There was a craft show, about half an hours drive from home, so we packed up the car and off we went...
Yes, me and my 4 girls... My partner thinks i am mad for taking them "all" and on my own, it doesn't bother me at all, its completely normal for me..
The show itself was ok, not much for crafters who enjoy other crafts apart from card making and stamps ...
However I did find one inspiring stall ( more on that in another post ;) )
My 5 year old loved these cardboard cut-outs ... We had to stop and take photos at each one .....
After we decided to go for a picnic, so a quick stop at the supermarket for some snacks.
There was a stately home not to far away from the craft show, so we went there...
It was so quite ....
And as I I sat there watching my girls play, I was in the moment, I was undistracted by anything else and completely consumed by, their laughs, giggles, conversation, their games...
I was in the moment with them...
This was the reminder I needed to make more time, to be in the moment with them....
It was lovely to see how close they are and how much they look after one another ....
How do you make sure you have "in the moment" moments ? I would love hear , lets discuss below :)
Isn't it funny how Daddy thinks Mommy can't handle all of her kids at once?? I always have to remind hubby that I wouldn't have had 3 kids in 4 years if I didn't think I could handle them!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely moments and memories for you and your girls. Cherish this time. I am finding mine grow too fast! You probably think the same!!
Wow you packed so much in to one day! I wish I was as calm around my childen as you are around yours!
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Yes I find it funny , he doesn't know how I cope, lol.... He doesn't understand it's the norm for me :)
ReplyDeleteYes mine too, am trying to enjoy them as much as possible as I know I will never be able to get this time back ...
Love x
We had to make most of the weather :) ...
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to be able to share some quality time with them , there not always as well behaved they do have there moments ...
Oh the joys of motherhood hehehe...
Claire x
What a fun day with your children. And what sweet little girls you have. Now that I'm a grandma, I'm always thinking of ways to have "in the moment moments" with my 4 grandchildren who live close by.
ReplyDeleteDuring the school year I have a weekly Bible Club with crafts to highlight the lesson.It's funny because of your blog name, but last year I had a Pink Polka Dot Party with them because I had found some wonderful pink polka-dot napkins and a tray and thought we needed a party even though there wasn't any special event. They helped prepare polka-dot decorations and dessert for their parents. We have a Friday movie/sleep over night most weeks. And we sometimes take them out to a restaurant for a special dessert or snack. But to be honest, sometimes the most special moments just happen without any planning.
Gail (BibleLoveNotes.com)
Thank you Gail:)
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for sharing your story with me :) gotta love some polkadots ...
It's so nice when you include them I any kind of preparation, I think they feel so special, what a lovely way to create memories along the way ..
Thank you for stopping by ...
Have a lovely weekend
Claire x
That looks like such a fun day! I found you via the Mom's Mingle and am happy to be your newest follower! I'd love a visit back at http://www.two-in-diapers.blogspot.com! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your blog! And yes..being present in those special and everyday moments is soo important. So glad I found you! I sew and craft too. Your blog and design is beautiful!!! Now following you via the Monday Mingle and would love a follow back. All the best, Monica
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ReplyDeleteHello thank you for your lovely comment ...
ReplyDeleteWill be visiting your blog too :)
Claire x
Hello,
ReplyDeleteYes it was a lovely day ;)
Thank you for following :) will be visiting your blog :)
Claire x
Lovely post! I don't have anything specific I do to remind me to be in the moment with my little boy. Most of the time he's the one to remind me as he knows how to get and keep mummy's attention! But I love when I realise we've been happily playing together for 1/2hr in a world of our own. We're on holiday now which is the perfect moment for being in the moment together and I know we'll have lots of lovely family time like that.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your blog design! It's so cute! I'm a new follower from the MMM hop. Stop by and follow back at http://lovemybabycakes.blogspot.com
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