It's the little things...

Unfortunately I'm not the most optimistic person in the world, although I do try. I really do. I truly believe that a positive outlook on life will get you far and make the journey that much more fun. But I need to work at it, you know? I need to remind myself every now and then that I have so much to be grateful for, and that whatever problem is worrying me at the moment is insignificant compared to all the things in my life that make me happy.

So I started a journal that I write in every night before I go to sleep, a "happy" journal. I jot down three things from my day that have made me happy. It doesn't have to be anything monumental, actually its usually the little things that do it for me. A cup of coffee drunk in peace and quiet, a phone call from a friend, something one of the kids does.... Ending the day by thinking about these moments always puts a smile on my face, and looking back on all the moments I've collected in my journal truly reminds me that I have a very rich life indeed!

~Todays happies~
:: I was in the car by myself for once this morning, and I took the opportunity to put on my favorite song and play it LOUD!
:: I walked into the living room only to find my husband and Sebastián hiding under a blanket, exchanging stories of when they were little. Hilarious since Sebastián is only 2,5 years old
:: My new camera arrived today and I started snapping away as soon as the battery was charged. Looking forward to all the great pictues I'll take with this baby!

What made you happy today?

{ this moment } : Photo by Sebastián

A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Hosted by Soulemama.

Waiting

"It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade."
- Charles Dickens

We're having a lot of those days lately. I'm staying out of the shade as much as possible, and dreaming about:

:: Eating homemade cinnamon rolls at the playground while my son plays and my
daughter sleeps (of course I'll be sitting on a bench reading a book in peace)
:: Long walks in the sun with the stroller
:: Hearing rain falling on our balcony roof
:: Getting soil under my fingernails

As for now, I'll have to make do with bringing spring into my home. Lets hope that nature follows my lead.

Todays soundtrack

I've been holed up inside for the better part of a week with a very sick Esther and in all honesty feeling like I'm going to go completely wonkers. Things are looking up! Esther is finally sleeping somewhere other than the baby wrap, her cough is better, her fever has broken and the sun is shining outside. A good long walk is in order, but first things first - tending to all things that get neglected when you're caring for sick babies. Calls for a good song, don't you think?

A secret project

 My camera is focused on the right balls of yarn, unfortunately I'm not! See that scrumptious grey yarn on the gigantic needles? Bought just a week ago for my latest creation, making my knitting basket go from full to over-flowing. I solemnly swear that all future projects will be stash-busting projects. Plus, busting my stash will only make room for new yarn, won't it? 

A peek and a tease is all you'll get for now, but since I have a deadline on this piece of work I'll be having a big reveal soon!

A beginning

I just love when my projects go from the planning phase to the execute phase. My intention with this little space  is to share a glimpse into my creative projects and interests; hoping to get in touch with like-minded people. Bear with me as I figure this whole bloging thing out - I could use one of those "Under construction" pics right about now!

::I'm hoping this is a project that has a beginning, but no end::