tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15893386871353188342024-03-06T03:18:17.639+10:00Sunny Mumma BearLoving & Nurturing Sunny Mumma Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08797712424418917939noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589338687135318834.post-91199893129513528672012-09-21T14:26:00.000+10:002012-09-21T14:26:29.154+10:00I heart holidays<br />
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Hello Friday afternoon<br />
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I am about to go and do the school run and pick up my three lovely boys from school before we commence our September Spring school holidays.Yay!! to that!! <br />
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It is a welcome change to see it overcast and the sprinkling of the random shower or two. It is just telling us to take it slow and unwind. The rain smells devine and Miss Lucia is enJOYing walking outside in the rain with her new polka dot umbrella - polka dots are just the bees knees and sing happy don't they? :)<br />
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I adore school holidays - whether we have a 'stay'cation or an actual pack the bags holiday, I just love the mode of togetherness.<br />
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We are choosing to have a stay cation this break as we went on our road trip to Townsville for our Winter break. We have many friends and family we want to catch up with to visit and be visited, day trips to enjoy, gardening planned and cooking to delight in. We want to swim, ride bikes, play soccer, bask in sunshine, take a drive, have a picnic, listen to great music and indulge our togetherness and just.....play.<br />
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Note - Love is patience <br />
(Really a self mental note - 2 weeks with all the kids home I may need to remember this at random moments throughout my day over the coming weeks)<br />
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Happy Holidays and happy togetherness x <br />
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Sunny Mumma Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08797712424418917939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589338687135318834.post-47427988610397661342012-08-20T06:30:00.000+10:002012-08-20T07:55:45.235+10:00These are a few of my favourite things<br />
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Thought I would take a moment to reflect on some things I enjoy ..............<br />
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Music & singing loudly in the car (even better when the kids join in)<br />
Photos (although sometimes I am so in the moment, I forget to pull the camera out..I'm working on this one)<br />
Beautiful cookbooks or rather books of any kind. Actual paper, texture, photography, fonts - words<br />
new kitchenware of any kind (recent purchases are a new mix master and some lovely bowls)<br />
fresh flowers<br />
Architecture & design<br />
D&M conversations - I love heart to hearts, take these any day over small talk, yes!<br />
Gift buying - I love to be savvy, stick to a budget and purchase gifts for my loved ones that I know they will enjoy. I don't like to buy if I feel I am obligated to.<br />
Chunky silver jewellery<br />
Fresh clean foods <br />
Wearing perfume daily<br />
Watching movies or TV shows that inspire - true test, Do I get goosebumps? <br />
A view and a breeze<br />
stationary<br />
Exercising.. learning what my body is capable of and testing it that little bit more each time<br />
Brown paper packages tied up with string (yes, I adore packaging)<br />
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- these are a few of my favourite things<br />
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Of course I realise that a lot of these things are of material value, I relish in the attention to detail and the appreciation of surrounding myself with things that I love and the pure enjoyment of learning what you like and dislike. We have so many choices flashed before our eyes and ears daily -it is up to us to filter all of this, and learn what we really like - all in the discovery of knowing who we really are, giving ourselves permission to change and evolve and doing what we love.<br />
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When we truly identify these details, we start to become our self. <br />
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Drink in your details and enjoy<br />
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<br /> Sunny Mumma Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08797712424418917939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589338687135318834.post-19006489161753311642012-08-07T20:16:00.001+10:002012-08-19T23:07:16.004+10:00Winter WonderlandLife is busy, yes?<br />
Even when times are quiet (a version quite different from my single days) and in transition, life is busy with four kids and a hubby at home and all that that involves.<br />
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Lately I have been feeling a little unsettled. This usually happens around this time of year and usually I find there are changes that come around my birthday in September. I'm not sure exactly why, but my history shows this is the way. Time for tweaking and seeing what fruit will blossom.<br />
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Soccer season is drawing to an end, so with three boys, three training sessions and three games that are nearing the end of season, this will free up a substantial block of time and I am looking forward to the next chapter and having our weekends back for a while. <br />
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I have been making a conscious effort lately to really play with the kids. <u>Really</u> play and be present. Not an easy task when there are so many distractions. So simple and so rewarding. Hide and seek - the look on Miss Lulu's face when she finds me is just priceless and chasey is the best exercise and often leaves me breathless. All our kids really want is US and shared time together. A good thing for me to remember. <br />
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It has been quite chilly in our neck of the woods lately, down to -1!!! The days have been full of clear blue skies and quite magnificent and once the morning warms up, it has been delightful to soak up some sun. Perfect weather to take a day road trip on a Sunday or enjoy a picnic. We've been spending a lot of time at various skate parks, bmxing and scooter trails. <br />
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I love lapping up the seasons. We have a garden of trees and I love the deciduous ones that really capture Winter and allow the sun to peak through. <br />
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Although there is no snow to be seen, and I can often be seen in thongs,<em> </em>I love jumpers, scarves, stockings and boots, throw rugs on the couch, stews and casseroles for dinner. It definitely is a season of comfort.<br />
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One thing that hubby and I have been indulging in of late is <a href="http://ebay.com.au/">eBay</a>. Yes, I know, we are extremely slow at starting this buying and selling market. I've looked before but have never been inspired to purchase until now. This week we have vintage suitcases and vintage scout belts being delivered. There's is something wonderful about purchases on line and receiving the parcels by post. I have been a long time customer of on-line stores, especially groceries and <a href="http://madeit.com.au/">madeit.com.au</a>. The convenience for busy lives and the joy of mail other than bills - Win/Win!!! Long live Australia Post!<br />
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I am loving all things vintage. This month I have purchased some funky cutlery, some 1920's style heels and a typewriter. I was thrilled to learn you can still buy the ribbons for them. This is something that truly inspires my love of print, my love of fonts and my love of words. I'm thinking homemade cards and gift tags. <br />
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Currently we are facing hospitals. My Mum has just come out of hospital after a three week stay and my Mother in-law is currently in with back surgery taking place and my Father in-law recovering from major surgery. I am constantly being reminded on our health, our fitness and looking after ourselves. Never to be underestimated in my books or taken for granted, <u>EVER!!</u><br />
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Today I am thankful for the days of sunshine, my little girl's constant conversation and budding personality, 12month leases, lemon water, vitamins, my boys enthusiasm for their soccer, being Australian, inspired watching the Olympics, London 2012, my husband's health slowly improving and medical services in our lucky country - <br />
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YES, we are blessed. Sunny Mumma Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08797712424418917939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589338687135318834.post-65528801415829977812012-05-29T09:31:00.000+10:002012-05-29T09:31:03.201+10:00Thankful TuesdayRight now I am appreciating the simple pleasures, entertainment on a budget and drinking in the details....<br />
