Day 281
It was sooo good to be able to get back to the gym today to do a Zumba class!!
Between surgery, work and family commitments I haven't been able to get to the gym for about 6 weeks! I am the type of person who needs an outlet to burn some energy or I feel like I am am going nuts so it has been a long 6 weeks with no outlet!
Already after the first class I feel like I am back on an even keel and am thinking more clearly!
I can't wait to go again tomorrow!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 280
Day 280
Yesterday was a big day of excitement and nervousness for me! I am not sure if there is a shift in the universe or what but everything seemed to happen at once!
Firstly I got called into work for my first shift in over 3 months. I was super nervous that I would forget everything but surprised myself by doing better than I thought I would! On the way home from work I got a message from my old job asking me if I wanted to go back there until they found a new manager. Although I have always believed that you leave somewhere for a reason and that reason usually doesn't change over the years.
Finally when I got home I had an email confirming something that I had been waiting for. It was the most exciting news of my day! I feel on top of the world at the moment and am so looking forward to the next couple of weeks! It's so exciting to have something to look forward to!
Yesterday was a big day of excitement and nervousness for me! I am not sure if there is a shift in the universe or what but everything seemed to happen at once!
Firstly I got called into work for my first shift in over 3 months. I was super nervous that I would forget everything but surprised myself by doing better than I thought I would! On the way home from work I got a message from my old job asking me if I wanted to go back there until they found a new manager. Although I have always believed that you leave somewhere for a reason and that reason usually doesn't change over the years.
Finally when I got home I had an email confirming something that I had been waiting for. It was the most exciting news of my day! I feel on top of the world at the moment and am so looking forward to the next couple of weeks! It's so exciting to have something to look forward to!
Monday, October 29, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 279
Day 279
I am not one to get excited over having to get up early on a weekday morning but today I am feeling refreshed and back to normal and it's a great feeling after a week of lurgyness.
I have been so sick of lying around feeling awful so it's nice to be able to look forward to getting out of the house for a while (even if it is only to go to school and help out in class).
I am also loving the fact I have my energy back so I can get back into the fitness and lose a few more kilos! The girls and I have discovered Hip Hip Abs and have been having a lot of laughs about it while working out at the same time. Having fun while exercising makes all the difference!!
I am not one to get excited over having to get up early on a weekday morning but today I am feeling refreshed and back to normal and it's a great feeling after a week of lurgyness.
I have been so sick of lying around feeling awful so it's nice to be able to look forward to getting out of the house for a while (even if it is only to go to school and help out in class).
I am also loving the fact I have my energy back so I can get back into the fitness and lose a few more kilos! The girls and I have discovered Hip Hip Abs and have been having a lot of laughs about it while working out at the same time. Having fun while exercising makes all the difference!!
Sunday, October 28, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 278
Day 278
Woo hoo!! I finally have my voice back!! After a week of no voice I am so excited that it has finally returned! I also have a heap of energy too!! I was so bored with feeling like poo so I am totally going to embrace this energy and my voice and I am going to attack the spy garden today! It is the only part of the house that I haven't gotten to yet but today is the day! Time for a bit of demolition!
Woo hoo!! I finally have my voice back!! After a week of no voice I am so excited that it has finally returned! I also have a heap of energy too!! I was so bored with feeling like poo so I am totally going to embrace this energy and my voice and I am going to attack the spy garden today! It is the only part of the house that I haven't gotten to yet but today is the day! Time for a bit of demolition!
Saturday, October 27, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 277
Day 277
I love a productive morning!!
This is the first morning that I had a bit of energy and could get some things done that were bugging me. I may have only last for an hour before I was out of energy and feeling yuck again but that is the most that I have been able to do in a week so I'm pretty excited about that! I guess this means I am on the mend and will be back to my old self very soon! Woo hoo! I will be able to talk again!
That's definitely something to feel positive about! Although I think my hubby is enjoying the peace and quiet!
I love a productive morning!!
This is the first morning that I had a bit of energy and could get some things done that were bugging me. I may have only last for an hour before I was out of energy and feeling yuck again but that is the most that I have been able to do in a week so I'm pretty excited about that! I guess this means I am on the mend and will be back to my old self very soon! Woo hoo! I will be able to talk again!
That's definitely something to feel positive about! Although I think my hubby is enjoying the peace and quiet!
