Mommy Monday: Emilia's Two and a Half Year Update!


My little princess is all grown up! *cries* I can't believe I'm actually writing her TWO AND A HALF year update! It seems like just yesterday I was typing "Meet My Baby". Having said that, there's no denying that this is a very fun age and I am enjoying every minute of it! Emilia's personality is coming out more & more and she makes me laugh everyday.

Routine: Emilia's routine is pretty much the exact same as Eduardo's...so she wakes up at about 7am, eats breakfast at 8am, a snack around 10am and lunch around 12:30/1pm. She goes to nursery two mornings a week and ballet once a week. Her naptime is normally around 2-4pm. She gets a little snack after her nap and then dinner is at 6pm. Bathtime is 7/7:30pm and bedtime is 8pm! 

Sleeping: Emilia is still taking a 2 hour nap in the afternoon but if she goes a day without or sleeps a bit less than that it doesn't affect her as much as it used to. She doesn't wake in the night ever unless she needs to go to the toilet (which rarely happens) or sometimes she wakes early, at 5 or 6 and comes into our bed. This happens about twice a week so it's not so bad especially since there's a tiny part of me that secretly likes it (even if it is technically a bad habit)! I just am very aware that children grow up so fast and I'm sure there will come a day when neither of our babies have any interest in coming into mummy & daddy's bed at night! How sad is that :( So I'd rather cherish these moments while I still can. 

Eating: Emilia was not a fussy baby but after she turned one, she became very picky about food. Now I feel like she's improved a lot and things have come full circle. I absolutely think that sending her to nursery has helped hugely with this as she is no longer unwilling to try new things & will copy other children if they are eating different foods! At the moment she eats a banana and Weetabix with warm milk & honey for breakfast, something like puffits or an organic fruit snack mid-morning, a ham & cheese/tuna & sweetcorn/chicken and cheese croissant or bagel for lunch with cherry tomatoes (although being honest she rarely eats them), maybe a yoghurt or some fruit (grapes are her favourite) afterwards, a small snack in the afternoon (raisins/puffits/fruit stars) and whatever we're having for dinner. Her favourite dinners are pasta dishes (she's a mummy's girl in that department!) She only drinks milk at dinner time now and the rest of the day she drinks water. I do give her a treat now & then after dinner like a chocolate biscuit or some chocolate fingers because I believe in moderation!

Sizes: Emilia is potty trained so she doesn't wear nappies anymore! But she does wear size L pull-ups at night & naptime. In terms of clothing sizes she wears age 3 or 2-3 years and her shoe size is 22.

I was going to write a whole piece here about personality but I think if you watch the video below, you'll learn all you need to know about it! Emilia is such a character and that will definitely come across in our update video...so enjoy! I will try to do another update after she turns three (*sobs uncontrollably and throws away birth control pills*) Hahaha, not really ;) 


37 comments

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  2. Emilia is the cutest little girl! <3 the dress too! :) please visit my blog <3 http://enjoybypaula.wordpress.com <3

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  3. I absolutely adore this update video Anna, thanks for sharing your children with us :)!
    I think its worth mentioning that you can really see the strong bond you have with Emilia :) I think sometimes, people think you don't have as strong a connection with your children when we watch the vlogs but I think that's mostly because the vlogs are your life through Jonathan's eyes. It makes me so happy to see life through your eyes :) You're a wonderful mum, don't let anyone tell you different!

    Emilia and Eduardo are growing up so quickly, and you were right about how there's something to be said about the proper sit down update videos, because its so apparent how fast time goes.

    I love the almost daily uploads/blog posts! Keep at it Anna :)!

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  4. Emilia is so intelligent for her age! You have both raised her amazingly well and you can see how well through her personality and caring nature. Love the photos!

    Rebecca - RebeccaClaire'sBlog

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  5. Thank you for sharing Emilia's little baby items with us. She is so adorable and I simply love her sweet personality! She is growing up so fast and we all got to watch her grow.(thanks to your vlogging) Emilia is very smart and you can tell this just by her ability to hold a conversation with anyone so well. You should know that your parenting is a huge success when you look at her. Once again thank you both for sharing your family with us! Hope you have a great week ahead!

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  6. Oh God! She's the cutest baby girl I've ever seen in my life and her little lovely personality and character amazes me every single day! She's always been a unique baby/child since day 1! I feel so happy that I've been watching her from the day she was born! Little Princess Emilia, I love you so so so much! Thanks for making me smile everyday! <3 Also sending love to little Eduardo! Quack quack! <3 :)

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  7. Your family is so beautiful. You make me smile when I am feeling sad keep doing what you are doing because you are an inspiration to many love you and your family lots! Xxx

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  8. I love Emilia :) She's so funny :D xx

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  9. These photos are beyond adorable, Emilia has grown so much! The video is hilarious, she's such a character and a lovely little girl to watch every day :)

    Lauren x
    Britton Loves | Lifestyle Food Beauty

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  10. She is so cute 😍
    Family goals! 😁💕

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  11. such a lovely thing to read about on a monday evening :-)

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  12. Adorable - she looks very sweet natured!

