I’ve ranged this week from ‘nurse’ to a ‘bugged’ Cappers (her words); to ‘host’ of an Australia Day gala; to ‘cleaner’ as I prepared for and recovered from said gala (such a lot of vacuuming involved when one hosts a party!); to ‘proud mumma’ as I watched my Tsunamis take to swimming with a vengeance; to ‘stressed out and freaking’ wife at a little scare LOML gave me today (nothing to worry about!). It’s been grand.
I do also admit to going a bit stir crazy, as I always do when faced with a house, three children and me, just me. Not great at being a stay at home mum. I get better after a few days… I need to find my ‘home’ groove and dance to that. We get there.
So, this week I have lots to be grateful for, but to narrow it down…
1. New friends – how lovely to find newbies that you have lots in common with and really, really like. It’s so great to drag out fave stories for an appreciative new crowd. And beyond fab to get to talk about all the stuff like ‘how you met’ and ‘where did you grow up?’… love it.
2. Older children – at 6 and 5 years old, my two bigger Tsunamis are growing into the ‘older child’ bracket. The bracket where you’re at a party and you don’t see them for hours. You practically forget you even have children. Of course, a warm, melting Badoo on the lap on a hot day keeps it real.
3. A cool breeze at day’s end – we sweltered on Thursday but then a light rain fell and brought with it a cool stirring. Sheer, welcome relief.
So, what’s making you smile today? Grab my I’m grateful for… button from my sidebar if you like, add your I’m Grateful For post below and please add a link back to me in your post. Then pop over to visit other bloggers who are spreading a little sunshine. Happy day to you!
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Sarah says
Such a lovely list. I’m grateful to YOU for hosting this lovely event each week. And I hear you on number2. I really enjoy parties with the offspring these days because I actually get to hold an uninterrupted conversation.
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Posie Patchwork says
Oh i’m off to an early start too, yippee!! Love meeting new people, thank goodness for small business & it’s personal touch which allows me to get to know people & the wonderful school gate!! Another year, a new school, i’m excited about new mummies to mix with. High school, here we come!! Love Posie
Cate says
love the new friends one! My hubby’s grandfather was so glad when I came into the family – apparently I got *all* the old stories he had been busting to retell (I thought he was very sweet…everyone else was rolling their eyes, tee hee!)
have a great weekend
xxxCate
bigwords is... says
I love a cool breeze on a hot summer’s evening. It is almost magical. xx
myshoeboxlife.com says
Oh yes, I love meeting new people who know nothing about you, always fun to share stories and memories in your life. With a 40 degree day coming our way on Sunday, I’m hoping a cool breeze follows suit. x
Madmother says
Am posting mine tomorrow as it is a very big grateful be day in our lives.
I like new friends too. This week seemed to be it irl and online for me.
Jodie at Mummy Mayhem says
Thank you lovely lady!
I love it as the kids get older too. I think I’m more relaxed with the older kids. The 4yo is getting there. Getting there…
Frog, Goose and Bear says
I’m loving the older child thing too. It gives me hope for the future … when my other two kids join that bracket…
Tamara says
New Friends are fab! Sounds like you have had a great week!
I am also very grateful to spend my bloggy saturdays (late friday nights) with you! Have a great weekend xo
Life In A Pink Fibro says
Scare? Don’t like the sound of that. Grateful that it’s nothing to worry about…
Lucy says
I am hearing you on the the way you describe life with older childrens. Same. With a melting Lexie on my lap.
rebecca @ altared spaces says
I am grateful for Stacia, who led me to you and write Haiku. Is that how you spell it??
And for a willingness to follow the lead of my heart. Because I wasn’t always willing to do that. Paid attention to the rules if ya know what I mean.
aimee @ lily pad designs nz says
This is lovely! I will be joining you and adding a blog button. I am grateful for my 3 close buddies/family members who are all still with us and battling on. It’s been a hard start to the year, but we are full of hope. x
Justine says
This is a lovely meme – I look forward to joining you one weekend. I, too, am grateful for new friends. I found lately that my bloggy friends are the ones I turn to during not-so-happy times and they’ve been wonderful! I am so so grateful for them and this community we’re in.
