Sparkle Fairy!
I read this yesterday on Facebook (from Lee Harris who is WONDERFUL) and absolutely feel it to be true: “You have survived the most difficult period that any of you will have gone through. We take a risk in saying this, don’t we? But it is true. You have survived the most difficult period any of you will have gone through because the consciousness is raised and you are all lightworkers. You will not always be joyous every moment of everyday, but you will never again feel the pit as quite so dark, quite so helpless, for you have identified who you are and you have found your hearts. That is a great gift both for you and the world.
So be patient with your hearts. Be patient with yourselves. It will not always be a sunny day, but it can always be a beautiful day. And you can always find the beauty in a day even if it’s in the 24th hour. So remember that. Remember your connection. You have this connection now. Use it. It is your access. Why would you deny yourself this? Simply open your heart and ask for help if you are feeling lonely or in struggle. Open your heart and ask for love to enter it and it will. It truly will.” ~~Zachary through Lee, from Personal Power
I continue to see and feel evidence of our NEW lives emerging and it’s just so darn awesome. Last night at dinner I told hubby, “I believe that very soon our biggest problem will be wondering if we can withstand so much BLISS.” Ahhhh….wouldn’t THAT be nice?! ♥
My Magic
* Hubby and I trying a new restaurant and being pleasantly surprised. Yay for new restaurants with inventive foods!
* Hubby and I deciding we want to learn to Salsa dance together! I have a dvd ~ we’re thinking we’ll start tonight!
* Finn loving his Young Naturalist class yesterday ~ they learned about volcanos, and he loved it. I love seeing the glow on his face whenever he comes home from that class, especially because I have to give him a little push every time to go!
* My cute little 5 year old just lost his first tooth and he’s so happy! I LOVE the missing teeth look in 5 year olds!!
* My sweet baby! Even though I NEVER want to sleep with him ever again (lol!) I do like snuggling with him in the mornings.
* Reading the same book to my 5 year old every night before bed. It’s my favorite children’s book (“On the Night You Were Born”) and now it’s his favorite too.
* Knowing that our role in life is to simply create a life of OUTRAGEOUS JOY! I’m sooooo down with that!
* Feeling like I’m falling in love with my family in brand new ways…and the BLISS is palpable!
* Just REALLY enjoying my Mothering and children. I remember when Carrie/Oceanbreeze first said that here and I was in a place I couldn’t relate but so desperately wanted to. It’s magical to feel that right now!!!
* Knowing that as it gets better, it’s only going to get betterer!!!
Share with me your weekend Magic, Dear Sisters! I love you! ♥
feeling at peace with putting are unschooled kids in schoo!!!
loving the time I get to spend with my 2 little boys during the day and then listening to the stories of my 3 big kids when they get home from schoo!!!
running this morning with a friend it was so nice!!!!!
basketball game, ice skating, please dates and birthday party for my kids today
I just got back from a run too! It was sooooo cold but so beautiful! Love you, Dear Sister!
That was a great read Kate, thanks for sharing and I’m glad to hear you are really enjoying mothering its a great place to be. Its been an up and down few days here but I love that I am getting to learn all this with my awesome family
MEM
~ My boys both doing sports classes they wanted to today
~ My mum picking up ds2 and taking him home so I could go in the gym while ds1 was in class
~ Lunch, tea and chats with my mum
~ Shifting beliefs with my mum, now that is HUGE for us
~ My dh being sweet
~ Helping ds1 out with his Minecraft server
~ Zoning out to recover from helping ds1 with Minecraft !!!
~ Dh and ds2 playing monopoly
~ Cheese
~ Picking out some time slots where I can run or hit the gym, I am so much happier when I am feeling really fit and I love my outdoor runs
~ Making the best of everything
~ Date night in with dh tonight
Yay on Shifting Beliefs with your Mum! And man, I know, Minecraft can be mind-boggling ~ we have yet to figure out “mods” or “texture packs.” Good for you for earnings some zone time!
Living one day at a time, sometimes one moment at a time is working for me, it always has but
when I veer to far from it I get into trouble inside of myself. The advice that I read recently that
resonates with me is to “Just Be”. Onward and Upward is my motto! I truly Love you all.