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So here are 10 things I am loving right now ~ <br />
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1. red lipstick<br />
2. scarves<br />
3. my Converse ( keep my tootsies warm now the weather is cooling down)<br />
4. hot cups of tea<br />
5. The clear blue skies of Autumn<br />
6. Blanket throws to snuggle on the couch<br />
7. Lucia's wearing leg warmers to her first dance class this morning (I want a pair!)<br />
8. Time spent with girlfriends, who 'get' me.<br />
9. My love who told me I looked pretty this morning.<br />
10. Writing with my Kikki K pen<br />
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They may be simplistic but these are the things that are often the best and the things I am savouring today. <br />
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What are you thankful for?<br />
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Have a happy day<br />
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Although I try to remain positive, and mostly I am, see the beauty in things, thankful for my blessings and am extremely savvy, living on an extremely tight budget for our family of six....<br />
I hold my head up high and am thankful for the good and the lessons.<br />
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There is a flip side to this story. <br />
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I have heard it several times now, that some people don't share their difficulties and challenges with me as it would seem so insignificant to what we face, that I am strong, invincible and capable of holding so much on my shoulders.<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>I am strong. I don't over react. I am logical ...Yes!</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>I am not a Super Woman - I do not own a cape!</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Let the truth be known ~</strong></span><br />
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Because of all these events I am very good at prioritising, don't make mountains out of ant mounds and try not to sweat the small stuff but it can also be so isolating as no one can relate, young families should be in their prime, yeah? People do not see that often I am just treading water, and often feel like I am drowning. I am divided into so many pieces with other people's needs that there isn't much left. It takes a lot of my energy just to stay afloat, let alone swim a lap. <br />
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There are only a select few that I can be completely open with and share our challenges, to be raw ~ the ones who<em> haven't</em> stopped asking how we really are.<br />
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These kindred spirits touch my heart. They may never have walked in my shoes but can reflect on their own feelings and experiences of survival, solitude, anguish and joys and have an understanding, that I feel I connect with the most. The ones who touch base when they know sometimes it's hard for me to breathe let alone do the daily basics or whatever life throws at us. <br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"> I thank them for being such a wonderful ear and as Dr Phil often says, " A soft place to fall."</span><br />
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This Mumma Bear wears many hats ~ some I have chosen and many I have not. I am constantly trying to coordinate them the best way I can and I don't truly think one understands this until you have children of your own and have faced some challenging - really challenging situations. <br />
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I always hope we are making baby steps forward - sometimes I don't know. <br />
What I do know is that we are sticking together, embracing our truths on such a raw and exposed level and doing the best with what we have. <br />
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Sometimes I find it hard to breathe, sometimes the responsibilities are too much to comprehend and sometimes I just want to escape, if only for a little while. <br />
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To be happy and sunny is not a destination but a journey. I know my life constantly tests me on my beliefs, my faith and my standards. It tests me - to be myself.<br />
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No one is invincible. We all have different breaking points and different levels of triumphs.<br />
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We all have feelings, the need to love and be loved, a need to belong and connect.<br />
A need to be truly accepted as we are, for whom we are, with where we are at.<br />
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Sometimes we can be doing ok, really ok and something happens and it can tip us over and we need to start again from the ground up and lay new foundations. <br />
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It is in times like these, I pull the people closest to me closer, I become quiet, reflect, adapt, adjust and make changes. I am currently in these times.<br />
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When I gain enough strength, I adjust my sails to the wind and steer in the direction to ride the wave. <br />
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an other's trouble,<br />Courage in your own.</span>~Adam Lindsay Gordon</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">So I will...........in the words of Bob Marley ~</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">Don't worry about a thing.......</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">Cause every little thing gonna be alright...</span></span><br />
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As I sit on my porch, grasping a moment, a peaceful moment of bliss<br />
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I reflect ~ My day, my dreams, my hopes.<br />
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It appears anything is possible when I am one with this magnificant backdrop of the most equisite colours and devine brush strokes of an everchanging painting ~ often taking my breath away, <u>the sunset</u>.<br />
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This view calms my spirit, quietens my mind and touches my heart. <br />
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Simply amazing,<br />
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Taking time to 'smell the roses' and seeing the beauty that surrounds me,<br />
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<br /> Sunny Mumma Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08797712424418917939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589338687135318834.post-61258963859461179562012-05-07T01:34:00.000+10:002012-05-07T10:12:55.118+10:00You are my sunshineToday I received a text that said several things but the one thing that stuck with me was the bit that said," Hopefully the sunshine you always talk of will inspire you to change your perspective....."<br />
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This has really got me thinking. <br />
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What? Change my perspective to conform to <em>YOUR</em> thinking? <br />
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I am a cup half full kind of person. I do believe in finding the beauty around you, and despite what you face in your life, beauty is to be found. I profoundly believe in <a href="http://www.sunnymummy.com.au/">Sunny Mummy</a> and all that the Sisterhood represents. Like-minded women supporting women, to be the best they can be, a gentle reminder to look after their children's mother and keep your face to the sun (no matter what storms appear). This is an online community that I have had the privilege of meeting several Sunny Mummy's in real life and am proud to call several of them my friends. Although I have lived my life by similar morals and values my entire life, I wholeheartedly support the ever evolving, very honest, Stacey Sullaphen, for envisaging and creating Sunny Mummy. Stace, to you, xxoo<br />
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By being positive, choosing to be happy, finding, owning and claiming my peace, my joy and my hope and 'marching to my own drummer' is being me. Sometimes I am boisterous, but often quiet. Consistent, practical, logical and responsible. I can be fun, playful and creative. Serious, committed and loyal. Loving, affectionate and kind. I am me and I know how I tick.<br />
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To be positive, or 'sunny' does not entail I need to change my perspective. I do not need to change my disposition nor do I need to be muted or ignore my feelings to conform. To be positive is to keep your eyes open, be tuned into your heart and listen to your gut. Often it means not being all rosy and rainbows but living completely by your truths and not being transient. Knowing there is always a lesson to learn, an opportunity to grow and blossom.<br />
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To be yourself, to be kind and to be real - this is my truth. <br />
