Who's the fairest of them all?

I am a beautiful and unique being. I have a wonderful smile

Today I am grateful for my body and the way it can move so gracefully with power and strength - thanks Nia and friends

I am grateful for the presence and communication of friends

I am grateful for the sweet voices of my children who have been singing to me for hours

Gratitude

Today I am grateful for

1. the fun we've had together planning our Moon Celebration

2. my husband cooking me a lovely meal downstairs while I sit with my boy and Dream

3. the closeness of family

Treasure every moment

There are two days left in the school term. Just two days with my smallest being at home as a pre-schooler - how does time fly? I'm looking forward to the summer break with the children and spending time with them all. It's so precious!

~My Dreams,
 (1) to write them all a special letter, and
 (2) to share my thoughts and memories with them about myself at their age:
I hope to have a deeper understanding of myself and also of each of my children in doing this.
I have many thoughts and ideas of what I would like to write to them already.

The way we communicate efficiently differs within our varied relationships.
My second daughter and I have a shared diary that we have been writing in for the last 18 months. She writes about her thoughts and feelings every day and I respond to her. She is able to write about anything  at all or ask me questions that maybe she didn't get an opportunity to ask during the day. It's an amazing thing to be able to do together and I feel blessed that we can communicate and have an extra bond between us which we may have missed without the diary.

Over time I have noticed that she is much more willing and able to vocalize her negative thoughts and feelings and I know that her diary has helped with this.

I pray that the lines of communication between us all will continue to remain open as time travels onwards.

Gratitude Today

1. My children have a lovely relationship with their grandparents - what could be better?


2. The kindness of my friend and a lovely swim for us all


3. Happy memories 

982 Days and not counting

An evening of merriment and chat last night led to me deciding on the final number 15 - a Murder Mystery Party! - Thanks Sonia

My love of mysteries and intrigue started with Enid Blyton way back when ..... and I had a desire from a young age to be a part of a murder mystery evening/weekend.

Ta-da! The time will be soon. I'm very excited. No details to be disclosed yet - it would be awful to ruin the surprises.

So there we are: 99 wishes and 982 days to go

Gratitude List for today

1. My husband working from home today - even though I wasn't at home for most of the day myself, just knowing he was there made me happy

2. The sun shining through the clouds again.

3. Friends for their smiles, laughs, and support

Day 5 Gratitude

“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." Anon

So my first dream -

*79. My Gratitude Journal

Today I am extremely grateful for

1. The precious time spent with my boy strawberry picking - complete with red faces :)

2. The strong network of friendship and support that my daughter has within your school year. They all pulled together today and showed me what was important in life. It brought a lump to my throat and a big smile.

3. All the conversations I have had and messages I have received from the wonderful people in my life who care.

Thankyou!