MEM
- A very Spiritual experience this morning at in my twelve step meeting, seeing a friend who I’ve missed for many moons. Funny thing is, niether of us have been to that meeting in years and we both ended up there this morning!
-Having everything that we need
-Loving looking out my windows
-Seeing my Grandsons on a regular basis, brings me joy
-Seeing many Hawks (at least I think they are Hawks)
LOVE the encounter with your friend! Onward and upward, Dear Sister! Love you!
~Long early morning walk with the dog! I’ve been doing not quite so long walks early for several days in a row since dh has had to be at work early (he usually does the first walk during the week), but I have finally got the necessary layering figured out for temps in the single digits and teens. Actually, this morning it was a bit warmer and I was taking off hat and gloves when we were coming back home because I was getting a bit sweaty!
~ Listening to my favorite radio show!
~ Sunshine!
~ Granola in the oven, and dough rising for cinnamon rolls!
~ My 8yo who can take the dog for a nice walk himself!
~ Meeting with my women’s group last night… so lovely!
~ Having today at home with no set plans but plenty to do.
~ Being warm when it’s really cold outside! I love that we are really having winter this year, and I appreciate all the luxurious warmth I get to experience in the midst of it!
~ Cuddly kitties who sleep next to me whenever I get in the bed… so comforting!
I always love your kitty and kitchen magic! How wonderful that your boy can walk the doggie all by himself ~ that’s quite a milestone!
I love that quote. Being patient with myself is what stuck out to me. Totally a good reminder! And OUTRAGEOUS JOY! I’ll take that!!!
Quick magic for the moment. I’ll come back later and read
*waffles for breakfast. ds helped me make the batter and pour it on the griddle.
*started the morning without tv, that always feels good. kids did legos and monsters. i did laundry and coffee.
*slept in!
*getting ready for an awesome open house for dd’s school. dd is singing with other students and then will be a classroom ambassador. i’m going to be a parent ambassador. we’re gonna charm the pants off all those prospective families! they’re going to love this school and wish all their kids went there now!
I’m sure you’ll find all the wonderful families you need you full enrollment ~ what a SuperParent you are, Dear Sister!
Beautiful post Sparkle Sister Katinka. I relished every word. =)
*A GORGEOUS day here on Guam!!!! The most perfect weather I could ever ask for, sunny with partly cloudy skies, about 80 degrees in the middle of the day, 75 at night, and 20 some mph winds. Its breezy and just freakin PERFECT. I LOVE IT!!!! I want this weather all year long please.
*Mapping out business plans, and super duper grateful for the creative partner that has joined me in my endeavors!!! I am sooooooooooo excited and happy and thankful and just on top of the world. Trust, an open heart, and some easy actions have REALLY paid off. And YES, the best is ahead! How wonderful!!!!!
*Ready to order the biggest art supply order ever to date.
*Ready to start painting the 3 large paintings for the recent hotel commission gig. SO EXCITED!
*Enjoying the learning and fun conversations and quality time with my boys, just loving life with them, seeing so much potential, so much love right now, and an authentic ME. I feel myself coming into my truth as a mother, being ME, and also striving for the me I want to be more of, and generally just being HONEST with my kids. Open dialogue, and telling the truth. Encouraging questioning, and perpetuating love and respect.
*Puzzles, sudoku, board games, sports outside (we’ve been enjoying badminton, soccer, ds1 wants to do baseball now, and we want buy some basic tennis gear and go to one of the community center courts), boys also getting in their salt water & sand time. They are SO lucky!!
*The BEAUTIFUL full moon. I posted photos on the Creative Indeed Facebook page: http://facebook.com/CreativeIndeed
Great magic Shell, especially your mothering and business magic
Ditto what Carrie said ~ I feel ya on the Mothering part ~ coming into your truth as a Mother. YES! Have fun creating, Dear Sister!
~ I am home alone
I just took a long shower and have been pottering and taking my time dressing and just drinking in the quiet and solitude.
