This morning I was greeted by this beautiful baby (two beautiful babies actually but the other one is more difficult to get a picture of ;) who decided to have a cuddle with mummy's shoes while I was doing my makeup & rushing to get ready! These baby blue cloud pyjamas are from H&M - they have some really cute kids stuff actually!
The reason why I was in such a rush is because today was grooming day for our dogs and their appointment was for 9am (we were 20 minutes late of course...as always I underestimated just how long it would take to get six very excitable dogs into their harnesses and out the door). After I dropped them off I headed to the gym to squeeze in a workout. Since I stopped breastfeeding I gained 5lbs (*boo*) and with summer fast approaching I feel the need to shape up & try to get the pre-baby body back! I've already seen some comments speculating that I'm pregnant again...I'm not, but after having two kids back to back the "mummy tummy" struggle is real, folks! Especially after eating a big meal!
And here is what my six furry babies looked like after their trip to the groomer's! I wish they'd stay like this all month long but then they probably wouldn't enjoy their walkies so I shouldn't complain. But for at least a couple of days they look and smell amazing! If you don't already know who is who...here's the "secret bow code" ;) Who is your favourite puppy?!
dark blue = Albi
light blue = Theo
purple/lavender = Sina
pink = Nivea
yellow = Nuvies
red = Bianca
When I went to collect them, everyone was calm & quiet except for Bianca who yapped non-stop until I picked her up. The groomer said "ooh she's always so chatty isn't she?!" Ha ha ha, that's one way to describe her!
Where would we be without a little bit of a What I Ate Wednesday?! Here's what I made for dinner - sweet & sour prawn stir fry with spinach noodles! This was my first time using these noodles, they are an organic Japanese brand that I randomly found while doing my shopping on Ocado. I figured they'd be a good way to sneak in some hidden veggies to the family's diet without them noticing and my plan worked! Emilia & Eduardo loved them :)
What did you eat for dinner today?
Aww what a cutie Eduardo is becoming. Doggy's are adorable too.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're blogging again, one of my favourites to read! xxx
p.s. I can't pick a favourite but Albi seems most like my puppy so ;)
Eduardo is so cute. In answer to uour question; Nivea is no favourite and I had Spaghetti bolongaise for dinner(last night). I enjoy your blog/vlog. Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteDinner looks so yummy!
ReplyDeleteSo beautifuls doggies so I wish have one doggy in future so let wait see. I know full time mummy is difficult time so much to do things own and rush in anytime. That's life lol :). Wow how your children grow up so fast and they are look beautiful as lucky you have them. Of course I have my loved little man so much xxx. Good night
ReplyDeleteI've been wondering which puppy is which for a while... Glad to finally know the "secret bow code" :) They're all so adorable!
ReplyDeleteI also love your "I hate running" shirt... It's perfect for the gym! ;)
Thanks for being so wonderful. I love your blogs and vlogs!
Love reading your blogs!! I am originally from Cork and moved to Holland I January with my hubby. It gets lonely at times but I always read your blogs and watch your blogs and they make me super happy! You guys are awesome!! Keep doing what your doing and your blogs!! Much love <3 Sharrie C xxx
ReplyDeleteP.s Cannot wait to try your stir fry #delish :-)
ReplyDeleteFor dinner i'm having bbq chicken & rice
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Ah yes, the struggle is real people! I had my little girls (now 6 and 7) back to back 12 and a half months apart. I am still fighting myself to choose between crème brulee and diet and exercise...so far its been crème brulee so alas, the mummy tummy still resides! Evil delicious calories...
ReplyDeleteYou look absolutely beautiful, Anna BUT I know how hard it is to keep our own inner critic quiet, so I hope you find your happy balance soon :)
Sounds like a pretty good day honestly, minus the going to the gym part though!! I still get confused on which dog is which, I think Albi is my favorite! They're all so cute though so it's difficult to really choose! I bet you feel the same too! Your dinner looked a lot better than mine. I got stuck with a peanut butter sandwich and chips. Sorry, now you'll be craving at least one of those later on!! Lol :D
ReplyDeleteAww what a really great post ☺️👌🏻🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶 I have two dogs and that can be a handful never mind getting six dogs ready hehe love love love you xoxo misscocoinspire.wordpress.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely day! The dogs look proud of their grooming:) I remember my dog used to hate groomings, but after he came home from the groomers he always seemed extra proud of himself. God I miss that puppy (died just under a month ago). And I'm so glad you're working out and taking care of yourself, but I hope you don't feel bad for the way you look right now....you are beautiful, and don't doubt it for a minute. xoxo
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You look amazing beautiful mama. The mummy tummy is a real struggle after my second child. She is 7 months and still breastfeeding. My body will hold on to those last 5-6 lbs till I'm done. Just the way my body is. After a big meal, I look so pregnant, so much so that I took a pregnancy test to rule out being pregnant.
ReplyDeleteEduardo is growing up so fast, it doesn't seem like two minutes since he was born! Anna your figure is amazing and you don't look pregnant at all! xx
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You are a good cook Anna.It looks so yummy.Our meals are very different I am Turkish and I live in Aegean side we eat lots of vegetables belive me we can eat anyting green:)We eat broad bean tonight also we love sea food here.I love all of your dogs but Theo is my all time favorite.
