Sunday, August 26, 2012

When the day is long

I am reminding myself that the days are long, but the years are short, quite a lot of late. I am in a constant whirl of chores and to-do lists and mothering and trying to stay afloat. I want to make the most of this time I'm spending with both of my boys at home, because I know for sure I'll look back and regret it, if I don't. So I'm gradually putting little systems in place, trying to mix things up and not sweat the small stuff as much. It's hard. But so very achievable when I try.

A date by the harbour on Friday morning was just the ticket to burn some of that endless energy they both seem to produce. They have been driving me somewhat batty of late and yet I still wouldn't choose to live life any differently. Constantly educating me, in their own beautiful ways. 








19 comments:

  1. Love this post! I feel all of this too, and am trying to remind myself to make the most of each day too. Gorgeous images of your boys xx

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  2. Lovely post Julie. Take it from me... they grow up way too fast! Cherish every day, even the tough ones. The years are indeed short. xx

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  3. Good plan, it looks like a fabulous day in the sunshine & fresh air!

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  4. You are always so positive - you really are a good mumma!

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  5. love your words Julie, you truly are a WISE woman.

    xo em

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  6. Now that's a park with a view! You can't go wrong with taking the kids to the park to burn off some of that energy.
    We are having a bit of a regression moment lately with crying whenever we have to leave the park. Makes me not want to go in the first place! xx

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  7. Fabulous to have that kind of view so close at hand, I am assuming you live quite close as I have seen a few pics of this lovely harbour on your blog!

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  8. Too true.
    Those gorgeous boys are so blessed with you.
    xx

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  9. The days are long but the years short. Oh how true that is. Looks like a fabulous park too.

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  10. Boys certainly do have more energy to burn!! Know exactly how you feel - what a magical park with a gorgeous view!

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  11. How lucky are you to live so close you can visit that beautiful harbor. I am sure you are doing a truly great job with your boys. xx

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  12. WIse words and a wonderful way to live your life. You will look back on this time as so, so precious.

    PS- I love that park! I know it so well. I used to live and work very close by. Old Sydney town is still the most beautiful city in the world. xx

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  13. Beautiful Julie! The weather looks lovely and it must be so nice to get the boys outside where they can run around. Hope you're having a good start to the week! xo K

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  14. I have been feeling the same Julie. Glad you got out and enjoyed the harbour. xxj

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  15. Yes I'm the same m'love. It helps that I watch my friends children during the week so Haidee enjoys their company too. I'm savouring every moment as she starts school next year. Have a lovely week sweets x
    P.S I used to go to that park when i was a little girl :)

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  16. Perfect post Julie! We all have a bit of this in us - it's just so lovely when our poppets can teach us to slow down and appreciate the 'now'! x

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  17. Gorgeous words. I am also trying to enjoy my girls before they grow up even more. Zoe will be 3 in a few weeks - 3! And she starts kinder next week, where has my baby gone? I am getting in as many cuddles and doing puzzles together as I can! Enjoy your gorgeous boys!

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  18. What a park! Too true. How fast this year has gone already and they say they only get quicker. Enjoy the long days Jules x

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  19. Oh wow, you are representing my home town so beautifully, those shots are stunning & i love harbourside parks. Love Posie

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