~ Going out for an morning run, it was sunny and beautiful and I had fun jumping puddles, splashing through some and climbing a fence to miss a huge one. Sunday runs are one of my fave times of the week
~ Coming home to an empty, quiet house this is so very rare and is such a treat
~ Wondering What If everyone, everyday was as friendly and happy as the people I meet on morning runs…
~ Dh and the boys are out enjoying the sunshine
~ Taking care of me today, I have a evening Spa date with a friend
~ Family lunch and a walk with the boys this afternoon
I’m home alone right now, too! Well, me and the furry critters.
And the people I meet while out walking my dog are almost always friendly and happy, too! I’m all for more of that!
Yes! I love that part of your magic too! WHAT IF going out in public was just like a party?! Enjoy your day of solitude, Sister!
” Wherever you go, whoever you meet, and whatever you do, give love and appreciation, because that is your true nature. How do you know it is your true nature? You feel so good when you are giving it! “ — Rhonda Byrne
I love this!
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My beloved and being in his arms! Always a delight for me!
My boys — and their love and patience.
A beautiful, warm, sunny day
Taking photos out on the prairie — and looking for our snowy owl but finding the cutest little donkey instead!
Having time to rest when I needed it
Being present
Loving with all my being
Trading in an owl for a donkey ~ LOVE IT!!! Yes, the love and patience our children show us is truly, truly magical.
‘Out on the prairie’ OMG I love to hear you say that
I am loving all your picture taking magic
Awesome magic this weekend, Kate. I love the idea of the best is yet to come. I totally agree and love the feeling.
You have such magical little boys. Boys are the best.
MEM:
After a pretty cruddy birthday on Wednesday, I had a do-over yesterday and it was really lovely. Nothing huge, but a happy quiet. I was given space I needed while my family went to the library. I meditated, did yoga, reiki and finished up a blog post. And when my family pulled into the drive way, I ran into the bathroom and took a shower inorder to extend my alone time.
Yummy, yummy homemade Japanese soup last night for dinner.
I got attacked with tummy pain last night, so we weren’t able to have my birthday crepes which is fine by me because we get them tonight!
Last night when making dinner I figured out how to make grain free, our allergy safe fried dough. It was an accident and I’m totally thrilled. My kids have never had it, so one day I will make it for them.
I finished up a blog post and I’m happy about it. It is a case study of a little 5 year old girl. I’m amazed by how much the flowers have helped her. After I posted it, her mom pm’d me and was in awe of what I wrote. The past two weeks she has seen a much deeper connection between herself and her daughter, an open willingness from her daughter to spend time with her. She had no idea the flowers helped orchestrate that. It was fun to see her amazement and I fully appreciated her joy.
http://gratefulhearthealingenergy.com/gratefulheart/?p=1058
A quiet day at home today. Probably a trip to a local pond for ice play. I love quiet laid back days.
Glad you had a birthday do-over, Dear Sister. Crappy birthdays suck! I had one last year! Looking forward to reading your latest flower magic!
Happy Belated Birthday Fire Fairy
So glad the do-over birthday day went well!!! <3
Love the flower essences story too!
~Cinnamon rolls! These are my homemade, whole grain sourdough cinnamon rolls… just the sweetness my family likes. Today I decided that when I want to share them with people who like things, as 7yo neighbor boy said “Just a little bit sweeter” I will make cream cheese icing and let folks choose with or without.
~Long walk in the cold with the dog this morning. Love the quiet and the space to let my thoughts ramble on…
~ Reading the book Daring Greatly and absolutely loving it. (Thanks for the recommendation, Flirty Fairy!)
~ Hooping! I’m enjoying beginning to get good at this.
~ Being unexpectedly home alone, and loving the quiet and the space to putter around and enjoy being me.
~ I recently asked myself “What if I stop trying to improve myself and focus on en-JOY-ing myself?” It’s really interesting trying this space out!
OH! LOVE that last one ~ enJOYing yourself! LOVE that sooooo much!
cinnamon rolls!!!!!
I love that you too got to be unexpectedly home alone, en~JOY yourself Zanna, I am right there with you on that one too
Sunday Magic
* My run in the woods was absolutely magical yesterday ~ the ice in the river was aquamarine and the waterfall had made some interesting, beautiful ice-scupltures. I stopped and talked to a tree that was making some sound, that was cool. It was only 16 degrees F and I had the woods all to myself. Ahhhh….pure peace.
