I don’t often write about my little man, I guess I selfishly don’t really want to share him with the world.
I use my Facebook page to write down the funny things he has said. The time line means I know his exact age and time when he said it and at only three years old he has filled Facebook with a lot of love.
However, today this post is dedicated to the last 36hrs of our lives, as I never want to forget them. It began with a wonderful Brighton shopping trip with my amazing friend Lauren and my little man. We were being our usual silly selves when I saw my little man fall in love and knew (despite it not making any logical sense financially or practically) that we would have to buy the item.
It was a large (adult size) fish hat.
He wore it with pride and throughout the day many people from shop assistants to people in the street commented how amazing it was, how it glistened in the light with one lady in Topshop saying in brought out his eyes. On the drive home from Brighton he chatted happily to his hat and plastic crocodile (J never goes very far without a plastic croc) and he told me that he was thirsty. From the driving seat I quickly multitasked and handed him a bottle of water and then got told off. It turned out that he wasn’t thirsty but that his fish hat was called Kirsty (you can see how my error was made).
I welcomed Kirsty into our home and began a discussion with a giant fish hat about all the lovely things we’d have for dinner, questioning in my adult mind where the hell he had got the name from?It transpires that Kirsty doesn’t eat mash potato or chicken goujons – nor baked beans or yoghurt…Kirsty only eats little fishes and polo’s (where the hell he has come across polos I also haven’t a clue – I’m a soft mint chick) anyway we took Kirsty home to Daddy’s dismay.
Since then Kirsty has slept with J, been by his side as a constant companion and even compromised her desire for polos and ate some of Js Cheerios at breakfast.
It turns out that Kirsty also (due to her hat hole) makes a very good hand bag. Whilst out for breakfast yesterday J noted that I have a very sparkly Clutch bag (life’s too short for practical black bags) and he has sparkly Kirsty. I showed him the content of my bag; lip gloss, purse, keys, phone and chewing gum and he showed me his contents; grubby muslin, plastic crocodile and a cuddly mouse. He then threw his ‘Kirsty’ under his arm pit and we strutted out of the restaurant, the way he mimicked how I hold my bag forever embedded in my memory.
Since the purchase of Kirsty (nobody dare call her a hat, the look you receive is deadly) she has bought much joy to all who meet her, I dare say she will be packed in his suitcase soon. I’m not sure how she will be received abroad? However, until she is cast aside Id like to thank her for reminding me that you can wear whatever you like if it makes you happy. For now though she sleeps closely by his side.
Omg this is adorable!!!! I can’t wait for this stage in my little girls life! Lol!! Love the photo in bed!!! #EatSleepBlogRT
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Thanks, Kirsty is a keeper x
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This is adorable! I love the yellow coat too, we are big fans of yellow in this house!
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I love it, classic and not blooming blue, sick of stereotype boys clothing. Thanks for popping in.
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That is so very sweet! They tend to hold on to some of the funniest things sometimes. My boy really seems to adore all kinds of different stuffed animals. #EatsleepblogRT
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Yup – little people are odd haha
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Awww true love! Lovely story to read.
We have a hat that quirky too. Its a turkey hat and my son loves it to bits as well =)
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Hope he wears it with pride x and not whilst eating a turkey burger
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This is so sweet! Kirsty lucky to have a little boy love her so much. #EatSleepBlogRT
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She is now on holiday with us and is proving to stand the test of time. Hilarious as she is so random 🙂
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Such a lovely treasured moment. My son has found some funny things but they mean so much to them and I love how your son has, made it into its own unique individual with all its likes and dislikes. So beautiful watching their imagination flourish and the beauty of them finding security and love in something so simple. Very touching and one of the beautiful moments of being a parent.
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Being an observer is my favourite part of parenting (and cuddles)
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Awe that is so cute! Did you find out where the name Kirsty came from? Kids fall in love with the most bizzarist of things and i love his imagination to use it as a bag! Thanks for linking up to #EatSleepBlogRt
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Nope. 2 weeks later and she is still called Kirsty
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Just one question – which shop? Haha it’s brilliant! What a stylish kid. #chucklemums
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Haha Tiger 🙂
The shark is even cooler
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Love Kirsty she is awsome! Equally love the thought of your little man tucking her under his arm like a handbag – that is so cute! #EatSleepBlogRT
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Seriously cute, Kirsty is now on holiday with us (sneaky Kirsty)
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Haha! Well that’s quite amazing! It would be amazing if it wasn’t called Kirsty, but being called Kirsty really just takes it to the next level! Funny the things they become obsessed with! Mine choose very random names for things that I can’t imagine where they heard that name too. #chucklemums
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I know, I’m not sure where the name came from but he is devoted. Hilarious if in later life he meets his Mrs K X thanks for commenting
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Ahhhhh – I particularly love the last photo – little J is adorable and so is his love affair with Kirsty. Yep, lots of life lessons here…. wear what the hell you like, you can’t help who you fall in love with, people find joy in a variety of things…. so nice to read about your little man. xx
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Thanks, this is a lovely comment to read. You’re right about the life lessons.
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Gorgeous! #thesatsesh
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Hmmm…
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Thank you for sharing him with us this week! Truly adorbs! xoxo #thesatsesh xo
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Haha thanks twinkle
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I am so glad you shared this it really warmed my heart. Children teach us brilliant lessons. #thesatsesh
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They really do Catie
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Love the reminder that you can wear what you want. I have a cow shaped bag. #thesatsesh
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This is amazing
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Oh I remember this post well! Love Kirsty! xx #thesatsesh
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Haha it’s a classic
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