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  13. Oh my gosh. I can't believe E is 2 and a half. I remember practically stalking Twitter to see if she had been born yet! Katie x

    www.katiejaneonline.com

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  14. I love that you're posting so often Anna! The pictures are really pretty :-). Loved the video and you looked so happy. Sending you guys love from the other side of the ocean (meaning Holland, not America haha)

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  15. I have watched all of your baby updates and it has been amazing to watch Emilia and Eduardo grow up!

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  16. I had a smile on my face the entire time reading this blog post and watching the video. You two have such a lovely relationship and Emilia is growing up so fast! She has such an adorable personality that really shines through even at such a young age and her face at 8:07 is priceless - what a cutie pie!

    Thank you for taking the time to share things like this with us all Anna. We really appreciate it :)

    www.elalcorn.wordpress.com

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  17. So beautiful! Lovely blogpost anna x

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  18. She is so adorable!

    www.clashingtime.co.uk <3

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  19. Ack! She's so cute! I started reading your blog and watching your vlogs when you were pregnant with Emilia. Now I have a 6 month old girl and a 27 month old boy. It's been so fun to watch you guys since it feels like sort of know you!

    I'm so glad to know Emila is over being picky. My boy is still REALLY fussy about food and like Emila, he was not picky until about 15 months old. He starts nursery in September so I hope the peer pressure of other toddlers eating will encourage him to try new foods too.

    Have a great week!

    http://cupofjackie.blogspot.com

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  20. Awww Emilia is such a big girl! I remember when she learned to give kisses and used to call herself "Beba" and danced around singing "Twinkle Twinkle little star" <3 Time really does fly when you're having so much fun ;). She's such a vibrant little girl, full of laughter and joy and fun (like her mama ;) ) and I can't wait to see her and Eduardo grow together <3.

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  21. I've followed your family/Jonathan's Youtube account for a few months now and I've just become an avid reader of your blog - I love it! Keep doing you <3

    http://beryllium.blogspot.co.nz

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  22. I've love being able to watch her grow everyday! Can't wait to see Eduardo at her age :)

    dyannedavid.blogspot.com

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  23. So cute and well educated for a two year old well done your such an amazing mum you should be proud xx ❤️

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  24. Hi Anna! Another cute post :) Now that you've updated us on Eduardo and Emilia... you can't forget about your other babies! Maybe an upcoming post on the doggies? Just a suggestion.. I love everything you post anyways!

    Lots of Love, Richelle

    Richelleloveslife.com

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  25. Emilia was melting my heart in this video! I remember in her update videos you did, how she would sit in the background on the bed, and now she's walking and talking! ahhh! I just can't believe it. She's turning into the cutest little lady and it's amazing to see how much she's developed. You and Jonathan are great parents to both Emilia and Eduardo!

    - Mariah-Ruthel
    http://mariahruthel.blogspot.ca

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  26. I had a constant smile on my face when I watched this video this morning :) Emilia has grown up so much! Em xx

    http://edoublemamurray.blogspot.com.au/

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  27. Look at that smile! She is HUGE and beyond adorable. Its so fun when they get a little older and you start to see their personality really peeking through.

    Amy
    http://chalkdustandhighheels.blogspot.com/

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  28. Please vlog more it's so lovely to see you with Emilia and Eduardo I've really enjoyed these update videos! :)

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  29. Goodness, she's so precious! I loved the video and the pictures are so cute. This must be so wonderful to look back on later! x

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  30. Emilia has selfies down to a perfection. What a beautiful child. (: I remember the day she was born, and I can't imagine hoe emotional that must make you. Thank you for sharing your family with us. <3

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  31. How cute that she is going to ballet! I really love how happy she always is. Such a cuttie!!!

    x
    www.thecherryfactor.com

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  32. Emilia is so photogenic! and I loved the video :) Your family's videos always cheer me up when I have a bad day.

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  33. I've just watched an old what my toddler eats video you made Anna - you were giving Emilia vegetables in the hope that she'd eat them then. Keep persevering :)

    Lizzie Dripping

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  34. I love the cute little conversation between you and Emilia at the end too.

    Lizzie Dripping

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  35. She's such a cutie. I love watching both your children. Mine are 3 and 5 (almost 6) now and it's crazy just how quickly that time goes by. I kinda miss having babies in the house, but next year they'll be both at school and I'll be having some much needed me time and hopefully some sort of career :) x

    Kate | A British Sparkle

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  36. Oh my goodness Emilia is just such a cute little girl!! I love her outfits!! They are just so adorable

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