I Heart This Jumper

Whilst reading one of my favourite blogs, Oh Joy! this fab Heart Jumper caught my eye... I want it! I'd probably wear it with skinny dark jeans and red ballet flats (as I usually put everything with jeans!) but I really admire Joy's summery look with the jumper over a maxi dress.

Images via Oh Joy!

New Routines

So it turns out I've not fallen off the edge of the earth but in fact just discovered how crazy it is to have two kids! I'm sure it'll get easier as Sam is only 6 weeks so still tiny but at the moment it seems impossible to have any control over my time and what I can get done during the day.  I read this yesterday on Merry Mishap and which made me smile as I thought yes, my thoughts exactly!  I think I'm driving Mec mad with my constant nagging about the state of the house but keeping it clean and tidy just seems so overwhelming at the moment and being at home all day means it's all I can see and think about! I feel like ordering a large skip and chucking all our stuff out (except for the essentials - if I could work out what those are!)

Now that I'm trying to adjust to a new routine it's become really interesting to me to know how other mothers manage their time, and whether I could be doing things better/differently to carve out some time for myself.  There was this great series called My Balance a while back on Cup Of Jo which interviewed several mums about their day to day routines - it's an interesting read if you want to check it out.  Admittedly they're all working mums and have to balance family life with work life, which I do not, but it's still interesting to take a sneak peak into other people's lives, and one day I'll have to return to work in some way or another!

It would be great to see some interviews like this of local mothers who juggle parenting with work or other interests.  How do you fit it all in? Do you wish you could find a better way of managing your time?
 

Baby Brain

So I've been trying to post for days now (or is it weeks?!) and thought it would be apt to post about "baby brain" as since having Sam I've caught a serious case of it!! So far it's taken me 15 mins to write this sentence and now Sam's woken up and is crying!...

I have never been the most organised of people, and am usually running late for everything, but since having Sam I have really noticed a change in my ability to hold a train of thought or focus on a conversation.  I guess my attention is just wholly on Sam at the moment (and Tabitha of course!) and so my concentration span is at capacity at the moment.  Did you ever get "baby brain" after your children? How long did it last?  Here's hoping my brain hasn't permanently left the building!  

Here's a few photos of Sam from today - we were spending a little one-to-one time in the car whilst waiting for his big sister to finish her ballet class.  He's only 3 weeks old but already he's got such a character.  I love him! 

It's A Boy!

At last, just when I thought our baby was never going to make an appearance, Sam Jake Rawlings was born on 12th April 2012, 10 days overdue!  And a boy! I'd told myself we were going to have a boy, but when it really did turn out to be a boy it was still an amazing surprise!  It's been a lovely week just resting and cuddling our little bundle of joy and so far he's been a very laid back little fella.  And Tabitha has been amazing at accepting her new baby brother into her world... fingers crossed it carries on as smoothly!

Sam Jake Rawlings, born 12.04.12, 9lb 6oz

Happy Easter!

Wishing you a Happy Easter - hope you enjoy your choccy eggs!!  Unless the baby arrives tonight (yes, still no sign!) I'll be bunny hopping around the garden hunting for easter eggs with Tabitha tomorrow, can't wait! 

Baby Brain

I can only apologise at the moment for what appears to be the onset of baby brain... Whilst in this limbo of waiting I can't seem to get my thoughts together to blog about all the things I want to, so I'm sticking to short posts at the moment until the fog lifts!

Alas, I'm bringing you another Etsy find in Depeapa (sparked from a necklace originally seen in this post from Oh Joy!) but with such cool and original handcrafted stuff I know you'll forgive me!

I'm totally in love with this geometic design pendant necklace.  It would look so great with a simple outfit, like a white vest and dark jeans.

Hexagon N7- Geometric Ceramic necklace, $35

Whilst my love of tote bags continues with this bold geometric mountain design, printed on natural canvas.

Geometric mountain - screen printed canvas Tote bag, $21

And if I had my own home office or desk area, I'd be sure to hang this print above my workspace - could there be a cheerier way to start your day?!!

Have a nice day - Hand-lettered Typography print, $27

All images via Depeapa

Interesting Quote

Well, the update is... no baby yet!  But of course they do say good things come to those who wait, so I'm sure if I sit tight and take it easy our bundle of joy will come soon :)

In the meantime, just a quick post - I read this quote over the weekend and it really stuck in my head...

I like stumbling across quotes like this that resonate in some way, that capture something you've been perhaps thinking or feeling without even realising.  It can change your perspective just like that, and make you think about something in a completely different way.  As someone who worries a lot about what other people think, or who can always find a reason why not to do or try something new, this quote really made me realise that actually it's my own hang ups that stop me from doing things.  Maybe it's time for a change in attitude!

   

I read this quote in an interview with Hilda Grahnat, a blogger and photographer who lives in Sweden, on another blog SFGirlByBay.  You can check out the interview here, which is also a sneak peek around Hilda's home, which is lovely so worth checking out!