Meet the Cover Star

Our l ovel y cover stars this month are Al aia (4) and Farah (2) Fataar. T heir parents are Joseph and Alisha. “Alaia is our extroverted, charming, larger-than-life four-year-old. She is the drama queen of the family and my husband thinks she’s got this from me!” laughs Alisha. “She loves singing, dancing, socialising, pretend play and loves fashion! She has been this way since she was a baby, always loved the camera! Alaia hates being dirty or messy - she reminds me that she needs wet wipes to clean her hands immediately if they get dirty! Alaia has done a number of photo shoots since birth and we are pleasantly surprised at how well she follows instructions, she does so with plays at school and similarly with ballet. She has been doing ballet since she was two years old! She excels at school with words, numbers, and currently is very into the Solar system and can educate you on the planets and what they’re made from!”

“Farah is our loving, adorable and funny baby girl. She loves giving hugs and kisses, and since birth has always been so affectionate. We were surprised at how quickly she grasped certain concepts and suppose this was as a result of having an older sister who she learnt from. Farah loves singing, playing and dancing. She is a lot braver than her older sister in that she is not afraid to tackle the higher slides or bigger obstacles. Farah is very active and enjoys the outdoor life more. She loves swimming, baby yoga and more than anything loves play dates at baby gym! She is just as extroverted as her sister and they both love being around people. Farah is a busy body and hates being indoors, she dislikes meat and chicken and is a plant based baby. Farah is such a baby of routine and we have been lucky that she has stayed that way. She travels really well for a twoyear-old, and adapts so well to new environments.” says the proud mom.

“Our Mondays to Fridays are jam packed with work, nursery, school, activities and routine. On the weekends, we love having a huge family breakfast and then taking our kids outdoors to ride their bikes, have a picnic and just get as much fresh air as possible.”

“What we love most is seeing the world through their eyes. Life can be stressful, but they always seem to make us laugh and appreciate the little things in life. I loved the bond created with my girls when I breastfed them, I’ve never felt anything like it. My husband is the best dad, always up for a little tea party with his girls!” says Alisha,

“The advice we would give new parents is to be kind to yourself. Parenthood is NOT easy, your life changes in so many ways and it is so hard to adjust overnight. Be patient with yourself, it’s ok to not be perfect. No parent is. All you can do is try your best. All kids want are your time and your love, that’s what they will always remember. Most importantly - you should always put your marriage first...happy parents make happy kids!” conludes Alisha. By Sarah Mackintosh