I knew it would happen!
I wrote my first blog post earlier, read over it later and realised it gave no insight into who I am and what brings me to blog about my parenting journey. I accepted my first failed attempt and farwelled it into the blogosphere. From now on, I will stick to writing at night time after everyone has gone to bed. This is generally the time when I first switch off in my busy day. I remember when we were growing up with my mum who was on her own for my teenage years, saying to her at bed time 'are you sure you won't be lonely after we go to bed'? In hindsight I find it funny as I'm QUITE ready for alone time at the end of my day as a parent, but in another way, it was sad as I'm sure there were in fact many nights when she would have preferred company (but maybe not of the offspring kind?!).
I knew early on I wanted to be a mother one day and the experience has not been disappointing. Even after many years travelling the world and living overseas, experiencing the ultimate freedom, I felt like life would truly be complete with a family of my own 'one day'. Finding the right man to create this bliss proved tricky and I was convinced he was hiding in the highlands of Scotland. Little did I know he was to be found travelling up the coast in a white van to see Ben Harper play one chilly April. Thanks RSVP!!
I see unlimited potential in my kids and they inspire me daily. I'm not afraid to admit that they are my world at the moment. They are young for such a small amount of time. I don't want to miss a beat! I know happiness shouldn't depend on anyone else, but for me it does to a certain extent. When my husband and kids are happy and healthy, I feel pure joy! But my greatest source of happiness comes from appreciating the beautiful moments in each day, no matter how small. For example, poor Jed had a tummy bug last night, which she kindly shared with 'mate mate' (husbands nickname chosen by Tully). During the midst of vomiting and changing sheets for the third time at 2am, she stood by the side of her bed asking me if she could help me change the sheets. So although I was awake most of the night, I felt elated that she was so thoughtful while sick and exhausted.
I'm currently a stay at home mum. We have chosen to live within our means in order for me to do so. I like to describe the way we live as 'Islander style' (think... Fijian shack?!) in our tiny abode here in Port Macquarie. Matt is currently working 3 jobs and studying (disabilities) and I'm about to enroll in Nutritional Medicine and throw a distance ed degree into the mix. You can never be too busy...
Motherhood has been the biggest learning curve of my life to date. I let go of the books and have learnt to trust my instincts more. I feel as a society we are moving further away from what instinctively 'feels' right to reading up on how to make our children as independant as possible, from birth. Does anyone else feel this way? I'd rather just try and enjoy the ride as much as possible, hiccups and all.
Ali xx
I wrote my first blog post earlier, read over it later and realised it gave no insight into who I am and what brings me to blog about my parenting journey. I accepted my first failed attempt and farwelled it into the blogosphere. From now on, I will stick to writing at night time after everyone has gone to bed. This is generally the time when I first switch off in my busy day. I remember when we were growing up with my mum who was on her own for my teenage years, saying to her at bed time 'are you sure you won't be lonely after we go to bed'? In hindsight I find it funny as I'm QUITE ready for alone time at the end of my day as a parent, but in another way, it was sad as I'm sure there were in fact many nights when she would have preferred company (but maybe not of the offspring kind?!).
I knew early on I wanted to be a mother one day and the experience has not been disappointing. Even after many years travelling the world and living overseas, experiencing the ultimate freedom, I felt like life would truly be complete with a family of my own 'one day'. Finding the right man to create this bliss proved tricky and I was convinced he was hiding in the highlands of Scotland. Little did I know he was to be found travelling up the coast in a white van to see Ben Harper play one chilly April. Thanks RSVP!!
I see unlimited potential in my kids and they inspire me daily. I'm not afraid to admit that they are my world at the moment. They are young for such a small amount of time. I don't want to miss a beat! I know happiness shouldn't depend on anyone else, but for me it does to a certain extent. When my husband and kids are happy and healthy, I feel pure joy! But my greatest source of happiness comes from appreciating the beautiful moments in each day, no matter how small. For example, poor Jed had a tummy bug last night, which she kindly shared with 'mate mate' (husbands nickname chosen by Tully). During the midst of vomiting and changing sheets for the third time at 2am, she stood by the side of her bed asking me if she could help me change the sheets. So although I was awake most of the night, I felt elated that she was so thoughtful while sick and exhausted.
I'm currently a stay at home mum. We have chosen to live within our means in order for me to do so. I like to describe the way we live as 'Islander style' (think... Fijian shack?!) in our tiny abode here in Port Macquarie. Matt is currently working 3 jobs and studying (disabilities) and I'm about to enroll in Nutritional Medicine and throw a distance ed degree into the mix. You can never be too busy...
Motherhood has been the biggest learning curve of my life to date. I let go of the books and have learnt to trust my instincts more. I feel as a society we are moving further away from what instinctively 'feels' right to reading up on how to make our children as independant as possible, from birth. Does anyone else feel this way? I'd rather just try and enjoy the ride as much as possible, hiccups and all.
Ali xx
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