tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post390761014732136354..comments2024-01-21T21:41:49.449+11:00Comments on Foxs Lane: listening inKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04234467488696653117noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-60064222137398155842014-05-25T20:36:26.670+10:002014-05-25T20:36:26.670+10:00Thank you Jodie! Why is it that the day to day cho...Thank you Jodie! Why is it that the day to day chores always feel more important, or at least more pressing? I am almost 11 months into this mothering gig and I'm still learning to value this part of myself. Thank you so much for the loving reminder. xSamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18176168612075022125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-69244518667096071542014-05-25T06:16:08.421+10:002014-05-25T06:16:08.421+10:00Your words are beautiful. I too have felt this way...Your words are beautiful. I too have felt this way this week. Overwhelmed, for no particular reason. Sometimes it's good to slow down and take stock. The Life of Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664575290861091769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-26475646864859297442014-05-24T18:09:26.261+10:002014-05-24T18:09:26.261+10:00Oh my, what a heartfelt post, you had me in tears!...Oh my, what a heartfelt post, you had me in tears! Your 'kind' approach to things has certainly had an impact on me, even when people and things are getting me down, which is mostly at the moment; we all need time to stop and smell the roses and it's good that you recognize this. It's 11 a.m. here in BG, I'm still in my dressing gown, with a mountain of chores to to do, but unfortunately my man will not understand my complete mental and physical exhaustion, well he will have to bugger off today, because I just can't face it either, hello sewing then :-)<br />Jak xJakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01208269163297762265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-77642973676259889592014-05-24T15:28:51.666+10:002014-05-24T15:28:51.666+10:00Lovely words. Thank you for sharing this. xLovely words. Thank you for sharing this. xFerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868596428499218246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-42585200289779632242014-05-24T09:24:41.554+10:002014-05-24T09:24:41.554+10:00Thank you so much for sharing, your words gave me ...Thank you so much for sharing, your words gave me a sense of peace. i was meant to read it today xAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11565073015793669427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-63939745159994069532014-05-24T01:06:40.923+10:002014-05-24T01:06:40.923+10:00Poor little bird! I do love your photos... and it&...Poor little bird! I do love your photos... and it's really important to take time for yourself. It's what makes you able to take care of others.<br />Sometimes things get a bit too much; they pile up until you just have to step back, have a good cry and then carry on. Doing things you enjoy, that are absorbing, helps.<br />Enjoy your weekend.<br />SSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-59955017137718875332014-05-23T20:48:12.568+10:002014-05-23T20:48:12.568+10:00Glad you could take a day to go slow and feel thin...Glad you could take a day to go slow and feel things properly. My life is on 'slow' at the moment while I recover from some surgery and am pretty much housebound, I can relate to many of your thoughts in this post. One of the happiest things I've done since my surgery was to start a crocheted mandala, inspired by you. I didn't want to stop so made it bigger and bigger and now it adorns our dining table. Thanks to you. Have a good weekend.Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03564174820915401323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-2603601171590585892014-05-23T17:19:55.268+10:002014-05-23T17:19:55.268+10:00Big hugs from France! There is so much giving on ...Big hugs from France! There is so much giving on a daily basis because we love our families dearly. Sometimes, however, we just need to give ourselves a hug and a stretch of silent time to cry and dream alone.millefeuilleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608950213999238191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-52299127184037152014-05-23T17:01:54.570+10:002014-05-23T17:01:54.570+10:00Hier in The Netherlands we say:
"Ik neem een...Hier in The Netherlands we say: <br />"Ik neem een baal-dag."<br />Today i take a baal-day.<br /><br />You just have taken your baal-day.<br />Nothing to feel guilty about.<br />I hope you feel beter today.<br />Greetings from Holland, SusanneSu Maletzkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16852264443883191573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-56398827295792414502014-05-23T11:28:45.825+10:002014-05-23T11:28:45.825+10:00Thank you for the reminder that sometimes we just ...Thank you for the reminder that sometimes we just need to honour the way we are feeling. Fighting it is not helpful to anyone, least of all ourselves. XHeike Herrlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08214762886898192510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-38549760694404880242014-05-23T10:12:27.883+10:002014-05-23T10:12:27.883+10:00Excuse me? Nothing got done? I disagree! You did ...Excuse me? Nothing got done? I disagree! You did some valuable mothering, playing games with your baby. Babies need this sort of social contact with their parents and that is so important for their development. You have been busy mothering which is the most important work there is! Feel good. :-)Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-61295327756595486772014-05-23T10:09:14.749+10:002014-05-23T10:09:14.749+10:00PS...your chicken wire basket looks so attractive,...PS...your chicken wire basket looks so attractive, but does it ever 'catch' on your yarn? All the chicken wire I have ever handled has burrs etc. and sharp edgesJodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-71360747891427841602014-05-23T10:07:28.194+10:002014-05-23T10:07:28.194+10:00We all need downtime. Where do these feelings of g...We all need downtime. Where do these feelings of guilt and embarrassment come from? Is it society's expectation of women? It's women who hold society together - managing the homes and families, feeding everyone, providing emotional support, and maintaining social links between families, neighbours, communities, organising the birthdays, bbqs etc. and then we do all that often on interrupted sleep and with constant interruptions and/or a full time job outside of the home as well. It's a big job for little recognition and is frequently undervalued and dismissed - no wonder we have 'blah' times! You did the right thing to give yourself a rest - physically and emotionally. No one can keep going full bore without needing rest. By sharing your feelings, you are giving permission to others to do the same, and recognising that it is necesary to take time our for yourself - it is not selfish or anything to feel guilty or embarrased about. If we don't look after ourselves, we can't look after anyone or anything else. Like the ebb and flow of the season, so do our energy levels. I am sure it is nature's way of telling us to have a rest and recharge. Good for you and I am glad you are feeling a bit better for being kind to yourself.Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-17979968177801085392014-05-23T08:48:55.925+10:002014-05-23T08:48:55.925+10:00Hi Kate,