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I am not perfect. I am forever evolving and learning. I am wary(learning from my life's lessons) and have learnt to surround myself with real, positive people. By being real, there are definite times when things aren't rosy.....when we are challenged with health and financial issues, and we are tested time and time again. These times test our faith, test our love for each other and reveal people's intentions or agendas. We can during these times, learn a lot about ourselves, really put our beliefs to the test. I choose to jump back up, dust myself off, tweak things a little and move forward. Through all this - I try and stay positive, see the beauty and take the challenge on, head-on, to learn and grow. Don't get me wrong, I can still grow weary, get deflated, lose hope(temporarily) and get hurt, then I move on.<br />
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By being sunny, this does not mean I need to accept everything that comes my way. By being true - is also finding your voice and standing for what you believe, eliminating the negative, working hard not to enter into gossip or simply being mean. We all have choices, and I believe our behaviours, our words and our body language reflect our hearts. I choose not to get revengeful, bitter or angry. Pissed off, for sure, I own these feeling, truly feel them, then move forward.<br />
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We all have elements in our lives that we love and parts that we do not. We have choices and we are free to disagree or do things differently. We make mistakes which we can learn from. This is our own life and at the end of the day, in the quiet of the night, our alone time... we are but with ourselves, then at the end of our days....I believe when we meet our maker and we answer for the path that we have lead, we face the decisions we have made, the love that we have shared ~we take ownership for our own entire life, thoughts, actions and our intentions. We cannot possibly be experts in all elements of each others' lives nor can we predict our own future and all that that entails.<br />
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The more I listen to my heart, the more in tune I am with my feelings, my health, my body and the love that I am willing to share. I choose where to invest my time and energy so I don't rob my family of myself and is fruitful. As I get older, I have less tolerance for negativity, self righteousness, facades, bitchiness, stupidity and gossip, the blame game or the hard done by story line. I am not interested in trivial issues - I am interested in the REAL issues, the heart issues. We all have a story, Joys and heartaches, triumphs and defeat. It's easy to point the finger and say, 'If only...', it's often harder to look at oneself and take ownership. <br />
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Forgiveness is the key. To forgive may not be ,to accept but rather not to carry another's burdens around on our own shoulders. To set ourselves free, to learn and not become bitter or revengeful. The more we find and live our truth, the more often we are challenged. It would be easy to lie down and often surrender but I choose to be consistent, own my truth, be open to learn and live by love. I may not be there for all of the celebrations of life...but I can assure you, I am here for the big stuff, the 3am call in the middle of the night, the midnight dash to the hospital, to dress your wounds, to walk and talk with you through your panic attack, hold you when you are crying - to listen and to care. I can be found when there is no one else around and you are facing the real, challenging moments. <br />
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When I had my first born son, at the time, surrounding me was such adversity, yet I held this beautiful boy in my arms and often found myself admiring his features and mannerisms, singing, 'You are my Sunshine, my only Sunshine....You make me happy when skies are grey........' I was holding this most precious life.<br />
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To be 'Sunny' is not always being agreeable, it's not waiting for the clouds to pass.....it's taking the here and now, drinking in the details, the people, the ambiance and having a thankful heart and mind. It's standing up for what you believe in, protecting the people closest to you and being real. It's not striving for having more, but being grateful for the blessings that surround us. It's keeping the vision in our eyes. <br />
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Don't be afraid to be yourself - even when judgment is rampant. <br />
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Shine, baby shine!!<br />
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<br /> Sunny Mumma Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08797712424418917939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589338687135318834.post-82160779996586507542012-04-28T23:04:00.002+10:002012-04-28T23:04:25.858+10:00The grass is only greener if you water it.As a Mum of four children, I am always sharing my time and affection. Sometimes it feels that I am living a live autopsy, always sharing myself and divided. I make a conscious decision to not always focus on the squeaky wheel needs the most oil syndrome especially when my children all have distinct different personalities and different needs. I don't want the quiet personality to miss out because the extrovert is having a rant. All their different needs based on their ages, likes and dislikes are a constant juggling act in the main arena.<br />
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It would seem although we live a blessed life, I would not consider my children to be spoilt at all, yet there is a mentality I am observing, an expectation of all needs being met especially materialistically immediately. Their life of comfort which I have worked hard on achieving, always being there, being a hand up, a constant ear and providing their needs as they appear has also brought, along with what I notice in society, a lack of patience, a sense of entitlement and wanting everything instantly. <br />
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We all need balance. We all need patience.<br />
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On the other side of the coin, I observe them to be kind, loving individuals who know who they are and what they like. They have an eye for detail and are hungry to learn. They have been exposed to things, I never would have imagined, and they have all taken it in their stride. They are compassionate, affectionate and full of spark. I love and adore each of them. <br />
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So how do we find this balance? In our busy lives, full of activities, events, availability of takeaway, shops always open, replacing things instantly when they are worn out or replacing as the new upgraded version has arrived. In this instant world of sms's, emails, internet shopping, new fads.....when is enough, enough? What are we teaching our kids? Even if we don't enter into it ALL directly, it surrounds us constantly.<br />
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Although I see these wonderful qualities in my children which I had always envisaged and hoped for, I am seeing elements of today's society rubbing off on them that I don't enjoy. <br />
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The last few days I have been challenged immensely and it is in these times when I question things. <br />
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I dream of a life in the country, away from the hustle and bustle tending to my abundant vegetable patch which provides wholesome seasonal food for my family each day. I need to tame my thoughts and create the life I want for now. I may not live in the country but I can work on nurturing my little vege patch and learning what I can about propagation both with gardening and with my little family, tending to their needs and desires as well as weeding out the unwanted vermon and weeds. We all need a little fertiliser, taming and pruning. As with everything, it is seasonal. We all need a little free ranging with safe boundries. I am earning my green thumbs in more ways than one.<br />
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With the last few days of my children challenging my patience and sanity, I know that I can wake up tomorrow, and all this becomes the past. I could blame it on the rain, being indoors or a potential full moon or......etc but I don't want to empower this behaviour and attitudes or excuse it. I say own it, learn from it and move forward.<br />
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Continually learning, I will tweak my household and even add a dimension of bootcamp if necessary, whilst I continue to tend to my garden with love and commitment. I will keep you up to date and let you know what changes I make.<br />
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Happy gardening Mumma Bears<br />
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<br /> Sunny Mumma Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08797712424418917939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589338687135318834.post-73897098584814001592012-04-22T19:47:00.000+10:002012-04-22T19:47:38.651+10:00Honey, I'm home. Hi there, long time no see ;)<br />
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For quite some time now, I have pondered and questioned whether to continue with this blog. I questioned why I started it and what I wanted to achieve from it. <br />
