Poppy: Caught mid chuckle
Zander: The grumpy chickenpox fairy
Evie: A blur of giggles
Ruby: Ru.
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The weeks are getting longer and harder at the moment, yet still passing in a blur. The balance of work / study / children / husband is a fragile one, and to be honest - I'm struggling under the weight of anything extra curricular.
The extras: Chickenpox. Simon has an operation in a week, which is both amazingly exciting and scary smushed in together. The new build is amazing and exciting but, my god, the details - the DETAILS. Sickness. Tiredness. Husbands watching cricket at 2am. Visitors, loves, wishlists and photography.
Just... Living. Its extra.
The energy of saying 'No, I can't, I'm sorry.'
No one should ever put this much on themselves and I would never expect it of others yet here I am expecting it of myself. I realise this is completely hypocritical.
Still, in 4 months, this level of crazy will be over, and in another couple of short months after that - my study will be complete.
If I pass. I have to pass.
I just need to do it.
I just need to put my head down and do it.
No matter how tough life gets - and there are times when it's really tough - no matter how tough it gets, you should know that you're tougher.
ReplyDeleteYou are strong and resilient and brave.
If you ever question that, even for a moment, look again at who you are and see yourself through spiritual eyes and you'll understand exactly what I mean.
You get more amazing with every ticking of the clock.
Sunshine and Rainbows coming your way,
What a lovely reply by Chris!
ReplyDeleteKeep it up Mrs, you are nearly there.
Zander doesn't look too poxy? How far along is he? Caleb is 5 days and covered.
Good luck for Si's op....
Colls
You are so amazing!! And I just love these pictures, so beautiful and light!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! And there I was thinking I was slightly overloaded with a baby and three year old and a husband working away and no family help close by. I take my hat off to you Mama.
ReplyDeletePeeking in via Practising Simplicity x
Love you...are you around next weekend...I am coming up and would love to visit you and the family ...love Alex xxxx
ReplyDeleteoh mama, this too shall pass and be but a memory of the sweet smells of childhood, look at those gorgeous littles you have! i hope your weight is lifted and that easiness of life makes its way in. many blessings.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are all so beautiful. And looking at all those smiling faces, I never would imagine things are hectic in your life.
ReplyDeleteThat's A LOT on your plate! Gorgeous children, all of them. I hope that, at least, sickness leaves you in peace.
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