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Too little time


If you're stuck for some stocking stuffers or gifts for Xmas I think
this Pink Diary is terrific. I spotted the National Breast Cancer Foundation Pink Diary (what a mouthful) at Target the other day and bought it for myself.


It's a Week to Opening on A5 so it's perfect for me to check out my schedule for the week.
Especially now that I am back to working part-time.
I've already pencilled in some apppointments and scheduled ultrasound.


The great thing about going back to work is working near a fabric store so I can pop down at lunch and pick up a few goodies. I love this soft cotton dobby. I'm not sure if it will turn into a dress or top yet but it was too good to pass up at $5 a metre. I also picked up interfacing for $2.40/mtr and some rope to make these irresistable on the go baby change sacks.



This week's been quite hectic and full of emotion.
I must admit that at times being a full-time mother is quite isolating, frustrating and darn impossible on some days. Luckily I've forced myself to whip up some desserts to wash away those hardships. I pulled the recipe for this yummy chocolate self saucing pudding from the Junior Masterchef website. It's missing the hazelnuts but everyone loved it. Even hubby really liked it.

I am thinking about Charlie/Reversible bags for the impossible to buy for nieces.
Whether or not I get around to making any is another question.
I don't know how mums of 3 do it and I take my hat off to them. It's hard work finding your own personal time or maybe I am just not looking hard enough? lol.

Have a crafty weekend,
Kim XO
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  1. cherriDecember 4, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    I hear you Kim - I am a mum of three 5-2yrs and all 17 odd months apart. I have about 30 minutes of non-housework and non-mum things a day. That is all. Unless I stay up late (which I do most nights) and then I may get an hour or so of me time. Unfortunatly by that stage I am so tired that sewing is too daunting a task so I sit online and read the news and emails!

    It is so easy to get consummed with all the tasks of a SAHM , but I have made a concious effort this year to make more time for me and fun time for the kids - I try and keep the house tidy and not stress if it is a little dusty here and there.

    Ummm...what will it be like with 4?? I'm sure you'll be great.

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  2. Reyna Meinhardt December 9, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    The pink notebook looks like it would come very much in handy and for such a good cause. Also good stocking stuffer!

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