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I wanted my intention to be good, wholesome and a genuine state of sharing. I believe I did this but wasn't sure on how much I wanted to share.<br />
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I see and read so many blogs and needed to assess when is too much sharing, showing off. I also needed to reflect that for the last 18 months I have been having issues with my eldest son's father regarding visitation ~ after 10 years of things working relatively peaceful. I am not going to allow this issue to mute me anymore nor am I going dwell on it. This is my one and precious life and I am going to live it!!<br />
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Writing is something I love. I write to reflect and question things. I journal irregularly for my eyes only and I am involved with a Circle Journal with an inspiring bunch of women. I still feel hungry to write more and learn from other like minded individuals. <br />
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I am extremely open and I share my heart. I write and share my thoughts on Facebook friends and am often asked how I am so positive, especially whilst faced with challenging times. I love to inspire and be inspired. I don't pretend to have it all together, nor do I stand on a pedestal where I may waver in the breeze. I adore quotes and I choose to shine......<br />
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so I shall write and I shall share. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>I am real ~ I am Kate, me myself and I.</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>I am a Mumma Bear, Wife, Daughter, Sister and Friend.</strong></span> <br />
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Beauty in the little things, an advocate for what I believe in and constantly hungry to learn and discover is what inspires me and feeds my soul. <br />
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Rediscovering my creative side, I am painting again, learning to write poetry, studying, decorating my home on a budget, cooking, gardening, dabbling in photography, travelling, looking after my health and my family and more. Who knows where this will lead but I am jumping aboard this roller coaster ride, and going to play, Yee haa!!!<br />
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If this is of interest to you, I hope you join me on my journey of enjoying and discovering old and new. I am not an expert, I am learning along the way and I would love to learn from YOU too. <br />
We all have our great days and some days are hard. With every experience we learn and to me that's cool. To grow and continue to blossom.<br />
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Let's rock this world and shine on Baby!<br />
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Honey, I am home.<br />
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<br /> Sunny Mumma Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08797712424418917939noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589338687135318834.post-21185829729002327542011-09-02T07:00:00.001+10:002011-09-02T07:00:04.377+10:00A time for blossoming<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #e06666;">Ye haa!</span> <span style="color: #cc0000;">Spring</span> is here</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Without a doubt, the season of Spring is my favourite season and the month of September is pretty spesh.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Although it holds my birthday, it also holds my heart. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">In the past, so many significant changing events evolve during this time and I now look forward to the growth and another chance to blossom and learn. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The great outdoors opens its doors to me, the fragrance in the air inspires me. I want to decorate, garden, try new things and create new habits for myself and my little family. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I haven't blogged for so, so long. I have returned back at work part time and it was starting to consume me in so many ways. I am finding my way back to balance and although somewhat difficult at times, I am definitely learning to prioritise and make the most of my limited time. My playing soccer has been a great diversion and something completely out of my comfort zone. I am finding as I get a little older, I don't always want a comfortable and predictable life, I want to continue to try new things and meet new and inspiring motivated people.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I have always held a bucket list of dreams, ideals and goals but when I was faced with illness within my family with my husband my Mum and daughter, I soon realised that although they are great to have and do, it's the relationships that matter and my being with them, for them, supporting them and loving them far overshadowed any of my pipe dreams. During these times you become selfless. These are the times, the lasting memories and the testing of one's character that really challenge us and inspire us. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Maybe by going on this journey the road takes another bend and I realise that sometimes it is ok to take a little time for yourself, and soccer has been this for me this Winter. Stay tuned, we are currently in the semi finals! Woo hoo!! I am currently contemplating at rekindling my love of yoga as the next venture and discovering what else I can do for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">So as I have a little skip in my step and a smile on my face, purchasing flowers for my home (today it was snap dragons ~ a childhood memory) and assembling a new shelf for my lounge room....my inspiration is Spring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Spring is here, and I am ready to blossom and continue to grow to be the best me<em> </em>I can be.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Peace Love Joy</span><br />
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Sunny Mumma Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08797712424418917939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589338687135318834.post-48550179493245713112011-05-31T06:02:00.000+10:002011-05-31T06:02:53.604+10:00Doors are a opening, let in the fresh air!!<span style="color: #444444;">I feel like I use the saying "When it rains it pours" so much lately. I know our life is busy and very constant but when I look at what life has blessed us with and thrown at us since my love and I have shared our lives together - it's absurd!! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">I am not a person that thrives on drama at all. I definitely put my focus on staying calm, centred, peaceful and maintain this ambiance throughout all elements of my life ~ probably not particularly helpful on my soccer field ( I'm yet to discover my inner Xena!!) and I think our children reflect this. </span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">We are all very real with each other, relatively calm and gentle souls. I really should indulge in yoga again, it really is up my alley. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">With all that it holds, the black, the white and the charcoal grey in between ~ I really do love my one crazy life. Time to throw some yellow in, perhaps pink polka dots and a splash of red!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">So many life changing events, opportunities, hurdles and challenges have come our way - WE ARE SURVIVORS,Yes! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">I don't like to harp on things, don't like to bring out the violin and say,"Why me?", I generally roll up my sleeves, become even more practical and logical and make plans on how to deal with each situation and have learnt to live one day at a time which is definately easier to say than do. I have loved learning of the people who truly love and support us and have shown us what true friendship is. This is what I am most grateful of learning in these experiences.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">We have definitely faced some difficult,emotional and draining times but I am glad to say, as a family, and with great support, we are coming out the other end of it all.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Times are a changin'....... I can see clearly now the rain has gone.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">With these obstacles, I have many opportunities to reflect, fantasise and dream of what I want, what I want to experience, taste, feel and see.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Everything has a season and I have learnt not to put pressure on ourselves to have to have it now. I have definitely learnt more patience and learnt to maintain my visions in my eyes. The things I find myself wanting are very rarely of the materialistic kind, more of the things to feel and see with those who I love. Why waste time with those who don't, yeah?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Our world is starting to open up again, some of my visions are becoming a reality and I am quietly excited about the future. I look forward in sharing our journey and experiences as we get our mojo back and begin to play again. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">What are you excited about?</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/41/C8FC8FB0EAD21D4D31A31BC4EDCD74D9.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a> Sunny Mumma Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08797712424418917939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589338687135318834.post-10755967991044699732011-05-23T13:25:00.000+10:002011-05-23T13:25:55.178+10:00Autumn clean !?!<span style="color: #e06666;">At My Place</span><span style="color: #ea9999;"></span> <br />
