Moschino Motivated!

 A well deserved cappuccino in the sun after my first run in over a year. Today I started off lightly with 1 kilometre only (and boy my chest is on fire!), but one's gotta start somewhere, right? 

I've now been given the "go-a-head" from my obstetrician to start exercising again, and to keep me motivated I bought this gorgeous very feminine swimsuit that highlights all the post pregnancy curves:

Obsession confession!

So the Isabel Marant-virus has got to me as well LOL! Love my new black 'Bobby' wedge trainers as they provide both style and comfort.
I got mine from Selfridges where they've got a big selection of styles and colours - I much prefer these to the 'Bekett' style, as they are much neater with the lace up front as opposed to chunky looking velcro straps.

Six-week check up

Thank you uncle Erik for my 2 piece set from DKNY Baby :-)

On Friday I took Scarlett Grace to the doctor for a routine 6 week medical check, and the first thing she said to me was "Goodness me, she is tall!" LOL!

That was not the first time someone in the medical profession said that to me, so it came as no surprise to me that height wise, she is in the....drumroll.......99.6th centile!!!! She sure takes after her tall Daddy, and she measured 61 cm and weighed 4.95 kilos. 

I am due my post natal appointment with my obstetrician on Wednesday, where he will look at how I'm doing and how my c-section scar is healing.  More on that later, but now I'm off to do some kettlebell swings for the first time since being pregnant in the second trimester!

This is how we do it

Friday night and it was business as usual for our 'team' as we grabbed the kids and headed out to our friendly neighbourhood top Italian restaurant, Locanda Locatelli!

Clockwise from L to R:
Langoustine Linguini (mmmm!)//Sean hearts breadsticks//Glass of bubbles naturellement!//Daddy and son arriving at the famous Marylebone eaterie//Brother and sister peacefully dozing//Rounding off the meal with a couple of Espresso Martinis and Petit Fours  

Happy Friday!I

In the salon getting a blow-dry.. Home next, to get glammed up in prep for scrummy linguini, Tiramisu, fabulous wine, and perhaps some celeb spotting at Michelin-starred restaurant Locanda Locatelli - only this time we're bringing the whole family!

Have a happy Friday and a fabulous weekend
xxx

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Custom-made 4 Courchevel

With 5 weeks to go until we go skiing in Courchevel, prepping and planning for my little poppet is well under way, as it will be her first time on a plane, and abroad. Here's her new custom-made snow suit with white fur trim on the hood :-)

The apple of my eye ♥

Half Term Treat

Quesadilla @ Chipotle

Today Sean was told he could have a treat when we were out, after being a very good boy and helping out at home, as well and practising his piano homework

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Ted Baker Macbook Air case

New and noteworthy: 

Cerise pink patent Macbook Air case with golden zip-around closure 

Sunday equals Funday!

We were spoiled with beautiful Winter weather today, which was quite a shock since we've experienced very wet and windy conditions here in the UK as of late. So naturally, we made the most of it and hit the park for a nice long walk, a playground session for Sean, and then met up with Erik, JJ and his sister Sharon over on a visit from Northern Ireland.

Stupid about Cupid!

Today everyone is stupid about Cupid, and yup, us too 😍 Happy Valentine's Day!

And so a month has passed...

 Dear Baby Girl,

Wow, you’re now a month old (seriously, I think I blinked and a month disappeared in a flash!!!), and we’ve already created so many wonderful memories with you! You’ve been.... 

....on a few early morning marathon shopping trips around Oxford Street

on numerous Starbucks visits

to drop off and collect your big brother from his school

to the Doctors' surgery to get you registered with a GP

on walks around the park in your pram

out to eat in restaurants several times

to Mummy's and Daddy's two favourite gastro pubs

running errands with your Mummy including to the Swedish Embassy to apply for a passport

to see a paediatrician at the Lindo Wing regarding the blood-filled bump on your head (from the ventouse)

had several visits from friends and family who wanted to meet you

on a red double decker bus

you've taken a London taxi in the Baby Bjorn sling to Westminster City Council's new office on Harrow Road to register your birth

you've even stayed in a hotel over night in Soho!