Friday, October 26, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 276
Day 276
I had to laugh this morning when my doctor told me that I have laryingitis and I am not allowed to talk! Seriously does he really know who he is talking to?! I am the talking queen!
I have really struggled today to keep quiet but that is just impossible! I will admit I did go out this morning and meet up with friends for a quick cuppa because I am suffering from serious cabin fever after a week at home! It was so nice to be able to get out, even if it was only for a couple of hours. It's surprising how even just a little time out makes all the difference to how you are feeling when you have been stuck at home all week.
Now it is back to lounging around and watching movies and not talking anymore!
I had to laugh this morning when my doctor told me that I have laryingitis and I am not allowed to talk! Seriously does he really know who he is talking to?! I am the talking queen!
I have really struggled today to keep quiet but that is just impossible! I will admit I did go out this morning and meet up with friends for a quick cuppa because I am suffering from serious cabin fever after a week at home! It was so nice to be able to get out, even if it was only for a couple of hours. It's surprising how even just a little time out makes all the difference to how you are feeling when you have been stuck at home all week.
Now it is back to lounging around and watching movies and not talking anymore!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 275
Day 275
Well I am still stuck at home with this lurgy - it certainly doesn't know when to quit!!
I am so grateful that I have the chance to chill and really get over this dreaded flu. I don't get sick like this often and I can't remember ever feeling this awful so it's nice to be able to take the kids to school and then come home and flake out on the lounge and rest. I really hate feeling so tired and blah but at least I don't have to feel this awful while at work!
Now all I have to do until I pick up the kids is rest up and catch up on some cheesy daytime tv. Although I am looking forward to having the energy to get out and enjoy myself again - come on antibiotics, it's time to start working!
Well I am still stuck at home with this lurgy - it certainly doesn't know when to quit!!
I am so grateful that I have the chance to chill and really get over this dreaded flu. I don't get sick like this often and I can't remember ever feeling this awful so it's nice to be able to take the kids to school and then come home and flake out on the lounge and rest. I really hate feeling so tired and blah but at least I don't have to feel this awful while at work!
Now all I have to do until I pick up the kids is rest up and catch up on some cheesy daytime tv. Although I am looking forward to having the energy to get out and enjoy myself again - come on antibiotics, it's time to start working!
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 274
Day 274
Today I forced myself to go out in all my lurgyness to get a few things from the shops that we needed. While I was out I also wanted to look for a cookbook that was released yesterday that has my cookie recipe in it.
That moment of nervousness that turns to total pride and elation when you finally find what you're looking for is the best feeling in the world!! I was so close to yahooing in the shop and doing a happy dance because I was so excited!
This awesome feeling has definitely made me feel a little better in myself at the moment and instead of focussing on feeling sick I keep thinking about that feeling I had when I found the recipe and how excited I was!
Today I forced myself to go out in all my lurgyness to get a few things from the shops that we needed. While I was out I also wanted to look for a cookbook that was released yesterday that has my cookie recipe in it.
That moment of nervousness that turns to total pride and elation when you finally find what you're looking for is the best feeling in the world!! I was so close to yahooing in the shop and doing a happy dance because I was so excited!
This awesome feeling has definitely made me feel a little better in myself at the moment and instead of focussing on feeling sick I keep thinking about that feeling I had when I found the recipe and how excited I was!
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 273
Day 273
It's pretty hard to come up with something positive when your head is all foggy with the lurgy and throat is absolutely killing you.
Today I have chosed to make my positive post about my cup of tea. When I am feeling like this and my throat is so sore that I can't swallow anything and I sound like a drag queen, it is a cup of tea that seems to make everything temporarily feel a bit better. There is nothing like that warm liquid soothing your thoat and the steam clearing the sinuses! Although the effects only last for about five minutes it's nice to have that tiny reprieve from feeling so blah!
It's pretty hard to come up with something positive when your head is all foggy with the lurgy and throat is absolutely killing you.
Today I have chosed to make my positive post about my cup of tea. When I am feeling like this and my throat is so sore that I can't swallow anything and I sound like a drag queen, it is a cup of tea that seems to make everything temporarily feel a bit better. There is nothing like that warm liquid soothing your thoat and the steam clearing the sinuses! Although the effects only last for about five minutes it's nice to have that tiny reprieve from feeling so blah!