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Lately, I am inspired to clean, De clutter and decorate.<br />
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This cooler weather definitely agrees with me, I'm a jeans and scarf kinda girl, thrown together with my Converse and I am in my element. Comfort definitely comes first now a days and this is reflected in my life - my home and my style. <br />
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As life gets busier, I find I am craving the simple pleasures. I'm back buying flowers for the home, have been enjoying baking some sweet delights, cooking up delicious savoury feasts and reorganising our worldly possessions. My donation bags are growing as is my anticipation for bin day!! ( I said simple pleasures ~ I am so thankful for the service!!)<br />
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After Dominic was diagnosed we decided to down grade our home and I love it. We live in a renovated cottage ~ yes, all 6 of us, complete with the white picket fence. I've never felt more at home or settled here and I feel that this home resembles me more than anywhere I have lived before. With down sizing, I am always working on ideas on how to utilise space to the best of its' abilities and our needs, keep it looking homely, but not cluttered and definitely not minimalist. I want my home to feel warm and inviting. At the moment I seem to be continually throwing out paper ( we seem to accumulate SO much!!)<br />
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As I have my clean up, I make lists - new throw rugs and cushions, what clothes the kids need, get some of our artwork framed, some shelving required, distress my 2 new dining chairs I bought. With a new season, I get excited, a new beginning, seeing the day in a new light.<br />
Although I realise it really isn't that long til we are wrapped in the warmth of woolen jumpers and new leather boots with Winter on our doorstep, I am embracing these beautiful Autumn days.<br />
I'm cleaning up and re-organising my abode to create some more time to do some of the things I love to do and not fill my time cleaning up after my little people. I'm pretty lucky cause the little people that contribute to the state of the house also chip in and help clean up too!! <br />
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Am so looking forward to having it done and rewarding myself with a few new touches around our home. <br />
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Home, is definitely where the heart is.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_HLbWtbIgni20SwbJEbE3qQhgMuAvWjMAI2iLv-zwbtIqkT4nt344BhbxfNMIOC0QEA-8AbFhULzxsG10LlLYkuu5v1JL6WH_AKb6qAOI671-slz0HF37umKfy_5h8s_BtzBEegAaBwgD/s320/raining.jpg" width="228" /><a href="http://www.weheartit.com/"><span style="color: #e06666;">image</span></a></div>Through the midst of this, my hubby who has been out of the work circuit due to illness and medical treatments, got put forward for a job.<br />
So the journey began....the resume to update, a phone interview and an actual interview to be had, then the news....<br />
"You got the job!!" WOO HOO!! Yeah BABY!!<br />
We weren't looking to return to work so soon but we figure its one day at a time and obviously its a step in the right direction ~ forward!!<br />
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What will be, will be.<br />
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I new I've been ready for some changes and plenty of changes this will bring.<br />
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Fantastic - with this news brings a bit of normality and security back into our lives but in saying that, I want to carry with me and continue on the journey of less actually is more and the importance of family time and simple pleasures in this beautiful world in which we live. All that really matters is each other. We have learnt so many lessons throughout the last two years of my love learning of his diagnosis as individuals, as a couple and as a family. I don't want to get caught up in the ways of the world, of stuff and being too busy. I want us to continue to just BE and blossom.<br />
Right now ~ it's time for my love to blossom.<br />
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After the week I've had, I went and spoilt myself with a pedicure and manicure, well over due and just wonderful. What a fab afternoon. It was whilst I was at the salon that I received my love's great news ~<br />
things are feeling bright again.<br />
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oh, and vision boards really do work ~ crossing a few things off my list!! <br />
~THINK~BELIEVE~SEE ~ Be careful what you ask for!!<br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/41/C8FC8FB0EAD21D4D31A31BC4EDCD74D9.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a> Sunny Mumma Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08797712424418917939noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589338687135318834.post-41243920307677114002011-04-18T03:15:00.000+10:002011-04-18T03:15:59.915+10:00"Have you finished yet??"I and we (my love & I) often, and I mean O.F.T.E.N!!<br />
get asked...<br />
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"Have you finished yet?"<br />
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"How many children are you planning?"<br />
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"When are you having the next one?"<br />
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"Another girl would be nice!! ~ balance out the sexes a bit!!, wink!! wink!!"<br />
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If the truth be known.....<br />
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I have no idea....<br />
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but..... <br />
I am feeling we are moving onto the next chapter of our lives ~<br />
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We are truly blessed to have four delightful, energetic children who are full of spunk and pizzazz.<br />
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never a dull moment ~ one can never EVER say she is bored!!<br />
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BUT......<br />
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- any way you look at it ~ its a huge job ~ no matter how many you have<br />
yet SO worth it ~<br />
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they give me SO much more(just their smile,hug and their honesty);<br />
my hearts' capacity has grown with each one; <br />
I am truly learning what I am capable of;<br />
I am a better person because of them;<br />
I am their Mumma Bear!!<br />
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Anyone who knows me, knows that I have always adored children and always wanted a family, and now that I am at this stage in my life ~ I know I am in my element.<br />
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I always dreamed of the big kitchen table with all the fam gathered around sharing a feast and now I am living it.<br />
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Lately I am surrounded by so many gorgeous babes and it always has me thinking - <br />
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"Have I met all my babies yet?"<br />
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and you know what!!<br />
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Who knows??<br />
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At this point in time, I am enJOYing life and all that it holds <br />
and enJOYing the little people I have the priveledge of raising. <br />
I love taking them to their extra curriculum activities,checking homework, sharing stories and jokes around the table. We are all growing together.<br />
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There is a season for everything.<br />
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Harley often reminds me that we still have a vacant seat in the car!!<br />
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That my boy, is for your friend! (I think!!!)<br />
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Do you ever feel finished?<br />
