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Appreciating Everyday Moments with Bella

amomentwithfranca · 12 August 2016 · 71 Comments

We were recently approached by Channel Mum and Cadbury’s Dairy Milk buttons to make a video about capturing shared everyday moments with my daughter Bella (Sienna was a bit too young for this particular campaign). It sounded like an interesting project and it’s a brand we love so we were eager to get on board. On the day we got the full brief for the project, we made plans to start filming our moments. Although the film was to be fairly short there was a lot we needed to include. Then, from nowhere Bella became very ill, after an asthma attack meant she needed urgent medical attention..

We went from thinking about very happy everyday moments we have with Bella to becoming seriously concerned with her health. It’s in these moments that whatever commitments you have with your blog or anything else for that matter, just go out the window. Nick took her to the A&E department of our local hospital in the middle of the night where fortunately, her breathing was stabilised. However, the oxygen levels in her blood meant the doctors wanted to keep her longer. This meant going on to a ward. Luckily she got her own room on the children’s ward and she was excited to be staying, rather than scared which could easily have been her reaction. It was also fortunate that one parent was able to stay with her so Nick and I took turns to stay the few nights she was there.

Bella at hospital

By Friday her health was much improved and the doctors were finally satisfied that she could go home. As we began to relax our thoughts finally began to return to our normal day to day concerns and of course the blog. Given everything that had happened we could easily have decided to abandon the Shared Moments project but somehow it suddenly seemed more relevant. It might be the perfect tonic to what we had been going through with Bella to talk about and appreciate those precious little normal every day moments we share together.

The next day, Bella was feeling much better so we asked her if she was up to filming, which she was – she was actually fed of being cooped up in the hospital room but of course we weren’t going to do anything strenuous with her either. We decided therefore to go ahead and film our special moments. The weather was great so it was nice to take a couple of shots in the park, the others we did at home – after all this is pretty much where we are for our every day moments. Anyway, after such a dramatic week we filmed and edited our little video over the weekend. It was really nice to watch back after the crazy week we had. This of course made the special moments feel so much more special.

You can see our video below:

The Memory Lane tool was fun to use and it was also very nice to see back some memories in this way. If you would also like to use this tool, goto the video and follow the instructions in the description. You can also find out there about how to win one of 5 state of the art video cameras!

What do you think about our special every day moments? What are your every day special moments with your kids? Are you going to try out the Memory Lane tool. Please leave a comment as I would love to read your thoughts.

*Disclosure: The video in this post was sponsored by Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons but all views and opinions expressed in this video are my own and I only ever work with brands I truly love.

Thanks for stopping by,

Love you all ❤

Franca  💋

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  1. laura dove says

    14 August 2016 at

    Oh gosh, I’m so glad that Bella recovered well. We spent a lot of time in hospital with my eldest having asthma attacks, it’s not nice at all. Thank you for sharing your lovely moments, I think the loveliest of moments are just the every day ones, just playing at the park, baking with the kids, cuddling up to watch a movie. Gorgeous post. #KCACOLS

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  2. Hannah @TuesdayschildBlog says

    14 August 2016 at

    Gosh, what a tough week you had. Glad Bella is feeling better. Will be checking out the memory lane tool. Best bit about blogging is capturing those everyday, normal moments. #KCACOLS

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  3. The Tale of Mummyhood says

    14 August 2016 at

    Such a lovely idea, it’s so easy to let the everyday moments pass us by. So glad to hear your daughter is feeling much better!

    #KCACOLS

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  4. Lisa says

    14 August 2016 at

    This is so great! I love the video!!
    I forget to look for the special everyday moments…
    Thanks for reminding me!!
    Lx
    http://workingmumy.blogspot.com
    #KCACOLS

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  5. Cathryn - little paperswanS says

    14 August 2016 at

    Ahhh lovely video. It’s so easy to forget every day moments.

    #KCACOLS

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  6. Kristin McCarthy says

    14 August 2016 at

    Glad to hear this story had a silver lining. Bella is adorable- those dimples! It is hard to remember to enjoy the everyday moments in the midst of constant chaos. In fact my last post is a satirical rant about how upset I get when I am supposed to be enjoying all the everyday moments and I just cant.

