Comments on Enjoying the Small Things: Little Changes, Good Changes

speaking of rocking the tea world, i've been m...

2012-01-27T21:02:14.720-08:00

speaking of rocking the tea world, i've been making hot yogi tea every morning... there are sweet little musings on the tea tags and i take photos of them to share with my friends... its been a great start to my day!

I've often had those ripping-out-the-basket-li...

2012-01-26T18:00:41.188-08:00

I've often had those ripping-out-the-basket-liner kinds of moments, too -- they're so liberating! Here's a reflection on some changes I've made in my life recently, ones that were much-needed and have given me a prettier view of the world: http://pocketfulsoftreasure.blogspot.com/2011/11/changing-perspective.html

I'm so glad to see sweet Nella had a wonderful birthday! Hope you're enjoying your time away this week.

Happy birthday to your littlest of littles. Her bi...

2012-01-26T15:33:28.331-08:00

Happy birthday to your littlest of littles. Her birth story two years ago was the fist post of yours that I read. Hooked, heart, line and sinker...
Cheers,
Caryl

This post about change is just what I needed to he...

2012-01-25T07:22:39.259-08:00

This post about change is just what I needed to hear. I have been stagnant in my life for years and have known it's time for change. Last year I set out to reinvent myself, with little to no results; I set out to do too much, too soon, too fast, and didn't end up where I wanted to be. This year, I'm looking at things differently. Slow and steady is what will do me good. I can't be superwoman and do everything perfectly every time all the time. So I'm taking baby steps. I got cast in a play for the first time in 18 months, and I couldn't be happier to return to the stage. Acting is my passion, and having this passion return to my life is just what I need. I've been eating better and packing my lunches at work instead of eating fast food. I'm writing more, and taking more pictures, too. I feel my creative self coming out again, and it's so great!!!

And I want to say, I love that picture of Nella wearing the sunglasses. Adorable!

I don't think I have been on your blog in abou...

2012-01-24T01:45:12.045-08:00

I don't think I have been on your blog in about a year, since Nella's last bday post and then months before that, after her birth when I was introduced to your blog through my friend Molly Keene. I don't get on many people's blogs much because I am trying to keep up with so much of my own stuff. But I LOVE your writing style, your eye for pics, your emotional fits, your sense of family... it is ALL my same passions. I am an L&D nurse I wrote almost 2 years ago. Just moved to Hawaii. Just made my blog private last night and not sure why that bothers me soo much but it does. I am an open book like you. But my husband is in the army as a criminal investigator and has been bugging me for months to do so due to his knowledge content of what is out there. Maybe I need to start another blog. My goal is to reach sooo many people in some form or fashion about something... like you. It has always been a dream of mine. Just have to find out what that is. Why am I going on and on to you? Because I feel like I KNOW you and your precious family after one post. Thanks for the tea ;) (And I don't even drink tea!)

Such a fantastic and truthful post - I SO get what...

2012-01-23T16:10:24.287-08:00

Such a fantastic and truthful post - I SO get what you mean. You have inspired me to get to work this week! Get things done and pull out of thi new year funk I have been in. There is always something so theraputic about rearranging furniture. I think I will start there.
Happy Birthday Nella!

I love your blog and you inspire me so much! I am ...

2012-01-23T14:34:52.302-08:00

I love your blog and you inspire me so much! I am so excited when there are new posts and I eat up every picture but I have to say....Lainey looks like a kid in that last picture! Not a baby or a toddler but a full blown kid! I love watching your beautiful family grow up but man that picture surprised me! Caught me off guard. Beautiful as always!
Patti

My new tea will include getting unplugged more oft...

2012-01-23T12:45:59.248-08:00

My new tea will include getting unplugged more often and doing community service WITH my 4 year old. Thank you for all your inspiration always. AND...I know Nella will always be able to sleep peacefully by a lake. What a fabulous unintended gift....

How do I plan to shake things up...I am having a h...

2012-01-23T12:36:31.358-08:00

How do I plan to shake things up...I am having a hard time writing about this one without it being misunderstood. I do know this - I plan to BE exactly who I am meant to be and enjoy living it!

My favorite pic? The last one of Nella standing a...

2012-01-23T08:49:51.901-08:00

My favorite pic? The last one of Nella standing at the wall in her RED pants...OH!!!! Such a Little Tiny :)

*I hate personality tests...no more for me.
*The image of you dumping out the toy basket....hahahaha! Me toooo.....every 3 months or so when "I've HAD IT!"

***For me:
1. Less time on the computer...it"s sucking me dry (my fault!)
2. Sit Ups!!! The 3rd baby really did my tummy in....but I'm actually pretty okay with that :)
3. Finally learning to crochet....I've been wanting to do that for 3 plus years now! It makes me feel like I'm actually creative, which makes me feel proud of myself, which is something I've needed for MORE than 3 plus years. :)

Ok, so my assessments of me are always that I am n...

2012-01-23T08:09:01.256-08:00

Ok, so my assessments of me are always that I am not void of emotion but suppress it. So, my challenge to myself (aside from actually completing laundry and doing more than clearing walking paths in my home...seriously making a chore chart for myself so I can get my s$%* together) is to go to the depths and dig up everything that I haven't been able to or have refused to express....and then deal with it! The good, the bad, the ugly! I'm going to be a new woman!