Monday, October 22, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 272
Day 272
It was so nice to have a day off after a big weekend. The girls had a pupil free day at school which meant we got to have a lazy morning at home doing nothing.
After a big weekend it was just what the doctor ordered, especially since I have no voice at the moment! I was happy to have a quiet morning to rest up and try and get my throat back to it's old self! For a compulsive talker it is absolute torture to lose your voice!!
Anyway we're all a bit better off after a quiet day and my throat is feeling better after a rest and a cup of tea so hopefully that means my voice will be back soon too!! Although I think my hubby is enjoying the peace and quiet!
It was so nice to have a day off after a big weekend. The girls had a pupil free day at school which meant we got to have a lazy morning at home doing nothing.
After a big weekend it was just what the doctor ordered, especially since I have no voice at the moment! I was happy to have a quiet morning to rest up and try and get my throat back to it's old self! For a compulsive talker it is absolute torture to lose your voice!!
Anyway we're all a bit better off after a quiet day and my throat is feeling better after a rest and a cup of tea so hopefully that means my voice will be back soon too!! Although I think my hubby is enjoying the peace and quiet!
Sunday, October 21, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 271
Day 271
What a fun weekend!! As usual I made a fool out of myself thanks to wine but hey it was a lot of laughs and life is too short not to be a bit stupid every now and then!
That and the fact that I had a spray tanning disaster where I look about 10 shades darker than usual certainly made for a night of laughter and fun. I love that I can laugh at myself and not take life to seriously. I really am enjoying not stressing about what other people think all the time. It makes life a lot less stressful that's for sure!! Life is way too serious these days so it's good to be able to let your hair down once in a while and just go with the flow!
What a fun weekend!! As usual I made a fool out of myself thanks to wine but hey it was a lot of laughs and life is too short not to be a bit stupid every now and then!
That and the fact that I had a spray tanning disaster where I look about 10 shades darker than usual certainly made for a night of laughter and fun. I love that I can laugh at myself and not take life to seriously. I really am enjoying not stressing about what other people think all the time. It makes life a lot less stressful that's for sure!! Life is way too serious these days so it's good to be able to let your hair down once in a while and just go with the flow!
A Positive Year - Day 270
Day 270
I am a day late with this post because I was off having a life down in Sydney for the weekend! I am so lucky to have such an awesome set of friends and family to be able to have days like this!
I am a day late with this post because I was off having a life down in Sydney for the weekend! I am so lucky to have such an awesome set of friends and family to be able to have days like this!
Friday, October 19, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 269
Day 269
Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner - Lao Tzu
I read this quote the other day and it really made me think! It was like a slap across the face confirming exactly how I have been feeling for a while now.
Growing up I wasn't a very confident person. I was an annoying people pleaser and a total sook! During my teen years and into early adulthood I had a group of friends who liked me for me and Iwas so confident and had so much fun and didn't give two hoots what anyone thought of me!
Once I had my first daughter all my old insecurities started to weave their way back into my head. It was especially noticeable when she started back at school and I was thrown into a very new and very judgemental environment! I am sure all mums would understand what I am talking about! I thought I had to try and please everyone and be friends with everyone to make my daughter's schooling experience better. How wrong I was!! I tied myself up in knots for years and for what!! Between that and my busy job I stressed myself into a very bad state emotionally and then I got very sick.
Finally I had a lightbulb moment!
It took my hitting rock bottom to realise that it was me that dug the hole! I sat back and focussed on my family and the few close friends who have always been there for me and saw things through completely different eyes. I finally got to see things clearly!
I am now a prisoner to no one! I worked out that I don't care what other people think! I am happy with who I am. I am comfortable with the crazy behaviour and I am not sorry for sucking it up and getting on with my life and I will stand up for myself whenever I have to regardless of the outcome! I am finally back to the carefree person that I was as a young adult and my family and I are so much better for it!!
Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner - Lao Tzu
I read this quote the other day and it really made me think! It was like a slap across the face confirming exactly how I have been feeling for a while now.
Growing up I wasn't a very confident person. I was an annoying people pleaser and a total sook! During my teen years and into early adulthood I had a group of friends who liked me for me and Iwas so confident and had so much fun and didn't give two hoots what anyone thought of me!
