How you can tell it's a Saturday in our house .... everyone (minus the adult who gets to sleep in) is up and awake by 5.30. I'm sure in some households with young kids it's the same story.
This morning I'm excited because once I've cleaned up - and providing the kids are happy to play - I'm going to get some sewing done. It's a fine line between it being economical to be honest. I wanted to make some leggings that fitted well for Miss 3. The material was $23 a meter (probably cheaper if we had a spotlight around) - and I should get at least two pairs for her from that. I did buy a pattern that also had a skirt and top in it, just because when I'm remaking my old clothes I've been having a bit of trouble with the arms, so wanted to get a handle on that. Am hoping I'll get a top out of the metre as well, but that could be pushing it. If not, I should get a pair of leggings for the baby (she's still a baby at 11 months right?). So at least three pairs of leggings. It is thicker knit than if I'd bought them from somewhere like T&T but it is no wonder sewing goes out the window in favor of bought goods sometime.
Lucky for me, I like sewing and as long as it is even with or less than the shop prices I can justify it. Photos to follow.
Friday, 28 June 2013
Saturday, 22 June 2013
Sunday thoughts
Yip ... on a little roll
This is probably one of my favorite songs. Listen and may you be blessed this Sunday - where ever and however you worship today, in a church, in your home, at your workplace - may the AMAZING GRACE of God wash over you and through you today - and flow into mighty rivers that touch others.
This is probably one of my favorite songs. Listen and may you be blessed this Sunday - where ever and however you worship today, in a church, in your home, at your workplace - may the AMAZING GRACE of God wash over you and through you today - and flow into mighty rivers that touch others.
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| New Creation Church worship song |
All done
It's 6.53am according to my kitchen clock and we're all breakfasted. Not all out of pj's yet - but I'll leave them in snuggly warmth until I've sorted out the dishes and put the dishwasher on. It's still raining here - I'm expecting another day of it at least according to the forcast. The country (NZ) has been a bit battered, some of the photos from down south show extensive damage. I'm thankful that here at least the worst of it for us seems to be a few duck ponds created in the paddock and some overflowing drains. DH is going to switch the water tanks around (we have three, two tiny ones that fill, then one big one - so you have to remember to move it over) as the little ones should be pretty full now.
I just wanted to share an amazing thing with you ... about 8 weeks ago I went to get my sewing machine out. Now, my sewing machine is an older model, kinda on it's last legs, but it is still working and does the job that I want it to do. Cue opening it up and not seeing the pedal foot with it. Slight mad dash checking all the places I might have put it (you know, when you don't put something away in the right place but somewhere where you'll just grab it in a few minutes time). Well, it wasn't in any of the usual spots I put things. Not up the bookcase, not in the craft cupboard, not beside my bed and definatly not where it was meant to be, inside the sewing machine cover. For the next eight weeks I have been searching - the linen cupboard, our cupboard, under DS2's bed (he a hoarder) - everywhere I could think. I have trawled TM looking for new pedal foots, gone into our local dealer to check out new machines. That exercise found me redefining my savings goal, with a decision on the machine I liked and a price range in mind.
I was just over half way there WHEN .... I decided to tidy up our kitchen breakfast bar. This meant I had to go to the pile of electrical cords and find the surge protector thingy (not sure what correct name is). That was under a coiled up extension cord and in the middle of the coiled up extension cord was my sewing machine pedal and cords. I couldn't believe it! I am so thankful. But what I'm most thankful for is not just the sewing machine pedal, it is the lessons I have been taught in the last eight weeks.
a) Put my things away in the right place straight away - this is a huge thing for me. I'm not so great at doing it - and waste much of my time searching for things I've just dropped into a 'safe' place away from little fingers.
b) Patience is a good thing ... I nearly bought a whole new machine when I didn't have all my savings (CC) because I wanted to do my sewing NOW. A wise friend reminded me that if I waited (and it was only a matter of waiting another 8 weeks or so) the prize would be even sweeter. I am so thankful for her voice of wisdom. Now I can keep saving - and who knows, the machine I am looking forward to getting might even be on sale closer to the end of the year.
c) Sometimes what we think we NEED and what we really need are two different things. I thought I needed my sewing machine - what I really needed was a lesson in patience, perseverance and listening to God's voice inside.