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<em>Good night John boy</em> ;)<br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/41/C8FC8FB0EAD21D4D31A31BC4EDCD74D9.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a> Sunny Mumma Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08797712424418917939noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589338687135318834.post-81208623235809239472011-04-05T18:57:00.015+10:002011-04-05T19:14:08.022+10:00Lovely to meet you<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Some things you may not know about me......</strong></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"> My childhood pet dog Labrador was called 'Paco'.</span><span style="color: black;"> I also had a cat 'Sarah' whom I had since I was 9.( She passed away when I was 27, just before my 2nd son, Harley was born. So I had her for a mere 18 years. She definitely had nine lives!!</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> <span style="color: black;">My passport has expired</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I adore design and decorating</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I want to learn more about photography</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Growing up I learned the piano,clarinet and the guitar - I think I need major refresher classes now though</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> When I was little, I often imagined I lived in New York City</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I went to four schools</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> One of my most memorable childhood memories was living in Maleny</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"> I love sailing </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"> I used to chef </span><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I didn't wear white to my wedding</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I always dreamed of having 5 children </span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I'm currently learning and training how to play soccer</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"> I love gardening and want to do more of it</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I love to distress and do up old furniture</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I can't live without music</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> My Mum and Dad are my heroes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I've never seen the snow</span></li>
<li> My Grandma was my best friend</li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I love autobiographies</span></li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Feel free to share something interesting about yourself ~ </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">we are all growing on our own journey </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I would love to learn</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">something interesting about YOU</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Mumma Bear XX</span><br />
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There has been so much happening in our world, and in my world, that I felt I needed to put the focus into my family, and get my bearings straight within myself and was not so compelled to write. The catastrophes that Mother nature has provided have been truly devastating but the blessings and human kindness as a result of these has been beautiful to witness and absorb.<br />
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This is what I want my children to witness.This is the beauty I want them to share. The strength of human kindness, the resilience of people and the loving gestures of help, support and guidance. The helping hands and the L.O.V.E!!!<br />
This is what matters, what I cherish and what pulls my heart strings much more than anything materialistic can provide,<br />
goose bump moments ~ I seem to get them a lot lately.<br />
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So many people I know are going through some pretty tough times - in so many different ways at the moment. Although these times are extremely challenging and trying, I truly feel that it is in these times we learn what love and support really means, we learn compassion and we are humbled. We learn of the people who truly love us even when the cards are down, and do not judge or criticise us. This is LOVE.<br />
This is TRUTH. <br />
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Embrace your feelings, your experiences, both good and bad and YOUR journey - this is your truth. Hold close those you love and the moment of now. <br />
We really can only live one day at a time as we really don't know what tomorrow will hold, no matter how much we plan.<br />
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PS. Remember to eat icecream and laugh!! Sunny Mumma Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08797712424418917939noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589338687135318834.post-74069722965629474992011-01-08T23:30:00.000+10:002011-01-08T23:30:29.516+10:00Give ThanksI would just like to say a big thank you and shout out for sharing the link <a href="http://mylivesignature.com/"><span style="color: #e06666;">my live signature</span></a> to getting my own signature for my blog. I learnt through<span style="color: #e06666;"> </span><a href="http://www.sevencherubs.com/"><span style="color: #e06666;">Naomi of seven cherubs</span></a> to find<span style="color: #e06666;"> <u>Jane at Life on planet baby<span style="color: #666666;">'</span></u><span style="color: #444444;"><u>s</u> </span></span><span style="color: black;">hand to hold to guide me through the steps of the required procedure.</span><br />
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I just want to add that this community minded spirit that I am discovering in this blogging world is truly wonderful and what I believe life is all about, helping one another. Thank you girls.<br />
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As we are faced with a new year, we often see it as a new beginning ~ out with the old, in with the new. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
We see it as a fresh start,</div><br />
an opportunity to free ourselves from the baggage that we may carry, that ultimately slowly <br />
suffocates our spirits.<br />
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That's a lot of pressure we put on ourselves for <strong>one </strong>day, one week, one month.<br />
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For the beginning of 2011 it will be no different for me. Daily I try to work on myself, through the smorgasbord of emotions, through the daily challenges that reveal more about oneself and observing the beauty and splendour in the details of our wonderful world. I don't dismiss negativity but I don't endorse it either. I love to reflect on the year just past, and learn from it. I choose to continually grow and blossom and this is my promise to myself and my family ~ always. I want resolution and revelation be apart of my daily life. To go from a noun to an adjective - a 'doing' word.<br />
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Don't get me wrong, I set goals, I think I am the Queen of list making and scheduling (I think I need to with 4 kids, just to function and keep my sanity)<br />
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I have dreams and aspirations and a great imagination.<br />
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My revelation is that I want to embrace opportunities with my two hands and my heart, allow myself to dream big. I want to Shine and rock on in Twenty Eleven.<br />
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I am always trying new techniques to improve the mindset and routine of my family. I like to think we continually evolve and adjust to each others needs.<br />
Quite a few months ago, I introduced whilst we were sitting around the dinner table, instead of asking the obvious, 'How was your day?' or 'What did you do today?' which often was replied with grunts or 'I can't remember',<br />
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I asked 'What made you smile today?'<br />
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Then we started with each family member stating five things that they are grateful for today.<br />
It amazes me the fantastic conversations that come out of this. It has been significant in my world. I am learning more about my children and husband, and guests in our home ~ how they tick and what's on their minds. We have had a lot to be grateful for lately but one answer that has stuck with me was when Harley(7) replied, ' I'm thankful for gravity so we don't get sucked out into the Solar System!' This definitely opened my mind, and that would be a bummer dude.<br />
and Cooper (4) saying ' I am thankful for the hoppital.' awww, bless him. xx Me too.<br />
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I am grateful, <em>so</em> grateful for my little family. Grateful for the blessings that are touching us and inspiring us to grow. <br />
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I am grateful that I have experienced these hurdles, because they have directed me to live more consciously and not lead my life on auto pilot.<br />
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I live with my cup half full no matter my circumstances (sometimes its a coffee that's gone cold but would much prefer it to be a Moscato and definitely should be more H20)<br />
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I am always open to learn. <br />
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</blockquote>I am real.<br />
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I am revealing my word for the year inspired from<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><a href="http://www.lifebehindthepurpledoor.com/"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">Cate at Life behind the purple door</span></a> <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"> </span></strong></span><br />
