tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88779162516960741892024-03-13T10:40:20.441+10:30Mum-mentsTara @ Mum-mentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088709327379392965noreply@blogger.comBlogger198125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877916251696074189.post-32563166535080825092012-09-01T11:51:00.001+09:302012-09-01T11:51:43.244+09:30A weekend... Just me...If you are on my personal facebook page or follow me on Instagram you would know things havn't been good the past 3 weeks.<br />
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I have not been myself, I have no been happy nor have I been a very good friend or mother.<br />
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9 months ago I found <a href="http://hecallsmemummii.blogspot.com.au/2011/12/love-is-in-air.html">Love</a> everything was fabulous! I was so happy.<br />
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9 days ago it all ended.<br />
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It was something that nither of us wanted. It was something that had to happen.<br />
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He's a good guy, he really is. He did so much for my self esteem and confidence. For that I will always been thankful. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(even if it has taken a beating the past few weeks.)</span><br />
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He just wasn't ready and I needed more.<br />
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Outside influences <span style="font-size: x-small;">(more then one *they*)</span> started to affect us badly they became too much to bear, the stress and pure fustration I had to go through because of said influences I will NEVER forget.<br />
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They straight out ruined what we had.<br />
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They acheived what they wanted. We reached a point where we had to let them win. <br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(karma will solve that problem eventually)</span><br />
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I don't understand why we couldn't just be left alone.<br />
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Bitter dosen't look good on anyone, we just wanted to be happy, letting us would have been the bigger thing to do, but no they just couldn't let it go, it was never going to be possible.<br />
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So here I am now, today.<br />
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Ready to spend the whole weekend alone<br />
No children<br />
No boyfriend<br />
Just me.<br />
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People are telling me enjoy it, do things for you, it was only 9 months etc etc and I will a small part of me will.<br />
But this first weekend is going to be the hardest. It may have only been 9 months but we were joining to lives together, we were creating a blended family, we were growing... together.<br />
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And...<br />
I am still nursing the wounds.<br />
I am still trying to understand.<br />
I am still trying to heal my heart.<br />
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I havnt been alone in 9 months...<br />
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Just as I stepped into that relationship I was starting to find me again and was actually cherishing the weekends I had to myself.<br />
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Now I am starting from square one again.<br />
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So this weekend I plan to heal.<br />
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I plan to, sleep in, to cook, eat chinese takeaway, drink cider, do craft, project life, blog, create things for my boys, work, talk to my friends, enjoy the sunshine, get ontop of my laundry!, listen to music, watch movies and just be.<br />
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It will hurt, I will cry but only a little bit.<br />
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Once I am through this weekend everything will be easier.<br />
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Once I am through this weekend I have so many fun and positive things ahead of me the Royal Adelaide Show, Lil C's 2nd birthday, My birthday, A trip to Tassie to see my bestie, Moving house and Christmas!<br />
Thats only the things I have planned there will be so many other things that just pop up.<br />
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I couldn't have gotten through the past few weeks withouth my friends and support from them. For that I am eternally grateful.<br />
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For now and into the future it's just me and my babies again...<br />
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Just us 3.<br />
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Tara @ Mum-mentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088709327379392965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877916251696074189.post-14307716802005849902012-08-26T10:41:00.001+09:302012-08-26T10:41:24.353+09:30Windows of Happiness<br />
All week I have thought about writing my Windows of happiness post for <a href="http://www.mymummydaze.com/2012/08/windows-of-happiness-in-margaret-river.html">My Mummy Daze</a> and her linky<br />
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At the beginning of the week it was easy I had so much to be happy about.<br />
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Then rolled around thursday, there hasn't been much happiness around since then.<br />
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So this week even though my Window of Happiness may be slightly clouded in grey I can see the bright colours of flowers peeking through.<br />
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Daffodils, my favourite flower. I wish they were around a little longer then a few weeks. When they do hit the shops I buy them every week.<br />
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This week they have helped brighten my dining room and bedroom and smelt amazing.<br />
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<em>Daffodils with orange and yellow</em></div>
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<em>Jonquills - close enough to being a daffodil lol</em></div>
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<em>Yellow ones.</em></div>
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Hopefully next week my Window will be a little clearer and happier.</div>
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Only I can control wether it is or not so fingers are crossed I can get my thinking to change it's direction a little.</div>
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<strong>What's been making you happy this week?</strong><br />
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<br />Tara @ Mum-mentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088709327379392965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877916251696074189.post-47172450371862742352012-08-19T09:53:00.001+09:302012-08-19T09:53:32.514+09:30Windows of Happiness ~ Park fun<br />
The gorgeous Fi is back from the stunning New York and back with her linky...<br />
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This week I've really needed to focus on the happiness that surronds me every day and It hasn't been easy.<br />
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One of my standouts this week was taking the boys to the park.<br />
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So simple yet we had such a fabulous time there.<br />
Master J is so independent and full of "look at me mum" and Lil C loves doing his own thing in his own time with a splash of I want to do what my big brother is doing.<br />
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">So happy</span></em></div>
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The boys have reached the age where I can sit for alot of their time at the park and just observe.<br />
They love checking that I'm still watching and of course when I push them on the swing.<br />
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Little and Big</span></em></div>
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The park has become a win win situation for all of us.<br />
I get to sit and watch them learning and playing, interacting when they want me or need me.<br />
And they get to play independently and not with mummy hovering around throwing off their groove ;)<br />
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With spring only days away and summer on the horizon we are all looking forward to getting out and about so much more, with park dates, picnics at the beach and fun filled days at the pool enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.<br />
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<em><strong>What happiness did you find in your week? Link with my Fi over at <a href="http://www.mymummydaze.com/2012/08/windows-of-happiness-time-with-my.html">My Mummy Daze</a></strong></em><br />
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<br />Tara @ Mum-mentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088709327379392965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877916251696074189.post-7486441141438453222012-08-04T09:20:00.002+09:302012-08-04T09:20:15.720+09:30The guilt & open ended answers...When kissing master J goodnight before i go to bed the guilt from the day washes over me.<br />
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Tears brim to my eyes.<br />
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I always promise myself i'll do better tomorrow, <br />
I wont yell as much tomorrow,<br />
I wont be as stressed tomorrow...<br />
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It never happens...<br />
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The next day is the same... <br />
And that night is the same.<br />
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I am on a vicious circle & dont know how to get off<br />
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The only thing that stands out is...<br />
I love those boys more then anything.<br />
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Through all the yelling & the "naughtiness" <br />
through every bad day.<br />
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My love for them never stops.<br />
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They say you only have to get this parenting thing right about 30% of the time and your kids will grow up just fine.<br />
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But what if I'm not getting it right that much... What if I'm getting it wrong so much more then I already am.<br />
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Living with a child who has "special needs" (speech/language delay, behavioual issues & sensory processing issues... so far) is challenging & exhausting.<br />
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At the momment we have no solid answers only open ended ones.<br />
