This week has not been a good week. Not much has happened to trigger this - I have just been completely unmotivated and feeling down. On Tuesday, Master N had his first day back at daycare for the year, but I was out for the day with Master T getting immunisations and so forth. Yesterday morning started really well - I went for my first (and only) walk since having Master T, got some housework done all before the boys woke up. But as the day went on, I felt worse and worse. Thankfully, spending some time with hubby before bed did help a little :-)
Today, Master N was back at daycare and I felt lost not knowing what to do for the day while Master T slept. I am proud to say that, despite this, I made the choice to be productive. I don't know how I did it - I just did. I have been wanting to start meal planning for a while now - especially as Master N is a rather fussy toddler, and I am starting to struggle with my weight - and today I sat down and wrote up my first meal plan. I have pretty much got the shopping list finished ready for when I go shopping tomorrow - hopefully it will be a success.
I have also been thinking and reflecting about this week's challenge of the SYL 52 week challenge. But I am struggling. I just can't focus. I have tried writing things down, I have tried talking to hubby, I have tried thinking about it in the shower & while feeding Master T - but nothing is working. I don't know what else to try. I'm sure it will come to me - it just might not be ready for the linky on Monday morning :-(
Thursday 12 January 2012
Tuesday 3 January 2012
52 Weeks to Simplify Your Life: Week 1
I have been pondering the idea of starting a blog for a while but up until now, my apprehensiveness & my lack of confidence have stopped me. I finally decided to bite the bullet & just go for it thanks to Deb over at Home Life Simplified who has kicked off a 52 week challenge to simplify your life. So here goes for the Week 1 challenge:
What Went Right in 2011
2011 was a bit of a roller coaster ride for me, but the whole point of this challenge is to look at the positives. I must admit that I cannot recall much that really energised me - being pregnant for a good part of the year & then having a newborn (Master T) while also raising my toddler (Master N) was (& still is) very draining both physically & emotionally. We also moved out of a unit & into a house while I was 7 months pregnant - the move was very draining, but living somewhere where we have more space, privacy & our own yard for the kids to play in makes it all worthwhile - seeing Master N's face whenever he is out in the back yard just melts my heart. The happiest day of 2011 was definitely the day I gave birth to Master T in September, despite some (not too serious) health issues that developed for both him & myself. He spent his first month struggling to put on weight, but is now as healthy as he could possibly be, which I am so very grateful for.
I was diagnosed with PND when Master T was only about 7 weeks old, at which time we also decided to wean him onto formula. I was a bit worried about formula feeding after breastfeeding Master N for 7 months, but as time went on, I felt more at peace with our decision as he began growing at a more acceptable rate & I was given a small break as hubby could feed him sometimes. It also allowed me to tag along with hubby as he travelled to Melbourne for a conference while my parents baby-sat the boys for a few days. This was a very exciting mini-holiday for both of us for several reasons - I had never flown in a plane before, it was our first holiday with just the two of us since having children, hubby had never been to Melbourne & I had only been once before on a school trip, & it gave me a couple of days to explore & shop on my own!!! I am still so very grateful to my parents for agreeing to have the kids for that time even though they had some idea as to how tiring it is with two under 2.
In late 2011, I decided to take the plunge & get back into my studies...but had to take it one step further. I will be returning to uni externally not only to finish my science degree but also starting an arts degree. People tell me I'm crazy but I am choosing to take it on as another challenge for 2012 :-)
To finish off this week's challenge, I would like to share some things I learnt in 2011:
Take care,
Kelly xoxo
What Went Right in 2011
2011 was a bit of a roller coaster ride for me, but the whole point of this challenge is to look at the positives. I must admit that I cannot recall much that really energised me - being pregnant for a good part of the year & then having a newborn (Master T) while also raising my toddler (Master N) was (& still is) very draining both physically & emotionally. We also moved out of a unit & into a house while I was 7 months pregnant - the move was very draining, but living somewhere where we have more space, privacy & our own yard for the kids to play in makes it all worthwhile - seeing Master N's face whenever he is out in the back yard just melts my heart. The happiest day of 2011 was definitely the day I gave birth to Master T in September, despite some (not too serious) health issues that developed for both him & myself. He spent his first month struggling to put on weight, but is now as healthy as he could possibly be, which I am so very grateful for.
