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January 22, 2018

I Want to Remember: Part 4

Life with Jack

 
I want to remember how quickly he has found a place in my heart.
 
I want to remember how all the fears and worries that I had about bringing a new baby into the world and having a little boy melted away the moment I laid my eyes on him.
 
I want to remember those precious days that I had to spend with him in the hospital.
Although I so desperately missed being at home, missed Violet and missed Lee, I am so grateful to have had a few days alone with my baby boy.
 
I want to remember how much my heart swells each time I look at him.
 
I want to remember how his sweet little breath smells.
 
I want to remember his hilarious cry with the high pitched girly squeal.
 
I want to remember how small and sweet and fragile he feels in my arms.
 
I want to remember that he is going to grow so quickly and that I will never again have this time again.
 
I want to remember to take every opportunity to slow down and just BE with him while I can.
 
I want to remember how beautiful it is to see how much Violet loves him and how affectionate she is with him.
 
I want to remember that although things are going to get tough over the next few months and there will be times that I will struggle to cope with caring for this newborn soul, it will all be worth it.
 
I want to remember that although I know I will end up wishing the time away when things are difficult, I need to cherish every precious moment that I have with him that I can.
 
I want to remember to make time for him, that he needs me to hold him and love him as much as possible.
 
I want to remember how happy I am to have him here to complete our family.

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January 20, 2018

I Want To Remember: Part 3

Life with Lee

I want to remember how much I truly love this wonderful man.
 
I want to remember how hard it was to be away from him for the two nights I was in hospital and how happy I was to be in his arms and be sleeping by his side again when I came home.
 
I want to remember how much my heart has swelled watching him become a father again.
 
I want to remember how wonderful he has been with Violet these last few weeks.
 
I want to remember how much he has sacrificed to be here with me, making a family together.
 
I want to remember that I feel stronger and more able to tackle life when he is by my side.
 
I want to remember all of the things that he does around the house and let go of the the things that take him a little longer to get to.
 
I want to remember that although there have been rough patches in our relationship so far, and that there will no doubt be more rough patches to come, my life is infinitely better with him in it. And that working through those rough patches will always be worth it.
 
I want to remember how happy I was when he proposed and how excited I am to be marrying him.
 
I want to remember how much he can make me laugh, and to allow myself to laugh with him more often.
 
I want to remember for us to have fun together. To not always be serious.
 
I want to remember to make time for him.
 
I want to remember to make sure that the things that I say and do show him how special he is to me and how much I value him and everything that he has bought to my life.
 
I want to remember to show him how much I love him and to make sure that he knows that he has my whole heart.

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October 10, 2017

I want to remember: Part 2

Life lessons right now

 

I want to remember to take more photos. More photos in general and more photos that include me.

I want to remember to take time and make time for fun.

I want to remember that this hectic, busy and stressful season I’m in right now isn’t going to last forever. There will come a time when life can slow down and become a little more simple and easy.

I want to remember what it feels like to have a tiny human being moving around inside me.

I want to remember how excited I can get about what I’m studying and how much I’m looking forward to becoming an early childhood educator. I especially want to remember that on the days and weeks it feels like it’s all too much and too hard.

I want to remember rolling over in bed each morning to hug Lee when his alarm goes off, before he gets out of bed.

I want to remember that it’s okay to have unfinished projects.

I want to remember that it’s okay to have a to-do list that is never fully checked off.

I want to remember that it’s okay to have some clutter and to let the housekeeping slip. There are more important things in life that I should be enjoying.

I want to remember that it’s okay to dream. To dream about what the future is going to look like. To dream about family holidays we’re going to take. To dream about how I would spend a large lotto win.

I want to remember what it’s like to spend my evenings with Lee once Violet has gone to bed. Eating dinner together, making lunch, doing dishes, taking a shower and then watching TV. I know that these days are numbered.

I want to remember to make time to spend quality time with Lee. To prioritise our relationship and not always get caught up in the responsibilities of parenting and being adults.

I want to remember to make time for myself and to do things that I enjoy. To not feel guilty about putting myself and my needs first sometimes.

I want to remember how much I love living right near the Swan Valley. And to take advantage of it as often as possible.

I want to remember to make more time for friends and to make an effort to be a better friend.  I suck at it right now.

I want to remember that time spent writing, making and reading is far more productive than time wasted scrolling through social media or online window shopping.

I want to remember to be present in my life. To enjoy all that I have and all that I am able to do.

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Time for another layout share!
I am so happy with this stack, a big one by my standards. There are lots of process videos for all of these which you'll find on my channel. I'm definitely looking forward to getting more creative and creating many more layouts throughout 2021

I hope you will enjoy taking a look through them with me!


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Layout Flip Through | August to December 2020
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I'm so happy to be staying on for a new term with the CUT to YOU Design team. Today I am sharing my first project for 2021 to document a photo from a family session we had late last year.

I hope you enjoy!


**Supplies for this layout**
Paper + embellishments: Crate Paper - Fresh Bouuet
Cut files: CUT to YOU
"Our Sweet Little Family" - https://createdbygwen.com.au/product/our-sweet-little-family-cut-file/

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Scrapbook Process | Our Sweet Little Family | CUT to YOU Design Team
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I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the lovely Gwen this year for #maggieholmesmonday. Scroll down a little further and be sure to check out Gwen's channel for more Maggie Holmes loveliness.

I'm kicking off my particpation in the series by breaking into my stash of the Sunny Days collection to document some photos of my little girl and I one sweet summer day when she was a baby.


I hope you enjoy!

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**Supplies for this layout**
Paper + embellishments: Crate Paper - Sunny Days



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Scrapbook Process | You + Me Sunshine | Maggie Holmes Monday
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A little sneak peak at my latest project for the @ A little sneak peak at my latest project for the @cut_to_you Design Team featuring all the gorgeous florals from @uniquely.creative.kits.⠀⁠
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⁣Christmas may be over, but I've still got some ⁣Christmas may be over, but I've still got some festive documenting to share! My latest project for the @cut_to_you design team features the Poinsettia Wreath cut file. I had so much fun creating the rest of the wreath with watercolour and am in love with the finished layout.⠀
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The countdown is well and truly on until the big g The countdown is well and truly on until the big guy makes his annual visit 🎅 I am still loving going back and documenting stories from past Christmases by breaking into my stash of festive supplies. Here is my latest project featuring @cut_to_you Holly Background cut file. of course you'll find the process video up on my YouTube channel now!⠀
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And just like that my baby boy is THREE. Happy bir And just like that my baby boy is THREE. Happy birthday to my best little mate. You certainly know how to keep me on my toes, you move at a million miles an hour and you have to explore absolutely everything. You give the best hugs and your random words of affection melt my heart. You are the sweetest and funniest little boy I have ever known and I love you with all my heart ❤️
I am so thrilled to be joining in on the Documenti I am so thrilled to be joining in on the Documenting December Stashbusting YouTube hop hosted by the lovely @createdbygwen . For my first project I've used the @cratepaper Fa La La collection and a cut from CUT to YOU to document this sweet story of my little girl playing with some Christmas ornaments as we put up the tree. Of course there is a process video which you'll find on my YouTube channel linked in my profile.⠀
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My latest project for the @cut_to_you design team My latest project for the @cut_to_you design team features the Star Trio to create this really cool wreath design. Make sure you head over to the CUT to YOU blog before midnight tonight (AEST) to grab a FREE download of this cut file. And I'd love for you to tag me in whatever you create with it.⠀
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