Slow

She wove her crown from the flowers that grew around her..., originally uploaded by Elly MacKay.

Things have been a bit quiet on my blog of late as I've been trying to take things a little slow.

I want to work hard to make a good living for my family but am realising that I can't do that if I don't take care of myself. To do that, I need to slow down. There are things I want to blog, I want to share, but lately have been going to bed instead, getting that sleep that my body is craving, needing right now.

I want my little one to grow up knowing how important it is to have time for herself, time for her family and the best want to teach her that is to model it myself. I want to be there, to be in the moment during the precious time I'm with her.

I've just been reading an article about the benefits of "slow parenting". It didn't really tell me anything terribly new, but rather reinforced my beliefs and helped take away some of the guilt I feel for not putting her in a lot of classes that might help her development. The Man and I are still leaning towards the idea of home schooling for the little one.

We're still dreaming of a slower, more self sufficient life. The Man is beginning to grow herbs and planning a vegetable garden. We continue to plan our tree-change home complete with chickens in the back yard.

The Happy Family Blog Break

Happy family., originally uploaded by krybot.

I'm taking a break this week from the Bookcase Tour but I think you'll forgive me when I tell you why....

Today, instead of photographing for the post, I went along with The Man to see his doctor, to get great news...

Today, eleven and a half months after it began, The Man's treatment came to a successful end. I am so immensely proud of him. All through the aggressive treatment he remained positive and the most supportive and loving husband and dad.

We are both so thankful to all the wonderful people, both near and far, who helped us over the last year, who showered us with love and support, with kind words and healing prayers. Each and every kind gesture will remain in our hearts forever.

The day he was diagnosed, his doctor told us to put life on hold for six months. That six months became almost twelve, but today, we've been able to hit that pause button once again and start back with our lives.

So tonight, instead of blogging, it's an early night to bed, a night of cuddles and of listening to my two favourite people breathe while they sleep in peace.

Silver Lining

I fear that I'm becoming a terrible bore. All I seem to talk about is kimono fabric and the little one. To be truthful, that's about all that's happening in my life right now and about all that I can fit in this mushy brain of mine.

The good thing is, I truly adore both, so I feel terribly blessed. I'm a blessed bore.

I'm very excited as I now have a range of my kimono jewellery that is rimmed in a lovely silver-toned casing.



DH and I are also collaborating on some designs, we'll soon have a "boy range" ready I hope. I'm madly getting ready for markets, filling orders for a store in Brisbane (more about that soon) and getting ready to re-open on Etsy, as well as sharing the care of the little one of course. I have a new-look banner, it was a perfect size for Etsy, but I can't seem to get it right for the blog yet.

And the little one continues to delight us everyday. She's become quite smiley, very chatty and loves singing with her mummy.

Yep, I am a blessed bore.