* I’m FINALLY cleaning out our basement today! It’s been beckoning to me for probably a year now and TODAY I’m getting shit DONE! I’ve been at it for 2 and a half hours and it’s not that bad. Will be done this week for sure.
* My boys are having so much fun hanging out in the basement while I clean it ~ they keep discovering new/old/discarded toys and bringing them up to their room. I just LOVE my boys!
* My wonderful hubby is brewing beer right now ~ lager-style, which neither one of us care for, but he wants to have some on hand for those friends of ours who don’t like the dark beer. What a great guy.
* Before I tackled the basement this morning, I cleaned out under the kitchen sink. THAT felt good!
* Cleaning, clearing and making space for NEW that is still beyond my wildest imaginings!
* THE BEST IS YET TO COME!!!!
Hmm the cleaning bug must be going around. I cleaned the room I’m staying in, and the closet. Organized a lot of stuff. My mom redid her whole closet too with new shelving and everything. It was a productive day! But it didn’t feel like much work to me.
MEM
*Just had an earthquake RIGHT NOW as I’m posting this!! I was just thinking about earthquakes yesterday. It was just a rumble shake.
*Don’t have my boys today because their uncle (dad’s brother) is visiting so they are hanging with him while their dad is at school today. Fun for them, peace for me!
*About to go have a morning cup of coffee.
*Hmm, I guess I’ll paint today since I can! What music playlist shall I utilize? Been loving my Jason Mraz station on Pandora. And super love that I paid for the $36 upgrade to pandora One, so there are NO commercials! So worth it.
*Gonna write a blog post and my eZine today.
*Feeling good.
*Oh! I made dinner for my parents last night, steamed sweet potatoes drizzled with butter and maple syrup (YUM), mushrooms stuffed with bread crumbs, mushroom stems, tomatoes, cauliflower bits, pesto & cream (YUM YUM YUM), steamed broccoli with a little lemon, salt & pepper (YUM), and a tiny bit of smoked salmon on the side (YUM).
That dinner sounds delish! And you are sooooooo selling me on Pandora One ~ I’m so OVER the commercials!
“Bachelorettes, ” lol
It is SOOOO worth it Kate. Pandora without the commercials is really ideal for me. I use it A LOT now. A station for any mood!
I love hearing about your runs ans isn’t clearing space so magical x x
I love hearing about your runs too ~ in fact, I think about you a lot when I’m running. You’re my running buddy from across the ocean! ♥
I love this Sunday! The rain is falling and we’re in a cozy house together. Lazy and loving
*Open House at dd’s school went so well. Met lots of really neat people, including one person that recognized my name as someone she had emailed after I posted about the school on a local neighborhood listserve. She said, I can see why you are so in love with this school! It’s wonderful!. And ran into a friend from college, who I hadn’t seen in about 15 years!! Whoa! I’m feeling very positive about the turnout and the vibe. It was a really good vibe!
*Dd got a cookbook from the library and she’s making a grocery list for all the projects she wants to do.
*Just made a “waiting snack” for the kids while we get the pancakes started. The kids are imagining all the shapes we will make.
*Craving burgers. Pretty sure we’ll go get a couple burgers and be very happy.
*Bath day! I love that gettin’ clean feeling.
*We’re going to spend some time organizing and clearing clutter today. After pancakes we’re going to whip the kid’s room into shape and work on that pile of stuff to sell by the front door. That’s going to feel awesome!
*The support of friends in my community since I’ve let everyone know I’m looking for work is amazing. I’ve had several people say they are looking for me and have ideas and have emailed my resume to peers and connections. I’m feeling so damn good about this! A friend suggested I do a vision board just for the job. And I’m going to! I’m doing one tomorrow night
*Girl Scout Cookies!
Dear Sister, I have a feeling you’re going to have a boatload of jobs to choose from!! Hmmmm….who will be the lucky ones to end up with you? And YAY for a great vibe for the school open house!!
Support of friends and community is wonderful magic, loving your vibe here Leah x x
Thanks ladies! I’m lovin’ 2013 so hard!