Elle Walker

Hey there buddy,

School holidays already – and I just loving having you home all day again!! You have settled in so well to life at school,  and I love that you want to learn all the time even when you are at home now… it is such a comfort to know that you are happy and content with school life.

Even though you want to skip grades and ‘look like’ a big boy – you are still very much the sweet six year old you were when you started. In Sydney for the long weekend you took in everything the city had to offer with wide excited eyes, and just a little bit of ‘country boy’ caution.

You loved the train as always, and the hustle and bustle of the circus and easter show. You kept a close watch on your sister, and made sure we read you all of the rules when you saw a sign at a ride. I love the boy you are today, and tomorrow, just as much as I love the boy you were yesterday…

You are growing up so quickly my little buddy, and make me happy every single day.

Love you to the moon and back,

Mum x

From here, don’t forget to continue on and make your way around this the circle of incredible Mum’s and photographers – starting with my super sweet friend, Ashley Spaulding.

My sweet boy,

I feel like so much has changed since last month’s post! You are now officially a school boy, and in just a few short weeks it will be the end of term one already! I am so proud of how well you have taken it all in your stride, and happy that every day you come home with a happy story to share.

Perhaps just as exciting as starting school though, was loosing your first tooth. I must admit, it was a little bit of a shock when you told me something was wrong with your tooth and we realised it was loose – it seems as though every day now there is some sort of reminder of just how quickly you are growing up! You pulled it out all by yourself, and wanted to read as many stories about the tooth fairy as we could. I love that you have big plans for that $2 you found in the cup that your tooth was so carefully placed, and I love that you’ve been ‘busking’ (at home) to raise some more money.

So many changes already this year, but you are still wonderfully (incredibly) ‘you’. Fun loving, adventurous, compassionate you. For that, I am so grateful.

Love you to the moon and back my little man,

Mum x

From here, don’t forget to continue on and make your way around this the circle of incredible Mum’s and photographers – starting with my beautiful friend, Emma Wood and her letter to Joey.

Hey Buddy,

February already, and all of a sudden you’re a school boy!! Just over a week into the school year and somehow, we have all slotted in to a new kind of ‘normal’ for our mornings and days at home.

Waving you off was one of the most mixed bag of emotions I have ever felt. Confident – that you were ready. Excited – for the friendships you will make and adventures you will have. And just a tiny bit sad – that I won’t get you all to myself anymore. Your smile when I pick you up each day is the brightest part of my every afternoon. Not just because I’ve missed you – but because it tell’s me you’re ok, you’ve had fun.

I love the stories you come home with, and I love that you seem to sense how much I want to know every little detail about your day. The night before your first day, I could tell you were nervous about something. Snuggling up on the couch, you told me you were worried about who would watch you and all of the other kids in the playground at playtime. I told you the teachers take turns each day, and you would always be able to go to them if you were lost, or needed help with something. I didn’t mention, however, that they would be easily recognisable by their high visibility orange vests. The next day, I went on to ask you if it was your teacher who was in the playground that day. Apparently you didn’t recognise the teacher on duty (in their special vest), and instead, looked at me like I was silly… ‘Oh no Mum’, you said. ‘It turns out they just have a bunch of road-workers come in for that job’.

I’m so proud of how well you’ve taken this all in your stride, Mace – and I can’t wait to see what the year holds for you.

Besties forever,

Mum x

From here, don’t forget to continue on and make your way around the circle – starting with the gorgeous Mom of two, and wonderfully talented Amii Wroblewski.