None of them make sense, none of them show a clear indication as to what may be causing all of this.<br />
Wether there is something going on at all... maybe this is just who Master J is?<br />
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I am in limbo, trying to do what we've already learnt, trying new things we see or hear trying to make it through each day without completely losing my cool.<br />
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Nothing works completely<br />
What works one day dosen't the next<br />
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There is something missing.<br />
We are missing a piece to the puzzle that will help our boy cope that will help us all cope that will help him become the happy little boy I know is still inside.<br />
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So round & round we go on this ugly circle.<br />
Tears & screaming & meltdowns both mine & his.<br />
All while trying to appear normal & not draw attention to ourselves.<br />
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Guess that's the key right there... We aren't a normal family.<br />
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So we wait some more & hope that at his peadiatrics appointment this month we start to get some final answers.<br />
We need them we all do, we need to know what to do next...<br />
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The book is open & I'm waiting to the turn page to find the next chapter...<br />
I hope it's there.<br />
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The gorgeous Fi's from <a href="http://www.mymummydaze.com/">Mummy Daze</a> and her <a href="http://www.mymummydaze.com/p/windows-of-happiness.html">Windows of Happiness</a> linky.<br />
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This week I have had several momments of happiness that have helped me through the bleaker days.<br />
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There was sunshine, beautiful warm sun light streaming through the curtains.<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">The bonus was I got my washing dry ;)</span><br />
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Yellow jonquills on my dining room table, they just seem to lift the whole feel of the house.<br />
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Reading my boys bank statements and knowing that the small contribution I am making to them every week is one of the best things I could have done for their futures.<br />
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Packing Master Js lunchbox for his first ever full day of Kindy<br />
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Planning family holidays with one of my closest friends.<br />
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Going grocery shopping KID FREE!!!<br />
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All these things may not seem like much but they are the tiniest droplets of happiness that have filled my cup.<br />
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<strong>What's made you happy this week?</strong><br />
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It's been a nice change.<br />
I love connecting with all my lovelies, it feels like I've spread my social butterfly wings a bit more.<br />
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To make sure I keep it up I'm linking up with one of my old fav linkys<br />
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which is now hosted by the fabulous Dorothy from <a href="http://www.singularinsanity.com/">Singular Insanity</a><br />
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Lets see what I know well what I think I know ;) this week...<br />
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* I know that food shopping kiddie free is... AMAZING! I was able to take my time and browse the shelves a little more thoroughly.<br />
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* I know that I am well and truly over winter and ready for the warmer days and beautiful warm nights. The entertaing, the dinners outside and lazy days at the beach.<br />
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* I know that the brotherly bond my babies have is so precious. They fight one minute but are best friends the next.<br />
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* I know I would be lost without my small group of gorgeous friends.<br />
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* I know I hope to extend that group with a few more friends over time and maybe just maybe reconnect more with one or two of them.<br />
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* I know that this Sunday is going to be a bit of a hard day for me. The only thing that will get me through will be to keep myself busy and be in contact with my lovely friends.<br />
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* I know that it's hard work trying to combine 2 families with children involved and exs in the background, but the result can be bliss.<br />
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* I know that I have come along way and made some real progress with personal things. It actually makes me really proud. If it wasn't for more friends always being there and supporting me every step of the way I know I wouldn't feel this way at all.<br />
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and I think that's all I know... well at least for now.<br />
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<strong>What do you know?</strong><br />
<strong>You could always link up and tell the world, it's all kinds of fun!</strong><br />
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<br />Tara @ Mum-mentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088709327379392965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877916251696074189.post-26273883237902899072012-07-18T09:16:00.000+09:302012-07-18T09:16:02.277+09:30Food changeThere's been lots of talk around the interwebs about food and cooking from scratch, about healthier options and additives and preservatives.<br />
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Its been an interesting read and great to see what alot of other families are implementing into their lives and their childrens lives to eat more naturally.<br />
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To say it's inspired me is an understatement it's really got me thinking and planning more.<br />
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I have always cooked alot from scratch but I thought I could always have cooked more.<br />
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When we discovered Master J was additive and preservative sensitive (mainly colour 102 and MSG) we started cutting out a few bits and pieces and I started baking alot more.<br />
Not to mention I have 2 boys who are going to need loads of food to fill their bottomless legs ;)<br />
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It's something I've really grown to enjoy.<br />
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I wont say Im 100% natural or additve/preservative free or from scratch, the whole concept of being compleltely free makes my head spin.<br />
I am however making concisous decisons about what I am feeding myself and my boys and I think that even if I'm only doing half I'm helping my boys be healthy and not affected by nasties in some food.<br />
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I'll be the first to admit as a solo mumma of 2 I can get lazy and I will buy hot chippies for lunch every now and then or Maccas as treat but most of my boys meals are cooked/made at home. <br />
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The big thing I struggle with is their snacks.<br />
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My boys arent huge fruit or vegie fans so picking up and apple if they are hungry between meals just dosen't happen here, which I'm not too fussed about... at this stage.<br />
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I grate a whole lot of vegies into most of their dinners and I have started baking alot of things which require fruit and puree/stew my own fresh fruit, so they are getting their fruits and veggies just in a different way.<br />
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They love their milk before bed and are happy eating wholemeal bread or bread I have baked, they love yoghurt and cheese, weet-bix, rice bubbkes, sultanas and rice crackers.<br />
Master J will also eat tinned peaches and bananas and Lil C will happily sit down to a bowl of mashed vegies with some gravy (he's his mummas boy in that department)<br />
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I have loved finding new recipes that are the "equivilant" to the pre packaged foods I would normally buy and It feels good to be getting the boys involved and helping and watching them try new foods.<br />
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Just today I made a few differnt food choices in our shopping.<br />
I purchased a yoghurt maker and instead of the long life juice I brought the Coles cloudy apple juice from the dairy aisle (which I give them diluted) which is only apples.<br />
I also brought some apples and strawberries to make some fruit filled oatmeal bars and wholemeal pitas and wholemeal crumpets.<br />
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We have baby spinach and rocket <span style="font-size: x-small;">(we did have basil & corriander too... they didnt quite make it)</span> growing in the boys old sand & water table and I plan on extending our vegie garden when we move in November and getting some egg laying chickens.<br />
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Looking at all the things I do it isnt very much right now slowly but surely we will get there and will choose differnt options as we go.<br />
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Small change is better then none at all... right?<br />
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<strong>I would love to know if you are doing anything like this... what you are doing? Do you buy organic? </strong><br />
<strong>Can always use some more ideas ;)</strong><br />
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The aim is to try and beat the wintery blues that seem to be swirling around the place.<br />
To find the positive amongst the rain and cold.<br />
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I know I am suffering, some days quite badly other days just mommentarily but ither way I dont like feeling this way and I dont like that a season has something to do with it!<br />
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I use to love winter! Curled up on the couch with a blanket & hot chocolate were how I spent many a winters day... Then I had my boys.<br />
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Winter now consists of snotty noes, chesty coughs, huge electricity bills from the heater, daycare & kindy runs in the wind & rain and finding things to keep a 4yo and almost 2 yo entertained when the weather is miserable outside.<br />
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So really this linky is perfect timing for me and my boy blues as we are having some yucky weather and they are going stir crazy!<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Take a peek into week 1 of my Window of Happiness...</span></strong><br />
