8/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

Xavier: Still superhero obsessed.

Luella: The birthday girl in her birthday suit.

52 Project Catch Up

Oh my goodness, I am so far behind in the 52 project! Playing catch up in this post and squeezing two weeks worth in.

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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

 

6/52

Luella: Peekaboo!

Xavier: A quiet moment at our new favourite park.

 

7/52

 

Luella: She is often found in her room reading. So sweet.

Xavier: Cousin love.My favourite photo of the moment. The pride and love on that little face, looking up at his two big cousins is just gorgeous.

5/52

 

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

 

Xavier: A cheeky moment at Nanna and Papa's house. His eyelashes get me every time.

Luella: So proud to be sitting in the front of the car while mama gets organised.  

 

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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

 

Luella: The countdown to the big 1 is on!

Xavier: Bubbles and a rocket. He was entertained for hours.

 

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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

 

Luella: She discovered the joys of playing with (and eating!) sand this week.

Xavier: In training. The boy is basketball mad.

2013

I'm declaring 2013 'The Year of Me'. For too long I've neglected so many parts of my life and it's time to reclaim them. I think that since becoming a mum I have put everyone else's needs before mine (a familiar tale I'm sure) and whilst I've enjoyed nearly every minute of it, the time has come to put myself first for a bit.

This year I hope to study for the first time in over 13 years. I have loved being a teacher but it's time for something new. I'm hoping that I'll be accepted to study Midwifery. If I'm successful I'll study part-time, balancing home life with study and hopefully, a little bit of relief teaching. It will be challenging, I'm sure, but I can't wait! *

Another big decision I've made is to focus on my health and well-being. I've joined Weight Watchers and am determined to make it work. It's been almost two weeks and I'm down nearly 3 kilos. Fist pump! Go me!

This blog is also on my 2013 to do list. I'm hoping to get the time, some 'me' time, to really get this little space going. That means making myself stop, slow down and reflect, taking the time to record the goings on of our family and whatever else seems worth remembering.

Yup, 2013 'The Year of Me'. How about you? Is 2013 your year too?

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*I got in! Cue freak out about what I'm getting myself in for (with a big silly grin in my face!). 

Summer days

I'm trying to fit some daily exercise into our lives. This morning we drove to the beach and took a walk along the foreshore. We ended the outing with a coffee for me and a play in the super cool fountains in the square for X.

*photos taken from my Instagram because, of course, my memory card is full, again!