There have been quite a few (ahem) ‘unexpected’ pregnancies in my circles lately. It’s been quite an eye opener because I’ve been so far removed from the whole baby thing for so long that I kind of forgot that I could actually still get pregnant. I mean, who’s nancy – I haven’t met her in years!?
It’s a funny old thing, pregnancy. We spend a goodly amount of time actively avoiding it, then actively seeking it, then avoiding it but not really minding, then actively avoiding it again. When you think about it, for the 35 odd years I will endure having periods, I actually only needed them for about five years. What’s with that?
Anyway, I’ve clearly got nothing of note to discuss this week. I’m drinking wine at a friend’s tonight, going to see Sculpture by the Sea tomoz, it’s our school fair on Sunday and then we’re back to Monday again then Tuesday, then Wednesday… I saw this totally not-true quote this week.
Other things that had me this week:
Reading – The Shadow Year by Hannah Richell. It’s really, really good.
Writing – my worries in my worry book, late at night when I can’t sleep. Worries that fade with sunlight.
Making – lavender play dough. Just quietly, I think I like it even more than the kids…
Wishing – people weren’t so darn sensitive.
Loving – every little thing about this lovely little shop.
Wondering – what people really think of me and why I waste my time like that.
Happy reading.
x
PS – is your life sometimes very dull like mine?
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Andrea @ The Pineapple Cake says
Isn’t it funny how life works like that?
Dreading the thought of something not happening, then hoping it doesn’t happen, and then being content with either one. It’s all a part of the circle of life I suppose.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Maxabella says
It makes me realise how fruitless worry is. I try do hard to stop doing it but, alas, it finds me many nights. x
Jodi Gibson (JF Gibson Writer) says
That’s a beautiful quote Bron.
I’d love to know what you think of the Shadow Year when you finish too.
Maxabella says
I really enjoyed it. It was disappointingly obvious, but I still loved the characters and the concept. I thought it clever that the novel’s antagonist was held so close and I especially loved being given the opportunity to finally get to know Mac… x
Bec @ Seeing the Lighter Side of Parenting says
Yep, if only fertility came with an on/off switch.
Maxabella says
Mine would be set to off and broken! x
Lila says
There have been lots of pregnancies, more than one a week announced lately, trying not to be envious.
ps I really think your lovely and amazing. x
Lila says
also I was tired when I wrote that and am a bit horrified by the your / you’re typo!
Maxabella says
Must have been the tiredness!! And don’t be jealous, it doesn’t solve a thing. But you know that. x
Vicki @ Knocked Up & Abroad says
Pregnancy is amazing, even if it is unexpected 🙂
I love the printables website you mentioned. Cuuuute! Have a good weekend x
Maxabella says
It’s lush, isn’t it! I wish they just sold the blocks cos I would get some, but I couldn’t be arsed printing and constructing them… x
Bec @ The Plumbette says
I’ve had sick kids so we’ve buckled down home which can be boring because I do like to take the girls out but they kept me on their toes cleaning vomit and wiping bums and noses!
Maxabella says
Poor Bec. It’s awful when the kids are sick. Are they all better now? Hope so! x
Lisa@RandomActsOfZen says
I’m in the actively avoiding stage Bron, and can’t even imagine a newborn these days! But yes, those stages are all so different, aren’t they?
Funny that you mention wondering what people think of you, I’m trying to actively avoid that too.
That little shop is really gorgeous xx
Maxabella says
It’s a hard one to avoid. Sheer curiosity leads me to wonder… and, of course, people are totally not trustworthy to tell you what they think. There is no real way of knowing, which seems rather bizarre. x
Erin says
Just think I lived the least dull week of all year and previously I thought the I had some very full months. Let’s see
1) 3 yr old had suspected spinal injuries, Cat scan for that, all clear
2) College son in Sydney aka far far away, broke his wrist in multiple places and dislocated too, went in for cast, ended up having surgery on the spot with no one with him!! Told he would have to have hand therapy in Sydney for 6 week,s he just wants to come home. ended up with plate and screws. finally told he can come home for therapy:) though can’t do his final exams, nor work for 2 months!
3) Husband works in a timber mill and it caught fire!!!!! 120 evacuated, 6 fire engines, millions of dollars damage, and quarter of mill damaged!! Good news is no lives lost.
My friends dull is wonderful! underrated. give me dull pleaseeee
Maxabella says
XOMG! I wish things were full for you too, Erin. I hope the kids are all ok and, of course, your husbie’s work. What a shocker this week has been for you all. x
Zanni Louise says
Every time I go to write a blog post or a status up date these days, I feel dull. I don’t know…My life’s far from dull right now, but maybe there’s not enough space and time at the moment for genuine reflection. I don’t think I have written anything really meaningful for over a year.
Loving that lavender play dough, and off to check out the Caravan Shoppe now… x
Maxabella says
Your life is anything but dull right now, Zanni! But perhaps writing feels a bit unexciting with everything else you’ve got happening. Go The Quincys! x
Karen says
How gorgeous is that Caravan Shoppe? Have a great weekend x
Maxabella says
Toooo gorgeous! x
Emily @ Have A Laugh On Me says
I really think you are straight up, a bit too organised for my liking but a fabulous wife, mumma and woman who shares her ups and downs with us all!
Up until last week yes my life was dull but a whirlwind trip to NZ made me feel less dull – have a happy weekend gorgeous xx
Maxabella says
Well thank you very much for that, Em. Of course, you are such a straight shooter I dare say people would never be left wondering how you feel about them. That’s such a wonderful quality.