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Saturday morning was a hard one for me, I dont like mess and Cyclone J and Tornado C has ripped through with a vengance.<br />
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When things arise that I have no control over I can get very overwhelmed, I then look to the things I can control which unfortuantly for me is my house.<br />
Cleaning, organising and tidying all help me feel calm and make dealing with the things I can't control so much easier to deal with.<br />
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It is not a good thing I am fully aware of that but I am getting so much better at letting the house go and not worrying that I'm stepping over books, standing on duplo, tripping over matchbox cars, have a sink full of dishes or a mountain of washing screaming my name.<br />
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Luckily for me I've made huge progress and something Saturday morning stopped me, just as I was about to let loose and lose my cool I breathed, walked away and stopped and listened to them playing.<br />
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I was in awe, they were using their imaginations!<br />
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In a world of technology, foxtel and fancy toys my boys were playing the old fashioned way, the way my brother and I use to play.<br />
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<em>At first I saw mess...</em><br />
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But really they were playing happily creating differnt scenarios.<br />
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<em>At first I saw a stripped bed...</em><br />
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But really it was a pillow tv and they were laying on Master Js Cars couch watching a movie.<br />
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<em>At first I saw a table getting broken or a child getting hurt...</em><br />
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But it was really master J driving his brother around in a Monster Truck and all would be ok if I was watching and listening to make sure Master J didn't get too carried away.<br />
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<em>At first I imagined them filling up my shopping bags full of all their toys and then them tipping them out all over the house... (as they;ve done before)</em><br />
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But really they were going shopping at "Woolies" (where their daddy works) to buy Ice coffee (because thats what their daddy likes)<br />
Lil C kept walking around waving saying "byyyeeee"<br />
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So this morning with a slight attitude change what would have normally stressed me out made me smile, made me happy and surprsingly for me... made me calm.<br />
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Even better... it made a bleak wintery morning all that much brighter.<br />
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<strong><em>Have you had a Window of Happiness this week? Why not link up with Fi </em></strong><a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.mymummydaze.com/p/windows-of-happiness.html%22%20target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7121/7561072424_e0787c59bc_m.jpg%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22Windows%20of%20Happiness%22%20/%3E%3C/a%3E"><strong><em>*here*</em></strong></a><strong><em> and have a peak into other peoples windows too ;)</em></strong><br />
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<br />Tara @ Mum-mentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088709327379392965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877916251696074189.post-255303982722967582012-07-13T09:10:00.002+09:302012-07-13T09:10:55.517+09:30Recipe Book ~ Fruit Filled Oatmeal BarsI have been trying to find a recipe the same as the fruit filled bars you can buy at the supermarket for so long and I have had no luck so far!<br />
Then I came across a recipe <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/fruit-filled-oatmeal-bars-181534">*here*</a> the other night.<br />
It looked easy enough and almost what I wanted.<br />
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So here's how I did it...<br />
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<em>ingredients</em><br />
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1 cup wholemeal plain flour<br />
1 cup of quick oats<br />
2/3 cup of soft brown sugar packed<br />
1/2 cup of margarine<br />
3 granny smith apples<br />
8-10 strawberries halved<br />
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Cut up apples and place into a small saucepan with a little bit of water.<br />
turn on heat and boil until almost soft.<br />
Add strawberries to apples and boil until they are soft too.<br />
Take off heat and allow to cool.<br />
Using a stick mixer or food processor blend until smooth or consistancy desired.<br />
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*Combine plain flour, quick oats & brown sugar<br />
*Add margarine<br />
*Using your hands rub margarine into the dry ingredients until it resembles breadcrumbs<br />
*Take out 1 cup of mixture and put to the side.<br />
*In a small square or rectangle baking pan press the rest of the mixture into the bottom of the pan. (make sure it's nice and firmly packed)<br />
*Spread the apple and strawberry puree over base. <br />
(there may be some left over depending on how big your pan is)<br />
*Using the 1 cup of breadcrumb mixture put aside earlier sprinkle over the top of fruit puree. I pressed mine down a little bit but don't press too hard otherwise the puree oozes through ;)<br />
*Pop in over for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.<br />
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*Cool in the pan on top of a wire rack.<br />
*Once cooled to room tempreature pop in the fridge so it sets a little more.<br />
*Once it's cooled completely cut into sqaures or bars.<br />
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Both my boys and myself enjoyed these. I will definitely be making them again and experimenting with different fillings.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Just so everyone is aware this is NOT my recipe I just ommitted things and used slightly different ingredients to the original recipe all credit is </span><a href="http://www.food.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.food.com</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> s</span><br />
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I have NO idea where those 4 years went but what a ride it's been.<br />
You can read his birth story <a href="http://hecallsmemummii.blogspot.com.au/2011/01/master-j-birth-story.html">*here*</a><br />
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I am in awe at the little boy he is turning into and how far we have come with his <a href="http://hecallsmemummii.blogspot.com.au/2011/05/children-delays-all-shades-of-grey.html">Speech Delay</a><br />
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He starts full time Kindy in Term 3, loves playing with his cars and trains, has really developed a love of cooking (well helping mummy cook) Loves his little brother so so much It really is beautiful to see and is talking our ears off!<br />
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So I thought in celebration of my gorgeous blue eyed boy I would share our pictures of his special day.<br />
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<em>His birthday countdown chain</em></div>
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<em>Birthday eve = 1 very excitied little man</em></div>
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<em>presents set up the night before</em></div>
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<em>Taking off his last link =D</em></div>
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<em>unwrapping presents</em></div>
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After a fabulous morning of opening presents and playing with his new toys the boys went off with their dad for a few hours so he could have some time with Master J on his birthday.</div>
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I had decided that after the rough 12 months we have had I decided a big party wasn't the best thing I decided I wanted something that was small and fun with the people that are closest to us and where all the focus was on Master J.</div>
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That turned out to be a dinner. I still got to decorate in his chosen Monster Truck theme, the kids got to play in an inside playground and it was nice and relaxing... well for the most part ;)</div>
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<em>the cake</em></div>
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<em>(thanks nana Kylie)</em></div>
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<em>singing happy birthday and cutting his cake</em></div>
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<em>mummy and the birthday boy <3</em></div>
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<em>the little brother <3</em></div>
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So there we have it my Boofas 4th birthday in pictures.</div>
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He had a great day was spoilt rotten and I could feel the love from all over the place for my special little guy.</div>
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<em>My house is being overrun by Monster Trucks!</em></div>
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ARGHHHHHHH!</div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><em>"Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it" ~ Dennis P. Kimbro</em></span><br />
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judgement on someone. I'm sure that everyone reading this has done at some
point in their lives. What makes all the difference though, is if you voice
that judgement.<br />
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Being a single mum in my early twenties, I am subjected to lots of judgement. I
am a stay at home mum, which means that I'm told I am not doing enough to
provide for my son. It's almost as if it's socially unacceptable and considered
lazy for a single mum to stay at home with her child, and I have found myself
trying to justify it to others on many occasions.<br />
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When I browse through Online parenting forums, I see people get attacked,
simply for stating their own personal choice when it comes to raising their own
children. Breast versus bottle, disposable versus cloth nappies, discipline,
day care, stay at home versus go back to work, the list of debatable and
controversial topics is endless.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">How many times have you been at the shops
when your toddler decides to throw the mother of all tantrums? You can see the
judgemental eyes of passer bys (thankfully also some sympathetic eyes too).
