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In honour of mothers

Posted on April 1, 2011November 18, 2012 by jenny

I’m looking forward to celebrating (is that the right word?) my first Mothers’ Day on Sunday. In honour of the day I thought I’d post a pic of me with my mum. I think the photograph was taken on the day of my Christening in 1977/78.  I still have the little outfit I’m wearing but I’m glad I haven’t seen the hideous coat and hat my mum is wearing in a long time.

I would love to have Edward christened at the church we got married in some day. I think we’ve left it a little late as I could imagine how indignant he would be if anyone tried to pour water on his head!

 

Category: baby

10 thoughts on “In honour of mothers”

  1. Vicky says:
    April 1, 2011 at 8:29 am

    Your first Mother’s Day – that is quite a milestone….My 3 year old has just asked me “Why are you so happy?” because I am smiling whilst typing this – happy memories!

    Having your son christened in the church you were married in would be so special. I never managed that but would have loved to. My mother in law had this crazy theory that when they cried as the water was being poured on their little heads it was “letting the devil out”?!!

    Anyway, I’m loving the 70s photo – priceless – and I am now inspired to go and find some of my own.

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  2. Mama Syder says:
    April 1, 2011 at 10:47 am

    Happy first Mothers Day! Its lovely that you want your Son christened in the same church you were married in. I was Christened in the same church my Mum & Dad were married it and it is a lovely connection to have growing up. Fab photo of you & your Mum x

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  3. Inside the Wendy House says:
    April 1, 2011 at 11:36 am

    Fabulous picture…happy first mother’s day to you! (The coat and hat combo is amazing!!)

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  4. Karin @ Cafe Bebe says:
    April 1, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    I love it! What a wonderful post to honour motherhood! Fabulous..have a wonderful Sunday lovely! 😉 Thanks so much for joining in on Flashback Friday again.

    🙂 Karin

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  5. Mari says:
    April 1, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    Happy 1st Mother’s Day. I hope you have a fabulous time and when you do get your little one christened choose a wicked hat in honour of your mum 😀 Dare you!

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  6. @simply_hayley says:
    April 1, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    J was about 7 months or so when he was christened and boy oh boy did he scream that church down! The other baby being christened was silent and then there was my screaming wailing banshee of a child! But I am glad I did it and in the church I had always attended throughout school etc! If you want to do it, go for it! Its NEVER too late 🙂

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  7. SAHMlovingit says:
    April 2, 2011 at 8:51 am

    Aw, Happy First Mothers Day to you – enjoy it. That picture is fab – as is that coat 😉

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  8. Laura LittleStuff says:
    April 2, 2011 at 9:49 am

    Fab – the first Mothers Day is a lovely one – suddenly it takes on a whole new meaning.
    And I don’t think your Mum’s coat is THAT bad… (we’ll not mention The Hat).

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  9. English Mamma says:
    April 2, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    What a great picture! I keep meaning to join in Flashback Friday some time but I really need to get all the old photos over from England to contribute properly.
    We’re getting Baby O christened in June, when he’ll be 13 months old – eek! I think we could have some struggling on the day when the priest comes at him with the water…

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  10. southoftherivermum says:
    April 4, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    Happy 1st Mother’s Day. I’m glad you had a great one. I don’t think you’ve left it too late to get your baby christened. It is a lovely way to celebrate them!

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