I bet your mate had the surprise of her life when you fronted up in NZ. What a joy! x
sarah@Tomfo says
Sometimes I think it’s dull, but then I think… it’s just time to stop and enjoy. I reckon having drinks at a friends and sculpture by the sea is pretty neat though. x have a fab weekend.
Maxabella says
Drinks last night were like a little lightbulb lighting up the dull. I feel nothing but blessed today. x
Sandra Kelly says
Oh those little shoes in the pic are just too cute! Have a great weekend. 🙂
Maxabella says
They are my nephew’s / he’s one!! x
Simone @Greatfun4kids says
Of course my life is dull rather often – but I don’t mind when it is. When it’s dull I get to sink deeply into the bliss of a novel instead of laying awake worrying about all the things I have to do to maintain my un-dull life. This time of the year is never dull, is it? the season which shall remain nameless takes care of that, with all it’s rush and panic and busyness and must-do’s. Or is that the dullness? Oh dear I should NEVER leave a comment after midnight (rambling here and making no sense).
It’s probably a reasonable hour where you are but HERE in the wilds of NZ it’s the wee smalls. Night night! Have a great weekend and thanks for the book recommendation Bron xxx (I am all out of novels to escape into)
Maxabella says
Not at all – you’ve actually nailed it for me! I think I find the fact that I have to work so hard for the things I enjoy the dull bit. I mean, for example, I love Christmas (said it!) to bits, but the effort involved for me us huge whereas dveryone else gets to just rock up and kick back. It’s dull bring the mum… x
Toni @ Finding Myself Young says
Dam it I was all excited to see baby pics lol.
I’ll hopefully be back on the baby making train next year all going to plan (which it never does).
Maxabella says
Yep, there is no way to plan these things but YAY for you anyway! x
Rach aka stinkb0mb says
I’ve spent FAR more time trying to get AND stay pregnant [14 yrs!] in my 35 years, than I have avoiding it – if only it was a case of needing to avoid it!
The best decision I ever made, was deciding not to care what others thought of me. There will be those who love me, those who hate me and those who don’t care either way. SO freeing!
Maxabella says
I am working towards this fab attitude and I’m definitely heaps better at it than once upon a time, but I’m not there yet. One day..,
And, you’re right about the nancy thing.i was perhaps a touch insensitive in my reflections. I’m sorry! x
Life With The Crew says
You had me guessing there for a minute, Bron….
Maxabella says
Oh Katie, never in a mil!!! x
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Ahh, I’d love to be announcing a pregnancy, however as my fertility Doctor so kindly put it when I last saw her it would be a “miracle” for me to accidentally fall pregnant.. here’s hoping!
Your weekend sounds fabulous to me. It’s been a busy week of dullness here, but I’m looking forward to heading up to Noosa on Monday for our very first family holiday with our boys!
Have a great weekend lovely lady x
Maxabella says
Noosa will be awesome, yay for you guys!
I hope you get there soon, soon, soon (to meet nancy, not to Noosa!). x
Raychael aka Mystery Case says
Can we swap lives for two weeks? I crave dull. My hubby is back then and when he is around things are far more dull. When he is at sea with little to no contact, you can guarantee something will go wrong. This time round it’s the neigbour’s cat who is trying to infiltrate our home and adopt us. He has snuck in a number of times and we’ve found him in the girls bed. This week he wasn’t alone and I’m now battling a war with fleas.
Maxabella says
Stray fleas, er yuck! Poor Raych. I’m sorry I cannot swap lives… this fight is your own. x
Alyson says
I actually love it when life is a little dull – though, truth be told, I’m highly suspicious when it is. It’s worrying what that says about me… 😉
Maxabella says
I’m deeply suspicious. Dull is never good. Especially flat-out busy but dull! What’s with that?!? x
Julie @ Off to the park says
I remember after having Cherub I was so afraid of falling pregnant accidentally. Now that my girls are no longer babies, I wish they still were, I get so clucky when I see a newborn. Damn hormones! 😉
Maxabella says
I’ve never been a clucky type, so all good there. I definitely appreciate a good newborn inhale, but I’m not one to want to take one home… x
Winnie @ Bubfriendly says
Thank you so much for hosting this linky party! I look forward to joining in every weekend and connecting with like minded fellow bloggers! Have a great weekend!
Maxabella says
Welcome, Winnie! x
Bridie says
Yes, you really must stop wasting your time like that – you know, if you want to and all 😉 On the plus side though, you write such great stuff here all. the. time. so obviously, your head is *also* filled with non-wastey, interesting, valuable stuff.
Ps. yes, dull, sometimes. But in the best possible way. It’s a respite from the crazy. It means low stress. Give me a dull quiet morning and a cup of tea in silence any day!
Maxabella says
I think I need to embrace the dull a little more. I think dull scares me and I have no idea why. x
Carla from My Yellow Heart says
I’ve just started dipping my toe into the blogging world again.
Loving your new space, logo Maxabella. Beautiful feeling in this space x
Maxabella says
Hello! It’s so nice to see you, Carla. I’m popping over to say a proper welcome back… x
Holly says
I don’t know what I wold do if I were pregnant right now – on the one hand we would be OVERJOYED, on the other hand we would be DEVASTATED, I mean I don’t have a visa, I have no health care, we live in a one bedroom apartment that is stuffed to the brim with animals!
Maxabella says
With the whole ‘when’ thing and pregnancy, I always reckon that as long as you’re with the person you’re meant to be pregnant to, you’ll never really be devastated if it happens… know what I mean? There’s never a ‘right time’, just a ‘right person’. x