Once I had my first daughter all my old insecurities started to weave their way back into my head. It was especially noticeable when she started back at school and I was thrown into a very new and very judgemental environment! I am sure all mums would understand what I am talking about! I thought I had to try and please everyone and be friends with everyone to make my daughter's schooling experience better. How wrong I was!! I tied myself up in knots for years and for what!! Between that and my busy job I stressed myself into a very bad state emotionally and then I got very sick.
Finally I had a lightbulb moment!
It took my hitting rock bottom to realise that it was me that dug the hole! I sat back and focussed on my family and the few close friends who have always been there for me and saw things through completely different eyes. I finally got to see things clearly!
I am now a prisoner to no one! I worked out that I don't care what other people think! I am happy with who I am. I am comfortable with the crazy behaviour and I am not sorry for sucking it up and getting on with my life and I will stand up for myself whenever I have to regardless of the outcome! I am finally back to the carefree person that I was as a young adult and my family and I are so much better for it!!
Thursday, October 18, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 268
Day 268
Today my youngest girl and I are both home with the lurgy. I know it's not a positive thing to write about in a post. The positive thing is that my lovely hubby has taken the day off work to look after us while we lay around on the lounge watching movies and feeling sorry for ourselves!
I know he is super busy so it's not ideal for him to be taking a day off but it's nice to know he cares enough to do so.
It's also nice to know that I don't have to go out and walk up to school when I'm feeling awful and face people when I am not in the mood for talking. It's the little things like this that make a big difference when you're not feeling well!
Today my youngest girl and I are both home with the lurgy. I know it's not a positive thing to write about in a post. The positive thing is that my lovely hubby has taken the day off work to look after us while we lay around on the lounge watching movies and feeling sorry for ourselves!
I know he is super busy so it's not ideal for him to be taking a day off but it's nice to know he cares enough to do so.
It's also nice to know that I don't have to go out and walk up to school when I'm feeling awful and face people when I am not in the mood for talking. It's the little things like this that make a big difference when you're not feeling well!
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 267
Day 26y
I don't know if this happens to anyone else but I always find that when I get some quiet time after a really busy period I always end up coming down with some sort of lurgy.
I am so grateful that I had nothing on today because I have woken up feeling pretty ordinary. It was so nice to be able to drop the kids off at school and have nowhere to go or nothing to do. I could just come home and make myself a nice cup of tea to try and soothe my sore throat and just enjoy the peace. I really appreciate times like this because they come few and far between!
I have a big weekend coming up and I really don't want to be sick for it so that's another reason that I am so grateful to have some time to myself to relax and feel better.
I don't know if this happens to anyone else but I always find that when I get some quiet time after a really busy period I always end up coming down with some sort of lurgy.
I am so grateful that I had nothing on today because I have woken up feeling pretty ordinary. It was so nice to be able to drop the kids off at school and have nowhere to go or nothing to do. I could just come home and make myself a nice cup of tea to try and soothe my sore throat and just enjoy the peace. I really appreciate times like this because they come few and far between!
I have a big weekend coming up and I really don't want to be sick for it so that's another reason that I am so grateful to have some time to myself to relax and feel better.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 266
Day 266
My positivity for today is the changes I have noticed within myself when it comes to dealing with something negative.
I'm not saying that I am immune to negativity and that it doesn't get to me. But I do notice that I don't hold onto things like I used to.
Today was a great test to my reactions. I had an appointment with a surgeon about my hand which has had problems since it was operated on. Now I am sure you will agree that specialists seem to keep you waiting for ages! To add to my wait for today I arrived an hour early because I had the wrong time written down. Then to add to the stress factor, the surgeon was running late so it turned out that I wouldn't even get to see him before I had to leave to pick up the kids from school! So not only did it waste my time but I also had to pay $14 for parking!
The old me would've gotten myself into such a state that I would've made myself absolutely sick!! Yes I did get annoyed (hey I'm only human!!) but I didn't keep it within myself and keep stewing on it. I have worked out that hanging onto the anger and negativity only punishes me so what's the point of holding onto it because I am already annoyed!
Anyway after I phoned my hubby to vent, I hopped into my car and cranked up the dodgy 80s music and sang at the top of my lungs the whole way home! Now I am feeling much better and I am ready to enjoy my afternoon!
It has been a long and hard lesson for me to learn but I am so grateful now that I am dealing with these things a lot better these days!
My positivity for today is the changes I have noticed within myself when it comes to dealing with something negative.