<div><blockquote><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"> REAL</span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> adj.</span><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> 1.true</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New;"> 2.actual</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New;"> 3.genuine</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New;"> 4.sincere</span><br />
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I hope you join me on this journey as we travel the highway of life<br />
and lets get real.<br />
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Is your cup half full or half empty? What are you grateful for?<br />
I would love to hear your thoughts<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">'<span style="font-size: large;">Every morning cries to us: Do what you ought and trust what may be.'</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832)</span></span><br />
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{hearts}<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mumma Bear</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Kate</span> </span> XX<a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1875720494"></span><span id="goog_1875720495"></span></span></blockquote></div> Sunny Mumma Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08797712424418917939noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589338687135318834.post-47779214400096796162011-01-06T01:00:00.000+10:002011-01-06T01:00:47.270+10:00In reflection<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So here I am, with the first real chance I have had to reflect on 2010 and all I can say is <u></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><u> <span style="color: red;">'WOW!!'</span></u><span style="color: red;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If you had of told me this time last year what I had installed, I truly wouldn't have believed you and would have made a bet on it - and I don't even gamble.(and I would have lost, big time!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Life in my world is joyous, busy, peaceful, chaotic, noisy, calm (especially now that all are asleep) and extremely loving with in our household of our four children and furry friend.</span><br />
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In 2010 we -<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Moved House - downgraded to a little cottage I adore and feeds my imagination complete with a white picket fence. (my little Green Gables)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My love began dialysis (and training to do it at home himself)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I discovered by chance, <strong>Sunny Mummy</strong>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Through this group, I have met on-line and in real life the most inspiring, motivated, loving, caring like-minded women I have ever had the privilege to know. They have been a blessing in disguise for me and I look forward to continuing these friendships both personally and professionally in the future. XXX</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The dialysis machine came home and my love began his journey of administering his own medical treatment at home 3-5 times a week for 4-8 hours at a time.(Brave, very ,very brave. My absolute hero XXX )</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">I was able to convince my love that we needed a dog(not a mean feat!), and we adopted Bentley from the RSPCA. Actually I am still convincing him, however the kids and I love him and I love, my love. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My baby girl, Lucia was admitted several times into hospital due to convulsions. All up she has had nine. Our boys soon learnt the procedure of the ambulance arriving and mummy watching the clock and feeling for Lulu's pulse. Huge awakening and a reminder to keep things in perspective - at the end of the day - nothing else mattered except keeping my baby girl alive and well and truly learning to pray.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">What we call the 'Braxton Hicks'. The kidney transplant that ended up being a false alarm. What a roller coaster ride.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Mending and forming the most amazing relationship with my sis-in-law. My true sister-an amazing, talented and ever supportive woman that is inspiring on so many levels and I am truly grateful for. Its all about timing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The miracle of my mum - defying all medical odds - and despite her diagnosis - her strength, love, spirit and faith is granting her wish and she is an absolute miracle. She has taught me what unconditional love is and to soldier on despite the obstacles that lie in our paths. She is such a quiet achiever, never one to ring her bell but I am privileged to know her, call her my mum (our Evie and our Meima) and call her my best friend. I love you XXX</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">and as if we needed things to get any bigger .....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My love......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Received .......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">the<strong> blessing</strong>...........</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">of a </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Kidney transplant</strong> on the 6th December 2010, my sis-in-law's birthday. ( not a coincidence, I believe)</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: red;">WOW</span> <span style="color: red;"> WOW</span> <span style="color: red;"> WOW!!</span></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Nothing can top that. What a way to end the year. The ultimate gift for Christmas. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">After believing it may take 3-5 years even though we knew we were at the top of the list, we were officially on the waiting list for a mere 9 weeks with a false start in between. Truly, jaw dropping amazing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">At the moment we are on the roller coaster of recovery but the future looks bright. When I asked my love what did he want when he was recovered, expecting him to say, "I'll take you to Nepal and and lets go climb us a mountain."(guess he's been there, done that!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">His actual response was " I am looking forward to having enough energy to play with the kids and to work on really establishing our vegetable patch." It truly always comes back to the simple pleasures. Oh joy, I can't wait!! I want to rock this world together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Through all the hurdles we have faced this year, I have never felt more happy and content with who I am, with where I am at and who I surround myself with. I am open to new experiences, people, challenges and discoveries within myself, my family and this world full of opportunities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I am trusting my instincts more than ever, am believing in dreaming big and am continually learning to live one day at a time, be in the moment, present in my life, my husband's life and my children's life.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Realising I am learning way more from my children than I believe I am teaching them. They are all individuals who shine in their own right and I am there to guide and hold their hands. I love them to bits and pieces xx</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I now know how many things are truly out of my hands and although some are huge hurdles, skyscrapers in fact, I have learnt that I am stronger than I thought, can rise to the challenge and face them head on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Tears have been shed, plenty of laughter, hugs and sympathetic gestures have pulled me through. I have felt the true feeling of compassion and support.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I have faith in the extraodinary and am learning to believe in the unbelievable. These situations have connected me to the most amazing people and that is the greatest gift.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">For 2011, I am going to take the ride and write my heart out and maybe learn a little about blogging along the way. I may delve back to 2010 to share some of these obstacles to inspire, and support others in similar situations because each one of us has our own journey, not free of hurdles, hurt and loss and we all need to feel loved, supported and understood. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Lets not sweat the small stuff</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Lets get <strong>R E A L </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">and be honest with ourselves and each other </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> and live the life <strong>YOU </strong>are meant to lead,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Rocking it on!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Mumma Bear XXX { hugs} virtually!!</span> Sunny Mumma Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08797712424418917939noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589338687135318834.post-59418294482064361712010-10-31T23:39:00.001+10:002011-01-05T20:28:45.025+10:00Home Sweet HomeWell, What a week that was!<br />
