Excuse me for a moment whilst I go off on one!!!!!

There is 

:: Too much yelling

::Too much whining

:: Too much mess

:: Too much to do

:: Too many dishes in the sink

:: Too many heaps of laundry

:: Too many dust bunnies

What's a sleep deprived Mama to do??

I'll tell you what,I am going to ignore all of the above,get a big mug of coffee, sit down and register for this http://www.29gifts.org/

I can't seem to activate the link today but anyway,as I was sitting here feeling a little overwhelmed with my 'lot' I flicked through Body + soul and came across the story about Cami. Immediately my 'problems' became so trivial.Still there but less important.The more that I read,the more that I became inspired.I told myself that starting Monday I would follow her lead,register at the above address and start to consciously give to those around me.It really is an amazing story.Go read and register.Join in this journey with me.

I will be recording my acts here on a daily basis.Hopefully it will help me find some balance and peace in my life because right right now I could really do with some.

In the mean time,here is some beauty that I have around me.

Cute little toes

Sisterly love

Happy,healthy babes.

A wonderfully supportive and amusing hubby:0

Precious time with my babes (even if  they do drive me bonkers!)

So please,join me in the gift of giving and leave a comment so I can see what you are choosing to do too:0)

Thanks for reading:0)

The kids just can't get enough of their new sister:0)

The poor wee babe never gets five minutes peace.

 But she knows that she is well loved,it shows in her face.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~HAPPY HALLOWEEN~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

It's a lazy Sunday here.I am being especially lazy

This was breakfast!

Whilst chatting to Papa at work,I casually mentioned that this was what we were having for breakfast.

"you're kidding" was his response!

"Seeing as it was served with a glass of milk,isn't it just like having a bowl of cornflakes"? was my defense!

I think he wished that he was there to share it!

Papa works so hard for us,we are so blessed.

The babes were overjoyed with this mornings menu.

I think this may becomes our lazy day tradition.

They were so content that I was  able to enjoy my first cup of coffee in peace.

Imagine that!

Yes,he is missing a tooth!

That is a story for another day.

As for Annie,she continues to grow like a weed.I am soaking her up like a sponge.

How could you not?

xx

Alrighty,I am off to make waffles for lunch!!!

Wow,life is crazy right now.After a solid month of help from my mum(thanks mum xx) and my sis winging her way in to throw more help my way (thanks Cxx) I am pretty much on my own.Of course Papa helps when he is home.I am very lucky there I know but since everyone went back to school I feel as if my head is permanently spinning.I am hoping we will get into a good groove here and then I plan to recount our summer memories as fall begins to chase us.

A good way to keep the chill out don't you think?

This one just wont listen when I plead with her to slow down on the growing.It puts a lump in my throat to look at just how much she has grown in these eight weeks.

sigh.........

and I see four!!!!

Last weekend was so much fun.We went to the opening of Fishkill farm in upstate New york.It was quite a trek and we probably wouldn't have done it for any other reason than I went to support a wonderful friend.In a day when too many kids are spending way too much time leading sedentary lifestyles and not getting their fill of nature and everything that it has to offer,Gina,(not being one to EVER sit down for more than five minutes,not that I have ever witnessed anyway.If I ever did,for that matter,I would need to sit down for MORE than five minutes until the shock wore off!!) came up with a wonderful idea.She started a great group called Kids unplugged.Not only does she run her home and wonderfully nurture her own three little children but she organizes hikes and trips for families to get together and get outside.Her new baby is called Saturdays on the farm and that is what we went to support her with.

head and shouting "wookMummy,a yickle chickeeee,awwwww"

The kids had a blast painting

making finger print chickies 

and doing a little scavenger hunt.

This was then topped off with the making of a little flower press for the wild flowers that were collected on the scavenger hunt.

A visit with the chickens

and we were ready for a lunch of crepes,muffins,omelettes and fresh strawberries.Most of which was made with fresh organic ingredients from the farm.Yum scrum.

This was eaten to the sweet sounds of a little group playing wonderful,cheery tunes.Who could ask for anything more.

I would love to participate in all of the wonderful things that Gina has prepared for the saturdays on the farm but with only seven weeks until B-day and daily contractions,I don't think an hour and a half trip to aanother state on my own with three kids is a good idea.If you are somewhat close by though,I thoroughly recommend that you check it it,you won't be disappointed.