30 days of the everyday

This is such a busy time for us with twins, Matthew recovering from a broken back, our eldest first year of high school and another starting kindergarten- so many big changes.
In all of that big stuff I don't want to miss the small little moments that make up our everyday. I don't want to miss being present in the 'just trying to get through'.

So for the next 30 days my sweet friend Jeni and I will be posting an 'everyday' image.
A way to notice the small things that make up our days.

Jeni -

Skye-

inside activities

~reading~

 ~playing~

the last two weeks :: 2

 

so much love and support

time with friends over meals

opportunity to go to the art gallery

have sleepovers

be blown away by our home having a spruce-up

trying to get through the nights of feeding two  babies on my own

waiting to hear the results and process of Matt's recovery

and finally after two weeks coming home all together

 learning to deal with Matt's limitations for the next three months while he wears a brace and his back heals

2012

I was going to start this new year, this first month of 2012, marking moments. The mundane, the everyday- the stuff that makes our lives.
I was going to celebrate the new year with friends..I imagine we would of had a bonfire outside, red wine in, talk of our heart whispers for the coming year, reflect on the amazing year that was.
I imagine laughter and lots of kids running around, plenty of hands to hold unsettled babies, a BBQ on and a trip at the waterhole.

This 2012 has not at all begun the way I'd imagined.

New years Eve found Matthew being helicoptered to hospital after having an accident at the waterhole, we are waiting to hear more news at the seriousness of his injuries.
Friends did come- to support and hold unsettled babies. Make coffee, take big kids for a swim, pray.

Despite not having time to reflect or savor the passing of one year to the next I hold close the fresh reminder that  - life is a gift. And the everyday moments of our lives are extraordinary: a friend who wraps their arms around you, a hot cup of coffee, a child's laughter, a friends offer to mind the kids, a meal shared,
-it's all a gift.

 

I go into 2012 not at all how i imagined but I go in feeling deeply rich and with the knowledge that though dark times come there are flickers of hope everywhere if i look. I hope that 2012 finds me more full of thanksgiving and contentment than ever before as I fully live the mundane, the everyday moments: the extraordinary.

special time of year

special times, 

moments to etch in my mind; 

moments of family and fun :

the night before xmas

a friend drops in much

attempting to settle two windy babies

watching 'Elf' and having cuddles

afternoon movie watching

some presents open and some yet to be

brunch with family

snacks for Santa and Rudolph

movie watching
baby settling, holding, feeding, loving
children giggling
little one taking herself off to her big bed (so santa comes sooner)(a first)
frogs croaking
rain pouring
lights twinkling
present wrapping while watching Modern Family
sacks and stockings waiting
biscuits, milk and carrots sitting in front of fireplace
two new babies not knowing its their first xmas
fruit for dinner
milo before bed
carol singing
a mama heart grateful for this wild and precious life

today I'm thankful for

managing to think of a simple craft that enables this one to get her hands messy

a new toy from a dear friend- so fun and now I can instantly glue moments to remember in my journal

summer fruit

her wonder

green views outside

seeing my oldest and youngest boys together

these babies will have a thousand kisses

right now

I am :

~ waiting for these babies and hoping they will be sooner rather than later

~ treading slowly through the days as I get bigger and movement becomes more difficult
~ writing lists and lists- baby needs, house jobs, errands to be done, Xmas, animals chores, cleaning jobs and it goes on.
~ suddenly aware of how little I have in preparation for two new little ones soon to join our family
~ having bouts of wide-awakeness at night (and so mentally making more lists)
~ grateful that husband is able to be home more
~ trying to yield to what is and where life is at and let go of all that I haven't or won't be able to get done before babies
~ so happy with my new purchase for our newly relocated bedroom
~ feeling rich from the love and ease of spending a weekend with the best girls ever.
~ eating oranges, fresh juices, berries, and tomato and cheese on corn thins
~ waking up to the sound of our white silky rooster
~ thinking of ways to spend some special time with my oldest three before the babies arrive- cups of tea and a movie, snuggles in bed with a book, stay-up-late night...any other ideas?
~ missing terribly the closeness of friends
~ watching the garden come to life after the hard work of one very special lady
~ wishing for a magic wand that would clean and organize this busy home 

~ enjoying the talent of our 11 yr old as he cooks yumminess for us: this one is apple and berry pie

~ and here are more right now's around here....