Today I am feeling energised. My weekend was a lovely one- I was able to pop to Spotlight for a little browse, got lots of washing done, made chocolate brownies (packet ones) and painted with Grace, had afternoon tea with some visitors and yesterday, the four of us had a little picnic lunch at a park. Grace was well behaved – obliging, helpful and happy. As for Sophie, apart from the usual unsettled periods in the evenings, she slept fairly well and was easier to resettle when needed. She even gave me the luxury of a few longer blocks of sleep which I appreciated.
Perhaps it’s the made up sleep which has put me in such a good mood and got me all enthusiastic or perhaps it’s the warmer weather Perth has been experiencing but I’m really eager to do things. I have lots of blog posts I want to write. I want to try some new healthy recipes using seasonal fruit and vegetables. I’m itching to start decorating the nursery and to sort through all the lovely clothes and other gifts we’ve received for Sophie. I’m keen to get out in the garden (Paul will laugh at that one as he jokes it’s been nine months since I’ve done any gardening). I want to go on picnics and enjoy the sunshine. I want to start getting organised for Christmas.
What do you feel more keen to do when the warmer weather hits or when you’re in a more upbeat mood than usual?
Grace is gorgeous - look at the cheeky smile. Glad to hear you are getting some longer stretches of sleep, it makes such a difference.
ReplyDeleteIt's been lovely here lately, though I am grateful for the drop in mercury today :)
ReplyDeleteGetting more sleep definitely makes a huge difference to the way you feel, don't overdo it though.
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Look at your gorgeous girls...such sweeties! It is wonderful to read that you are doing so well (especially with longer sleep patches!!). Hope you and your sweet family have a wonderful weekend ahead, Amanda ~ xx
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear things are going well. Sounds like the girls are doing all the right things.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous girls Amanda, I love to enjoy the outdoors in the nicer weather, after I have all the things done that you have just mentioned.x
ReplyDeleteTammi - I've enjoyed the cooler change today too. I think I jinxed myself with this post as Sophie has been unsettled all afternoon and I haven't achieved anything :)
ReplyDeleteYour girls are beautiful Amanda.
ReplyDeleteOh the weather certainly lifts your spirits!! Even just having the washing dry & garden spring to life, the smell of Summer is so delicious!! I know the children are happier too, any hint of swimming & they are humming.
ReplyDeleteAs for babies, i was uber lucky that my 4 all started sleeping 12 hours a night from 3 weeks, that was it, like forever, although now i have to get my teen out of bed with a crowbar. Hmmm. I do well with minimal sleep, so imagine how cruisey i found babies??!! I loved it so much, those late night breast feeds, just me & my baby or twins, ahhhh. Love Posie
Posie - you lucky duck!!! 12 hours from 3 weeks??? I think Sophie would be a more settled sleeper if it wasn't for all the wind pain she's getting from my gushing breastmilk. I actually don't mind the late night feeds either, it's the crying spells around teatime that I find hard - an unconsolable baby really distresses me! :)
ReplyDeleteAhhhhh sleep. Yes it's wonderful when you get some. Hope it continues. I'm lucky if I get two hours sleep in a row! Vanessa
ReplyDeleteLovely kids! It feels great to accomplish a lot in a day. Enjoy the gorgeous day, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteThere's the little darling, she's so gorgeous! I'm happy to hear you're feeling good at the moment. Sleep deprivation can really knock you around! The warmer weather is lovelier, isn't it? I think it makes me feel like gardening more than anything. Rachaelxx
ReplyDeleteIt's such a wonderful feeling being energised and ready to get things done. I'm glad you've been getting some more sleep and so are feeling better and getting a chance to do fun little things for yourself. I think I feel keen when the mood hits, the weather can make me feel a little drained at times. The afternoon is my favourite time to get outside, perfect temperature and not that hot sun beating down. I hope you are having a wonderful week and that you are getting lots of fun things done. xo
ReplyDeleteThat photograph of Grace is so sweet Amanda! Its so lovely to hear that you feel energised, I wish I felt the same too, and I don't have two little girls! We have had such up and down weather, 29 on tues and I have the heater on tonight, I'm hoping summer will stick at some point. Hope things stay well : )
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