Patient Parenting

Since the end of 2011 my load at work has steadily increased.. and as this load increases, so my patience decreases. I have never been very good at handling heaps of stress, and it seems I haven't been getting any better at it the last 10 years or so.

But, I want changes.. to be more aware.. more available.. to live in the moment.

I want to be more patient, a better listener, calmer, less irritable!

I found a wonderful website... a type of life coaching site.. I like it..

.. this week I'm trying to be a more Patient Parent.. you can read about it here.. you might also need it. It's practical and I'm going to try it out.

We are halfway there and the weekend is around the corner....

Hope the rest of your week is Filled with Precious moments with your loved ones

xxx

The Wednesday Edition is back

Live Loud pot by Lorikoop on Etsy

 

So the Wednesday Edition is back, and since I have started picking myself up again, I found this pot carried just the right message! It was made by lorikoop on Etsy, and it comes with the following explanation:

"UPWoRDs are words or phrases that encourage and inspire. Their messages reminds of the possibilities. Let their energy refresh your thinking and lighten your step."

Isn't that FaNTaSTiC?

Ok, so here is THE LIST for this week:

• BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS on this blog
• Check out this designer Dad, with lots of practical ideas you can do with the kiddos at home.
• See some beautiful embroidery on Geninne's Art Blog - Also who could resist a dog called Turbo (especially when you used to have a Siamese cat called Jet)
• This is what I want to get my girl for her birthday, as she is always taking things apart and putting them back together again. 

So, no new clothes today, but I am looking... I am thinking stuff for winter..... will keep you updated!

 

P.S. If anybody knows of some easy knitting projects, I have just started to knit again, and knitting only scarves, is getting a bit boring!

The Wednesday Edition

Welcome, thank you for stopping by.

Please come in, have some tea and cake and let's chat.

What is it that I like this week you ask?

Well, here it is:

• These guys run in packs -  I love that they look like you’ve caught them in the act!
• A Gorgeous dress
• and another. Except, I actually would like to attempt to make this one
• I love this rosette headband. Especially in this silver gray!
• Natural DIY baby-wipes - go have a look. Not harmful to baby or the environment.
• My new blog of the week: Frugal Home Designs. I love what this mommy does with ordinary around-the-house sorta stuff!
• Yummy Chocolate cake that we baked to celebrate my sister's BIG news!

Sleep has become a myth in our household this week. Can you believe we are all too excited about our trip to even sleep? I tell ya!

 

If you do ever stop by this blog, please be so kind as to say hi or leave a comment, lest I feel like the crazy cat lady.

 

Random Loveliness on Wednesday

So what is it that I love this Wednesday ?

• Bread that looks so delicious that I want to bake it!
• A blog I love. Such clean and fresh design ideas with just the right mix of edgy and cool
• I adore this dress …
• Nooooo, it’s not just the dress, I adore everything in her shop
• We are going on a trip in a fortnight, and will spend some time here. Yay! I can’t wait!
• This post made me think long and hard about the messages we send to our kids.
• Have a look at the awesome creativeness of this lady… I love what she does with secondhand linens.

and a BIG HUGE Congratulations to two of my FAVOURITE PEOPLE in the whole wide world!

I hope the journey that you started on yesterday will be blessed in every way!

We love you... XXX

 

Wonderful Wednesday...

Scenes from Zanzibar taken by my very best friend that lives Island Style in Jambiani, Zanzibar

A look around the web this morning has yielded the following:

• This site made me giggle... quite a different take on photography.. I think I like it
• I adore this coat
• Larissa did a Sterling Job sewing this awesome dress... I want one!
• and finally .... how cute is this dress... I love the embroidery on it!

I hope you are also having a Wonderful Wednesday thus far..