You've already outgrown your newborn-sized clothes, you love laying on Mummy's (or Daddy's for that matter!) chest, you still have those broken blood vessels on your left eyelid which I always have to kiss, you love staring at lights, you must do these adorable and cute stretches every time you wake up, you love your bath time, you are a good sleeper and wake up no more than twice a night (unlike your brother who woke two or three times as much, and you almost immediately stop crying when I pick you up!

What can I say... well... I'm still on cloud nine and I have no intention of coming off it anytime soon! I'm so happy...about everything..even the little things like finding tiny pink socks on the floor LOL! 

Scarlett Grace you are pretty much amazing... 

and to sum it up; you C.O.M.P.L.E.T.E. me!

xoxo

Whirlwind Weekend

Clockwise L to R:

Burger, Chips & Champagne; Posh pub lunch with my friend Anna & our babies (born only 10 days apart!)on Friday// All packed, in taxi heading for early check in at private club; "Groucho" (which also has 20 rooms for members only)//Saturday late leisurely lunch @ Dean Street Town House//  'Selfie' in our room's bathroom //Sean somehow managed to snap this one pic of us snuggled up in the hotel bed//The day after the night before; Bloody Mary @ Groucho Club//Soho Hotel conveniently located only minutes away from the Club//Adults having a cheeky drink as the kids are sleeping at Soho Hotel//Tick Tock it's cocktail o' clock!

Breakfast is served!

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Inside Info

 I am so in love with my daughter, and can't stop sniffing her! There simply isn't anything sweeter and more satisfying than the smell of her tiny little head  ♥

My nickname is.. "Rina" (pronounced 'Reena') by Bear, and "Cat" by my friends

Yesterday... Scarlett Grace and I met up with my brother Erik and JJ for lunch in the West End (see pics below)

My favourite TV show is: a lot of American sitcoms; currently 'Sons Of Anarchy', but in the past I've loved US dramas such as 'Six Feet Under' and 'Brothers & Sisters'.

Recent shocking discovery: I gained 17 kilos during the pregnancy! 

A big regret is... not listening to my Mum trying to teach me, and encouraging me to learn how to play the guitar properly

Biggest extravagance... private education for Sean 

The one thing I'd change about myself is... to let go of things more easily, i.e be less of a control freak

If I can, I always try to avoid... sugar. Not only does it make one fat, but it gives me uncontrollable cravings and is very bad for the teeth too.

Fave tune at the moment... "Drunk in love" - Jay Z and Beyonce duet

What keeps me up at night... usually trivial things that seems bigger of a problem than they really are.  But last night, for the first time since being born, Scarlett Grace kept us all up as she was very unsettled and cried for hours on end (hope it's not colic that's kicking in!!!)

Favourite scent.. right now it's my daughter.. she smells utterly gorgeous, even more so than my Jo Malone perfume ;-)

My perfect Sunday is... a lie-in with Bear and my children, all snuggled up together in our bed, breakfast at Mount Street Deli in Mayfair, a stroll around Regents Park followed by all of us gathered for a home cooked dinner at the kitchen table, and a cup of tea and treat (the no added sugar ones!), as we're watching a favourite TV program

Our next holiday will be... skiing in Courchevel in March, and this time with two(!) children, and Mum of course!  

What's my karaoke song: "Brown Eyed Girl" - Van Morrison  

Last thing at night I always... put in ear plugs 

Plans for the weekend: celebrating Bear's 49th birthday by staying the night and having dinner at The Groucho Club

That's all for now, 

Laters, gators!

 xx

Pics from South Molton Street yesterday with Erik and JJ, who take their roll as uncles very seriously ;-) 

That's Amore!

Brotherly love

Eat, drink and be merry! 

At "The Only Running Footman" in Mayfair

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Postpartum Progress

For those who are unaware, this is what one week postpartum typically looks like (in other words about six months pregnant!)

My belly two weeks PP

Yesterdays stomach @ 3 weeks PP

Unfortunately it wont carry on shrinking at this rate, or I'll end up with Cameron Diaz's washboard lol. Having said that, unlike last time, I am actually comfortable in my own skin and with how I look now.  It's still early stages and I'm not starting any exercise or diet until another three weeks- then the hard work begins!