Maybe you even receive a nasty comment or two about controlling your child.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">When did it all come to this? When did we
all become so judgemental? Why is it that we always think that our way is the
right way?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I will let you in on a little secret.
Before I had my Munchkin, I was someone who easily passed judgement, though I
was never one to voice it. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“Each to their
own”</i> has always been my motto. I don’t see the point in starting an
argument, or making another mother feel inferior just for the sake of voicing
my opinion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I now have a much more accepting view. We
are all just doing the best we can. Motherhood is a tough gig, and it doesn’t
matter if you are a first time mother, or if you have five children, dealing
with a tantrum in the confectionary isle at the supermarket is stressful, and
embarrassing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">We all need to really think before we
comment, whether that is out in public, or online on a parenting page. Each of
us is simply trying to do the best we can, and we all cope differently, so we
need to cut each other some slack and instead of judging, offer some kind words
or even just an empathetic smile. It will make all the difference to that Mum,
trust me.</span></div>
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<br />Tara @ Mum-mentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088709327379392965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877916251696074189.post-16489153104024149582012-05-29T08:32:00.002+09:302012-05-29T08:32:35.636+09:30Mini bucket listI read a post last week from one of my new favourite bloggers<br />
<a href="http://www.kellehampton.com/">Kelle Hampton ~ Enjoying the small things</a> and she had written out a <a href="http://www.kellehampton.com/2012/05/enjoying-mini-bucket.html">Mini bucket list</a> after a text from a friend.<br />
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10 things all acheiveable right now that she wanted to do that week.<br />
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Fabulous idea right?<br />
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So I thought I'd give it a whirl.<br />
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1. Make bath bombs and actually use one in a nice relaxing bath.<br />
2. Send a cute little package with a homemade card to special friends.<br />
3. Make a homemade chocolate self saucing pudding<br />
4. Research and plan a holiday and start saving for it!<br />
5. Catch up with my gorgeous friend for cafe primo dinner with my boys in tow.<br />
6. Go out for ice cream no matter the weather.<br />
7. Make pancakes for breakfast on a weekday.<br />
8. Wake up early before the boys and embrace the morning quietness.<br />
9. Turn the TV off (after neighbours of course!) and do some craft.<br />
10. Wear my hair down for a day.<br />
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All these things can be easily done in a week and a whole lot of fun.<br />
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<strong>What would you put on your mini bucket list?</strong><br />
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<br />Tara @ Mum-mentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088709327379392965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877916251696074189.post-55764917271200298722012-05-28T10:13:00.000+09:302012-05-28T10:35:07.355+09:30Guest Post ~ Dryer balls, Natural products & a giveaway!As many of my followers know Master J has a developmental delay and reacts to many additives and preservatives cutting these out has also lead me on a bit of a rampage trying to find more natural products around the house, making our own bread and growing our own vegies (work in progress)<br />
My lovely friend Miss Em pointed me in the direction of a fabulous page on FB <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tumblemonkeyhandmade">Tumblemonkey Handmade</a> and I discovered they offer some great natural alternatives for a few products around the house.<br />
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I am so very excitied that the lovely lady behind this facebook page has agreed to do a guest post on my blog<br />
My very first one!!!<br />
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So here we go...<br />
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Hi, Tara has asked me to come on over and introduce myself...<br />
My name is Cath and I am a mother of 3 on a journey to rid my home and life of toxic chemicals <br />
(one product at a time so my kids don't freak out).<br />
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I have found through trial and research cleaning solutions for your clothes, dishes and house that WORK as well if not better than the chemical products found in the supermarket. <br />
My choices contain NO hazardous chemicals and are (kind on skin and respiratory systems.) <br />
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Firstly I would like to introduce you to my <a href="http://tumblemonkeyhandmade.com/pages/HowTheyWork.htm">wool felt dryer balls</a> (that are basically wool balls that live in your dryer and reduce the time it takes to dry a load of washing significantly)<br />
Our customers (and there are many and growing daily) report 3 dryer balls give you about 30% savings and 6 will give you closer to 50% saving on the time (and that means money spent drying your clothes.) <br />
They are very reasonably priced (only $4 ball) and they also makes your clothes fluffy and soft <br />
(and are perfect for MCN's.)<br />
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I have also done alot of trialing with <a href="http://tumblemonkeyhandmade.com/category/new.htm">soap nuts</a>, which are actually berries that can be used to replace detergents when washing clothes, in your dishwasher and even as hand washes, bubble baths and shampoos etc.<br />
If you have heard of them but have just not had a chance to give them a try, I do sample packs for only $3 (which gives you enough to wash about 4-6 loads of clothes to see just how fabulous they are). <br />
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The most exciting part of my stable of products is to come.</div>
I have just decided after using and loving <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NatureDirect"><strong>Nature Direct</strong></a> in my home that I would become a distributor of their natural cleaning products.<br />
They are multipurpose (so few products that replace all the ones you have at home like your bleaches, Domestos, Glen 20 PineOcleans, Spray& wipes etc. <br />
They contain only natural ingredients (are biodegradable) ,they are easy to use and really WORK, They have a MONEY BACK guarantee and the best is they are really economical (which as a mother of 3 is one of my biggest frustrations...when I find something that is great...it is usually too expensive for me to buy and keep using over the long term)<br />
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Anyway hopefully I have wet your appetite and you might be interested in coming on over to check out <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tumblemonkeyhandmade">Tumblemonkey Handmade</a> and consider changing your choices so you can make a safer home and environment free from chemicals. <br />
There is a fabulous community of woman who all contribute their knowledge on many subjects and cleaning scenarios.<br />
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Join us at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tumblemonkeyhandmade">Tumblemonkey.</a><br />
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Cath.<br />
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<em>If you have any questions regarding her products etc Cath is more then happy to answer them for you :)</em><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Giveaway</span></strong><br />
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Now it's giveaway time!<br />
Cath has so kindly offered a giveaway on 1 pack of her dryer balls!<br />
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All you have to do is be a liker of my bloggy facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mum.ments">Mum-ments</a> and the lovely Caths page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tumblemonkeyhandmade">Tumblemonkey Handmade</a> and answer this easy peasy question...<br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">What little things are you doing around the house to help your environment?</span></em></div>
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Answer below (one entry per person) and don't forget to include you e-mail address!<br />
Winner will be drawn Thursday morning at around 10am South Australian time.<br />
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<em>now for the boring bits...</em><br />
Giveaway is not associated or endorsed by facebook in any way<br />
All answers must be on this blog post<br />
<strong>Open to Australian residents only (sorry mom)</strong><br />
Winner will be drawn by random org and emailed.<br />
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So there we go my first guest post and I must say I LOVE it!<br />
