These days, Thursday roll around and the struggle to write for #FYBF is real.
Not due to lack of stories or stupid random thoughts in my head (they happen a mile a minute…and not always in a good way).
But it’s the day I’m a working duck, head down bum up for a solid 7 hours, breaking occasionally for a toilet break or to scoff down a gourmet lunch of 40 second quick cup brown rice and canned tuna.
It’s a glamorous life.
Tonight was not much different.
Driving to get home, Sydney traffic always beats me down and after hearing my favourite Prince (RIP) song on constant loop, what should only be a 30 minute trip, I finally get home over an hour later.
A quick hello to the family and it’s straight to the kitchen to grill some lamb chops and snags for dinner. Zap some (more) rice in the microwave while steaming some frozen veggies (third night in a row).
Just as I’m starting to wonder what it’s all for. Am I doing it all right? Which part am I getting wrong?
My 6 year old tells me to shut my eyes.
“I have a surprise. Keep them closed. Keep them closed. Okay, now open…”
Titled: “Mama with lots of love hearts”
Impressed how accurately he depicted the skin tone as well as the matching coloured lips and dress, there was a sense of relief.
Wondering if I’m getting it right will be never ending. That remains unchanged. Undoubtedly, intensify.
I’ll still bark at them to “get shoes on”, scream at them to “stop playing Ninjas on the couch.” Threats to switch off Ninjago will always be futile.
But for my son, the love hearts are still there.
And for that belief to be expressed on scrunched up paper then handed to me for proof, I think we’re doing okay.
For mums, grandmas, aunts, carers, all mum figures out there, we’re all doing okay. Hope you have lots of love hearts surrounding you this Sunday.
Happy Mother’s Day.
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This is gorgeous!!!!
Heart melting moment …
Happy Mothers Day Grace.
Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit recently posted..Day 2394 – My Mother’s Day Must-Haves
Ahhh so sweet!
Have a wonderful Mothers Day on Sunday Grace!
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They always put things back in perspective for us don’t they – just gorgeous Grace. I had to laugh on Tuesday arvo when Little Yang said ‘Can I have $5 for Mother’s Day’ (he meant the mother’s day stall at school). I said to him ‘mate I think you’re asking the wrong person, I’m the mother, go ask your father. But I was grateful that he wanted to spend $5 on me (don’t you love those stall gifts) because this is a boy who thinks you can buy a ‘double-decker’ house for $100.
Kathy Kruger recently posted..Zen and the Art of French Braiding
Lovely story (and picture). I just wanted to say, having worked full time, part time and not at all, in all those situations, you are the only person stretched thin – everyone else is chugging along not noticing most of the time. So hang in there if you love it.
Lydia C. Lee recently posted..First of the Month Fiction – May
Oh I heart this so hard! We grown ups think we’re the “educators” but more often than not it’s children who can teach us about the meaning of life and the things that matter. Hope Sunday is all hearts and hugs x
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Aww, what a gorgeous drawing. Makes you realise what’s important in life. Happy Mother’s Day for Sunday!
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That picture brought a big smile to my face! So adorable!
Have a well-deserved Mother’s Day working mama! X
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That’s so sweet! Hope you have a great Mother’s Day. I’ll be at work myself and it’s probably the best place for me.
Amy @ handbagmafia recently posted..How to Keep the Romance Alive
Perfect way to sum up being a mum here Grace. Happy Mother’s Day to you dear girl. Love D xx
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Those little gems keep us going don’t they? Just gorgeous! Happy Mothers Day for Sunday Grace xo
Vicki @ Knocked Up & Abroad recently posted..Oh April
I talk in my post today about how I used to struggle with long days at work and short evenings. I didn’t have kids though which I suspect is a good and bad thing.
I’m sure you’re doing a great job!
Deborah recently posted..My own witching hour
Happy mothers day too gorgeous Grace. The juggling is exhausting but when they do little things like this beautiful picture – its worth it.
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I really feel for link up hosts – the brief time I co-ran one, it was a lot of work! It’s a really great thing you do though. Have a great mothers day.
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Too cute! Happy Mother’s Day Grace, hopefully you will have some down time to enjoy the family this weekend.
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Gorgeous pic! Have a lovely Mothers Day and once again, thanks for the link-up!
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You’re definitely doing something right with those boys 🙂 Happy Mother’s Day weekend my dear. I hope you get pampered real good! 😉
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Awww what a beautiful drawing! Happy Mother’s day to you Grace, I hope you have a lovely day with your boys xx
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He nailed it! What a gorgeous way to make you remember it’s all worth it.
I hear you on writing and working full-time, I’m currently doing the same.
Here’s to a wonderful weekend full of heart and sloppy kisses xxx
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What a clever clogs, that is SUCH a sweet picture and those hearts are all very well shaped, my kids are BIG into drawing right now and I am laminating some and taking photos of others. Happy Monday’s Day for Sunday gorgeous mumma xxx
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I can’t wait til bub starts giving me little drawings and notes. How precious. I think we often need to be reminded of how our children see us because its so easy to get caught up in all the negative thoughts and doubts.
Toni @ Finding Myself Young recently posted..Staying home
It’s so easy to overwhelmed by everyday life and all the demands and stress and strain. It’s so important to hold onto those precious moments and appreciate the reminder that we ARE actually doing okay x
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