Adapting to change....

Hello again.... 

I'm on a roll of my #amonthof

~ Quick is my next prompt....

They say children adapt easily.... I think I adapted over the Christmas break quicker than the boy's. I didn't want to leave Manchester!

(The above photo is Manchester's Town Hall)

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I'm missing the holidays....

Hello again peep's, how are y'all?

Being back in Derry, back to routine, school, bedtimes, gym days, homework.... I could go on!!! But you get the drift. It has it's ups and downs to be honest. I took this photo the other morning, before I headed for my morning coffee. The boys were settled back in to school.....

The white stripe in the sky, made me think of the distance between my + 1. The white strip reminds me of the mark in the sky left by planes... 

#amonthof ~ Distance

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Gathering......

So we're now well and truly into our New year... I have managed to do real well on the date front, I've not written 2012 instead of 2013 yet!!! 

The prompt Gathered #amonthof  is good for me right now.... I have gone from 

This....

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To this!!!!!

I'm glad I'm gathering order in the house, First the food! Then the mundane washing etc... It's nice to be away for the holidays. It means a good clear out for me, Oh and the fridge got a good clean out!

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How cool is this..... Forr the boys!!

Hello again peep's, I'm on a blogging roll ( I know you've heard me say that before sorry!!) But whilst the fingers are ready I may blog away (I just wish blogger would let me post photos!!!)

Whilst away, me and the boys were walking through the town centre near the Arndale centre,

We passed a guy doing a little showmanship... It turns out he is a Guinness world record holder, he holds the record for keepie uppies and much more....

The boys were so excited, Dan Magnss even took time at the end of his show to kick the ball for the boys. My boys were so very happy. I had to laugh at one point Dan through the ball as if for a dog and then hid the ball up the back of his t-shirt poor Frazer was searching for it for ages.. I had to let him in on the joke though the poor wee boy was searching and searching. he had a good giggle when he found it up his T-shirt though!

I shall get the photos up later on when blogger is talking to me again!

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#amonthof  ~ cool

Oh Lush how I love you!!

Hello there peep's, how is your year going so far..

During the holidays I was back over in Manchester. They have a wealth of shopping over there... It's hectic, but a feast for the eyes. I was happy to see Lush over there. Living in Derry there i no Lush here, so I was so happy to have a nose around.

Look at the yummy colours... The boys thought they were sweeties!! They do smell good enough to eat to be honest.

  

I ended up buying a couple of bits, one, was a bath bomb (which I bought 2 of). It was for the back, the smell was divine and it was purple my fave colour. Second was a foot scrub.. I don't know how much your meant to use but, the lot was used and the outcome.... Lovely smooth feet defo reckon it's worth it if your looking to have a pamper session! And last but by no means least, the massage bar in a word "WOW" this is warming and light... I know this sounds like a total contradiction but hey that's how it felt. I have to say that Lush is a one stop shop for a pamper session. I will defo go back!!

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I'm taking part of

#amonthof ~ Sweet

With

Justb

Hope your liking the photos!!



Back to normailty you say.....

OK, after all the festivities.... I'm back, with a new camera and a thirst to learn all manners of sewing goodness. Can't wait to start sharing!

How was everyones Christmas & New Year? I have to say I ended 2012 and began 2013 in the happiest way I could with my family. I really had the very best Christmas... Being all together makes me feel complete.

Anyways, I have been doing a little New Year "gutting out"... Sorting through our DVD collection, Bob the builder is no longer a fave here.... I'm thinking Thomas The Tank Engine is now out of favour too. If they can't climb up walls, fly or turn green then the boys are all "Na mummy that's for babies". I'm hoping they feel the same about the toys upstairs and in the toy chest!!

I've done all the gutting I can bear today... Being a hoarder is hectic! It's so difficult to let go of all my trash treasures!!

As part of my #a month of  ~ sleepy

Over at Justb

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Well hello there 2013!!

Well, here we are

2013

I am starting as I mean to go on... I will be challenging myself and brushing up on sewing tasks that I am new or intimidated by, First off

ZIPS....

These are the culprits for today, A couch cushion cover & a work trouser zip.. Both defo needed repaired!

The thread was a little off, but I'm real close up it's not as noticeable when it's done up...

I reckon I done this with no tutorial and I'm pretty happy with it

I even remembered to move the zip.. Big pat on the back for me!!!

Ta~Dah

Here is the finished couch cushion cover.. A little squint at parts but all in all, it works looks grand. I am happy with my first sewing project of 2013..

Are you sewing, crocheting knitting or just preping for a project?? Do share!!

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Here's a little sugar....

Finn and Frazer were introduced to the world of Lego, Here is one of Finn's creations!! He loved knowing I was going to share with you... I'm sure this will NOT be the last creation from Finn.. Ever the proud mummy is me!!

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Ps I'm taking part in #amonthof ~ Brand new

But it will be way more relaxed than last month, and be all about my brand new camera!!



#reverb12 ~ Day 31

 

 

Take a moment to yourself, somewhere quiet.

Take a deep breath, and if you have the time/space/inclination do something that has significance for you e.g. light a candle, brew a put of your favourite tea, play your favourite music, whatever.

Think back to where you were all those moons ago, on 1 December when you started #reverb12. All the way back then, I asked: "How are you starting?"

Now, I am not going to ask you "Where are you finishing?" because this is not the end. What I want to ask is, "Where are you now?".

You have spent a month honouring everything that has brought you to this place: the highs, the lows, the messy middles, the exuberant rainbows, the turbulent storms, the fresh strawberries dipped in dark chocolate, the too-tight jeans, the unexpected windfalls, the toddler tantrums (theirs or yours!), all of it.

You have thanked each end every one of these things for the things they have taught you and brought you, and fully know that they reside benignly in your physical, emotional and spiritual being. You know know that while they brought you here and will always be with you, there is no reason for them to hold you back any longer.

You are standing where you are, all that you are, splendidly imperfect and right in the middle of this messy delicious life.

Take another deep breath.

Now quickly and without thinking too much about it, finish these five sentences:

2013 is going to be MY YEAR because...

In 2013, I am going to do... Way more sewing and learning.

In 2013, I am going to feel... More able to push my creative boundaries.

In 2013, I am not going to... Wallow.

In December 2013, I am going to look back and say... I've bonded more with my boys, gained a little patience, spent lots of quality time with my family and learnt alot of new sewing skills.


Phew....

Well that's my #reverb12 done... I was not expecting it to be so heavy?!?!?!? I think that just reflects my rather hectic year. I very much look forward to our 2013 & all the promise it holds.

HAPPY HOGMANAY PEEPS

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#reverb12 ~ Day 30

 

Often we see our life as a humongous journey, and we believe that not only have we not arrived at our far away desired destination, but we also think we must accomplish x, y, and z, before we can declare with satisfaction that we are THERE.

For a moment, take a close look at who you are NOW. See what you can declare.

Merge the past, present, and future into one big ARRIVAL.

Describe joyously and in great celebration the BEING that you ARE.

 

 

 

What is this????

 

I right now am a happy mummy, a happier person and definitely feel a air of accomplishment in certain areas. I'm also a student to boot!!

These is my "Are" just now...

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#reverb12 ~ Day 29

 

 

What word did you select to be your travelling companion in 2012? What gifts did this word bring?

What word will you choose to guide you through 2013? What do you hope it will bring into your life?

 

 

What is this ????

There was no travelling companion "word" of 2012
I basically flew by the wind in my pants as they say!!

But

PROMISE

Will be my word of 2013.... As it already holds promise for ~ firstly My Family, My creativity & My confidence.

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