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Hello, I'm Danielle! Welcome to my sometimes blog, about how I do paleo while running the trails and mountains of Scotland.

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There's no such thing as bad weather... All bundled up for another sheltered forest walk despite the rain and strong winds here lately.

Margot is a year old! A very delayed post, but we've all been afflicted with various bugs these last 2 weeks, and Margot still has a bad cold and conjunctivitis. Motivation to take the photos, never mind write this post, was seriously lacking. . Margot is a very happy and social baby that loves exploring her space. She's starting to look at books on her own and her communication, both verbal and nonverbal, is coming on. Margot got a baby doll for her birthday and she gets so excited to play with it. She loves mini games of hide-and-seek, and has got quite the appetite. She's both a tall and heavy baby. . Margot's latest cute thing is putting on everything. She loves putting on necklaces - she put on these necklaces herself - and will often try to put anything and everything on over her head. She also brings clothes to me so I can put them on her (which I do), and her Christmas jumper seems to be one of her favourite pieces of clothing. She will also pick up my clothes to hand to me as I'm getting dressed, and has even picked up her boots and placed them next to our bags as we were leaving. You don't realise how observant toddlers are until you see them copy your actions. . Margot's transition to nursery has been without any major hiccups so far. She seems to really enjoy it to the point that she has started crying when we leave to go home! 😂 She loves their outdoor space and watching the older kids play. . Going back to work has been enjoyable, mainly because I now know Margot is doing well at nursery. This is a huge weight lifted of my shoulders. It's also been so nice to not be in my Mom brain all day, and to have time to myself, at work - who knew? 🤷🏻‍♀️ . This also marks a year of breast feeding - I've earned my 'golden boobies'! I've really enjoyed breast feeding overall, despite having to deal with silent reflux due to a dairy allergy when Margot was a younger baby. We continue to be dairy-free and soy-free as a precaution. I have no intentions of stopping breast feeding or night weaning any time soon. I really enjoy this time with my baby.

And just like that maternity leave is over. Margot had her first full day at nursery (and she napped twice!), and I went back to work after over a year off. . It has been a day full of emotions, positive and negative ones. I was dreading but kind of looking forward to going back to that part of my life, but I was feeling all the Mom guilt for leaving my baby all day and enjoying my time alone. I got tears and a big hug from Margot when I picked her up from nursery, and she had a great first day too. . Thank you to all my family and friends beware and far for your messages - I feel very loved and supported during this new transition. And thank you to all of my colleagues for all the hugs and reassuring words all day. I'm very lucky to work with a group of supportive women. . #nomumleftbehind

A very late 11 months photo spread, but it's here nonetheless. I can't believe this is the second last monthly update I'll do for Margot - where has this year gone? . This has been an exciting age as Margot has started walking! Cruising turned into small bursts of steps on her own, which then turned into longer bursts of walking, and the other night, Margot just went for it. It's so interesting to now watch Margot move around the house, because she finally gets control over where she goes. When you have a baby, you become very conscious of how you, the parent, control everything in your baby's life. . Margot is now saying "Mum-mum" and "Dadad" or "Adad", and has greeted Pat a few times with "Hi Dada" when he's come home from work. It's so cute. . Margot continues to breast feed, and I have no intentions of stopping any time soon, and look forward to being able to celebrate my 'golden boobies' when Margot turns one. . She has also done her settling in days at nursery and will begin her placement next week, when I go back to work after over a year of maternity leave. I have very mixed emotions about going back to work, and find myself almost mourning the fact that life is moving on, and my special year with my baby is almost over. This has been the hardest, most trying year of my life, but ironically, I don't want it to end.

Dear family and friends, . We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Have a safe and happy holiday season. . Love, Danielle, Pat and Margot xo

A very late 10 months old photo share, but nonetheless, here it is! As you can see, it's becoming increasingly difficult just to get Margot to stay seated, never mind trying to get a smile from her. . 'Cruising' by Smokey Robinson should be Margot's current theme song, because that's all she does. Whether it's cruising to come to Mom or Dad, or explore the house, Margot is on the move! We were impressed when she was able to transfer furniture to furniture, but now she's going room to room in our cottage. She uses the wall, table and desk tops, hanging jackets, and anything else that she can hold on to. She has also taken more steps on her own. . We are holding steady at 8 incisors, believe it or not! And Margot's found some new favourite foods: mashed potatoes, peas, raisins, and she seemed to enjoy sardines when we were in Portugal. She's also eating a fair amount at each meal. Margot continues to babble and play with her voice, and occasionally we now hear 'Mama', 'Mum', 'Dada' and 'Dad' in her chat, though it's not necessarily to us. Margot does well to use her nonverbal communication though, in pointing at things, and looking between us and an object she's interacting with, either to check for permission or as if to say "Look at me!" We are continually fascinated by Margot and are enjoying this transition from baby to toddler.

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