I just wanted to share an amazing thing with you ... about 8 weeks ago I went to get my sewing machine out. Now, my sewing machine is an older model, kinda on it's last legs, but it is still working and does the job that I want it to do. Cue opening it up and not seeing the pedal foot with it. Slight mad dash checking all the places I might have put it (you know, when you don't put something away in the right place but somewhere where you'll just grab it in a few minutes time). Well, it wasn't in any of the usual spots I put things. Not up the bookcase, not in the craft cupboard, not beside my bed and definatly not where it was meant to be, inside the sewing machine cover. For the next eight weeks I have been searching - the linen cupboard, our cupboard, under DS2's bed (he a hoarder) - everywhere I could think. I have trawled TM looking for new pedal foots, gone into our local dealer to check out new machines. That exercise found me redefining my savings goal, with a decision on the machine I liked and a price range in mind.
I was just over half way there WHEN .... I decided to tidy up our kitchen breakfast bar. This meant I had to go to the pile of electrical cords and find the surge protector thingy (not sure what correct name is). That was under a coiled up extension cord and in the middle of the coiled up extension cord was my sewing machine pedal and cords. I couldn't believe it! I am so thankful. But what I'm most thankful for is not just the sewing machine pedal, it is the lessons I have been taught in the last eight weeks.
a) Put my things away in the right place straight away - this is a huge thing for me. I'm not so great at doing it - and waste much of my time searching for things I've just dropped into a 'safe' place away from little fingers.
b) Patience is a good thing ... I nearly bought a whole new machine when I didn't have all my savings (CC) because I wanted to do my sewing NOW. A wise friend reminded me that if I waited (and it was only a matter of waiting another 8 weeks or so) the prize would be even sweeter. I am so thankful for her voice of wisdom. Now I can keep saving - and who knows, the machine I am looking forward to getting might even be on sale closer to the end of the year.
c) Sometimes what we think we NEED and what we really need are two different things. I thought I needed my sewing machine - what I really needed was a lesson in patience, perseverance and listening to God's voice inside.
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| My new dream machine .... |
Friday, 21 June 2013
Fellowship Friday (or Saturday here)
Not quite sure if that link up will work, but hopefully.
I really do want to become a more intentional blogger - but first I (not by my own strength mind you) I want to become an intentional wife, mama and friend. I am blessed with an amazing husband that I am so proud of. I probably don't tell him that enough - but he has been setting up a business and working so hard for our family. It's different to a year ago when I had him home full time (unemployed) and it has probably taken a good half a year to find my own groove back BUT I am so thankful for the way he works for our family. He loves us and works hard to provide for us.
Being a mama is a work in progress. I am learning to count to twenty lots (ten just doesn't cut it at the moment). A God-given attitude is what I crave the most ... and somehow to impart that to my little people. We're in the middle of crazy nights - but if I go by the rest of them, there should only be about 600 more nights of broken sleep ... but I want to aim to enjoy those 600 nights of night-time settlings and snuggles and feedings. I know I all too often wish things away ... but now I am finding myself going ... I don't remember when ... I want to slow down and remember.
Every time I think of my friends I get these amazing warm fuzzies. I am so spoilt and blessed with my friends. And even more amazingly - some of these wonderful women I haven't even met in real life, but I count them among my closest friends. The ones who I know will understand if I ring up and cry out or count to twenty with them on the other end of the phone. The ones I ring because I need to get off my butt and do some housework (tell you what - amazing how much I can get done in 20mins while yakking on the phone). The ones who sing good-night songs to my wee ones over skype (love you!!!!) who take the time to love me, my kids and our family. Those who gently challenge my thinking, encourage my walk with God and bless me with prayers.
Right, my five minutes are up ... I need to go and sort out whether DS2 is going to be a pirate or a fire-fighter. Big decisions here for make-believe play. Blessings my readers and sisters!
- See more at: http://christianmommyblogger.com/fellowship-fridays-42/#sthash.p9Ts3kF9.dpuf
I really do want to become a more intentional blogger - but first I (not by my own strength mind you) I want to become an intentional wife, mama and friend. I am blessed with an amazing husband that I am so proud of. I probably don't tell him that enough - but he has been setting up a business and working so hard for our family. It's different to a year ago when I had him home full time (unemployed) and it has probably taken a good half a year to find my own groove back BUT I am so thankful for the way he works for our family. He loves us and works hard to provide for us.Being a mama is a work in progress. I am learning to count to twenty lots (ten just doesn't cut it at the moment). A God-given attitude is what I crave the most ... and somehow to impart that to my little people. We're in the middle of crazy nights - but if I go by the rest of them, there should only be about 600 more nights of broken sleep ... but I want to aim to enjoy those 600 nights of night-time settlings and snuggles and feedings. I know I all too often wish things away ... but now I am finding myself going ... I don't remember when ... I want to slow down and remember.
