his invitations

 

She has always had a second shadow. He follows her everywhere and she wouldn't have it any other way. I often find them side by side with heads almost touching, engaged in some gentle play. Sometimes she leads and he follows. Other times he is the conductor. Of course there is a natural ebb and flow that comes with all human interaction but a mild and tender equilibrium always seems to settle.They have a gentleness; a quietness together. I catch her singing Sarah Humphries' ethereal and utterly beautiful version of John Lennon's Beautiful Boy to him. He watches her so intently; his head cocked to the side. She tousles his soft hair.

On Sunday he turns one and a party is being planned. Invitations have been made, a turtle cake chosen for Mumma to make, wee party bags are being filled with little lovely things. The lawn needs mowing, fruit needs to be cut up and wooden toys need to be wrapped. It is a delicious hive of activity.

But amidst all this flurry of industry I pause to drink in all that is this beautiful being. My boy.

He has kept those piercing blue eyes that have been here since the day he said hello to the world. He smiled early. He still smiles....all the time. Alabaster skin and hair tinged with copper. Almost walking and so very proud of himself. Our little man-y you are so very adored.

Remy's simple party invitations were made from recycled card which was beautifully (and thoroughly!) painted by two little elves. A fish shape was drawn, a template was made and much cutting was done. A jute twine fishing line and party details on the back. Such a pretty, silvery school of fish I dare say.

Beautiful Boy is on Sarah's beautiful "Him" EP.

Steph x