003: oops

Thing to get rid of...
Today I am getting rid of a height chart that has been in Asher's room. Unfortunately I really do like it and it looks great in his room, but he just doesn't get that it is supposed to stay on the wall and isn't a toy! Ok, so as it hasn't actually left the house or have somewhere else to go that isn't what counts today. I do however still need to actually walk to the bin with the last two days throw outs which are still sitting on my front porch - tonight I WILL! So, today I have just gotten rid of small things like rubbish that I think I may need a little longer - ie the toothpaste tube, a plastic bag with a zip for holding 4 foam squares which now permanently live outside under the slippery slide to soften little bottoms falls. Also, a bag of clothes which I have been meaning to drop off to a charity bin for a while and a bag of plastic bags that need to go to the special bin at the supermarket.

Something for Asher to do...
We went to see Katherine and her girls this morning and Asher got to see her new fish and freshly cleaned fish pond - which he totally loved! Plus she had a spare crown for him to make when we got home - I did have big hopes of looking for things outside to put on his crown but due to a few forgetful moments (plus I had to go buy the brown paper - see yesterday's post) he didn't get to glue - but he is currently colouring it in to show Daddy when he arrives home. Also, a new thing for Asher today was the fact that India actually played with him and they enjoyed running around together! (Kt, our match making plans may work out in the end - hehehe) Update on the crown - he didn't do much drawing on it - I think I did more than him - maybe he is not a crafty boy - or not just that into colouring... oh dear.

What I am grateful for...
Today its creative friends - and in particular Katherine. I won't guarantee that I won't be grateful for her on other days too but we will see. Also, am grateful for lovely comments that people have given me on this blog - I didn't think my life was that interesting or inspiring really but am glad others think it is. Update - also am grateful for mum's nights out! Ahh the bliss of being able to share mum time with other mums but without the worry of the children for a while.

365 days to do...

On a recent outing with Katherine (minus children- the best kind of outings), we were in Borders having coffee and getting lost in amongst the books. Whilst wistfully browsing the cookbooks we came across a book called "Julie and Julia". I had never even heard of this book let alone know there was a movie about to be released about it. (Katherine kindly informed me excitedly.) Rather than tell you too much about it you can check it out at the Julie and Julia website, but its about food, blogging and from what I can tell 365 days to do something. Well anyway, if you aren't into blogging, cooking or projects in general - watch it and you will!

Anyway, along with all that I have heard about the 365 project a few months back and gave that a go but forgot to take photos every day but still I do like the concept of both blogging and doing something for 365 days. After much searching on the web for things I can do each day I also discovered a site where someone named Julie is getting rid of something each day in a way to declutter - so that really grabbed me to.

So with a bit more thought I have decided that I will try it! I may have bitten off more than I can chew, but I will also write what I do in a journal each day and the days I don't blog I can catch up by looking back in the journal. Ok, this is how it works... each day I am going to do and blog about not 1, not 2, but 3 different things.

Each day I will...
~ get rid of something in my life I don't need {mostly house things}
~ think up an activity for Asher to do {this will be the hardest of all I think}
~ write about something I appreciate in my life
{I may even get a photo or two in there}

Ok, so here goes!!!

Asher Turns Two

Well... my very good authority I had about making bunting was right!!! I successfully made some bunting, also some not so fantastic flags as take home gifts and I attempted to bake the birthday cake but between getting milk and water mixed up and burning them I decided to buy a sponge and then ice it nicely!!! Asher had a great morning and we were all pooped by 1pm! What fun it was Two Two Two!

Will hopefully get some more pics tomorrow! (His actual birthday - there is a guitar and a tricycle to come!)

My Day

As I sit and recall the day I have had today (Mother's Day) I can only think of one word to describe the day and that is BLESSED. I awoke to my almost 2 year old entertaining himself in his room (actually just taking off his pyjamas I later discovered) then when he was ready to come out my wonderful man got up and let me sleep in (for almost 2 hours!).

Then when I awoke to the sound of the door opening my bright eyed, little Asher came bursting through with a paper, homemade card and a very proud look on his face. He had made (with some help from daddy) a very colourful card. I don't know which I loved more the card or the look on his face when he gave it me and I told him just how proud I was of him.

Next, I was shown that on my bedside table was a pencil with a "Breakfast Menu" and I could choose anything I wanted off it (all of it even, if I was that hungry). I chose eggs on toast and an apple and guava juice.

Then came the presents - New slippers and a dvd (The Lakehouse). Plus, many hugs and kisses.

I got to play with bubbles outside with Asher, also with the ball up the hallway (a fave thing of his) and I got to read my book and relax. We also chatted to my mother-in-law and father-in-law via webcam.

To end my day we had dinner with my mum and dad and gave mum a card and some lovely photos of her adorable and (so far) most loved grandson. (He's the only one so far)

All in all it was a beautiful day and I felt very loved and cherished my my little "Sing"let and my darling husband.

Happy Mother's Day

This is a little note from Asher to his Grandma

in Bendigo for mother's day. But I do hope all

my mum friends have a happy Mother's Day!

An amazing discovery!

I recently discovered something so amazing that it almost brang me to tears to discover it!

It is pretty silly really, and it shouldn't have been a shock discovery. Well, it wasn't really a shock, more of a realisation of sorts!

Last week I spent some rare one on one time with my long time friend. After getting on to the topic of our friendship we discovered just how "long" that long time friendship was. THIS was the amazing discovery! With some quick calculations we discovered that we had in fact been friends for... wait for it... 18 years!

OK so you are maybe thinking that 18 years to be friends isn't really that long - but I kinda think it is and therefore this makes her my oldest friend (in friendship years not age)! I have known others for this long but none as a true friend like her.

I love all of my friends sooo much but today I want to just take a moment and put this here for my dear friend to read and you too...


So I want to just say a bit of a thank you to you, with this little trip down memory lane...
Remember...
Those short little dresses, the Valley, PopScene, driving lessons, Jimeon (near dropped and smashed the mattress!), dancing lessons, dress ups, the hairstyles, our little box, Christmas lights, the times I would check you were still breathing on sleep overs,the double chins, the trampoline (ok so not all of these may be fond memories), the elephant cake, the cow party, children, the nights away from the children, the trip to IKEA!

Looking forward to many more memories with you KtK!

Tea and Biscuits on a Tuesday

This was Asher's first time having a cup of "tea"(milk) and biscuit with me for afternoon tea. He loved it and thought he was sooo great sitting up with mummy!

A little lighter

Ok so I went looking for inspiration this morning and thought I needed a little laugh and I came across this little story.

A little boy was being tucked in by his mother one night in the midst of a big storm. In a small quiverish voice he said, "Mummy, can you sleep in my room tonight?" The mother answered, "No darling, I have to sleep in with Daddy." The mother kissed her son good night and then heard him whisper, "He's a big sissy!"

I had a good laugh and shared it with some of my other mum friends today. Little tidbits of joy in our life makes every day worth living!