BIG thankyou to Cath for being my very first guest poster you have been an absolute pleasure to work with hun.<br />
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If you are interested in being a guest poster on any subject please email me at <a href="mailto:taramuller@hotmail.com">taramuller@hotmail.com</a> or private message me over at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mum.ments">Mum-ments</a><br />
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p.s I had a play around with some settings on my blog so if there is any trouble commenting please let me know and I will fix it asap.<br />
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<br />Tara @ Mum-mentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088709327379392965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877916251696074189.post-89459931063001116022012-04-27T12:01:00.000+09:302012-04-27T12:01:07.498+09:30Knotted hair; the momment I hit my rock bottom.Last night I had my wake up call, the past few weeks have been awful, but I hadn't realised just how bad I had become.<br />
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After I had showered and slipped into my PJ's late last night, I started to brush my hair... I had knots, huge tangles that took me an hour to comb out of my hair. It dawned on me I hadn't brushed my hair in 2 weeks... <br />
I've washed it so at least it's clean but then I would put it straight back up where it gets tangled even more, no-one would know as I just kept rocking the messy bun look but I knew what it meant...<br />
It meant I had let myself go.<br />
Add on top of that a small weight gain and it makes for a pretty emotional mummy who finally just broke down and cried my eyes out.<br />
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Over the past few week I have had pockets full of happiness, my instagram and facebook feed will show you that but honestly some of it is real and some of it I've forced.<br />
I have tried to create these happy momments like a trip to the Animal expo which was not so much a success funnily enough; you cant force joy and happiness... lesson learnt!<br />
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But behind closed doors I have been a ball of tears. I have become lazy, I pretty much just get through the day doing things because I have too because I need to look after my kids first and foremost... which means I havn't been looking after myself.<br />
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I cook and clean and adhere to my motherly duties but I havn't really "cooked" we've tried nothing new we have been living on things I know they will eat so dinner time id over smoothly and quickly and I havnt baked in so long.<br />
Everything seemed to have just stopped I went into a state of I just done care auto pilot<br />
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Our little family unit of 3 has done very little, the boys have been stuck inside due to rain and I've done nothing with them to help ease their fustration, the TV and DVDs have been our best friends as have Kindy and Daycare.<br />
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Last night I chose not to be that person anymore.<br />
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I can't say exactly why I have become this person, the details aren't important as they are being dealt with legally but on Easter Monday I was assulted by someone, someone I thought would never hurt me like that, someone I had trusted, someone who should never have done this especially in front of my precious boys.<br />
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It's affected me more then just on the surface, the tiny finger brusies and sore leg are nothing to what its done to me on the inside.<br />
I am emotionally fragile about it I just keep thinking why me? I gave this person my everything and this is how they treat me... I just dont understand, I dont think I ever will.<br />
I am beyond lucky that all I sustained were tiny brusies and a sore leg because the whole situation could have gone alot worse.<br />
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Now, I have to leave that part at that, <strong>please</strong> dont ask questions I just needed to get this off my chest and<strong> please</strong> if you think you know who it is please don't say... I need to protect my boys in the future, they dont need to know the details unless they ask and I want to be the one to tell them.<br />
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Anyway, last night was a changing momment for me, I guess it was kind of my rock bottom funny how knotted hair was the start of a new beginning.<br />
I know I have to start the healing and moving forward process, I know that I have to do it not just for my boys but for me.<br />
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Today is different, today is the start of becoming who I was, today I am becoming me again, today I am becoming Master Js and Lil Cs fun mummy again.<br />
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<br />Tara @ Mum-mentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088709327379392965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877916251696074189.post-43904464894417633452012-04-24T15:14:00.000+09:302012-04-24T15:18:48.383+09:30Our Adventure to the Farmers MarketOn Sunday I decided to take my boys to the <a href="http://www.asfm.org.au/home.html">Adelaide Showgrounds Farmers Market</a><br />
It was our first time going since it had become as big as it is, I went once before and loved it but it was quite small and then life just got in the way... as it does.<br />
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Master J has taken quite the interest in cooking lately, something I am over the moon and about, I feel so happy that he is starting to love it like I do.<br />
So i thought this would be just another step for him in his small boy cooking adventure!<br />
Because it was quite busy and they didn't have doughnuts (typical 3yo) and I was a little stressed because I hadn't got there as early as I would have liked he wasn't overly thrilled but he did enjoy finding the vegies for me just like we do in the supermarket.<br />
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The atmosephere was great the place was buzzing with chatter and bargaining and I loved the variety of fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers we could choose from, and it was so cheap!</div>
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After we had done the rounds on the fruits vegies and flowers, it was time to head into the shed and have a look at all the stalls in there.</div>
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They had bread and deli meats, olives and honey it was a little overwhelming as it was quite busy inside.</div>
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BUT I did wait in line for these gorgeous little treats! They are sooooo good!</div>
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As we left I was excitied to use our vegies that night for our roast dinner and for the rest of the week. <br />
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I was not disappointed everything was so tasty and fresh.<br />
The carrotts were sweet and fresh smelling and the broccoli smelt of the earth it was a wonderful smell. It's a smell I have smelt before when I worked in the Central Markets with my family but something my boys hadn't and Master J was amazed.<br />
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Tonight we are making <a href="http://hecallsmemummii.blogspot.com.au/2011/06/meal-planning-tuesday-pastie-pie-recipe.html">Pastie Pie</a> and we are using all the vegies we got at the market.<br />
Both the boys will eat this without fail and they don't pick the vegies out even thought they are chopped quite big whihc is huge for Master J as he is my fussiest eater.<br />
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Even better yet Master J couldn't wait to get in to the kitchen and watch me and help doing his favourite thing when we cook... Stirring.<br />
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We will definetly be back to the market in a fortnight for another adventure and hopefully take it a little slower and soak up the atmosphere a little bit more and enjoy a hot chocolate too.<br />
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<strong>Do you go to any local farmers markets where you live? What's your favourite part of them?</strong><br />
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<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2219/sigtara.gif" />Tara @ Mum-mentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088709327379392965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877916251696074189.post-55260756642659022142012-04-22T13:27:00.000+09:302012-04-22T13:27:14.820+09:30The memories of the family tableWe are moving at the end of this year, we've out grown this house.<br />
The boys need a bigger & better shaped backyard, I am desperate for a clean, free of spiders & undercover entertaining area.<br />
I long for a bigger more functional kitchen and a bigger dining room and a bigger table.<br />