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After dropping my eldest, Jordan, with his auntie to enjoy a weekend with his Dad in town on Friday evening, the consequences of the week really hit me and I felt so relieved it was the weekend. <br />
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As a result of my week, I had to miss a girls' night with <a href="http://sunny%20mummy/">Sunny Mummy</a> and friends and cancel my own Kitchen Tea Tupperware Party on Saturday with great disappointment. I had to place the priority on my own little family, take a breather and recover and look after me. My exhaustion really set in and I could <u>only </u>be in the moment. On Saturday, Dominic went for treatment at the hospital and I bundled up the kiddliwinks and took Harley and Cooper to their swimming lessons whilst Lucia frolicked in the wading pool with pure delight and amazement. Was so lovely to enjoy some sunshine and soak up that Vitamin D. It wasn't long til I started to fade that we ventured home and hibernated and just quietly hung out together.<br />
Thank God for pizza night and no washing up!! and for Harley serving me lemonade in bed (bless him).<br />
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Sunday was also a day of recovery and preparing for the coming week. And so the show goes on ,never a break from the constant washing, I could relish in the sunshine and the blessing of getting it all dry. Sundays I like to plan. I'm an old fashioned girl at heart and I adore pen and paper ~ so I write and sip tea.....<br />
Today I planned my menu for the week. I like to keep the mid week menu uncomplicated as we are at sports training 3out of 5 afternoons a week and I don't need to feel like I live in the kitchen!<br />
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<strong><u>Monday -</u></strong> Chicken pesto pasta bake and garden salad<br />
<strong><u>Tuesday -</u></strong> Marinated chicken,potato bake w fresh beans,broccolini and snow peas<br />
<strong><u>Wednesday</u></strong> - Whatever goes * eggs, noodles, leftovers, tomato soup, breakfast cereal etc*<br />
<strong><u>Thursday</u></strong> - Silverside in the slow cooker and vegetables<br />
<strong><u>Friday</u></strong> - Home made pizzas with puff pastry<br />
<strong><u>Saturday</u></strong> - out and about<br />
<strong><u>Sunday</u></strong> - Roast beef extravaganza ( the night we play in the kitchen)<br />
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This is a great guideline to have, but believe me subject to change without notice, just look at last week! I plan this with what I have in the kitchen already and shop for the extras. I'm trying to have one home day where I have a cook up to make the busy days run a fair bit smoother. At the moment that day is Monday. So after dropping my big boys to school and running a few errands, put some washing on and set the littlies up with a few activities, I'm away and firing - all systems GO!<br />
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This week is fairly basic with only Monday and Tuesday to sort which is great as Dom is back at the hospital for more treatment just to make sure all is running smoothly and hopefully back at work on Tuesday.<br />
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I have so many over ripe bananas in the fruit bowl so tomorrow there will be banana cake, bread and muffins all a baking. I'll freeze some so the kids won't get 'over' them but great for lunch box delights and unexpected visitors. <br />
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I can't really get into the whole Halloween thing. Don't mind pumpkin carving,dress ups, handing out lollies for trick or treating but the whole concept is quite dark,gloomy and scary to me and I have children that ask a lot of questions. We did have a few people arrive at our door and the kids enjoyed handing out the lollies as well as indulging themselves, then we decided to do something random and duck up to the local 7 11 store and indulge in ice cream for all. They were so excited. It was Lucia's first store bought ice block and she was pretty quick in working out how a Calippo works! <br />
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So now as i hear their gentle breathing, sound asleep, and the only noises are from this keyboard, I know it has been a great weekend, not what we had planned but still quietly wonderful.<br />
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~ Hope you had a wonderful weekend ~<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Kate </span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">'thumbs up Super Cooper'</div> Sunny Mumma Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08797712424418917939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589338687135318834.post-83220717567070580002010-10-28T07:33:00.001+10:002010-10-28T08:29:22.276+10:00What shall today holdWell, I am quite the organiser and planner but lately in my life I have realised I can only plan things in pencil as we truly never know what is around the corner or what curve ball the world will throw at our little family and the people surrounding us. Just when I have my heart set on something BOOM, something happens and throws all plans out the window.<br />
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So people close to me know that my husband, Dominic, has Chroninc Kidney Disease and has his treatment of dialysis at home on a regular occurance about every second day for 4 -8 hours a session (depending on what else is happening in our day). He has a fitsula(a connection that has been made from his vein to an artery to allow more blood flow in his arm and this is the access point he connects two needles in, to connect to his machine ~ which actually has a name<span style="background-color: #3d85c6; color: black;"> <span style="color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">Angel</span>. We've had to accept her as our friend rather than a hinderance as it keeps my man functioning and really is like a guardian angel watching over us from the corner of our bedroom. It cleans out his blood of all the toxins, what our healthy kidneys do naturally and helps him get on with his life as "normal" as possible. This will continue until we receive that blessed phonecall to come in and receive the ultimate gift of life ~ a NEW KIDNEY.</span></span><br />
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A couple of nights ago, hubby was violently ill ( actually lost 4 1/2kg in an evening) and as a result his fitsula stopped buzzing due to dehydration, which is critical for his need to dialyse. I could go on with more details, at the moment, it still all feels quite fuzzy, but as I begin to defuzz this situation, I realise I thought I was losing my man, as I witnessed his collapse, I have been really processing that our life together is just beginning, we have so much still to discover,see, laugh, play and dance together that it really hit me that we are dealing with a life and death situation on a daily basis and I am not ready for us to part yet. We have four children together and we are at the beginning of our journey to observe and guide their growing and their discovery of this wondrous world and I want us to grow old together.I want to be a Nonna and Poppa together!!<br />
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Last night he had his operation to get the fitsula working again, and as we wait to see if it works - and stays working and Dom recovers from his surgery, we have to deal with the aftermath of what just happened and continue life as normal. I still have the school run, lunches, sports, washing, dishes, changing nappies which I guess, really keep everything in perspective as I realise, Life really does go on. As I duck down the shop to get bread and milk and greet the little asian shop keeper who greets me the same everytime, she doesn't know how the event of two days ago, rattled me and ultimately changed me to the person I was the day before as I continually learn about this life - our lives and the importance of love and sharing it and holding those closest to you, a little more closer and reminding them what they mean to us. <br />
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I remind my older children, Jordan 10 and Harley 7, to really not sweat the small stuff, not to be worriers and let your mind wonder off into all the 'what ifs' but to embrace the what is now and deal with things one step at a time and remain true and real. Then we have a moment - Miss Lucia says 'Harley' and 'uh oh' for the first time and we are reminded all all things wondrous again and a new day has begun with giggles. Sunny Mumma Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08797712424418917939noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589338687135318834.post-61911910443652901422010-10-27T23:49:00.000+10:002011-01-05T20:28:26.480+10:00Virgin BloggerSo here I am ~ the virgin blogger. Bear with me as I learn along the way. <br />
I have been enjoying others blogs for a while now, and often get asked the question how I stay so positive when faced with so many obstacles. I thought I would rediscover my writing and share with you my journey. Sunny Mumma Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08797712424418917939noreply@blogger.com2