Have you found yourself a little spot in the sun today? It's #selfcaresaturday so I'm focusing on doing as many things as I can to rejuvenate and replenish. One of those things is connecting with my community. As a mamma, that is one of the big saving graces in my life. I do all I can to live locally so I've created an online Mum's group (Freshie Mums) on the book of face for the area in which I live (Freshwater in Sydney). How have you connected with the people that support you today? How have you supported others? For me, this is the juice of life. I love making connections but it doesn't happen unless I do enough self-care first. SO back to the sun I go! . . . #selfcaresaturday #youcantpourfromenemptycup #mumlife #mumlove #connectingcommunity #keepingitlocal #freshiemums #facebookmumsgroup #onlinemumsgroup #supportonly #nurtureeachother #selfnurture #loveyourlife #survivingmotherhood #motherhoodintheraw
This is such an important message. A great way to parent compassionately and consciously is to decide on just two or three things you absolutely want to impart to your children. For example, one of mine is believe and trust in self. So whenever I get the chance I’ll consider this perspective when answering questions or challenges my kids face. It gives a beautiful context and I hope that over the years the consistency of the message will allow it to soak in gently for them. What is one of yours? . . . #compassionateparenting #consciousparenting #consciousfamilylife #corevalues #familymantra #familyvision #motherhoodintheraw #thoughtfulparenting
This is one of he most beautiful little gems of Sydney’s north side - Shelly Beach. It did nestled between a small knobby headland that shoots off the north head of he Harbour back towards Manly Beach and Cabbage Tree Bay which is an aquatic reserve. Babies play. Divers learn to dive. Lunchers lunch... it’s quite a spectacular moment to be had around these parts. Growing up my grandparents lived just behind the beach and their house looked over the beach and the ocean from the ridge above. Every day my grandpa dived in the water 💦 and he had a fantastic constitution. He did till his knees gave out and he couldn’t climb back up the steps anymore. What a guy! What a life! . . . . #northernbeaches #travelSydney #visitSydney #sydneylife #livinghealthy #outdoorsy #alifeaquatic #visitaustralia2018 #stayathomemum #freshiemums #kidsdayout #getoutside #sydneywinter
This picture just about sums up the insanity of moving across the world with a family. We weren't relocated for work so it's all been our own doing. a huge privilege admittedly to be able to do so in so many ways, and also a massive challenge. I am at my limit now for energy - its all been spent settling all the members of our family into their respective spaces. And now here I am, a bit of a shell of a lady, rebuilding myself. It might take a minute!!