I'm not saying that I am immune to negativity and that it doesn't get to me. But I do notice that I don't hold onto things like I used to.
Today was a great test to my reactions. I had an appointment with a surgeon about my hand which has had problems since it was operated on. Now I am sure you will agree that specialists seem to keep you waiting for ages! To add to my wait for today I arrived an hour early because I had the wrong time written down. Then to add to the stress factor, the surgeon was running late so it turned out that I wouldn't even get to see him before I had to leave to pick up the kids from school! So not only did it waste my time but I also had to pay $14 for parking!
The old me would've gotten myself into such a state that I would've made myself absolutely sick!! Yes I did get annoyed (hey I'm only human!!) but I didn't keep it within myself and keep stewing on it. I have worked out that hanging onto the anger and negativity only punishes me so what's the point of holding onto it because I am already annoyed!
Anyway after I phoned my hubby to vent, I hopped into my car and cranked up the dodgy 80s music and sang at the top of my lungs the whole way home! Now I am feeling much better and I am ready to enjoy my afternoon!
It has been a long and hard lesson for me to learn but I am so grateful now that I am dealing with these things a lot better these days!
Monday, October 15, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 265
Day 265
Today is the first day that I have had nothing planned in two months!
I have been so busy with different things that it was really starting to wear me down! I was supposed to help out in my daughter's class this morning but then she said they had musical practise so I wouldn't be needed and I was so excited to not have anything that I had to do!!
I decided that a morning of much needed retail therapy was in order! I was on the prowl for some awesome shoes for the weekend and there was nothing that would stop me!!
Luckily I know and awesome shop that wasn't going to disappoint! I didn't just get one pair of shoes, I ended up walking away with two!! Now that's just an added bonus!
Today is the first day that I have had nothing planned in two months!
I have been so busy with different things that it was really starting to wear me down! I was supposed to help out in my daughter's class this morning but then she said they had musical practise so I wouldn't be needed and I was so excited to not have anything that I had to do!!
I decided that a morning of much needed retail therapy was in order! I was on the prowl for some awesome shoes for the weekend and there was nothing that would stop me!!
Luckily I know and awesome shop that wasn't going to disappoint! I didn't just get one pair of shoes, I ended up walking away with two!! Now that's just an added bonus!
Sunday, October 14, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 264
Day 264
Aaaah I love the excitement of a child on their birthday!
They will count down for weeks and weeks and when the day finally arrives they wake up at some ungodly hour so excited and run around yahooing to wake up the whole family.
This would have to be one of the rare times I love waking up early! I will be first to admit that I am not a morning person but on days I absolutely love getting up early so I don't miss seeing their faces when they come running in to tell me what day it is. As if I'd ever forget!!
It's a fun morning watching paper fly and screams of delight when the present is revealed!
Aaaah I love the excitement of a child on their birthday!
They will count down for weeks and weeks and when the day finally arrives they wake up at some ungodly hour so excited and run around yahooing to wake up the whole family.
This would have to be one of the rare times I love waking up early! I will be first to admit that I am not a morning person but on days I absolutely love getting up early so I don't miss seeing their faces when they come running in to tell me what day it is. As if I'd ever forget!!
It's a fun morning watching paper fly and screams of delight when the present is revealed!
Saturday, October 13, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 263
Day 263
What a big weekend! My youngest is having a birthday this weekend and she is so excited! She started celebrating last weekend with friends and then today continued it with a spot of rollerskating at the roller rink.
I absolutely love roller skating! It definitely takes me back to my childhood where I lived in my rollerskates!!
Unfortunately, thanks to my hands, I wasn't allowed to participate today but I still loved watching her fly around the rink with the biggest smile on her face and having the time of her life!!
Now all we need to complete is our movie trip tomorrow and cupcakes at school on Monday and then all birthday celebrations will be officially over! I am happy to see her having a great time!
What a big weekend! My youngest is having a birthday this weekend and she is so excited! She started celebrating last weekend with friends and then today continued it with a spot of rollerskating at the roller rink.
I absolutely love roller skating! It definitely takes me back to my childhood where I lived in my rollerskates!!
Unfortunately, thanks to my hands, I wasn't allowed to participate today but I still loved watching her fly around the rink with the biggest smile on her face and having the time of her life!!
Now all we need to complete is our movie trip tomorrow and cupcakes at school on Monday and then all birthday celebrations will be officially over! I am happy to see her having a great time!
