Grateful For... The Women

Just to clarify...

I absolutely love my own beautiful boys and they really are my world.

I'm no 'man hater'. We women are just as ridiculous and infuriating!

I actually find the male sense of humour and perspective easier to relate to a lot of the time.

But, in the last few years I have really come to appreciate the beauty

that is female relationships and friendships in my life.

My world wouldn't be half the place it is without the amazing women of our 'village'.

It's with great pride that I reflect on the support, love, empathy and connection

that exists between many of my girlfriends and myself.

Each relationship (or bunch of relationships) is a two way street that ebbs and flows depending on so many factors and what's going on in each of our lives.

I take great pleasure in the company of these gorgeous women, but also in the way we're there for each other when 'stuff' goes down.

God bless the sisterhood. :-)

When times are tough, I rarely feel alone, misunderstood or isolated.

When I need a laugh or a trivial distraction there's always a girlfriend (and my fabulous sister) 

a call or text away to lighten the mood or enjoy an inappropriate joke with.

When it's just to vent - there's the understanding that each of us reserves the right to change our tunes or retract misguided opinions after the fact!

When I don't even know what I need - somehow the chicks around me seem to.

The kindness that has come our way in the past months has been mind blowing and so humbling.

Much of that generosity, care and support has been mainly driven by the gorgeous women around me.

I'm ever so grateful - and determined to continue to be there for these ladies as much as humanly possible.

Linking with Maxabella Loves' 52 Weeks of Grateful.

Shar :-)

When A Pile Of Negatives Is Oh So Positive

For lack of a better term, we've dodged another bullet over here.

Magoo's test results have come back negative to a lot of scary stuff ... which is super positive.

We don't have answers regarding the the cause of his dodgy brain scans at this point.
But what we do have is assurance that it's not one of the feared syndromes or diseases that have kept my heart rate nice and high for weeks now.
We also have faith that regular scanning and monitoring will ensure that we're not ambushed by any nasty surprises in the near future.

I've cracked open a packet of sour Cola bottles in celebration* and may well crash on this here keyboard with relief once the sugar rush has subsided.

I can't even articulate how I feel this evening.



Thank you x 1 million +!

Overwhelmed with gratitude is a start  - gratitude both for the news we received today and the amazing people we are lucky enough to be surrounded by. How do you even begin to express to people how damn fabulous they are?

Optimistic and energised about the coming weeks is another wave of emotion.

As much as I planny-plan-plan, I have only allowed myself to view the next weeks and months logistically really. The possibility of devastation this afternoon and of the unknown held me back. Now, I feel a surge of genuine, unrestrained excitement about our plans (and all of the unplanned!) in the coming weeks.

Joyful, mushy, tremendously relieved, exhausted, relaxed....

I also feel a touch of guilt. Guilt that I get to be so lucky, lucky, lucky. Guilt that I've caused stress and worry for people in our lives. Guilt that the next patient behind us today was the embodiment of what we have been spared from - and I couldn't look her Mum in the eye as I walked my gorgeous, healthy boy past her wheelchair.

Anyway, enough about me, me, me.
Although, I'd love you to have a drink for me tonight.
How are YOU?

Shar :-)

*Apologies to my poor bubby girl for today's diet of adrenalin, cortisol and sugar

52 Week Project : Wk 46

Sorry 'gym guys' - it's a tad difficult to put this little one in the creche.

Rewind 10 years...

If those muscle bound, self obsessed guys at the gym took their eyes off the mirror momentarily to do a double take at my physique - it may just have been a compliment.

These days...

Definitely not so much.

I'm pretty certain their thoughts are far from complimentary as they gawk and recoil when I walk past!

But, on the upside LMFAO could have used me in their satirical clip for 'Sexy And I Know It'

"I work ooouut!!"  (safely!)

Do you get checked out - for all the wrong reasons?

I started this 52 Week Project of Fi's - and even though it has wrapped up, I'm determined to finish it!

Shar :-)

Thursday On My Mind

So, I've cleaned the bathrooms and washed anything that isn't pinned down.

'Cause I'm not thinking about Thursday's appointment with the neurologist.

I've created invitations, capes, eye masks, decorations, gift bags and tableware for a party that is weeks away.

'Cause I'm not thinking about Magoo's tests results that we'll get on Thursday.

I've made list upon list, planned meals and organised myself into a frenzy.

'Cause I'm distracting myself from fixating on 1.30pm this Thursday.

I've made (overcooked) cupcakes, wrapped gifts and sorted photos.

'Cause I am avoiding the whole 'Thursday's appointment' thing.

Are you as 'clever' at ignoring something that's eating away at you as me?

Hey, look.

 There's a cute kid in the bath.

Let's think about that.

Shar x

Point + Shoot : Ahoy There!

These pics were taken as we walked the plank headed to our gorgeous Godson's 2nd birthday celebration on Sunday afternoon.

Although it looks suspiciously as though Magoo was trying to save us a small fortune in obstetrician and hospital fees, he assured me he was just showing his baby sister his pirate hook.

The 'Under The Sea' birthday party in honour of a very special - and hilarious -  little man was just adorable.

I love when all the cute little details come together - and of course the kids are having an absolute ball. 

I also love a fellow Mum and brilliant friend who shares my tendency to lovingly go a little OTT with a theme!

That shark infested toilet was a classic! :-)

Limking with Lou's Point + Shoot

Shar :-)

Grateful For... Washing??

With a month to go and a little Miss who has decided to check into a room on a lower floor here @ Hotel Utero,
I thought I'd better pack our bags - you know, just in case.

So, today's washing involved these novelty items...

I'm sure when they become everyday items, the novelty will be long gone.
But for now, I'm revelling in oooohing and aaaahing over these pretty little things.

I'm also sure that post birth I'll be ever so grateful (and maybe aaaaahing) for button down tops and a lovely 'soft pant' from my own bag too.

I'm grateful for the privilege and excitement of preparing to meet a special little someone.

What are you filled with gratitude for this weekend?

Linking with Maxabella Loves' 52 Weeks of Grateful.

Shar :-)

52 Week Project : Wk 45

An accidental selfie - spotto style!

Once you've spotted my not so covert possie - if you can spare a sec - take a second look at the pic above.

See the error?

You know when you make a mistake but it's too humiliating or costly or time consuming

(or all three) to go back now?

Or when you were little and told a little fib, which then escalated to a lie when it got complicated 

- until the whole thing was out of control and you had to maintain your story anyway?

Notice anything wrong with this picture yet???

In the weeks since our laundry revamp not one guest at our place has mentioned what seems fairly obvious to Hubby and I.

Either our friends and neighbours need to hone their skills of observation or they're all incredibly polite.

(Or more than likely people genuinely don't care what your home looks like - as long as the drinks are chilled.)

Either way our boo boo gives me a giggle on a daily basis anyway.

Formerly linking with the 52 Week Project @ My Mummy Daze, now out on my own to reach the big 5-2.

Shar :-)