ReplyDeletePractically drooling over that pasta picture. Recipe?
ReplyDeleteI'd love more What I ate Wednesdays please as I need your inspiration to lose the 3 kgs I gained at Easter.
ReplyDeleteIs there a recipe? Looks delicious! I am a pescetarian and always looking for a new seafood pasta.
ReplyDeleteSounds and looks like you had a busy but great day! Good luck with getting your bod ready for the Summer, can be a struggle after having babies, but our bodies are able to bounce back faster than we hope, I'm sure it'll be the same for you. :)
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Anna,
ReplyDeleteWe are the same age and I can tell you, you look fantastic for having 2 kids under 2! Seriously, I don't even think you have the slightest bit of a "pregnant look" to you! Who ever said that is way out of line! Haha You look better than me and I do not have any kids (just pharmacy school and lots of stress!). I think it's great though you are making time for yourself. I don't exercise to be skinny but instead to feel great... exercising makes you feel amazing. That and massage ;) Keep up the great work. I love that you are back to blogging!
Bri :)
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All of your dogs crack me up! They are so stinkin cute!
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Don't worry about what other people say, you look great! I have the same workout top and am also looking to get active :) My dog Lucy (she's half maltese half yorkie) says hi to Albi and the rest of the family. Love reading your posts and watching the daily vlogs.
ReplyDeletedo you wash your face after you workout? when I used to go to the gym post-work, I started breaking out. and my coworker asked if i left my makeup on. i said yes. she told me all the sweat and makeup gunk are seeping into my pores. i remove everything with a wipe pre- and post-workout and i've been breakout free. just thought i'd share that story :)
ReplyDeletethat picture of eduardo is way too adorable. if i were you, i wouldn't be able to get any work done. when i visit my godson, i just stare at him. LOL. babies are so cute and i can watch them for hours <3
ReplyDeleteYou are super mom! Babies and doggies.. great for you! Thanks for sharing :)
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You always look absolutely beautiful to me Anna! 5lb is nothing after 2 babies. My second is due in June (a girl) and I am also worried about my post baby/ post breastfeeding body. We change so much is mummys but I think we notice it in ourselves so much more than others do. For dinner we had paprika pork with noodles and I cant pick a favourite doggy at the moment its too emotional, hehe!
ReplyDeleteLove you Anna the kids and the dogs are super adorable!! i love your family hope i can meet you guys soon <3 -Millie xx
ReplyDeleteMy favourite puppy is Bianca as she's such a diva! And for dinner yesterday I had fish, salad and corn on the cob as I'm on a diet and trying to loose weight!!
ReplyDeleteAlso I just wanted to say thank you for inspiring me to do my own blog and hopefully it'll be as successful as yours!!
Those noodles look so yummy, anything with spinach gets my vote!
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You look great Anna! You don't look pregnant AT ALL.
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Your meals always make me hungry. ;)
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How sweet Eduardo with your shoes!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great dogs picture! I like them all but in this picture my favorite is Nuvies in the yellow bow...her face expression is adorable!
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I love reading your blogs, glad you're getting back into it! I know it's such a struggle to fit everything in! I only have one child, and have recently started doing some exercise - blogilates youtube videos. I seem to hardly have any time to sit down and relax!
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You have a lovely perfect family and love your vlogs they are the best bit of my day xxx
ReplyDeleteAww what a cutie - I love his PJs! Very impressed with your gym-going - as soon as my second baby is out (any day now!) I'll be planning my health and fitness regime - well, that's the plan :) Mim @ www.mamamim.com
ReplyDeleteBianca my fave dog and for dinner I had yesterday was sweet and sour chicken with rice
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a lovely day Anna and your dinner looks so yummy. I showed my dad the puppies and he loves them and now asks about them. I can't pick a fave but Theo and Bianca would be up there for me.
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I made my fiance watch your Bianca rap and he lost it. I love love love when your Bianca voice slips out into the vlogs. (; Those PJs are so cute on little Eduardo. <3
ReplyDeleteThose puppies are so cute; I love Albi and Bianca.
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I love working out especially since summer is around the corner and throughout of winter i gained weight, so i know how you feel Anna <3
ReplyDeleteI always try to guess which dog is which, but I never can get it right! What equipment do you use at the gym? I'm very interested in knowing! :)
ReplyDeleteI had cupcakes for dinner! Ha ha, I know, I'm so healty! :D Bianca is the cutest, because of her big cute eyes. Anna, I'm so happy to say that after watching you for a year or two, I can finally tell some of the doggies apart! I thought I would never be able to, because they all looked the same to me, but now I can finally tell the difference. :)
ReplyDeleteHe looks so sweet holding your shoes, love his pjs. Great photos and your dinner looked yummy!
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Ate a sandwich, that have happened a lot lately and haven't worked out in a while ... but yeees this post is great inspiration! I've always loved the feeling after working out and eating healthy so i'm gonna do that tomorrrow definitely! thank you! ;)
ReplyDeleteSina is such a beautiful doggy friend :)
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