It's a new start

So here I am, another attempt at blogging. I think I've started something like this many years ago but cannot recall where that blog is now, I also recently tried writing my thoughts in a gratitude book but only did it once then gave up.... But iPhone.... How amazing it is, how simple it all seems to be right now....again only early days I hope I can keep it up.

I've been reading a friends sisters blog on Facebook and it is her that has inspired me to do one too.... If a mother of 3 can find the time to do this, so can i! Thanks Vien! Though I really don't think mine will be as entertaining as hers.

So why I really wanted to to start this, was to give myself that few minutes a day to reflect upon the day that past. To give myself the chance to soak up the things that happen around me and be grateful and appreciative of it, and air out whatever is on my mind, as I know I go by each day, taking most things for granted.
I want to give myself a chance to try and be a better mum and have more interaction and communication with Lucas and those around me... I did that tonight and I feel great! I'll explain in a bit.

So to a new start... I want to say thank you to my mum & dad, I should really say it to you face to face but we've never been the type to express our emotions face to face so i find it hard but I will one day. Thank you for being there, for being my support and looking after the kids while I am not around. I know it's tough some days and you would rather a break but yet you don't give up and keep on going for me... For my little family. I really appreciate it!

Thank you to my hubby, Nardy... You are such a great father to our kids and I love you loads for that! Some days I watch you play with them and feel a little guilty that I don't have that energy to do the same. I've promised myself i will try. Love you long time!

Anyways, so yesterday after work I dropped by Aldi for some Xmas stickers that were on sale for $2.99, and as you usually do in aldi.... You get carried away with other things to buy. I found a tin with some kids cards game it and I thought of Lucas. I thought this would be good for me to play with him and he would be very excited that I was playing with him too.
I finally gave it to him tonight after constant nagging for his suprise. Indeed he was very happy, the excitement on his face is all worth it.

After we played a game of "go fish" he was happy to go to bed without any whinging. Just as he was about to sleep I remembered I really liked Viens idea of asking the kids what their favorite part of the day was... I woke him up and asked him.......

Lucas favorite part of the day was preschool because he got to do a dance practice that they are doing for the farewell in a couple weeks. The boys got to sit on the steps and then the grls went onto the stage... This is all I got from him cause it is suppose to be a secret.
I told him my favorite part of today was playing cards with him because I don't usually and it made me really happy.

As soon as I said that, he gave me a hug and went straight to sleep.

I'm so glad I did this tonight, I think although his not even 5 yet, even he knows I don't play with him much and feels touch for what we done and said tonight. Love you big fella!

Good night all, it's the end to my new start... But only for tonight... I know I will be back this time.