I have just wonderfully found you and you...Hi Kate,<br />I have just wonderfully found you and your incredible honest and beautiful life! I am also a country girl with a passion for all things organic and authentic and I have just released my first children's book called "Grace has a Secret" which is all about kindness and gratitude. I would dearly love to send you and your family a copy of this book, she really is delightful and she has her own ......... brightly painted rainbow caravan which I think you would appreciate! Anyway, if you would like to find out more about Grace, please check out her website www.gracehas.com and if you like what you see then shimmy me an email with your address and I will joyfully and lovingly send you a copy. With much love and deep winter green from Tasmania, Prudence Holling xxArcherTastichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11608761521842510033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-3156322956480184602014-05-23T08:41:55.455+10:002014-05-23T08:41:55.455+10:00I had a similar day on Wednesday. I just felt off ...I had a similar day on Wednesday. I just felt off when I woke up, so when the baby went back to bed, so did I. And then, instead of forcing myself to go for a walk, I sat outside, in the sun with a cup of tea. It was so nice, I made a second cup and very slowly perused a magazine. Then I fed the baby, and we played together in the sun. Nothing got done. But I listened to my body and am so glad that I did. Hope you're feeling better xSamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18176168612075022125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-24020508127661672652014-05-23T06:56:21.981+10:002014-05-23T06:56:21.981+10:00Sometimes staying in bed is the kindest thing you ...Sometimes staying in bed is the kindest thing you can do xoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-49972093956425943632014-05-23T04:10:34.397+10:002014-05-23T04:10:34.397+10:00What a touching post, so honest and real. It often...What a touching post, so honest and real. It often feels self indulgent not to do everything we 'should' and to fill every minute but sometimes some down time physically, mentally and emotionally needs honouring. <br /><br />I have only come back to posting on my blogs this week because I just lost heart over a painful condition and needed the time away to do only that that sustained me until I felt more balanced. I know exactly what you mean about the luxury of being able to cry or be sad and not have to justify it. <br /><br />Take care of yourself, thank you for sharing this and may you find comfort in going forwards.<br />RedSetterRedSetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16273883309628093072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-36149481313173979092014-05-23T00:38:35.070+10:002014-05-23T00:38:35.070+10:00so good to just take note of where we are right no...so good to just take note of where we are right now! it's good to rest. Heather xHeather https://www.blogger.com/profile/16391490107612393396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-13572866620114257092014-05-22T23:26:34.503+10:002014-05-22T23:26:34.503+10:00I love the fact that you shared this with us. I ca...I love the fact that you shared this with us. I can relate and sometimes we just need to push the pause button for a bit.<br /><br />Lovely post.<br /><br />Birgitta xxHandmade and off-centeredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04938196970441674914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-44601391988708220992014-05-22T22:13:25.191+10:002014-05-22T22:13:25.191+10:00For all the 'blah-ness' in your day, you c...For all the 'blah-ness' in your day, you certainly showed us some pearls...I can practically smell those celery from here! Here's to a better tomorrow :)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04050705668559201596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-60257793238687012132014-05-22T21:42:32.558+10:002014-05-22T21:42:32.558+10:00What a beautiful true post. I too get that feeling...What a beautiful true post. I too get that feeling somedays like the power has turned off inside me, like I used up all the energy and it's time to rest. But the show must always go on, & sometimes it's the little things that can turn the light back on xoxSimmonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16890475871650618792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-54096930830607097372014-05-22T21:23:22.772+10:002014-05-22T21:23:22.772+10:00Bless your heart, you needed a bit of a break, all...Bless your heart, you needed a bit of a break, all of us busy Mom's do. And a good cry can be very cleansing to the soul. Hope thing clear up soon and you are feeling like your self again. By the way playing with yarn always helps me too.<br />Hugs,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-83102493330639301322014-05-22T21:21:07.585+10:002014-05-22T21:21:07.585+10:00How lovely to notice the beauty in the melancholy ...How lovely to notice the beauty in the melancholy days, the make the lovely ones so much sweeter. Xxxxx<br />And thank you xxx mybeardedpigeon@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15255096578370542485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-53810658249925189312014-05-22T21:21:04.655+10:002014-05-22T21:21:04.655+10:00Sending love & kindness right back to you Kate...Sending love & kindness right back to you Kate xxReannon https://www.blogger.com/profile/04215161182830545561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-10691290276932670842014-05-22T21:15:14.719+10:002014-05-22T21:15:14.719+10:00Good for you to love yourself in the way you neede...Good for you to love yourself in the way you needed to :-) I hope today you feel more refreshed and ready for everything but if not do continue to be kind to yourself. I'm one of those people who need permission to do so but since I've been ill I have been learning....albeit very slowly :-)<br />I send you love and hugs, Tracey xxyarn and pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06803049859638754040noreply@blogger.com