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Comment on Adoption Journey by Zoe

Wed, 31 May 2017 14:16:01 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing my print. Adoption really is a magical process. Full of, at the time, a lot of lows, anticipation, anxiety and worries. Yet when you FINALLY bring your child home all those uncertain worries seem to be a distant memory (and a whole new set of worries kick in. But that’s normal parenting!!)

Adoption in the UK seems very different to in America. We don’t have open adoption at all, 99% of children are removed for their own safety. For us this brought on a whole new set of worries and anxiety about keeping Cubs identity secure.

For all those considering adoption I would 100% recommend it. I never ever thought I would be ok with not being a birth parent. That longing for a bump and all those early days as a birth parent. The early bonding, seeing your baby resemble you and your partner. I thought all of those ‘needs’ would be with me forever. I can safely, hand on my heart say that I wouldn’t change Cub for the world. I will fight for him every day of his life, I am his Mummy and I always will be. He is my world and I feel so so lucky and honoured that he is mine. Forever. Yes it’s though, but being a parent is. The early settling in stages I found hard (also the social workers constant visits kept reminding you that you weren’t a ‘normal’ birth family) but now a year in I genuinely forget that I didn’t give birth to him. Adoption is part of his story. It’s not his whole story. It will be something I encourage him to be proud of and thankful for and something I will continue to promote.

Maybe one day I will get the courage to write a blog about our experiences too.
Well done Sarah for putting your heart on your sleeve and letting us in.

I look forward to hearing your journey.

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Comment on Family Time: Loving Lego by Aaron

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 15:28:34 +0000

That pool table! Awesome!

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Comment on A Year In Review: 2016 by Kate Robertson

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:48:34 +0000

Sarah: I’ve been watching all of the wonderful things you put on pinterest and reading this has made me admire you even more! I think of you frequently and hope for love (which you have) and true, deep happiness. If anyone deserves it it’s you, if anyone can do it it’s you. Much love, Kate.
PS: I love, love, love the unicorn!

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Comment on Purse Display Stand by Sarah

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 03:08:30 +0000

Sorry. This item is not for sale. It was simply a display item that I made for myself to use in craft shows. Easy to make yourself 🙂

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Comment on Purse Display Stand by Barleyb

Thu, 22 Dec 2016 14:04:16 +0000

I like it how much I want to order one. Thanks

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Comment on One Bad Day by Kristi

Sun, 21 Feb 2016 20:20:10 +0000

Today I asked my 8 year old son to clean his room and clean his bathroom. His response was his typical (in the whiny sniveling nails on chalkboard tone of voice), “Why do you make me do everything?! I do more than you do around the house!” To which I sat him down on the stairs, and counted on fingers all the jobs he had to do…we counted about 6. Then we counted mom’s jobs…we counted 68!!!!! Then he did the math. ‘You do 11 times 6 more jobs than me!’ Ah huh! Then I went away feeling proud of myself for once, for not losing it as I normally do when he makes such comments.

I totally resonate with your post Sarah! Despite the fact that I say to myself “people who come over to my house, are just going to accept me for me, not my mess and chaos”, I still fall into the big fat comparison LIE of telling myself “I wish I were more like ‘her’ (whoever she may be that day)”. It never stops. The wanting and the wishing to have a clean and tidy company ready at anytime house, having dinner planned before six oclock, and to be in the van five minutes before we need to leave – calm cool, collected, having forgotten nothing! It’s overwhelming and it feels lonely! I feel like I’m the only mom who doesn’t have it together.

Thank you for sharing your struggles and starting the conversation that I think most moms can relate too!

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Comment on One Bad Day by Sarah

Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:50:08 +0000

Oh Lindy! You’re a super-mom! Sometimes I feel silly because we’ve only got one kid to deal with, but then I remember that we’re all on our own journeys. None of them look the same. I love your attitude about having your kids see you work & create. I think it is a really important part of our creative life. Nothing picks me up more, then when Sam tells me one of my Love Catchers is really beautiful or when he enjoys just looking at them all hanging in the sewing room.

For my own brain, I wish there was a more clear-cut mama-time vs. work-time. It gets pretty blurry and I find the transition hard, but also realize we’re lucky to have all these things to balance.

Thanks for sharing, Lindy!

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Comment on One Bad Day by Sarah

Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:44:21 +0000

First off, I’m so excited for you and your new little one, Trish! I’m sure it will be another learning experience and more juggling. I’m glad you’ve mostly found a good comfort with what gets done or not done in your day. It can definitely be tricky to figure that out & roll with it.

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Comment on One Bad Day by Sarah

Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:42:05 +0000

I’m glad this encouraged you a bit, especially in opening up about mental health struggles. It’s taken me years to be really honest, with myself & others. I learn every day again, that it’s ok not to be ok. And you’re right, inch by inch we make our way through.

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Comment on One Bad Day by Lindy

Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:31:00 +0000

Awesome post Sarah!

I’ve had an Etsy shop for 7 years and I understand your pain. Currently I juggle 3 jobs (3 of which are Etsy based) plus staying home full time with my kids. I feel guilty all the time that I’m not doing enough with them and that I’m missing things but the reality is when I wasn’t working I was miserable. I need both to be a happy fulfilled person and I think my kids and I are better for it. I like that my kids see me working and being creative and I try and make a conscious effort to stop and have quality time especially on weekends when my husband is home too.

Don’t even get me started on housework and the kids schedules. I spend a good portion of my days trying to organize the mass amount of stuff in our house as well as juggle the kids schedules. With 3 kids, 2 of which are in school and all of them with different interests and activities it’s a full time job just keeping on top of all that! It’s definitely a struggle, you are not alone and you would be greatly missed if you “closed up shop” but I do understand fully what you’re saying! It’s hard and each day is totally different from the last. Like I said, I feel your pain and if you ever need to send me a message that just says “Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!” I’ll totally get it! : )

Thanks for sharing this!

Lindy

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