Full credit to Pip from Meet Me At Mike, who is the mastermind behind it all. This is something I have done since I started blogging and will continue this year. You can read my previous Taking Stock posts HERE. In a nutshell, it's simply taking a step back and 'taking stock' of what's currently happening in our lives. I am going to dedicate the last Sunday of every month to a Taking Stock post, instead of a 'Currently' post.
Here's what's been happening in the month of MARCH...
Drinking: Hot Chocolate from McCafe - a lovely Mother/Daughter date before we had to pick up Master M.
Reading: SPARK JOY! Marie Kondo's second book, following her bestseller 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up'. 'Spark Joy' goes into more detail and shows illustrations of how to fold clothes and organise your items. I am loving it so far. Have you read it? You can read all my previous KonMari posts HERE.
Wanting: to take my kids back 'home' to my Nan & Papa's farm, now it belongs to my Uncle. They had such an awesome time and my son was definitely in his element being out in the open spaces and Miss B loved the creek (just like I did when I was her age). We have made plans with my cousin to return in the School Holidays! Can't wait!
Looking: forward to the School Holidays!
Playing: around with SnapChat! I've caught the SnapChat bug...are you on it? You can follow me @Charlene_TTMN
Wishing: I didn't wait so long to see my extended family. I've missed them so much. It was nice to re-connect.
Celebrating: Miss B's 11th Birthday and Master M's 2nd Birthday with friends and family. Party photos coming soon.
Celebrating: Miss B's 11th Birthday and Master M's 2nd Birthday with friends and family. Party photos coming soon.
Enjoying: family time, oh and eating chocolate!
Liking: the 5-day Easter weekend! It's all about whānau! (family)
Wondering: if my Nan and Papa are proud of me and the person I have become.
Loving: the sound of Te Reo Māori (Maori language) being spoken. It's such a beautiful language.
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| Master M had his second hair cut last week. So handsome. |
Considering: getting photos printed and updating our family photo frame in the lounge. Watch this space.
Buying: A couple of ponchos and a puffer jacket - ready for the cold, Winter months.
Hoping: to finish my KonMari Journey soon. Saving the best (and hardest) until last...teacher resources & Sentimental items. I can see the light. Once I have finished purging my stuff. I will be starting on the kids items...following the same method. Watch this space for more KonMari goodness.
Needing: to upload Master M's birthday photos on to my computer so I can share them with you!
Questioning: Who voted to change our New Zealand flag?
Needing: to upload Master M's birthday photos on to my computer so I can share them with you!
Questioning: Who voted to change our New Zealand flag?
Following: Janine's YouTube channel at A Young Mum
Noticing: how much my girl has grown! This is the Miss B a lot of my family and friends remember - She was about 2 1/2 - 3 years old in this photo.
Knowing: I am a very lucky person to have such amazing people in my life! Thank you all!
Thinking: of my Nan & Papa! I miss them both so much.
Admiring: one of my high school friends, who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. Her positive attitude blows me away! I am so proud of her.
Sorting: photos on my laptop! It's a massive job, especially when you have A LOT like me.
Getting: our home ready for Easter with some KMart goodies. My photo was featured on @get_inspired IG! Totally made my day!
Bookmarking: blogging tips! I am always wanting to learn new things and ways I can improve my blog. I love blogging, and if I want to continue I need to take pride of the space I have in the web! Is there anything that YOU would like to see more of/less of on Teacher by trade, Mother by nature?
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Coveting: a new car! We are currently on the look out for a new family car...oh the decisions!
Giggling: at some of the features on SnapChat! It's so much fun! I have definitely been missing out!
Feeling: emotional after yesterday.
Snacking: on Easter Eggs!
Helping: the kids open their Easter treats...They each got a winter pjs and a boxed egg from us and some Easter Eggs/Bunnies from Nana & Papa. No doubt they will get more when we visit my partners' family for Easter Monday Lunch.
I hope your Easter has been a good one.
Snacking: on Easter Eggs!
Helping: the kids open their Easter treats...They each got a winter pjs and a boxed egg from us and some Easter Eggs/Bunnies from Nana & Papa. No doubt they will get more when we visit my partners' family for Easter Monday Lunch.
I hope your Easter has been a good one.
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Tell me, what's happening in YOUR world? How was MARCH for you?
Choose three words from the list and 'take stock' in the comments below.
Until next time, have a wonderful week/month ahead!
Looks like you had a very hoppy Easter! How good are home made hot cross buns? Once you've made your own, shop bought just don't taste the same! Looking forward to the birthday photos!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I wished our granddaughter HOppy Easter in her little easter basket/card and she is 6...she hesitated knowing what it was 'supposed' to say, then 'got it'. teacher/grandma me loves that! Denyse
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a wonderful Easter! I am not on snapchat yet...I tried to get my teenage son to explain it to me, but I just dont get it....HA! I hope you have a blessed week and I will "see" you at your Friday Link up!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing looking back at (not-so) old photos and seeing how much the kids have grown isn't it. I came across one today and was surprised at how young they looked.
ReplyDeleteLove these posts :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to #turnituptuesday
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