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As the boys have gotten bigger & older they have loved being outside.<br />
Which excities me! <br />
I want to be outside too, I want to watch them playing while I read a book or do some study.<br />
I want to spend warm summer nights outside eating dinner or entertaining guests with a nice area full of candles & fairy lights.<br />
At the momment its a little hard but we make it work... on occasion.<br />
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When our little family become just the boys and I, I made a decision to eat dinner at the table everynight and I'm happy to say we are still doing this! Master J even asks to eat at the "big table" which makes me happy ;)<br />
But our area is small as is our table not to mention the chairs are uncomfortable.<br />
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When we find a new home one of my top priorities is to buy a new dining room table, something bigger, something with more seats.<br />
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See I have dreams & plans in my head of family meals, not just me & the boys but extended family, friends my new loves family & friends.<br />
I want to create more memories around our family table.<br />
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Dont get me wrong we have memories around our current table like Lil C mastering the spoon & fork, the boys trying new foods, spaghetti sauce mess, Master J eating "green trees" (brocoli) and snakes (green beans) for the first time not hidden, we've laughed and cried but I think our memories are starting to get too big for our little table as we grow and become a bigger family.<br />
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I love the joy I feel when I've cooked a meal for my family and I love the joy it brings to the people around me and I want to share this more, I want a room full of happiness, good food and memories.<br />
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Family memories are so important to me hopefully one day the boys will talk about their family dinners around the table just like I talk about the weekend webbers my dad used to cook when I was little.<br />
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My biggest dream is to be able to host Christmas day and in 7 months time I hope to finally live out my dream, in our new house, in our bigger space with our new bigger family table...<br />
Cross your fingers it will happen!<br />
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<strong>Do you eat around the table? Do you make a special time every week or just try and do it when everyone is home?</strong><br />
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I wrote a post last year or maybe it was the year before where I discovered why my mood matched the winter skys.<br />
Funnily enough all it took to lift my mood, was some natural light.<br />
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I've been thinking about this winter and how I don't want to slip into the grey and gloomy feel of the cold months.<br />
These are the things I'm going to do to help make my winter a bit more summery.<br />
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* <em>Open my blinds on the outside of the house.</em><br />
I have my blinds down throughout summer to help keep the house cool and for a bit of security so opening them up and allowing some natural light in works wonders.<br />
During the day I will lift them up and then of a night time will pull them down again, just because I'm a scaredy cat ;)<br />
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* <em>Open my curtains, flick my lamp on and turn the heater on.</em><br />
Ok so this isn't exactly energy efficiant and does nothing for the environment but there's just something about seeing the dark and gloomy skys and seeing the rain through your window whilst curled up under the heater.<br />
I think this will just be a sometimes thing!<br />
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* <em>Curl up on the couch with a blanket.</em><br />
I love sitting on our couch with my babies, each with our own blankies and watching a few DVDs or some cartoons. It makes for lovely family memories and cosy winter days.<br />
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* <em>Wear super cute Pjs and socks and have a home day.</em><br />
I love me some Pjs they are so comfy and funky! Nothing better then having a shower in the morning only to slip back into some warm Pjs and cute patterned socks knowing that you have no where to be and no-one to see. And to make it extra lazy, I chuck my slow cooker on so there's nothing to do all day but be in the momment with my boys and smell the amazing aromas of our dinner.<br />
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* <em>Drink hot chocolate with marshmellows.</em><br />
Mmmm yummy! Nothing warms me up more then a delicious hot chocolate topped with 3 marshmellows, under a blanket and even better my boys are loving them now too! So this winter it will be hot choccies all round!<br />
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* <em>Cook stews, casseroles and family roasts.</em><br />
My slow cooker is going to get a work out this winter. I love my casseroles and they are one of my favourite comfort foods. Roasts on a Sunday have become apart of our family traditions even if it's just roast vegies on the side and I will be continuing that to help warm our bellies.<br />
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* <em>Make homemade desserts.</em><br />
I havn't made too many desserts so I think this winter its time to create some lovely sweets to become apart of our family favourites and who dosen't love a hot apple pie after a yummy Sunday roast?!<br />
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* <em>Bake cookies, bake anything!</em><br />
My Master J has fallen in love with baking and even cooking! Which makes me so so happy. I am beyond excitied that my love for cooking has rubbed off on him. So this winter when it's raining and he's climbing the walls, we will get our hands dirty in some yummy goodness and bake & cook our little hearts out.<br />
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* <em>Buy yellow flowers.</em><br />
There's something about he colour yellow that just screams happiness.<br />
My man brought me some lovely yellow Gerbras for Easter and they just lit up my dining room & kitchen area. So fingers crossed as winter comes into season there is some gorgeous yellow flowers around too.<br />
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Typing out this list makes me so excitied for the winter months. I hope to have cosy yummy winter creating new memories and traditions that will one day they will carry on into their families.<br />
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<strong>What about you? Do you have any special things you do when the weather is gloomy and you aren't feeling very sunshiney? Maybe a favourite comfort meal? Or a familiy tradition?</strong><br />
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<br />Tara @ Mum-mentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088709327379392965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877916251696074189.post-42857666107998938012012-03-29T16:29:00.001+10:302012-03-29T16:29:35.850+10:30Teeth are the devils workI am sitting here in a trashed lounge room with the Timone & Pumba DVD main menu going around and around.<br />
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Master J is next door with our neighbour about to go to the park at the end of our street.<br />
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Lil C has just left with his dad.<br />
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You would think all is right in the world. But alas it is not so.<br />
Behind the scenes, behind closed doors I have been battling... Teeth. Lil Cs to be precise.<br />
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Basically I have spent the better half of today trying to calm Lil C and get him to sleep. Which is why master J is next door, he was too loud and distracting C.<br />
Not to mention I am still trying to recover from tuesday night where I had a grand total of 3 hours sleep after Lil C was awake for 5hrs just wanting to be held.<br />
That was a very very long night.<br />
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I have a lounge room to tidy, washing to hang, dishwasher to stack, study to do, groceries to buy and a special mother son dinner for myself and Master J to cook.<br />
Do you think its all going to happen before bed time tonight?<br />
Nope! I can tell you right now it's not and surprisingly I am perfectly ok with that! (thats huge for me! I'm a little bit proud of myself FYI)<br />
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I will tidy the lounge and hang the washing I will cook my boy dinner and will do some study.<br />
But that's it the rest can wait until tomorrow!<br />
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I dont like leaving a messy house I love it to be tidy I have HUGE trouble just letting things go but right now myself and my boys need to come first and if that means letting things go until tomorrow then, well thats what we'll do.<br />
