time management
I seriously don’t know what I used to do with my time before Misty.
I suppose having a child takes away a lot of your YOU time, so when you get a few minutes to yourself, you really appreciate it. I’m so productive these days.
I also tend to take on about a million projects at once…. start one, get about 1/10 of the way through, and then get an idea for something else. Over commit myself? More like committing to sew a million things for the wedding and procrastinating over it for months and months…. hence panicked sewing mode today.
Cooking distractions.
Driving lessons.
Strange green salad concoctions.
It’s amazing what you can actually get achieved in ONE day (it helps when your little “alarm clock” goes off before 5am – a very persistent clock at that, thanks Misty)…. I honestly don’t know what I used to do with my time.
I never even used to have real hobbies…. during the week it was just work, eat, maybe watch a bit of TV and go to sleep. Weekends? Who can remember? Sleeping it all off most likely. (Work, party, sleep, recover, work). Nowadays it’s Misty adventures, big walks, throwing the ball for Boosty at the park, yoga, cooking cooking cooking, house projects, gardening, taking photos, swimming, writing, sewing, listening to records. It may sounds boring and not as exciting and glamorous as the hip’n'happening bar crawl/party scene but I wouldn’t want to go back to that lifestyle for anything. I don’t know, having Misty has made me appreciate LIFE – to get into it and LIVE – not just “exist” and go through the motions.
Misty has made me discover so much more about ME, and you know what? This Lou character ain’t so bad. I kinda like her.
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Vegan. Stay at home Mum of Misty. Yoga teacher in training. Passionate about REAL food - creating it, eating it, sharing it. I can never stick to a recipe.
Kids are amazing! Love the picture of the naked man behind the wheel!
When’s this wedding of yours??
Yeah, I was just praying he wouldn’t wee in the work truck!
25th August, getting hitched in Sydney
It’s kind of mind boggling to me how much life must change. I’ve gotten more into ‘life’ just myself the last few years – having a partner has made for some changes that overlap a little with yours around Misty
– and admit the idea of throwing a child into the mix is more than a bit daunting. I’m glad it has worked out so well for you though.
Yip, kids are a whole new ball game….. I recommend getting a DOG first…. but then a baby is nothing like a dog, but at least it makes you responsible for something OTHER than yourself!
Becoming a parent is the hardest and BEST job you will ever have though…. so so challenging but then so rewarding at the same time, ah bless
She’s worth liking, that Lou. Definitely.
How could you not like her? She’s pretty awesome
Even though I don’t have a child, I’ve noticed a few similar changes in my life the last couple years- more enjoying the moments, cooking, yoga, etc., less partying. If feels good and I wouldn’t go back either!
Older, and wiser maybe? Or just learnt a few lessons the hard way?! No way I would return to my old ways… feeling healthy feels GOOD! Who’d have thought?!
Sewing is on my ‘get back to it’ list – along with painting, music and salsa. I love to, if not ‘make’, at least embellish my own clothes. I dislike going out and being able to tell where everyone got their stuff from. My Grandmother has always made her own clothes, and finds the idea of buying clothes to be completely crazy. Then again, she grew up in the days of no TV, internet or jobs for women…
Kids definitely change things! I find I have more of a purpose in life, whereas before, I could have lived or died and not cared much. Jade brought a focus and an energy to my life that I completely lacked before. It’s like, oh, this is what it’s about (for me). It’s funny too, because I never thought that I would have kids! I just have to tell you, I love how you write. It’s so personal and effortless. I’m so happy you were the first commenter I ever had, because now I get to read about you and your life!
Oh what a beautiful comment, Lauren…. I feel exactly the same way about Misty – he’s my little light
Thanks so much for reading (plus I LOVE reading about your family, and delicious recipes to boot – I am SO making those cauliflower tots!)
Aw Lou, I just adore you & your life.
I’ve gotta admit, Allie, it’s pretty great!
Athough I don’t have a Misty of my own, I can relate to this post almost 100%! You couldn’t pay me to go back to the partying, staying up all night lifestyle..I love my routine now of working, running, eating, reading, eating..etc..enjoying the simple things in life with the people I love!
Amen, Sister! I agree wholeheartedly