    #KCACOLS

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  7. Cheryl @ ReimerandRuby says

    14 August 2016 at

    I’m glad to hear Bella is felling better now! I’m also asthmatic and it can be hard when I have asthma attacks, I’m glad none of my kids inherited it. Love watching your video, walking with the kids is one of my everyday special moments too. #KCACOLS

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  8. Cheryl @ Tea or Wine says

    14 August 2016 at

    It must have been so scary for all of you when Bella was ill and in hospital. So pleased she’s now better. This is a great tool for savouring every day moments that are special and well worth thinking about them every now and then too! Thanks for hosting #KCACOLS x

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  9. oddhogg says

    14 August 2016 at

    Your video is really cute – sounds like making it was just what Bella needed after the recent scare. I’m glad she’s on the mend again now #kcacols

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  10. jeremy@thirstydaddy says

    14 August 2016 at

    Glad to hear she’s felling better. Its such a helpless feeling when your children are suffering like that #KCACOLS

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  11. Alex says

    14 August 2016 at

    That’s just lovely! It’s always the smple things that we cherish the most isn’t it. And I’m so glad Bella is ok now – my brother had terrible asthma as a kid and it was always such a worry. Love the video! #KCACOLS

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  12. Ali Duke says

    14 August 2016 at

    After having my son in hospital for 8 days recently, we are making the most of every moment. Times like that really make you appreciate what you have got. Every hug or kiss and smile from my kids is a special moment.
    #KCACOLS

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  13. Mrsmorganplus3 says

    14 August 2016 at

    Sounds like you had a very stressful week but glad Bella is well again 🙂 will have a look at your video later 🙂 #KCACOLS xx

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  14. Emma Plus Three says

    14 August 2016 at

    Aw bless her, I’m glad she’s doing well x #KCACOLS

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  15. Rebecca TAYLOR says

    14 August 2016 at

    So sorry to hear of your traumatic time but I am so pleased Bella is better. She has such a bright smile! Love the video and the Memory Lane idea is great! Thank you for sharing and for hosting. X #KCACOLS

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  16. Jen @Practical, By Default says

    14 August 2016 at

    Awwww these memories are so sweet. I am glad to see she is doing so much better. Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Katy - Hot Pink Wellingtons says

    14 August 2016 at

    So pleased to see that Bella is feeling better. Asthma can come on so suddenly and be really scary, especially as a child. I remember a couple of attacks as a child that really scared me. Love your video too – those little moments are the things that make our relationship with our children so special. #KCACOLS

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  18. The Unsung Mum says

    14 August 2016 at

    Poor Bella! That must have been so scary for you all. Love the video by the way! It makes me realise that every day counts! #KCACOLS.

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  19. Twicemicrowaved tea says

    14 August 2016 at

    That must have been terrifying! I’m glad Bella is feeling better and that she wasn’t scared in hospital. I bet filming your special moments felt even more special after that! Lovely video #KCACOLS

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  20. Right Royal Mother says

    14 August 2016 at

    Very scary about Bella but she looks so happy in the video. So glad she’s well now and well done for making the video – I am so hopeless in front of the camera! #KCACOLS

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  21. Ky says

    14 August 2016 at

    What a great video, I’m glad that Bella recovered quickly and that you decided to film the video. #kcacols

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  22. Pen says

    14 August 2016 at

    I love your special moments. you are very brave letting Bella brush your hair though. I met you have had to untangle the hair brush from your hair more than once! I am really glad that Bella is better now – you must have had a very scary week. take care. Pen x #KCACOLS

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  23. Heledd @ Yummyblogger says

    14 August 2016 at

    Scary everyday moments! Those middle of the night A&E visits are so scary, so glad she’s ok! Xx #KCACOLS

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  24. The Geeky Mama says

    15 August 2016 at

    So happy that she is feeling better! By the way, your daughter has an amazing smile. So cute! I am about to check out the Memory Lane site you were talking about. I love seeing my baby boys during special times. 🙂

    #KCACOLS

    Ashley- The Geeky Mama

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  25. 2travellingtots says

    15 August 2016 at

    Aw bless her! Glad she’s feeling better now 🙂 Your special moment’s video is lovely! One of mine is reading my ‘big one’ a story in bed before he goes to sleep. Or my ‘little one’ snuggling in when he has his milk before bed – I love the lazy eye roll of bliss they get 🙂 #KCACOLS

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