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I wish with all my heart I could take my baby boys pain away or that I could hold him all day like he needs. As a mumma its heartbreaking to see him cry in so much pain.<br />
He has been such a good teether up until the past week so I hope it passes quickly and I get my smiley, sleep through the night little owlet back.<br />
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In saying that as much as I have loved all tge extra cuddles and they really have been beautiful, I am just a complete emotional, drained mummy at he momment who is feeling completely out of control.<br />
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Now excuse me while I go cry in a corner, once I've tidied the lounge room of course!<br />
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Tara<br />
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Tara @ Mum-mentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088709327379392965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877916251696074189.post-38913934547973173292012-03-20T11:07:00.000+10:302012-03-20T11:07:36.393+10:30Life Lately iPhone 4 styles<br />
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Oh life why must you be so busy!</div>
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So here is my <a href="http://www.louisaclaire.com/louisa-2/life-lately/#comment-9935">Life Lately</a> post linking up with Ms <a href="http://www.louisaclaire.com/">Louisa Claire</a></div>
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I studied... with a helper ;)</div>
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Where I got sun stroke (naughty mummy) and spent most of the next day on the couch feeling rather ill</div>
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Yayyyyy Miss <a href="http://www.louisaclaire.com/">Louisa Claire</a> created a linky for her posts</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Love how peer pressure is the winner of the day hehehe ;)</span><br />
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<strong>So here is a sneek peek into our lives this week!</strong><br />
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After a few hiccups, I was finally able to enrol in 3 subjects for my TAFE course.</div>
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We enjoyed glorious Autumn weather</div>
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I got squishy mummy kisses from Lil C</div>
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There was park fun at 5pm</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*cough cough miss Louisa Claire*</span></div>
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I have been doing Project 365 this year and I am loving looking back on all the pictures.<br />
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We have had a great 2 months of 2012 so far!</div>
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I upload alll my project 365 pictures to instagram </div>
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my usernamme is ~ mummiitara</div>
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and thankyou to the gorgeous Lisa from <a href="http://www.lifeasweknowit-blog.com/">Life As We Know It</a> for the inspiration of using these pictures.<br />
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Tara @ Mum-mentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088709327379392965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877916251696074189.post-37943318801863850612012-03-06T09:25:00.000+10:302012-03-06T09:25:23.836+10:30Life Lately ~ iPhone 4 styles<div align="center">
The gorgeous <a href="http://www.louisaclaire.com/family/family-life/life-lately-according-to-my-iphone-3/">Louisa Claire</a> does these cute little blog posts called</div>
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Which is a series of photos from the week just gone.</div>
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE the idea so thought I would join in this week too and give you all a sneek peek into our little lives, captured on my iPhone 4 and edited using picstitch and instagram.</div>
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Sunsets...</div>
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Spaghetti sauce faces...</div>
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pancakes for breakfast...</div>
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special momments...</div>
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brotherly love...</div>
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speech therapy sessions...</div>
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/vegiesmugglers">Veggie Smugglers</a> cook books in the mail...</div>
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<br />Tara @ Mum-mentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088709327379392965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877916251696074189.post-38898400848072301772012-03-05T09:27:00.001+10:302012-03-05T09:28:58.081+10:3052 weeks to simplify your life ~ complete catch up & my happiness list<div align="center">I've been super slack with blogging life just happened.</div><div align="center">Which means I'm quite behind in the <a href="http://www.homelifesimplified.com.au/52-weeks-to-simplify-your-life-challenge/">52 weeks to simplify your life</a> challenges.</div><div align="center">So here I am ready to catch up... fingers crossed.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><strong><em>Week 6</em></strong></div><div align="center">Is all about <a href="http://www.homelifesimplified.com.au/simplify-your-life-week-six-goal-setting-and-priorities/">Goal Settings & Priorities</a> which luckily for me I had already written a post earlier this year</div><div align="center">on our <a href="http://hecallsmemummii.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/our-list-of-goals-aims-and-things-to-do.html">2012 Aims, goals and things to do</a></div><div align="center">So that one is done ;)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><strong><em>Week 7</em></strong></div><div align="center">Is all about <a href="http://www.homelifesimplified.com.au/simplify-your-life-week-seven-creating-a-vision-board/">Vision boards</a></div><div align="center">I love the concept of vision boards and I can no wait to create mine</div><div align="center">I already have my canvas stuck on the wall above my desk</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em>Week 8</em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Is all about <a href="http://www.homelifesimplified.com.au/simplify-your-life-week-eight-happiness-defined/">Happiness Defined</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Defining happiness for me is not going to be as challenging as some of the first few weeks</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but Its going to take some thinking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Deb suggested making a list so here it goes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">HAPPINESS IN A LIST</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*the smell of rain coming</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*the laugh of my children</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*deorating my home</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*taking photos & displaying those photos</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*cuddles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*hot chocolates</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*party planning & decorating</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*organising</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*cooking</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*reading</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*open windows with a breeze & sunshine coming through</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*the tinkle of my wind chime</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*lazy mornings</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*going to the park</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*hot chippies for lunch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*the beach</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*walking</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*music</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*connecting with friend & family</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*blankets in winter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*craft & creating</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*project life & scrapbooking</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*relaxing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*eating outside on a warm night</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*dinner with friends</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*text messages to my friends</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*the noise of a magpie</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*sunsets</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*twinkling stars</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*fresh flowers on my table</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think I could go on forever and those 3 little asteriks represent the fact this list will never have an ending.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are so many small things make my happy and since I've become a solo mumma with a new partner I've really been able to find so much more that makes me happy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The other part of this challenge was to try and do or enjoy one of these things on our list every day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Surprisngly I've done this without even realising so there's no going back now!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am just about caught up now with only week 9 to go which I think I will re-read and do a seperate post so I can start a fresh and link up later this week and not make this post any longer!</div><br />
