Wednesday, January 11, 2017

wonderful wednesday #2


So I've made it 2/2 so far and am taking a few minutes to round up some more wonderfulness (is that a word?). We've got a baby with a bad cough at the moment so sleep is a little elusive.  It's the first time he's been poorly and I'm having a little bit of heartbreak seeing him sad, so this burst of positivity is much needed!

Maternity leaveI'm really appreciative of the fact that I can be at home cuddling him and trying my best to make him feel better. We spent yesterday snuggled up on the sofa with lots of naps, though there's no doubts a rule to say he shouldn't be napping all day (I'm discovering parenting has lots of rules, particularly when it comes to sleep). As it is, I know if I was poorly I'd want to spend the day napping on the sofa so I'm enjoying the chance to curl up with him and hold him close. Today he seems a lot a brighter so I'm hoping the extra rest did him some good. I never underestimate how lucky I am to have the time to be home with him at the moment. Soon enough I'll be back to work, so these precious days, and the chance to help him feel better, are very special indeed. 

Organisation: I lived up to the promise of last week, and thanks to the energy and perseverance of The Husband we made the most of the weekend and sorted cupboards, drawers and wardrobes like a couple possessed. It was so good to get my wardrobe reorganised, it had become a mishmash of clothes, some from before I got pregnant, some of those "I'll buy this for when I'm a size smaller" clothes, some maternity clothes, some postpregnancy purchases and a myriad of other things, but I was cycling through about five things at one end of the rail. I got ruthless and now have a wardrobe that makes me very happy when I open it. I've already worn two tops this week I haven't seen in months. We have a new cutlery drawer, new spice racks, reorganised kitchen cupboards, and though the house is still covered in baby paraphernalia I feel like the superficial stuff is much easier to tackle now we are more organised under the surface.

Sunday dinner: I invited Grandad over on Sunday, and made us toad in the hole, onion gravy and something vaguely resembling bubble and squeak. It was lovely to cook us a meal and enjoy his company, and for him to get cuddles with his great-grandson.

#1day12pics: I took part in this over on instagram as part of the first week of A Year With My Camera, and although I used my phone, it was good to take some more photos, and to try and be a little more creative. The project is about getting better at using my real camera, so I do need to try and actually use it, baby steps though!

The Husband: Not that he isn't usually brilliant, but he's been particularly amazing these last few days. As well as giving up his weekend to help me sort through my wardrobes and put up spice racks etc., he has been doing mountains of ironing, keeping the house relatively tidy, and generally doing the lion's share of the work around the house, after working long days, to try and give me a little space to get out on a run, or cook a meal, or write this blog (he did bathtime and read a story while I write this!). It's good to feel like this parenting lark is a team effort.

Dog snores: we bought Millie a blanket from Ikea (I'm honestly not on commission, I just think it's my spiritual home) so that now we are spending much more time in the lounge, she isn't relegated to the floor. She is currently outstretched on her new blanket, feet resting against me, nose twitching as though she is smelling something brilliant in her dreams, and snoring contentedly.

So it appears there has been lots of good stuff despite the poorly baby, I'm already seeing the benefit of this weekly round up of happy things. Here's to a lovely week ahead for you all. 

If you would like to visit some of the others (highly recommended) then Sally is the originator of the idea, you can search for #wonderfulwednesday and these lovely folks all post too: JoHelenMichelleSarahKateCatSamEl , KerriMimmiMartinaIsabelle.

8 comments:

  1. Congrats for 2 our of 2 in the world of wonderfulness (yup, definitely a word!).

    Sorting and organising is so satisfying, isn't it? I loved cleaning out my wardrobe last year, it just makes like so much simpler to have less things to look through. I still have to donate the clothes... they are stuck at the bottom of the wardrobe waiting for me to sort them out, but I'm most of the way there!

    Happy Friday to you! Have an awesome weekend!

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    1. Thanks for visiting! I knew that a fellow WWer would know about wonderfulness. It has been really satisfying being more organised. Have a lovely weekend too x

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  2. Ahhh the special joys of getting the wardrobe organised is something I am very familiar with. I'm actually thinking of giving Project 333 a go and going all capsule wardrobe.

    Happy Friday and I hope you have an amazing weekend.

    Sam x

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    1. So of course, I had to google 333. I am not quite ready for that yet, maybe once I go back to work it could help simplify life? Do share your experience if you give it a go! Thanks for visiting Sam x

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  3. Hello! Welcome to the gang! Kudos to your for gettin so organised! Im in need of a major clear out!

    Hope the baby gets better soon! <3 xx

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    1. Thanks Lynsey, what a lovely bunch you all are! Thanks so much for popping by xx

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  4. I should definitely organise my wardrobe! I must have clothes for about six different me. I always enjoy a visit to Ikea. I used to go there for a cup of coffee during my adoption leave, when all got a bit too much. I left the boys in the creche, which they loved, and relaxed for an hour. I remember those months of maternity leave when snuggling up with baby is all you really want to do. My four are now to old to snuggle, at least that's what they tell me! x

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    1. I love the idea of six different versions of you, I know exactly what you mean. I shall remember the creche when the baby is a little older, we tucked into breakfast this time, which made the trip even more of a treat! I'm sure they'll still want the occasional snuggle when you least expect it! Thanks for visiting xx

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