Friday, October 12, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 262
Day 262
Today was my last day helping out in the office while people were on holidays and as far as I am concerned there is no better way to say "bon voyage and thank you for being so lovely" than with a nice batch of home made profiteroles!
Profiteroles have always been a favourite of mine but I only make them on special occasions because they are just too sinful and yummy for words! It also puts a big smile on my face to see how much others enjoy them too! It definitely makes the effort worthwhile!
Now it is time for me to look forward to my next adventure!!
Today was my last day helping out in the office while people were on holidays and as far as I am concerned there is no better way to say "bon voyage and thank you for being so lovely" than with a nice batch of home made profiteroles!
Profiteroles have always been a favourite of mine but I only make them on special occasions because they are just too sinful and yummy for words! It also puts a big smile on my face to see how much others enjoy them too! It definitely makes the effort worthwhile!
Now it is time for me to look forward to my next adventure!!
Thursday, October 11, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 261
Day 261
After having such a dry few months it's so nice to finally see a bit of rain!
Everything in the garden and grass was looking so brown and miserable that it's nice to see it get a good soaking.
I am usually one who doesn't enjoy this type of weather but since it's been so long I actually don't mind it today. I even don't mind trudging up to school in the rain under my umbrella to pick up the kids!
I somehow think I will need to breakout my inner child and jump in a few puddles on the way home!
After having such a dry few months it's so nice to finally see a bit of rain!
Everything in the garden and grass was looking so brown and miserable that it's nice to see it get a good soaking.
I am usually one who doesn't enjoy this type of weather but since it's been so long I actually don't mind it today. I even don't mind trudging up to school in the rain under my umbrella to pick up the kids!
I somehow think I will need to breakout my inner child and jump in a few puddles on the way home!
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 260
Day 260
I have such a wonderful hubby!
Yesterday afternoon he left work early because I hadn't gotten much sleep the night before so he wanted to make us dinner. It is an extremely rare occasion for hubby to be able to get home early so this makes it even more special to me. The added bonus is he also came armed with gifts! We a gift for me that is.
After the death of my Kindle last week, thanks to an unfortunate sunbaking incident, I was at a bit of a loss. I am constantly reading my Kindle and it was hard to not be able to escape into books as it is my way of winding down. Last night hubby came home with a new Kindle for me! I am so excited to have by beloved reading restored so I can now have a relaxing read before I go to sleep!
I have such a wonderful hubby!
Yesterday afternoon he left work early because I hadn't gotten much sleep the night before so he wanted to make us dinner. It is an extremely rare occasion for hubby to be able to get home early so this makes it even more special to me. The added bonus is he also came armed with gifts! We a gift for me that is.
After the death of my Kindle last week, thanks to an unfortunate sunbaking incident, I was at a bit of a loss. I am constantly reading my Kindle and it was hard to not be able to escape into books as it is my way of winding down. Last night hubby came home with a new Kindle for me! I am so excited to have by beloved reading restored so I can now have a relaxing read before I go to sleep!
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 259
Day 259
It is the end of another busy day and I am so grateful to be able to put my feet up and have a cold drink (non alcoholic) while the kids are quietly doing their homework.
Things have been non stop for the past six weeks and this week has been one of those weeks where it has all caught up to me and I am feeling a bit overwhelmed. It's probably also coinciding with me breaking my kindle so I don't have that escape to relax and not think about things without hurting my hands.
Anyway I can't change things and I know it will pass so I am just taking the time out to live in the now and enjoy each tiny moment as they present themselves. At this moment it is my can of soft drink and the peace and quiet!
It is the end of another busy day and I am so grateful to be able to put my feet up and have a cold drink (non alcoholic) while the kids are quietly doing their homework.
Things have been non stop for the past six weeks and this week has been one of those weeks where it has all caught up to me and I am feeling a bit overwhelmed. It's probably also coinciding with me breaking my kindle so I don't have that escape to relax and not think about things without hurting my hands.
Anyway I can't change things and I know it will pass so I am just taking the time out to live in the now and enjoy each tiny moment as they present themselves. At this moment it is my can of soft drink and the peace and quiet!
Monday, October 8, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 258
Day 258
Today is the first day back at school. I love how the kids get so excited about going back that they get up extra early on the first day and are ready hours before they need to go. If only we could bottle that excitement to last the whole 10 weeks!
