Vintage Pleasure

Time Shift

This photo was taken by Kitty at a great party we went to a few weeks ago.It kind of sums up how I feel alot of the time.I often feel like everyone wants or needs a bit of me and there's not really enough to go round.

There's always somebody who needs my comfort,Josie in this case.

There's always someone asking me a question,Maisie here.

There's always someone waiting for me to stop what I doing,that would be Lily here.

There's always someone watching me and taking notes,the photographer Kitty.

Then there's my poor hubby often badly neglected ,here enjoying the company of his bottle of beer!

Then there's me wanting to do so much for so many!

Despite of ,and because of ,all this being a Mummy is still the best job I have ever had.I really can't think of any more fulfiling I could do with my life right now!

From my banner you know that I have a  living faith.I don't really mention my faith very often not because I don't want to ,just because I don't feel the need.I try to live my life as a daily witness to let His love shine through me.I am not here to judge anyone I am only responsible for my relationship with God not for anyone elses.I do feel like sharing one thing He showed me a number of years ago something that really helps me put perspective in my life.

He taught me that where I am now,today is just one moment in time.Just one stitch in the fabric of our lives.Those stitches make up the most amazing picture.When times are difficult and I am focusing on each individual stitch I try to step back and see the bigger picture.It really helps to put things into perspective.I hope and pray that whether you have a living faith of your own or not that these words may help you in some way.

 

Hair Today

I've seen a few posts under the self portrait tuesday heading.I really don't know where it started or what the 'rules' are but felt I should join in.I'm sure if I've got it all wrong someone will let me know!

I am oh so camera shy,there are very few photos of me growing up.It was almost a family game,especially with my grandparents, to snap my photo and then take great joy in making such a big deal about it.Nobody meant any harm but it really affected me for years.I still feel anxious whenever a camera is around and only tolerate it for my girls.I would hate them to feel the same levels of anxiety I have over the years.I know there is the old saying that 'the camera  nevers lies' but a beg to differ!My hubby who is always honest with me says he has only seen a handful of photos he would say were really me. Some people just shine for the camera,my girls included,I just kind of 'die'.In most photos I appear tired and sad even if I feeling great!So this self potrait thing is such a bid deal for me.Be gentle please!

 

Well you didn't think I would jump in at the deep end did you?

I have suffered from eczema all my life but for the last few years it has mainly affected my scalp.I have tried numerous remedies but nothing really works.It makes my head incrediably itchy and often leads to infection.About 6 months ago after a particularily bad episode I noticed that my hair was thinning.I was so upset and began to wear it in ways to hide the fact.Luckily I had more than my share of hair to start with!Well 3 months ago a saw a different doctor who prescribed another shampoo.It makes me smell like a barbecue but the difference has been amazing.As you can just tell from the photo my hair is coming back in lots of little curls around my face!The eczema is still there but much more managable.Hairloss in women is such a taboo subject but I'm sure alot of us have experienced it especially after childbirth.If anybody has any 'remedies' would love to hear them.