September 21, 2012
Friday has always been my favorite day of the week mostly because I know the weekend is ahead and who does not like weekends? I feel pretty carefree most Friday's. Even after a difficult week much like this week for me I can still feel happy about the day.
Because of this I am going to start a new tradition, (I know, me and everyone else...) here at Mendocino Doula...Fun Friday. This name may change once I have given it a little more thought...I will have a list of things that have caught my eye throughout the week and post them here for you to enjoy.
Books I want to read:
The Midwife of Hope River by Patricia Harmon
The Doula by Bridget Bolan
For the Girls:
Homemade Soap Fluff We have the dye and the soap ready to go. I will post pictures. Maybe I can even get them to clean the tub while they are at it!
D.I.Y. or my version D.I.H. (Do It Halfway)
This dresser has been on my D.I.H. list for many, many months. One day Reya will have this in her room!
Music:
Emmylou by First Aid Kit Thank you Ackshawn for playing on your radio show New Slang on KZYX. (Yes, that was a shout out...)
I am sure I will have more each week and now that I know I will be making this a regular thing I will be on the lookout!
Enjoy!
Nicole
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Friday, September 21, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Barbie and Ken's Home Birth
September 20, 2012
I have to say that I found this to be very amusing and like so many of the home birth photos I have seen online.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
A day in the life
September 18, 2012
Is it just me or is time going by faster and faster. There is a saying that time flies when you are having fun. What about when you have two kids and a house to paint? Most of the time the days pass by quickly, usually because we are running errands or doing household chores, (or at least I am!) Today was a combination of everything. The day went by quickly...dinner in slow cooker, Serena down for a nap, moon/cloud dough, errands and soccer. In between were tantrums, potty training upsets (not from me) and endless talks with Reya about listening. "Are you listening?" "Did you hear what I just said?" Maybe it is the day. Reya is sensitive to my moods and lately I have been grumpy and stressed. I will go with that though it did not make it any easier.
On a lighter note, today we made Moon/Cloud dough! I bookmarked the site weeks ago and even told Reya we would be making it soon...soon turned into weeks and each time she asked I would say, "maybe later" or "maybe when Serena wakes up from her nap." Each time she would look at me with excitement and then I am sure disappointment when it did not happen. Today was the day though...the girls had a blast and I am proud of myself for letting them be messy and have fun and they even helped clean up! Oh the joys in life!
Yes, it was a good day. The girls and I just need to remember to get outside when it gets emotional and crazy.
Is it just me or is time going by faster and faster. There is a saying that time flies when you are having fun. What about when you have two kids and a house to paint? Most of the time the days pass by quickly, usually because we are running errands or doing household chores, (or at least I am!) Today was a combination of everything. The day went by quickly...dinner in slow cooker, Serena down for a nap, moon/cloud dough, errands and soccer. In between were tantrums, potty training upsets (not from me) and endless talks with Reya about listening. "Are you listening?" "Did you hear what I just said?" Maybe it is the day. Reya is sensitive to my moods and lately I have been grumpy and stressed. I will go with that though it did not make it any easier.
On a lighter note, today we made Moon/Cloud dough! I bookmarked the site weeks ago and even told Reya we would be making it soon...soon turned into weeks and each time she asked I would say, "maybe later" or "maybe when Serena wakes up from her nap." Each time she would look at me with excitement and then I am sure disappointment when it did not happen. Today was the day though...the girls had a blast and I am proud of myself for letting them be messy and have fun and they even helped clean up! Oh the joys in life!
Yes, it was a good day. The girls and I just need to remember to get outside when it gets emotional and crazy.
Moon/Cloud dough scented with Lavender oil...yes, I am that mom!
Cloud Dough Exploration from TinkerLab
Sisters!
One of Reya's chalk drawings.
Reya really wanted to give Serena her good night bottle. This is Reya at 4 years old and Serena at 1 year old.
Rewind 1.5 years...Reya age 3, Serena 4 weeks. Oh babies...my heart swells.
Good night, sweet dreams.
“I believe in everything until it's disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. It all exists, even if it's in your mind."
~John Lennon
Monday, September 17, 2012
UnFacebook
September 17, 2012
Happy UnFacebook-ing!
I have made the decision to take a little break from the trap I call Facebook. It will be a nice break from the negative posts that people feel so inclined to share. Whatever happened to the adage, "If you have nothing nice to say, do not say anything at all." So for now I am choosing happiness.
Life has been extremely busy. I think most families can agree on this. The start of school brings new routines, new emotions and for us many, many sports games! Reya has started soccer and seems to be enjoying it. If enjoying it means running with the flock while chewing on her fingers! The first game went really well with a lot of participation and joy. She was excited to be the goalie and even saved two goals. The game this past weekend was spent running away from the ball while also pulling on her teammates arms, hands and legs. I have a feeling the more we push her to have fun and play the harder she will try to do the opposite. Oh well! I catch myself remembering that she is only four. Four, not fourteen, though some days it seems as though I already have a moody teenager. She seems so much older to me so it is hard to not expect her to act older.
Speaking of older. My baby, Serena is now almost a year and a half old. Old enough to shake her head no, (even when she means yes) climb on everything, walk up and down the stairs and choose what shoes she wants to wear. Yes, my littlest one is no longer a baby. I have not had the feeling of wanting another baby. Mostly in part because I have really been cherishing my sleep and time with Noah. I have also been able to enjoy motherhood with Serena in a way that I was not able to with Reya. It was different, somehow harder with Reya. This time around I can appreciate the good and know that the difficult will get easier to handle.
I leave you with this quote which seems to be very fitting for everything that is going on right now:
"Play fair. Don't hit people. Say you're sorry when you hurt somebody."
~Robert Fulghum
Happy UnFacebook-ing!
I have made the decision to take a little break from the trap I call Facebook. It will be a nice break from the negative posts that people feel so inclined to share. Whatever happened to the adage, "If you have nothing nice to say, do not say anything at all." So for now I am choosing happiness.
Life has been extremely busy. I think most families can agree on this. The start of school brings new routines, new emotions and for us many, many sports games! Reya has started soccer and seems to be enjoying it. If enjoying it means running with the flock while chewing on her fingers! The first game went really well with a lot of participation and joy. She was excited to be the goalie and even saved two goals. The game this past weekend was spent running away from the ball while also pulling on her teammates arms, hands and legs. I have a feeling the more we push her to have fun and play the harder she will try to do the opposite. Oh well! I catch myself remembering that she is only four. Four, not fourteen, though some days it seems as though I already have a moody teenager. She seems so much older to me so it is hard to not expect her to act older.
Speaking of older. My baby, Serena is now almost a year and a half old. Old enough to shake her head no, (even when she means yes) climb on everything, walk up and down the stairs and choose what shoes she wants to wear. Yes, my littlest one is no longer a baby. I have not had the feeling of wanting another baby. Mostly in part because I have really been cherishing my sleep and time with Noah. I have also been able to enjoy motherhood with Serena in a way that I was not able to with Reya. It was different, somehow harder with Reya. This time around I can appreciate the good and know that the difficult will get easier to handle.
I leave you with this quote which seems to be very fitting for everything that is going on right now:
"Play fair. Don't hit people. Say you're sorry when you hurt somebody."
~Robert Fulghum
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