Lyrical Sunday - Parenthood

The little man got a badly bruised head as he came out of me, poor hunny

He danced in my belly.

He finally wanted to meet his mumma.

I rubbed his head.
I was ready to put effort into my pushes.

He was the most beautiful baby that I had ever seen.

An overwhelming feeling of love came over me.

Did I deserve this beautiful boy? 

He was mine.

This was meant to be.

Life would never be the same again.

The child who rips up the newspaper to make aeroplanes before you have read it.

The child who wants to play the xylophone at midnight.

The child who knocks over the huge display of Cadbury Creme Eggs at the supermarket.
That child is meant to be here.

Be patient.
Take deep breaths.
Connect.
Communicate.
Allow space for making mistakes.
Recognize needs, yours and theirs.
Explore your hearts.

Parenthood is not about biology, it’s not about love at first sight.

Parenthood is about responsibility and commitment.

Unconditional love.

Linking up with Latte Junkie

Michelle x

Link goodness

♥ I love these typographic prints

♥ May I Have Your Attention, Please? "Pay attention when he asks for every toy in the store. Notice that he is likely over-stimulated, or needs a good cry. Offer the warm, firm limit that you are not getting any toys today. Acknowledge that this is hard—this wanting and not getting"

♥ Beth Ditto brings Marilyn back to life, gorgeous!

♥ Dreamy outdoor rooms
♥ I love this artsy home tour

♥ Tackling distress tantrums with brain research

♥ 11 strange, horrific, or just plain weird ways societies have policed sex throughout history

♥ Read this if you have a daughter

♥ Why this nurse won't vaccinate

♥ I loved Chelsea's 'all you need is love' post

♥ Marc Jacobs gets the last laugh.  This is great!

♥ If you are a woman and regularly ride a bike you might want to read this

♥ How to de-tangle your doll's hair

♥ I want to live here

♥ Get out your chalk and do some exercise

Michelle x

Hey girl, where's your drink?

I'm so glad it's the weekend!  I have so much laundry to do.  We just made hot dogs, they were so good.   I'm meant to be going to town with friends tonight.  I can't be bothered.  Nana Michelle is too cold.

Back in the day this song would have got me in the mood

Happy Friday!

Michelle x

Kiddo fun

Pete has the best ideas! He came into my bedroom with 2 saucepan lids and a cushion.  I had to throw the cushion so he could catch it with the lids.  

Of course he purposely missed the cushion so he could bang the lids together :)

Who needs a house over loaded with toys when you have saucepan lids and cushions?!

Michelle x

I believe...

• in gay rights, same-sex marriage
• that you should wear what you want to wear
• that you don’t need to physically abuse a child for them to learn what is right and wrong
• that the world would be a boring place if we all had the same opinions and beliefs
• that we should accept and respect other people's opinions and beliefs
• silence is sometimes the best policy
• in admitting when you are wrong
• that compassion and empathy are essential human qualities
• in following your gut
• that we all need at least one person who we can completely trust
• in equality
• in altruism
• that we should really think about what we are saying/typing before we attack a person or group
• that it’s important to find out who you are and be yourself
• that you should do what you like with your life, as long as it isn't hurting anyone else, just be you.  Some people might not agree with your choices but it’s your life, you are you every day, you can’t escape yourself so what’s the point in trying to conform to someone else’s ‘ideal’ person.
• that margaritas should always have crushed ice

Michelle x

Lyrical Sunday - Numbers + Mother's Day

1.  She is gentle

2.  She is fun and cruisy

3.  She makes delicious food

4.  I can talk to her about anything

5.  Hugging her still makes me feel better, like it did when I was a kid

6.  She is really good at sewing.  I always had pretty dresses to wear to school

7.  She is supportive and encouraging, especially when it comes to work, study, and parenting

8.  She is always there for me.  If I told her I needed to move tomorrow she would be helping me sort it out

9.  She is a cool nana to Pete

10.  She gave me a great childhood 

Linking up with Latte Junkie 

This weeks prompt was Numbers.  Join us next week!

I love my mumma!!

Michelle x