I was diagnosed with PND when Master T was only about 7 weeks old, at which time we also decided to wean him onto formula. I was a bit worried about formula feeding after breastfeeding Master N for 7 months, but as time went on, I felt more at peace with our decision as he began growing at a more acceptable rate & I was given a small break as hubby could feed him sometimes. It also allowed me to tag along with hubby as he travelled to Melbourne for a conference while my parents baby-sat the boys for a few days. This was a very exciting mini-holiday for both of us for several reasons - I had never flown in a plane before, it was our first holiday with just the two of us since having children, hubby had never been to Melbourne & I had only been once before on a school trip, & it gave me a couple of days to explore & shop on my own!!! I am still so very grateful to my parents for agreeing to have the kids for that time even though they had some idea as to how tiring it is with two under 2.
In late 2011, I decided to take the plunge & get back into my studies...but had to take it one step further. I will be returning to uni externally not only to finish my science degree but also starting an arts degree. People tell me I'm crazy but I am choosing to take it on as another challenge for 2012 :-)
To finish off this week's challenge, I would like to share some things I learnt in 2011:
- I can't do everything on my own - as much as I wish I could sometimes
- Communication is a vital tool for relationships & change
- It is okay to reach out when you need help & support
- No one is perfect
- There is a difference between blood-relations & family
- Balancing different aspects of life is so important to each & every one of us
Take care,
Kelly xoxo
Monday 2 January 2012
The First Post! And a little about me :-)
Welcome to My Mummy Journey (MMJ) & my very first attempt at blogging! I created this blog simply as a way I can record my journey as a Mummy - the ups, the downs & everything in between. I hope to grow not only as a Mummy, but also as a wife, friend & person by sharing my thoughts, emotions & stories with you. I am also keen to network with other Mummies out there who I can support & who can support me when needed.
I have never been very good at talking about myself & sharing my feelings with others, and I have been a little apprehensive about starting a blog (not to mention hubby isn't too keen), so please feel free to give me any comments and feedback you wish - but please, nothing offensive or negative!
A Little About Me
I'm Kelly, a twenty-something Mummy to two beautiful boys - Master N who is nearly 2, & Master T who is nearly 4 months. I have been married to my incredible hubby for 3.5 years. Since becoming a Mummy, I have worked part-time & studied part-time (externally) & am known to take on more than I can manage - but I always see it as a challenge. I am rather quiet around people I don't know very well, but once you get to know me, I can't shut up! I love watching movies with hubby, taking photos, reading (IF I have any spare time), craft, the beach (but don't go anywhere near enough), music & of course reading blogs. I will it at that for now...
Thanks for stopping by :-)
I have never been very good at talking about myself & sharing my feelings with others, and I have been a little apprehensive about starting a blog (not to mention hubby isn't too keen), so please feel free to give me any comments and feedback you wish - but please, nothing offensive or negative!
A Little About Me
I'm Kelly, a twenty-something Mummy to two beautiful boys - Master N who is nearly 2, & Master T who is nearly 4 months. I have been married to my incredible hubby for 3.5 years. Since becoming a Mummy, I have worked part-time & studied part-time (externally) & am known to take on more than I can manage - but I always see it as a challenge. I am rather quiet around people I don't know very well, but once you get to know me, I can't shut up! I love watching movies with hubby, taking photos, reading (IF I have any spare time), craft, the beach (but don't go anywhere near enough), music & of course reading blogs. I will it at that for now...
Thanks for stopping by :-)
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