Carry it forward

I had a hugely satisfying moment last week. I visited my old prenatal yoga group and spoke to eight or so pregnant ladies about my home birth. My intention was to tell the story, and as much as possible, not give them the impression that it was something only for medical outliers or masochists. It was also to promote a normal birth in any location (home, birthing centre, maternity ward, without intervention). I think I pulled it off. My instructor even told me that I was a natural public speaker - ha! Me of all people.

Technology free Tuesdays

I've recently read this blog about a Mom deciding to stop the media stuff every Monday. To slow things down and focus that attention instead of the usual spreading. It makes sense, so I don't need to repeat her reasons.

We're going to try it too (but on Tuesdays because Abbie's at nursery on Mondays so not much use!). It fits in with the peace I've found from attending a couple of toddler sessions at the local Steiner group. Wireless entertainment, back to earth, away from noise and light pollution these tronics pump out even when on standby. Looking forward to it. Dropping the Sky subscription was satisfying enough!

Luddites for a day.

"Don't worry Mummy"

For the last few weeks I've had a few ups and downs, mostly revolving around behaviour: mine, my daughter's, other people. Reflecting back over now, the comment my daughter made to me today says it all (see title). It happened after I was trying to explain (yes, to an almost 3 year old - what was I thinking?), that I was upset that we couldn't get her haircut because she didn't want to when we got there (after a struggle to get there in the first place). From now on, I'm going to try and not worry as much. I said try.

Mini me

I think this photo says it all really, but this is an update to a blog I wrote a while ago, describing that "they do what you do" and to take this and apply it wherever.