Good morning, beautifuls. In this weekly summer vlog I’m sharing our real-life early morning routine with my 1 year old (who has been so poorly with an ear infection, a chesty cough, teething and nappy rash). I really wanted to shift my mindset and choose a dreamy, gentle day anyway—so I’m taking you along for a slow, cosy start that’s honest, calm, and full of little pockets of peace. You’ll see me do a quick but much-needed sort through baby girl’s clothes baskets (they were absolutely overflowing after her first birthday). I’m unwrapping bits, deciding what needs washing, and pulling out anything we don’t need anymore to donate—because a simple reset like that genuinely helps my head feel clearer. Then it’s coffee for me, milk for her, a little play to burn off that leftover morning energy, and our nap rhythm (feeding her in the rocking chair and hoping for a put-down… but also fully embracing a contact nap if that’s what she needs). While she’s resting, I share a few of Annabella’s favourite first birthday presents—especially the wooden musical toys, sensory bits, and a gorgeous wooden walker that doesn’t look ugly in my living room. It’s a gentle reminder that slow living motherhood isn’t perfect—it’s just choosing a nurturing rhythm, even on the hard days.