Frohe Ostern!

These gorgeous little eggs  remind me of making the "Osterbaum" in German classes at school.  The "Osterbaum" are either decorated trees or cut branches which are brought in the house and decorated with hand painted wooden eggs, hollowed our real eggs and other pretty garlands.  What a way to add a festive atmosphere to the Easter Holidays!

If you do choose to follow the link you will see some other lovely finds in the way of easter activities you can do with your children over the break that don't necessarily involve chocolate.  We would love to hear your ideas about how you celebrate in your house.

We hope you have a "Happy Easter" wherever you may be in the world!
 My Midwives x

Moments and Memories

I have been very fortunate to have had the majority of the last two weeks with my family.  I must say it has been difficult to shut down the computer, field the emails and phone calls and generally "switch off", I think I have been running on remote control for the last couple of months.

My holiday has been a time of resting and also reflection about the year. We went to the coast for a week and as I was watching my gorgeous boys in their various activities - swimming, fishing, sand castle making and breaking, it struck me how quickly my babies have turned into little boys.  I know it is cliche because everyone says "how quickly the grow" but it REALLY does. 

I remember vividly the first moments I met our boys, the immediate rush of love for our first and the complete shock of the seconds speedy arrival (the love took a few minutes to arrive with him but no less powerful)!  I really can't believe it is nearly six years ago. 

So some friendly advice to all the mamma's who have just had their babe's or the mamma's tapping their fingers waiting for a niggle.  Take it slowly, relish in the moments, treasure the time, even the tough stuff because before you know it the first day of school approaches and they are starting to paddle into the big wide world.   

All my holiday thinking has brought me to two of my 2012 resolutions - 1. children first and 2. slow down because I want to by part of as many moments and memories as I can. 

Hopefully by writing my resolve here it will keep me honest!    M x
 

My three.