Showing posts with label Mummy Monday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mummy Monday. Show all posts

Monday, August 23, 2010

Mummy Monday....How to find joy in your day

I nearly forgot it's Monday. I have had a lot of thoughts swarming through my head today. I'm sure the weather is contributing, and the fact that I have had Jackson in his Baby Bjorn sling for four hours asleep (my neck/ shoulder muscles are starting to go numb)!

Is it just me, or do any other stay-at-home mums question how much they are doing (or not doing) for their families, their children, themselves? Sometimes I think I get so caught up in making the most of the moment that the moment just passes by. And sometimes because I don't conquer the "motherhood" world I feel a bit glum. I stumbled across a post written by a photographer which included a letter to her son who was turning four. She reminisced over the daunting and ever-consuming first year of life and it was obvious that she really missed it. See her entry here . It's a nice reminder to appreciate every moment. And funny enough her sons name is Jackson!

So, today I am grateful for sore shoulders because I get to hold my little boy close and listen to him taking small breaths, kiss his forehead and smell the sweetness of milk (lol...possibly gross to others?). It's actually quite beautiful. Today, even though I didn't get the dishes done, it rained on my washing and I doubted my abilities to start my dream business...Jackson smiled beautifully at me so many times, he has slept and I know when he wakes up he will be excited to see me again (after I feed him..lol).

So to my little boy....I love you sooooo much and am grateful that you make me smile every day!



I'd really love to hear from others mums, or even those who aren't about how they spend/ would spend their time at home!

Oh, and don't forget to drink lots of water everyday!

xo Shayla

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Mummy Monday...on Thursday...

So I'm a little behind the eight-ball with this one. And it's only going to be quick because my boy is screaming...again. He doesn't seem to want to sleep today. And meanwhile I am feeling a little nutty, however I was lucky enough to get some beautiful play time with him and one of these:


Makes it all worth it hey!

Off to rescue the little man...

Shayla xo

Monday, August 9, 2010

Mummy Monday

Today started out with the most beautiful blue sky, lots of Sunshine, but as the day progressed I think the weather started to reflect how I felt! Jackson decided to demand all of my attention and not let me do any of the chores I originally set out to do! Washing is still in the machine, dishes need to be stacked in the dishwasher, errands to be run and I'm left feeling pretty exhasted. And I used to wonder what I would do with all my "free time" as a mum. Oh how wrong I was.

My lesson as a 1st time Mum today is that this is why I am here....to raise Jackson. So, the dishes, errands and washing can wait. I devoted lots of cuddle time to bubs today and at least I know he is happy and taken care of. He rewards me with beautiful smiles (in between the tears) and the cutest eyes I have ever seen! Those are what I am grateful for today!



Also, I found out that a friend of mine gave birth to a healthy boy this afternoon. I am so excited for her and her hubby and this made my day! A reminder of the things that matter.


ST xo