The old posts found here are from my previous blog: Living Future Memories. I decided my writing has remained hidden for long enough, and am ready to again share with the world. Keep in mind when reading these that the older posts were written in a different time, by a very different me. When writing some of these I was pregnant, had just found out about job loss, and was generally struggling with so many young children. Some people ask how now can be easier, with more children. The answer to this is quite simple: my confidence and wisdom, hard gained through so many challenging times, has given me a new perspective which changes everything. Things that overwhelmed me then, I see now as insignificant. Basically life happened, and finding out that the only way out of hard times was through has given me a new view of myself and my abilities. Even still, I often find comfort in the words I wrote way back then. They still challenge me now when I start to become overwhelmed or forget what is important. And so, I open my heart, through the words written so long ago, to all of you. My prayer is that they can help even just one person. Thank you for allowing me into your life through reading.
Jen x
My favourites:
Lullaby, rockaby, lullaby loo. The moment I will have forever.
You already are. And when the surface fades away.
The smell of the sea. And finding peace in the sand.
The hardest part about being a first time parent. And why we joke about changing nappies instead.
The missing, the clarity and the return.
Parents grow up along the way too.
It's never really about what it's about. Avoiding mummy meltdowns and toddler tantrums.
How I learnt to be a better parent in one moment.
Dancing and motherhood like breathing. And travelling back in time.
The most important thing I need to remember when I am feeling frustrated with my children.
Memories. Children and all the growing up I love and hate.
15 years of marriage. And why everyone needs someone who will get them an elastic band without saying a word. {Note: you can only read this if you promise not to judge. It details my worst moment as a parent.}
15 tips that might make parenting easier. But as we are different, maybe 5 or 6.
To all the other mums. Because sometimes cheering is needed.
School speech topics and unplanned lamingtons in the park.
The life I wanted.
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