Pray for my husband. And children.

:)

This post was very timely and just what I needed. Many thanks.

This spoke to the very core of being today, thank ...

2012-01-23T07:00:33.267-08:00

This spoke to the very core of being today, thank you for making me sit up and take notice.

I used to think emotional "funks" would just ride out on their own--grab a board, ride the wave. I find more comfort now though in the truth they hold. Funks aren't the cause of emotions; they are the effect--messages to which we need to listen and respond.

Happy Birthday, Nella! You are a little doll!

2012-01-22T20:16:56.604-08:00

Happy Birthday, Nella! You are a little doll!

2012-01-22T20:16:56.412-08:00

Happy Birthday, Nella! You are a little doll!

I get it. I feel like I've been in a funk for...

2012-01-22T17:56:41.795-08:00

I get it. I feel like I've been in a funk for the last few month...not listening and obeying. My word for the year is to rest. I'm shaking things up by learning to trust and let God take care of things that I don't know how to make possible.

Great post. This year, I want to read more non...

2012-01-22T16:44:51.865-08:00

Great post.

This year, I want to read more non-fiction - no more parenting books or how-to only. I need to make that time for myself. I miss disappearing in a book.

I also want to travel into cities more by myself. I'm not a city person by nature, and always enjoyed going to cities but with the comfort of friends and family. I spent the weekend in DC with my best friend and our 3 kids. It was wonderful and invigorating and I think that I can do it with my girl and not get us in a bucketload of trouble. The fear of failure has more to do with safety than getting on the wrong train. Baby steps.

-Jennifer

I've been trying to write a script for myself ...

2012-01-22T16:20:08.017-08:00

I've been trying to write a script for myself for a long time, but could never move forward. I was introduced to 750words.com and have been trying to write at least 750 words a day of something. It's quite a challenge!

LOVE love love the ice cream picnic shots with the...

2012-01-22T12:33:25.059-08:00

LOVE love love the ice cream picnic shots with the dolls. My sister, friends and I grew up with those dolls when they were brand new and that photo brought me such a lovely memory. Thanks

That is So. Me. I think that's probably why I&...

2012-01-22T11:14:28.083-08:00

That is So. Me. I think that's probably why I'm always trying to organize and reorganize and clean out nooks and crannies - it makes me feel more in control when things are out-of-control. At least having something *clean* makes me feel better. :)

I lost it today when my 2-year-old knocked over his very full cup at lunch, sending it across the table and all over the floor. *sigh* I'm glad my kids don't hold grudges... yet.

make me cry, make me laugh, how i love to hear the...

2012-01-22T09:50:01.679-08:00

make me cry, make me laugh, how i love to hear the tales of your sweet sweet lives.

I'm a new reader, and I'm loving your blog...

2012-01-22T09:28:01.471-08:00

I'm a new reader, and I'm loving your blog! Thanks for everything you share to keep connecting to your readers, and all that you do to make a change in this world--the actual, entire world! :)

I agree with Kimmy. I have just cently starting r...

2012-01-22T06:46:29.902-08:00

I agree with Kimmy. I have just cently starting reading your blog. It is so real and I love it!

I have to tell you that I googled your name and I ...

2012-01-22T02:53:43.140-08:00

I have to tell you that I googled your name and I was shocked at some of the negative things that were pulled up. So, all I can say is Congratulations!! You have arrived. I read some of the petty criticisms and it came across loud and clear that the people were very jealous of your success. I just want to thank you for being a positive person and sharing your positive energy with all of us. I enjoy your blogs, reading it makes me happy and encourages me to see how much fun being a mom really is even when the house is a mess and I am exhausted your blog always reminds me to enjoy this time. I LOVE your pictures. I know you can not and should not respond to the haters but they really are just jealous of your wonderful life and success. So enjoy yourself. I love your blog and appreciate that you share yourself with us even though that means dealing with criticism. You rock!!

Dear Kelle, my sweet little last daughter turns tw...

2012-01-22T02:48:01.106-08:00

Dear Kelle, my sweet little last daughter turns two on January 27. I will be thinking about Nella so much on her birthday. I am sending you and your beautiful family many, many happy thoughts for the day itself and the whole wide year beyond.

Your tea thesis paragraph was perfect and sums me up just right! Yesterday my husband treated me to a session with a reflexologist which revealed that my left foot (which represents reason and the quest for search) was a rigid as a plank of wood) whilst my right foot (which represents the emotional state) was supple and happy. If my right foot is that supple it is surely because I let it all out when things begin to pile up emotionally! I too at the grand age of 43 try to be calmer and more rational but it just aint gonna happen!

Stephanie

My changes are to make the time to read and to get...

2012-01-22T01:18:56.122-08:00

My changes are to make the time to read and to get the laundry folded and put away. I managed to get on top of the laundry over Christmas and it made everything in our life so much easier but we are back to living out of the laundry basket again. I get very frustrated that I can manage so many things but not that so I'm really trying to get on top of it.

I'm going to ad in skincare too :)

The photo of Nella in the sunnies is to adorable!