Monday 24 February 2014

Stop & reflect on the good.

Today was one of those days ... you know the ones!... As you are going through the motions, you feel it is a 'FAIL' day ... nothing seems to be going to plan, the kids don't sleep when you want them to, the baby keeps crying and you just don't get done what or how you wanted to. Then before you know it Hubby comes home and you're still a mess and feeling unsuccessful.

But then after the kids went to bed, I took a shower (doesn't that make you feel sooo much better) which also gave me a minute to stop and breath and then I sat down to look at my camera (of course i take pics of the kids almost every day, no matter what is happening lol) 
I smile as I look through the pictures of the day... and I realised that it wasn't such a bad day after all and we did more than I realised!

My gorgeous little boy really is the sweetest thing, he loves his little sister so much and every now and then he takes a break from what ever he is playing, and spends a little time making her smile. She loves to look at up her big brother, and especially loves it when he talks to her or try's to play with her.  (which usually consists of covering her with toys)

I'm so grateful to have these precious photos to reflect on and to remind myself of how blessed I am to have these gorgeous children in my life.

Here are some photos of the successes of today.

Carter entertaining Lacey in the morning.

We decided to take a walk, check out our new local neighbourhood & pick up a few essentials. (was also Lacey's first time in the bottom of the double pram)

Some afternoon baking. Carter was such a big help. 
'Banana flax seed choc chip muffins'  Recipe found here 
(Note: we substituted with raw sugar and wholemeal flour, to make ourselves feel healthier) :-)

Carter making his own fun, as I unpacked suit cases, he played in them.

My little princess fresh & clean, end of the day.

photos help me reflect on the good, what helps you?
xx


Wednesday 5 February 2014

Taking a break from packing.

We are currently up to our ears in boxes! ... After 6 years we are moving, from the flat we've been in since we got married!  That's kinda of a milestone right?
 During my life I have moved around A LOT... and I don't think I have actually lived anywhere for a period of time that long, Don't get me wrong I am looking forward to the move, however i just thought I would take a moment to record as its a big deal for us.
We are staying in a similar area, just moving into a little house with extra space, now that our little family has expanded. :-)

So with packing going on during this week and boxes piling up around us, Carter was going a little stir crazy so we decided to do some art and get out for a walk.


 For some reason he felt the need to bring his construction hat along! lol

And then once back at home, I managed to get Carter to sit long enough to take a photo of him and Lacey together. 

They are getting so big fast. 
I just wanted to stop and enjoy looking some photos for a minute.

xx