I always love the school holidays but it is also nice to get back into a productive routine. Usually I would spend the first day back at school catching up with friends and going to the gym but this week I am in the school office for the week so it will be an extra week before the catch ups can begin and I am so looking forward to it!
Today is the first day back at school. I love how the kids get so excited about going back that they get up extra early on the first day and are ready hours before they need to go. If only we could bottle that excitement to last the whole 10 weeks!
I always love the school holidays but it is also nice to get back into a productive routine. Usually I would spend the first day back at school catching up with friends and going to the gym but this week I am in the school office for the week so it will be an extra week before the catch ups can begin and I am so looking forward to it!
Sunday, October 7, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 257
Day 257
Well today is the last day of the school holidays and what a perfect day it is! It is forecasted to be 35 degrees celsius today so that means we will be having a nice relaxing day by the pool.
The girls and I have had a fantastically busy holidays and we're all keen for a nice quiet day to round the fortnight off. It's times like holidays when I feel sorry for hubby because he has to go to work and miss out on all the holiday fun.
The new school term is starting off with a bang and we have a lot coming up so I am sure that it will go pretty fast so the next 10 weeks will fly by and we will be back to enjoying another awesome holiday! Until then we are determined to relax and enjoy our last day of these holidays.
Well today is the last day of the school holidays and what a perfect day it is! It is forecasted to be 35 degrees celsius today so that means we will be having a nice relaxing day by the pool.
The girls and I have had a fantastically busy holidays and we're all keen for a nice quiet day to round the fortnight off. It's times like holidays when I feel sorry for hubby because he has to go to work and miss out on all the holiday fun.
The new school term is starting off with a bang and we have a lot coming up so I am sure that it will go pretty fast so the next 10 weeks will fly by and we will be back to enjoying another awesome holiday! Until then we are determined to relax and enjoy our last day of these holidays.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 256
Day 256
My youngest girl has had two of her oldest and bestest friends sleep over and help her with an early celebration of her birthday. They are such great friends! It's so nice to watch their innocence and imagination while having the time of their lives!
I have always been the type of person who watches people interact. Even strangers you see out, I find it interesting to see how they are with their friends. I have noticed that society in general has become very negative and very selfish so it is such a refreshing change to watch these girls play and have fun and be so happy and considerate of each other.
I am so proud to have the privilege of seeing what a wonderful little friendship they have and I hope they are still as close when they are all grown up! I am lucky to also have friends like this because they are rarer than hens teeth!
My youngest girl has had two of her oldest and bestest friends sleep over and help her with an early celebration of her birthday. They are such great friends! It's so nice to watch their innocence and imagination while having the time of their lives!
I have always been the type of person who watches people interact. Even strangers you see out, I find it interesting to see how they are with their friends. I have noticed that society in general has become very negative and very selfish so it is such a refreshing change to watch these girls play and have fun and be so happy and considerate of each other.
I am so proud to have the privilege of seeing what a wonderful little friendship they have and I hope they are still as close when they are all grown up! I am lucky to also have friends like this because they are rarer than hens teeth!
Friday, October 5, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 255
Day 255
It's all about embracing the craziness today! My youngest miss is having a birthday next weekend so we started the celebrations a week earlier. The poor little thing has had lots of bad luck happen on her last couple of birthdays so we are making up for it this year!
She has her two bestest friends from her old school staying over and they have been going crazy all day. She has been friends with these girls since she was 2 and a half and they have always gotten on so well. It is a really nice friendship that I hope lasts a lifetime!
After a day of swimming, teepee building, trash pack and dancing I think they will still have enough energy for plenty of giggles and laughter in tonight's sleepover!!
It's all about embracing the craziness today! My youngest miss is having a birthday next weekend so we started the celebrations a week earlier. The poor little thing has had lots of bad luck happen on her last couple of birthdays so we are making up for it this year!
She has her two bestest friends from her old school staying over and they have been going crazy all day. She has been friends with these girls since she was 2 and a half and they have always gotten on so well. It is a really nice friendship that I hope lasts a lifetime!
After a day of swimming, teepee building, trash pack and dancing I think they will still have enough energy for plenty of giggles and laughter in tonight's sleepover!!
Thursday, October 4, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 254
Day 254
What a gorgeous day!
