Winter is fast approaching here in Australia and while we've had mostly sunny days this autumn there are still a few big muddy puddles around that are just way too inviting when you're an almost 2 year old with a keen sense of adventure.

Getting outdoors and exploring nature is incredibly important to our family. Not only because we believe it's one of the best ways for our kids to learn but also because we would all (especially the cowboys) go absolutely stir crazy if we spent all our time cooped up indoors!

This is why I was so glad to have found out about "Splash Suits" right on the eve of their first launch and just in time for winter.

What is is a Splash Suit?
-In a nutshell it's a lightweight, waterproof, stain proof, zippy, onesie for kids!

I won't go on forever listing all the specs + features (even thoughI easily could because there are loads + they're all amazing!) but you can get the full low down on just how wonderfully made Splash Suits are right HERE!

The best parts for me as a Mama?

I simply pulled the Splash Suit over the clothes my little cowboy was already wearing. I didn't have to worry about him getting cold, wet or his clothes dirty while we were out exploring AND when we got home I stripped the suit off, chucked it straight in the laundry and he was completely clean and dry underneath, ready to take a nap after all the splashing!

The best part for him as a kid?

He got to dress up as a rad, blue shark for the day- complete with fin on the hood! Plus he could run, stomp, jump, roll and dive into as many puddles as he wants!

Splash suits are completely genius and I'm actually dreading winter much less now that I know we will be able to play and explore outside without getting drenched and dirty.

They are lightweight like a said earlier so could very easily also be used in a bit warmer weather for activities that make me cringe thinking of the mess for example finger painting, ice cream eating, water play, etc!

Every parent should definitely head to the Splash Suits Website - see for yourself and make a more than worthy investment (Well they're actually a total steal for just $39.95!) into a family run, Australian business.

Oh and for all the hustlin mamas running kids boutiques- wholesale is available!

The hardest part? Choosing which one to get! If only they had a fairy one in my size...

Tell me; What are some of your little ones favourite messy activities and which Splash Suit would you choose for them?

Jessicca xx

Anyone who really knows me (especially my husband) will tell you that I am not and never have been a morning person.

I wish that I could wake up like the princesses in Disney movies- sun steaming in the windows, me singing along to birds, my hair lush and flowing and my face looking refreshed and radiant.

Unfortunately this isn't the case.

I currently wake up covered in sweat and leaked breast milk. I have postpartum hormones to thank for that.
My hair is a tangled mess from tossing, I have red sleep lines all over my face, black bags under my eyes and I'm usually cursing at the birds squawking outside the window for waking me up.

I usually stumble straight to the bathroom like a cave woman, muttering to myself about being awake. If the rest of the family are awake I mumble in response to various requests for breakfasts, lost shoes and whatever else they talk about so early- my brain isn't switched on yet so I'm not really sure.

I change nappies, provide a pre-breakfast fruit bar snack and turn on cartoons.

There will be some who judge this. Who get on their high mother horse about sugary snacks and television not being an optimal start to the day. But you know what? It provides sanity + sanitation.

The fruit bar is the only one of the day. The TV goes off straight after and we go outdoors, read or play.
But if those two things will (generally) buy me enough time to take a blistering hot shower and make a coffee which allows me to feel like I'm a new lady and ready to take on the day- so be it!

When I was pregnant with John-Jackson I worried about coping with a baby. Babies are known for keeping you awake all night then waking up early in the morning, I was doomed?!

I even slept for majority of my pregnancy, staying in bed until midday only to get up for food, a shower and then generally heading straight back to bed again.

I worried that I'd be a grumpy, scary, monster mama in the mornings and resent my kids for waking me up early. I was worried that I'd always be tired and unhappy.

It's quite the opposite. Having kids changed me.

John-Jackson is hilarious in the mornings. He lays in bed for a while chatting to his toys before getting up and politely knocking on his bedroom door saying "Hellooo, Mama! Dada!" And requesting to come out.
We're greeted at the door with hugs, smiles and jibberish toddler speak that you can't help but laugh at.

Maggie is less subtle in the mornings, she demands immediate feeding with a series of grunts and animal like growls (much like her mother I suppose!) then latches on to me quite fiercely. Just holding her tiny, warm body in my arms and feeling that close bond with her, knowing I'm fulfilling her needs is gratifying and calming.

The first person John-Jackson wants to see in the mornings is Maggie. He runs over to her, smiles up at me with big excited eyes as he points to her and says "Mag Mag". She looks back at him intently with wide, fascinated eyes.

It's as if they are in their own little world together. They sit together for hours like this just cuddling, him tickling her toes and kissing her head.
Witnessing the bond and love they share is like nothing I've ever seen and it's so captivating. I end up sitting there just watching them sitting together.

They are both lovely and hilarious which makes me look forward to mornings and the rest of the day that I get to spend with them.

I wouldn't say I'm a morning person and if I had a "day off" I could easily still sleep the day away... But with these two around... Mornings aren't so bad.

Jessicca xx

 

 

We're back to the blog and more excited than ever!
I've given things a little revamp, nothing super exciting because we all know I'm not very tech savvy but nevertheless!

What's in store this time around?

You'll still get the photos, ramblings of a mother posts and various other personal things that I used to post.

Plus! This time around I will be (trying) to make the blog more useful as well.
I'll be posting my own tips and insights into being a woman, wife, mother, friend.
I am pretty useless in the kitchen so if you're looking for cooking advice and recipes... Look elsewhere!

I do have some pretty amazing guest post bloggers lined up that might be able to share a recipe or two though! /wink wink!

I had a great response to my flatlay post so I'll be making that a regular plus doing some product reviews and wish lists.

Hopefully you'll love it and thanks so much for all your support!

If you want to collaborate with me in any way please get in touch with me either on instagram or via the contact page!

Love,

Jessicca

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