Pleasures in life..

Yep I'm talking about the things that make you go ahhhhh.. like a HOT cuppa tea and a good magazine/book, or a swim with no one hanging off you, some else doing your house work, dinner cooked and served without you thinking, booking a holiday... soooo many really!
I have a tone of them but today I want to touch on 1 and this may be controversial.

Yesterday I was at the park with the kids having a semi relaxing moment sitting there with the sun beaming on my back making me all warm and relaxed (yes one of those pleasures) but someone else was definitely not having a pleasurable moment.
There was another mother with a little boy around 2yrs screaming and carrying on, as I looked over for a moment I saw myself with my unruly 2yr old but then realised it was not me today it was someone else.
This is where the controversial part comes in...
I felt a moment a pleasure that it was her and not me. oohhhahhhhh


Don’t get me wrong I would never wish this situation on to anyone and nor did I take pleasure in watching her suffer and poor mum was definitely suffering –


it was more the pleasure that I am not alone.


In this crazy world of parenting you sometimes get so caught up in
how terrible your kids can be at times, or how they don’t eat, or how they can just whinge ALL day...


So a little reminder that everyone (well at least 89%) are having these not so pleasurable moments too can make you feel better.


It’s normal to have children test the boundaries, it’s normal that they want your attention all the time, it's normal that they just don't seem to be listening.


On the other side (US), it’s normal to lose it sometimes, it’s normal to not know what discipline to use this week, it’s normal to want to hide in the pantry till it’s quiet (ops my secret) and one of my life’s pleasures is just knowing that I am not alone is this whole new world of parenting! Sure there are books but living it is different and we can only do the best we can and love them!


To the mum yesterday having a rough time I just wanted to hug you and tell you it was me yesterday and today I am enjoying the sun while the kids play...


Life’s pleasures are sometimes the most simple things...


Tell us your’s.

If Life is like a box of Chocolates....

I'm not the kind of person that recites lines from movies - my husband has all kinds of movies that he and his brother or friends will sit there reciting back and forth... there are a few short and sweet ones that I do remember and I'm not really sure why they have stuck with me.

One is the famous Forest Gump -
'Life is like a box of chocolates... you never know what your gonna get...'

Another would have to be Dirty Dancing -
'Nobody puts baby in a corner'

A Childhood favourite -
'There's no place like home!'

As I write here remembering I see that I do know a few and could go on.
Remembering these quotes takes me back to a memory of another time in my life.  I love those nostalgic moments that make you ponder. ahhh I'm doing it now.


A couple of days ago I wrote on the Kaleidoscope Events facebook page - 'If life is like a box of chocolates, which one would you be?' people insitantly began to respond - it was so much fun to see how people saw themselves through and chocolate flavour.. some wrote their favourite others pick one they thought best described them... Life IS like a box of Chocolates..and if you close your eyes you never know what will come!


As I plan August event I begin with a million ideas but then I have to wait and see what comes through and sometimes I never know what road it will take... I love that. Kaleidoscope the markets always seem to find it's own way all I need to do is guide it.
So now I will close my eyes and let it chose..
Feel free to post your favourite quote, I love when people share and I'm sure there will be many ahhaa moments when reading them.

Kaleidoscope June markets in Coolum

buzz buzz buzzzzzz 5.30am wake up.. shower, dress and on the road by 6am.

Have the tunes rocking in the car and totally feeling the vibe;

TODAY IS GOING TO BE GREAT!

Onsite morning frost and chill brrrr hoping it warms up.. after unpacking,

lanterns up, decorations up, tables sorted..still looking a little plain UNTIL

all the amazing stall holders start to arrive...

I just love the way Kaleidoscope takes form slowly during set up...

8.45am wow looks great.

Outside there is a carnival feel with 2 side shows,

massive jumping castle, food and coffee, tables chairs,

live Jazz, chill is gone and sun is out...

Inside the stalls are looking so fabulous, tunes are playing,

people are arriving

KALEIDO-SPHERE everywhere!

Families sharing happy moments - best part of the day!!

TODAY WAS GREAT!!

                 

TOMORROW

1 more sleep till our fabulous coolum event.
What will be there:
2 sessions of yoga
Ausfunk dance show at 10am
Story time with a very special guest
Live music
Coffee Shed delicious coffee, milkshakes etc...
Going like Hot cakes
Design a cup cake
Warm and Fuzzy with pumpkin soup
Laughing clowns and balloon sideshows to win prizes
Caspers Jumping castle
Chelsea the face painter 
Small business' from around the coast showcasing : Eco cleanser, Hipcups,
Little star designs, i grow kids, Mini Life, Impressionable kids, Intimo, Learning Ladder, Miss Molly, Mummashaboo, Mystique Fashion, Paint Sticks, Settle Petal,
Shellbell photography, Shopping by Appointment, Sink or Swim School,
Storytime Books/Books Plus, Style Marshall, Eco Wheat organic wheat bags, Ugaboo, Sunshine's Fruit & Veg, Tiny Toes boutique, Grace & Jewel handmade,
Silver spoon creation, Little Bums, Honey buns, Pamper perfection,
Blooming soul sisters....
so much more...pop in and have a look.

For your FUN this SUNDAY

While rushing around last night; organising my 2 boys...

dinner, bath, book, bed - my 3yr old asked me

 if he could play trains..of course but only

for 10 minutes then bed...he began to get upset which

confused me at first but then after his explaination I totally got it.

He wanted ME to play trains with him for 10 minutes

not just let him play and me go off busy busy doing grown up stuff.

As soon as I sat with him and gave him that 10 minutes

(which was relaxing and fun...I then realised)

not only was his excitment and joy priceless but

 he happily packed them away when his 5 minutes

 were up apposed to the usual protest. 

This is why I love to create events that the

whole family can go to..to help give you that TIME- 

fun with your child, grand child, niece/nephew.