

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Katie link
2/25/2014 03:43:11 am

I laugh at this as i always say mine are of the 'determined' variety too.
It does make things a lot harder at times but i wouldn't change them, i love the way they are so desperate to do and explore.
Gorgeous photos lovely xx

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