Have a great weekend!
mel @ loved says
lovely gratefuls, and how great is it when your bigger kids just play & play at a party with all the other kids, lfe gets a little easier..& more social, got to love that!
Pieni Lintu says
Lovely!!! 🙂
Carly {Creator of We Heart Life} says
Lovely <3
I finally got around to sharing mine too! But I only did one as I have my happy moments tomorrow <3
Brenda @ Mira Narnie says
oh you are just cuteness and goodness wrapped up and presenting in a blog – mhaw mhaw for you!! loving independence in children in those wonderful years – my 4.5yr is on his way too! New friends – huh! love it too! as adults we can get a bid rigid and closed off to new comers – will they like me, judge me etc. Unlike 4-5 year olds and that just say “will be you be my friend?” oh if we could just do that! Enjoy a lovely weekend Bronxx
Felicity says
Well Bella this weeks list is a long one but like you happy kids, connecting with others and a cool breeze at the end of a warm day are amongst the dot points.
I thought of you last night as I swayed in our upstairs hammock to the coolest of summer breezes and wondered how long it’s been since you’ve had a chance to do the same? That thought didn’t last too long though as I almost fell asleep and was roused out of my reverie by a bloody mosquito [literally]!
Felicity x
•´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥.Trish.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´• says
Beautiful grateful as always, inspiring and sweet.
Alisi's Mummy says
Oh yes, thank goodness for a sea breeze or a southerly change at the end of a hot day!
Kymmie says
Oh, grateful that your LOYL if okay. Nothing like a scare to truly value what you have. Hope he’s okay. New friends are awesome and I’m sure you make many! I’m starting to love having an almost 5 year old, and can’t wait until there’s another one. (But enjoying the moments in between.) Cool breezes are delighful after a hot, hot day. What a busy week you’ve had! Happy Grateful Day, and rest up. xx
Naturally Carol says
Now…I’m grateful that you have chosen to be my real 100th friend! (I’m already yours)…thank you. Have a wonderful week.
Emma says
I am loving the small freedoms that older children bring. Great list this week hun!
greta @ topography says
I see glimpses of an older child in Miss Almost 4…
What a lovely link-up! I am grateful this week for the quiet days that go smoothly, that at another time in my life would have looked boring but are actually perfection. 🙂
Stacia says
I’m grateful for the dinner my husband brought home. And that no one cursed at the table. =>
Trish@Show and Tell says
As a newbie, I am grateful for people like *you*, Maxabella! So warm and welcoming.
Thanks so much for stopping by my newbie blog and commenting today!
I love your list.
Trish
xx
Catherine says
thanks for always helping to give Saturdays a positive perspective! x
nellbe says
I love your grateful list, great things indeed. I love those things too, my son is turning 6 in a couple of weeks so I understand what you mean by the older child, it is lovely isn’t? Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
babygalah says
Great list !
I’m hoping for that cool breeze to blow through my house soon. Dee x
kasiabear says
please tell me that i’m not premature in thinking that my two {2 and 4} fit into the older children category..
i guess it must be the excitement of #2 not needing assistance in navigating the concrete stairs..
great list!! as always!!
xx
HOPE says
I was happy to see a post/hop about what I’m grateful for.
I think its a great idea and something we need to do everyday.
I’m following you now and look forward to linking again.
Hope
http://www.dont-worry-bout-a-thing.blogspot.com
TK says
I was too late to join in this week but my grateful is still heartfelt!! Thankyou ofr making me stop & be grateful each week!!
http://tk-tiffanyk.blogspot.com/2011/02/this-weekend-i-am-grateful-for.html
TK xx
Christina says
Hello, I like the image you have on the page of the gingerbread men…Where did you get it from?
Thanks