Being on holidays with my family has made me reflect on how important it is to nourish this Mama's mind and body. I think we get caught up in our hectic lifestyle which for us can be pretty full on. Sometimes it gets to Sunday night and my husband, Flip, and I look at each other and say "ummmm....where has that weekend gone?" Then it's back to work on Monday and the cycle starts all over again.
We are in a lovely beach house in Burrum Heads (love AirBnB!) and I am enjoying the simple pleasures with my family. Walking over to the beach on the hunt for solider crabs, going out boating and seeing the excitement on the kids faces, playing board games as well as being able to do one of my all time favorite pastimes which consists of sitting, reading cookbooks and drinking numerous pots of tea. You know it's a great beach house rental when they have a proper teapot as well as a MokaPot for delicious coffee.
Starting the day with beautiful breakfasts such as pancakes, cooked by Flip, and creamy delicious yogurt and sitting down at a beautiful old timber table whilst watching the rain start to come down was a lovely way to start the day. Looking out and seeing the rain create some great puddles for the kids to jump in warms my heart. Knowing that these simple pleasures will bring amazing smiles to their little faces.
Taking this time out to cook delicious foods with the kids, eating dinner with your extended family and discussing what we are are going to do on the next day as a family is my favorite way to end the day on a beach holiday. Conversation is so important around a table, it's a great way for everyone to have a voice and talk about their day.
I think it's important for Mamas (and Papas!) to take time out to reflect that they are doing a great job, sometimes in pretty hectic and hard circumstances. Taking time out to do something you really enjoy is a great way to recharge and look after yourself. That way you will have more energy to be a great parent because let's be honest, parenting and adulting can be hard work some days!
The saying of "if you don't look after yourself, how can you look after others?" really resonates with me. Think about being on the airplaines when they talk about the oxygen masks-put yours on first and then look after those around you. Look after yourselves so you enjoy the time learning about preparing and cooking whole and nourishing foods to keep those around you healthy and happy. Educating our kids early about these whole foods is so important for future health and happiness.
Cheers to holidays and taking time out as a Mama.
Love, Leah xo
We are in a lovely beach house in Burrum Heads (love AirBnB!) and I am enjoying the simple pleasures with my family. Walking over to the beach on the hunt for solider crabs, going out boating and seeing the excitement on the kids faces, playing board games as well as being able to do one of my all time favorite pastimes which consists of sitting, reading cookbooks and drinking numerous pots of tea. You know it's a great beach house rental when they have a proper teapot as well as a MokaPot for delicious coffee.
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| Tea in a proper teapot, A Year at Avoca Cookbook and a Delicious cooking magazine - a beautiful way to spend an afternoon. |
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| The Little Man found the collection of shells! Rustica cookbook by Frank Camorra and Richard Cornish - a beautifully presented inspiration for Spanish cooking |
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| Pancakes and yogurt on a rainy morning |
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| Muddy Puddles - the simple things in life |
The saying of "if you don't look after yourself, how can you look after others?" really resonates with me. Think about being on the airplaines when they talk about the oxygen masks-put yours on first and then look after those around you. Look after yourselves so you enjoy the time learning about preparing and cooking whole and nourishing foods to keep those around you healthy and happy. Educating our kids early about these whole foods is so important for future health and happiness.
Cheers to holidays and taking time out as a Mama.
Love, Leah xo
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