I am absolutely loving this weather at the moment. It gives us plenty of opportunities for the kids to swim while I break out the coconut oil and sunbake 70s style! Although I think the coconut oil of today has a much higher spf! I just love the smell of it! It reminds me of the hours spent at the beach or the local pool when I was a kid!
I remember spending every waking minute chilling out the the beach when I was a kid. We were lucky enough to live around the corner of it until I was 11 years old. I can't believe that we could spend all day there by ourselves without our parents, especially when my daughters are now at the same age and we were at the time and they seem so young!
I may not be able to walk around to that beach anymore but I definitely visit it in my mind everytime I smell the coconut oil :-)
What a gorgeous day!
I am absolutely loving this weather at the moment. It gives us plenty of opportunities for the kids to swim while I break out the coconut oil and sunbake 70s style! Although I think the coconut oil of today has a much higher spf! I just love the smell of it! It reminds me of the hours spent at the beach or the local pool when I was a kid!
I remember spending every waking minute chilling out the the beach when I was a kid. We were lucky enough to live around the corner of it until I was 11 years old. I can't believe that we could spend all day there by ourselves without our parents, especially when my daughters are now at the same age and we were at the time and they seem so young!
I may not be able to walk around to that beach anymore but I definitely visit it in my mind everytime I smell the coconut oil :-)
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 253
Day 253
Today is our wedding anniversary. What a great ride we've had so far!
Every day I am so grateful for what we have together. We have come so far and gone through so much and we're still as close (if not closer) than what we were on our wedding day.
I am not one for mushy sentiments but I didn't want to let today go by without public acknowledging how much I love my hubby xx
Today is our wedding anniversary. What a great ride we've had so far!
Every day I am so grateful for what we have together. We have come so far and gone through so much and we're still as close (if not closer) than what we were on our wedding day.
I am not one for mushy sentiments but I didn't want to let today go by without public acknowledging how much I love my hubby xx
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 252
Day 252
After an awesomely big weekend it is always nice to spend a day mooching about doing nothing. The girls were still a bit tired this morning so they asked if they could have a pyjama day. They are currently laying in my bed watching dvds and have a great time.
I always find after such a fun weekend that I end up feeling a bit flat and lost the next day. I know I am the type of person that gets so excited and work myself up when I get to see my friends that there is always going to be the inevitable crash afterwards. I know that if we still lived near each other that we wouldn't get to spend much time together because of family and work commitments but it doesn't mean I don't miss hanging out with them like mad!
I am so grateful to have such close friends like this. We have known each other forever and even though we don't get to see each other all the time, when we do get to hang out it's like we saw each other yesterday. The added bonus is that the kids and hubbies all seem to have a great time too!!
I just hope we can do it all again soon!
After an awesomely big weekend it is always nice to spend a day mooching about doing nothing. The girls were still a bit tired this morning so they asked if they could have a pyjama day. They are currently laying in my bed watching dvds and have a great time.
I always find after such a fun weekend that I end up feeling a bit flat and lost the next day. I know I am the type of person that gets so excited and work myself up when I get to see my friends that there is always going to be the inevitable crash afterwards. I know that if we still lived near each other that we wouldn't get to spend much time together because of family and work commitments but it doesn't mean I don't miss hanging out with them like mad!
I am so grateful to have such close friends like this. We have known each other forever and even though we don't get to see each other all the time, when we do get to hang out it's like we saw each other yesterday. The added bonus is that the kids and hubbies all seem to have a great time too!!
I just hope we can do it all again soon!
Monday, October 1, 2012
A Positive Year - Day 251
Day 251
What a fantastic weekend!! It's a shame the good times have to end! It always hard to say goodbye but at least it shows that you've had a fun time!
The kids swam like crazy and all got on like a house on fire which was awesome because us adults had time to hang out together and catch up. It's funny to see how things have changed over the years. We may not be able to drink as much as we used to or stay up as late but we still seem to have a laugh and lots of fun when we get together!
It makes me look forward to when we will get to see each other again!
What a fantastic weekend!! It's a shame the good times have to end! It always hard to say goodbye but at least it shows that you've had a fun time!
The kids swam like crazy and all got on like a house on fire which was awesome because us adults had time to hang out together and catch up. It's funny to see how things have changed over the years. We may not be able to drink as much as we used to or stay up as late but we still seem to have a laugh and lots of fun when we get together!
It makes me look forward to when we will get to see each other again!
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