Every time I think of my friends I get these amazing warm fuzzies. I am so spoilt and blessed with my friends. And even more amazingly - some of these wonderful women I haven't even met in real life, but I count them among my closest friends. The ones who I know will understand if I ring up and cry out or count to twenty with them on the other end of the phone. The ones I ring because I need to get off my butt and do some housework (tell you what - amazing how much I can get done in 20mins while yakking on the phone). The ones who sing good-night songs to my wee ones over skype (love you!!!!) who take the time to love me, my kids and our family. Those who gently challenge my thinking, encourage my walk with God and bless me with prayers.
Right, my five minutes are up ... I need to go and sort out whether DS2 is going to be a pirate or a fire-fighter. Big decisions here for make-believe play. Blessings my readers and sisters!
- See more at: http://christianmommyblogger.com/fellowship-fridays-42/#sthash.p9Ts3kF9.dpufSunday, 9 June 2013
We did it!
My DH came back yesterday with our eldest from a week-long camp at the very top of the North Island. The whole school went - it was an amazing experience from the sounds of it - and while currently all pictures are residing on DH's cell-phone, I will try and post some later. They left very early on Tuesday morning, driving to Wellington, flying to Auckland, then driving to Piahia - with the reverse on Saturday - arriving home at 9.30pm. Yip - long trip for a wee five year old, but seeing his face glow - despite the fact he managed to get an ear infection on the trip - and hearing DH's excited report - totally worth it.
And as for me - well, with the help of my friends and Mum - I survived a week at home with the four wee ones. Thankfully there was only one really manky night - and the next day I had an extra pair of hands around.
While we were flying solo we visited a friend for the night with the munchkins - that was a first. It went pretty well, after a room switch at 10pm they all slept for most of the night. I am so thankful for friends who are happy to host us, it's a big ask (well in my eyes anyways) ... with a whole bunch of inquisitive, touching preschoolers - it's pretty full on. Our amazing nanny came out for two days while DH was away as well, which meant one day I could zap into town and do all the town things - including picking up some new curtains and a feeding chair (thank you Salvation Army and Savemart) for the girls room. The two girls are now together and the three boys are together. We decided to go for a second cot instead of bunks, as for now Mr.2 can stay in the cot for awhile, he's sleeping well in it - so why stuff up a good thing. Missy needed to move from the portacot into a cot (weight/sitting up etc) and I wanted the little enclave where she was sleeping back as the toy area to tidy up the lounge. So, up went the new pink and purple curtains (replacing plain navy ones) - since the room is painted an icy light blue (such a cold color) the new curtains have already warmed the room up. Once I either find my sewing machine pedal foot (honestly, some elf has taken it - I've searched everywhere) or get into crocheting I'll do a set of bright bunting to go on the walls. They're still getting used to each other's noises at night - but hopefully within a couple of weeks I may get some good stretches out of the littlest one.
That's about it from this end. My time-wasting thing at the moment if Farmville2 - so if you want to be my friend on there ... feel free to let me know :-) Speaking of time ... I'm going to attempt an early night ...
Blessings to all!!
And as for me - well, with the help of my friends and Mum - I survived a week at home with the four wee ones. Thankfully there was only one really manky night - and the next day I had an extra pair of hands around.
While we were flying solo we visited a friend for the night with the munchkins - that was a first. It went pretty well, after a room switch at 10pm they all slept for most of the night. I am so thankful for friends who are happy to host us, it's a big ask (well in my eyes anyways) ... with a whole bunch of inquisitive, touching preschoolers - it's pretty full on. Our amazing nanny came out for two days while DH was away as well, which meant one day I could zap into town and do all the town things - including picking up some new curtains and a feeding chair (thank you Salvation Army and Savemart) for the girls room. The two girls are now together and the three boys are together. We decided to go for a second cot instead of bunks, as for now Mr.2 can stay in the cot for awhile, he's sleeping well in it - so why stuff up a good thing. Missy needed to move from the portacot into a cot (weight/sitting up etc) and I wanted the little enclave where she was sleeping back as the toy area to tidy up the lounge. So, up went the new pink and purple curtains (replacing plain navy ones) - since the room is painted an icy light blue (such a cold color) the new curtains have already warmed the room up. Once I either find my sewing machine pedal foot (honestly, some elf has taken it - I've searched everywhere) or get into crocheting I'll do a set of bright bunting to go on the walls. They're still getting used to each other's noises at night - but hopefully within a couple of weeks I may get some good stretches out of the littlest one.
That's about it from this end. My time-wasting thing at the moment if Farmville2 - so if you want to be my friend on there ... feel free to let me know :-) Speaking of time ... I'm going to attempt an early night ...
Blessings to all!!
Friday, 7 June 2013
Thursday, 6 June 2013
Mobile
Wow ... making it into the next era! I am trialing this from my phone. Keyboard isn't so great but hey, everything has a down side right?
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