The power of choosing to stop where you are, to consciously choose to slow down in that moment to take a couple of breathes, to meditate, to sit in silence has incrediable power on the mind to bring you back to the present, to slow down the mind when when you start to over think what your to do list may look like for the new week.
Amongst a super busy weekend of sorting new uniforms, dinner party at ours, kids sleep over at ours, hearing Avatar on the screen, washing machine cycle, thinking about dinner - I choose to slow down, light a candle and be in the present with my breathe. Did it do wonders? It sure did, will my day be relaxing here on out?
There'll be mama requests, wife requests, coordinating another week of school holidays, organizing work lunches but it'll feel easier as I've slowed down.
Here's your reminder to slow down and bring yourself into the parent moment more often.
On another note, thanks to Zoe who bought me for xmas a plant 🪴 water cylinder, yes my plants stress me out, I try to keep them healthy and alive... such a challenge!
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15/01/2026
Morning yoga, Yoga With Adrienne ticked off.
Has always been a go to over many years for myself, great way to feel more present and relaxed, exactly what my body and mind needed.
Happy Friday to you reading my post.
May you find what you need today, movement, rest and or connection, all healthy ways to look after our well being.
24/12/2025
Here's to wishing you a restful night and hoping tomorrow is filled with love and laughs.
Remember to slow down, enjoy soul foods, pop your feet up and if your heart desires get out for some fresh air and movement, nothing better then seeing whats happening in your community on Christmas day.
Night night!
Hope Santa's good to you
My cup is full, finishing the weekend with lots of laughs playing beach volleyball at Sumner beach with my fam.
Two weekends filled with Halloween parties 🥳, games and dress ups, followed by summit road long run, lifting, sleep overs,movies & cuddles and purchasing new plants and listening to podcasts.
Yes there have been challenges but I'm choosing to focus on all the positives.
11/10/2025
End last week Thur evening my 11 year old asked if I could run next to her during todays Paeora 5km run.
My world just lit up and I tried to contain my excitement by casually saying ' yip of course mum can', but I was beyond excited as she loves being independant which I am proud of but like any mum its wonderful to be asked to support your child.
Absolute magic summers day at Bottle lake.
I gave my daughter the peep talk about pacing, easing into the run, avoid a sprint start like last year, you know the speech.
Zoe was doing so well in the heat especially since absolute no trainning was done but there were frequent walk stops I was trying to minimise.
My coach's voice - enthusiastic, motivational but also sensiable and realistic voice kept over riding my mums voice which was so tricky for me and for Zoe that just wanted to save her enery for her sprint finish.
Luckily it was a successful finish, we sprinted next to each other and enjoyed a great race finish atmosphere. So proud of her!
I'm hoping Zoe will come out running with me on my birthday fingers 🤞
04/09/2025
My evening ritual I've been enjoying for such a long time now, simply lighting a candle at dinner time.
I do it for me, I know my my husband likes it but for him it's not a must have, my girls just laugh but for me it helps me to relax, take a breathe and get into evening mama mode.
Always do something that makes you 😊 at the end of a busy day.
29/06/2025
Dreams do come true!
Friday was a huge morning for Gordon Sutherland and I as we entered the auction room in Papanui.
Emotions ran high for us especially me, as I knew we wanted to purchase our dream home and start a new chapter for our family.
We are still pinching ourselves today, can't quite believe we were successful in purchasing our new home and creating a cosy, quiet space for our girls.
Today we explored the new community we'll be part of in Westmorland, couldn't be happier as we introduced ourselves to new neighbour's that welcomed us.
However Mairehau / St Albans will always hold a space in our hearts as we lived there when flatting and fortunate enough to be home owners for 16 years.
To old and new memories Gordie!
16/05/2025
Yesterday was excited to wear pink to take part in Pink Day to promote kindness, inclusiveness and diversity in our community.
Warm fuzzies seeing so many others rocking many shades of pink.
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