I have loved catching up especially writing my happiness list definatly my favourite challenge so far I think the vision board will be my other favourite!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As a plus I know I need to get on to my vision board which no doubt I will post once its started and week 9s challenge so I'm feeling motivated!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Have you been linking up or carrying out the challenges in private? How are you finding it?</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Have you had a favourite challenge yet?</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2219/sigtara.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="post signature" border="0" class="centered" src="http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2219/sigtara.gif" /></a></div><div align="center"></div>Tara @ Mum-mentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088709327379392965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877916251696074189.post-8725186628239596062012-03-04T11:14:00.002+10:302012-03-04T11:16:53.903+10:30Piquing My Pinterest ~ The Homly craftyness edition.<div align="center">I am back on board with</div><div align="center"><a href="http://tinagray.me/">Tina Gray {dot} Me</a><br />
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with all the talk about Pinterest and copy right issues<br />
Tina has some <a href="http://tinagray.me/2012/03/03/piquing-my-pinterest-keep-or-scrap/">new guidelines</a><br />
hopefully I do this post the right way!<br />
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This week I'm going to share some cute little crafty ideas you could make or buy to add some loveliness to your home<br />
All will be linked back to the "creator"<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj03ca1dVj_H2M4Zh_y6LgUDcGgmyhsPg9iRlqDq8xBhMlSLyGjNCWSjsJyxrdW4gRicVMidSzhI7zJmxpZZtRvRhzQIbYWfh-eo9kl-BTNVApSoKEwsNvVu3gNCy9xR1KLFotu7F0AVGg/s1600/83246293081667916_5ntKxBne_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj03ca1dVj_H2M4Zh_y6LgUDcGgmyhsPg9iRlqDq8xBhMlSLyGjNCWSjsJyxrdW4gRicVMidSzhI7zJmxpZZtRvRhzQIbYWfh-eo9kl-BTNVApSoKEwsNvVu3gNCy9xR1KLFotu7F0AVGg/s320/83246293081667916_5ntKxBne_c.jpg" width="239" /></a></div>tutorial on how to make this <a href="http://sweetpaul.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/07/cr.html">here</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF6see3nuSKH4vvbsIYSd3Q1RnP1KR22QJE5T4aodJOLzW3Ioc6nNp_jBAPRllmV2cyZoLeWAD78iAUioSC1S2hzYyxEe_tCgQxI5JYuaUyb2KlmoV-S942B7qqIu2TAf3ijgYsqHl9rI/s1600/83246293081782904_WejNJMEM_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF6see3nuSKH4vvbsIYSd3Q1RnP1KR22QJE5T4aodJOLzW3Ioc6nNp_jBAPRllmV2cyZoLeWAD78iAUioSC1S2hzYyxEe_tCgQxI5JYuaUyb2KlmoV-S942B7qqIu2TAf3ijgYsqHl9rI/s320/83246293081782904_WejNJMEM_c.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">available to buy <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/gorgeousgraffiti/product/personalised_happily_ever_after_canvas">here</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<strong>What have you been pinning lately? and dont forget to link with Ms Tina</strong></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2219/sigtara.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="post signature" border="0" class="centered" src="http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2219/sigtara.gif" /></a></div>Tara @ Mum-mentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088709327379392965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877916251696074189.post-27105999765559273732012-03-01T09:21:00.003+10:302012-03-01T09:32:10.341+10:30The Birthday party circuit ~ It's cut throat!<div style="text-align: left;">It's no secret I lost friends over the split and that's cool</div><div style="text-align: left;">It gave me perspective and energy to nurture the friendships I still have.</div><div style="text-align: left;">What I didn't realise, was that to some I would still be classed as a "friend" but only very rarely...</div><div style="text-align: left;">A fb comment or like here a text message there.</div><div style="text-align: left;">The thing that hurts is the physical friendship was lost.</div><div style="text-align: left;">The catch ups and most recently the birthday parties.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">My boys were not invited to a few parties and even with no explanation (which would have been nice)</div><div style="text-align: left;">I understand why </div><div style="text-align: left;">you know the whole mutual friend thing who I am no longer friends with etc etc</div><div style="text-align: left;">Well I can only hope that's what the reason was... maybe they just don't like me or my boys anymore?</div><div style="text-align: left;">But all I can think is did these people think that low of that they thought I could'nt co-exist in the same breathing space as another?<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm not upset that I was forgotten but more so my boys</div><div style="text-align: left;">They are being punished for something that has absolutly nothing to do with them</div><div style="text-align: left;">And we all know what a mother is like when her children are hurt wether they know they've been hurt or not.</div><div style="text-align: left;">All I want for my kids is to be included I don't want them to go through the same pain I have</div><div style="text-align: left;">I don't want them to feel that they aren't good enough.</div><div style="text-align: left;">With master J already being vastly differnt to alot of other kids I am already on an uphill battle,</div><div style="text-align: left;">I thought we had maybe found a place where he was understood and would be accepted always regardless of any indifferences.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Turns out we weren't.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I completely understand when my boys reach school age they won't be invited to every party</div><div style="text-align: left;">Gosh I wouldn't want that anyway</div><div style="text-align: left;">But when you think you are apart of a group where your kids are included and their kids are included regardless of who you do and don't get along with</div><div style="text-align: left;">It is quite an eye opener when they show how they really must feel.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Sadly it all seems to be behind my back.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Yes they are still being nice to my face or should I say my FB profile and my iPhone.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">They may or may not read this I'm not too fussed</div><div style="text-align: left;">The only thing I want to say if they do read this is I am not bitching I am not seeing red angry</div><div style="text-align: left;">I am venting.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I am hurt.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Because my boys were hurt </div><div style="text-align: left;">Yeah ok they won't ever know as they are too young </div><div style="text-align: left;">but <strong>I know</strong> and I won't ever forget the pain that I feel for them.</div><div style="text-align: left;">And maybe I should have said something to them personally... but why? when clearly there is nothing left in these friendships to salvage.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Luckily for my special little man J he has made some little friends at daycare and kindy as well as some of my other friends and his 4th birthday will be a small but fun party for him regardless of others.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">As for Lil C? </div><div style="text-align: left;">well his 2nd birthday will be a much smaller affair but thats ok we'll make it extra special.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Who knew the birthday party circuit could be so nasty!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
<strong>Have you ever experienced something like this? How would you handle this? or How did you handle it?</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><a href="http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2219/sigtara.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="post signature" border="0" class="centered" src="http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2219/sigtara.gif" /></a></div><div align="center"></div>Tara @ Mum-mentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088709327379392965noreply@blogger.com