Now I'm looking for new card stock and a new direction as I get ready for Christmas.
Monday, 7 November 2016
Make it Monday - October Birthday Cards
Now I'm looking for new card stock and a new direction as I get ready for Christmas.
Sunday, 6 November 2016
Saturday, 5 November 2016
The Saturday Update
It's been a long, slow week here. I'm struggling to feel motivated at the moment, despite the extra time on my hands.
Monday was a quiet day.
Tuesday was busy with appointments. I registered at the hospital. By a lovely coincidence, I was greeted by the midwife who delivered Isabella. I had a blood test, did some shopping and called in at work.
Wednesday was lantern workshop at nursery. It was nice to see the other kids and parents and I'm looking forward to lantern festival next week.
Thursday was my weekly checkup - all good. I also got some errands done.
Friday was another quiet day. A friend of Nico's called round in the afternoon and we had a takeaway. I also got four washloads done and a project for Isabella's room.
We're having a quiet weekend with all of us needing some rest.
Monday was a quiet day.
Tuesday was busy with appointments. I registered at the hospital. By a lovely coincidence, I was greeted by the midwife who delivered Isabella. I had a blood test, did some shopping and called in at work.
Wednesday was lantern workshop at nursery. It was nice to see the other kids and parents and I'm looking forward to lantern festival next week.
Thursday was my weekly checkup - all good. I also got some errands done.
Friday was another quiet day. A friend of Nico's called round in the afternoon and we had a takeaway. I also got four washloads done and a project for Isabella's room.
We're having a quiet weekend with all of us needing some rest.
Friday, 4 November 2016
Links!
Beautiful animals.
Made me laugh.
Life in Germany.
I'll be reliving these soon!
Sweet dinner ritual.
Teacher life.
If I'd had more energy over Halloween...
So cute!
Interesting. Can't believe I never noticed #14!
Amazing report.
Made me laugh.
Life in Germany.
I'll be reliving these soon!
Sweet dinner ritual.
Teacher life.
If I'd had more energy over Halloween...
So cute!
Interesting. Can't believe I never noticed #14!
Amazing report.
Thursday, 3 November 2016
Reading Review
What Katy Did - Susan Coolidge
This is a classic that was given to me as a gift when I was a child. I must have read it at the time but it's so long ago, it may as well have been completely new to me.
It follows the story of twelve year old Katy Carr in 1860s America. She's the eldest of several children and is learning several life lessons. It's a good read as an adult but I think even better as an older child.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - C.S.Lewis
One of my absolute favourites. I continued the Narnia series and I was surprised how short this book was. It's such a sweet story of friendship and bravery and I always enjoy it. Looking forward to continuing the series.
The Calm Birth School - Suzy Ashworth
A former school friend who is now a midwife recommended this to me. I'd read a lot of rave reviews about hypnobirthing and wanted to understand it more to see if it may be something for the upcoming birth.
It was a really interesting read and I'm still mulling things over. I think the concepts can be really useful but I think it's something you have to be 100% committed to and I'm not sure I can be but I'm going to read it again and try some of the techniques.
A lot of the theory is about taking the fear out of the birth process but having been through it once, a lot of the fear is already gone as I have a better idea of what to expect. Let's see.
This is a classic that was given to me as a gift when I was a child. I must have read it at the time but it's so long ago, it may as well have been completely new to me.
It follows the story of twelve year old Katy Carr in 1860s America. She's the eldest of several children and is learning several life lessons. It's a good read as an adult but I think even better as an older child.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - C.S.Lewis
One of my absolute favourites. I continued the Narnia series and I was surprised how short this book was. It's such a sweet story of friendship and bravery and I always enjoy it. Looking forward to continuing the series.
The Calm Birth School - Suzy Ashworth
A former school friend who is now a midwife recommended this to me. I'd read a lot of rave reviews about hypnobirthing and wanted to understand it more to see if it may be something for the upcoming birth.
It was a really interesting read and I'm still mulling things over. I think the concepts can be really useful but I think it's something you have to be 100% committed to and I'm not sure I can be but I'm going to read it again and try some of the techniques.
A lot of the theory is about taking the fear out of the birth process but having been through it once, a lot of the fear is already gone as I have a better idea of what to expect. Let's see.
Wednesday, 2 November 2016
World Savings Day
We set up a savings account for Isabella when she was about six months old. There are only so many toys she can play with at that age and she often receives money as gifts. Since she has all she needs, all this money goes into her money box or her account. One stipulation to the account is that a monthly payment is made so we give her a little something too.
It's really important to me that she has a good financial upbringing and avoids debt. Bringing her up in Germany certainly helps as banks here are much more responsible in not throwing credit cards at you.
On world savings day, children take their money boxes to the bank to be emptied into their account. As a reward they can choose a gift. Isabella picked this cute seal to go with her owl from last year. She also received a balloon animal and discovered the play corner in the bank.
It was really busy but it was fun and a tradition that we will be continuing.
Tuesday, 1 November 2016
November Goals
How are we here already?! This is going to be a big month for us but there's still lots to do:
- Isabella's photo wall
- Get out and wash baby clothes
- Sort out the office/guest room
- Pack hospital bag
- Start planning/buying/making for Christmas
- Date night
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