Category Archives: Lovely Things

throughout this pregnancy my intention for labor and delivery has held steadfast, i have focused on a gentle, loving and painless birth, reminding myself there is no need for fear as i have done this before and that experience was completely doable. my spirit has been in a very internal place during this pregnancy causing for a lot of inner reflection, self compassion and love. its given me time to listen to the desires of my heart, to let go of exceptions, except a possible career change and remind myself that the universe is ever flowing. i thankfully found this book which gives me a bit of time everyday to focus on the importance of pregnancy and allows me to truly focus on the being inside of me.

i was also lucky enough to have been given a blessingway/baby shower a few weeks ago where i was surround by women who are wise, creative and supportive. my best friend, rhonda, hand poured candles for everyone to take home and to light once i go into labor, as a way to remind them to send positive thoughts my way. we also made a birthing necklace for me to wear while in labor as a reminder to me that i am surrounded by love and support.

so now i just wait, relishing in the quiet and stillness allowing these moments to naturally create a space that is loving and nurturing.

my journey with this pregnancy has tested me in every aspect: physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually. i have learn to let go of ideas, preconceived notions of what i should and shouldn’t be doing, letting of go the guilt of not be able to physically do the things i want and being so busy with raising already one child that quiet moments of meditation are few and far between (especially with a recent move, nesting, fighting a cold, etc…). today as i was driving to what could be my last midwife appointment i found myself resting upon a word : SURRENDER. to just let go and let things be. and of course during today’s appointment my midwife magically said, “pregnancy and labor is a wild thing that we just need to learn to surrender to.” affirmation accepted! so i as i frantically look over my house and see the several scuff marks on the walls that just need to be wiped down or the picture frames still in boxes that just need be hung, or the endless ‘to do’ lists that are lying around i am reminding myself to surrender, to just be with what is, to give it up to love and light with a smile.

last year i promised to start off every week with a list of lovely things that i was thankful for, i tried my best to keep that commitment but some times life gets ahold of things and most times life is better living than listing things on the internet, right? as i enter this new year with a sense of renewal and restoration, i am ready to get the lists going again (its really the virgo in me that needs this sort of fulfillment).

i would really love to hear about the things that make your day a bit brighter, what small things bring a smile to your face or what do you treasure the most about the world around you. blogging can feel so egocentric, when really i’d love to know who my readers really are and not feel like i’m this wizard behind a curtain. i encourage you to start your week with a moment of reflection on the week past and find those magical moments that make life like finding a $20 bill in a forgotten pocket. if you feel so inclined to comment, blog or share your lists please leave me a link i can follow in your journey this year.

lovely things:
-these cookies from our most used cookbook (we add a smashed banana to ours)
-shopping for tiny baby things
-making a must knit list
-finding moments of solitude with a cup of tea
-planning an anniversary getaway(!)
-glistening snow covered rooftops

 (via wintercabincollection)

after having over a week to think about intentions and hopes for the new year, i have decided to enter into this new year looking for answers to questions that have yet to be asked. being open to whatever is next and trying hard not to plan for what is before us. as a virgo and a mom my go to is to plan plan plan ahead and i can see that this sometimes hinders my ability to be open to change, so this year i’ll just let things come as they may; hunker down with the winter snow, family and then a new fresh baked babe in the spring.

this year i am grateful for all the things that 2012 brought and the answers/decisions that it made for us, we really needed a kick in the pants for change and a move. it taught me the power of marriage, the incredible joys of homeschooling and the blessings of living a slower, simpler life.