Today I am grateful for. . . . diversion

I call it diversion because it's by no means procrastination. And its shamelessly enjoyable, the perfect deflection to a pile of unfolded washing and a floor that needs mopping.

Today I am grateful for the chance to try Mathilda on a new food, a nice bright coloured one this time.... pumpkin!

Pumpkin is one of my favourite foods. It's super delicious in everything from scones and bread to pizza and risotto. It serves perfectly as a side of mash to grilled chicken, or roasted with a moroccan lamb salad.

Needless to say I'm quite excited about bringing this delicious vegetable onto the solids menu. I'm not quite sure what Mathilda made of her new food though..... for now I think the juries out!

I hope you too are having a day to be grateful for. I am playing along with Maxabella Loves, come along and join in the fun! For anyone who shares my love of Tilly's little headband, you can find it at Cheeki Babi xx

This week I am grateful for... an understanding husband

Long before my life became a blur of broken sleep, two hourly feeds and endless hours spent trying to settle an insecure toddler in his own bed, I liked to keep a very clean and orderly house. Everything had a place, dishes were always washed and floors were swept and vacuumed every second day. I showered every morning, walked the dogs every day, cooked delicious meals every night, held pleasant conversation and never hid in the toilet so I could get 5 minute peace.

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I simply adore my life as a mum, but I'm no longer the domestic goddess nor the stepford wife I used to be. A tornado sweeps through my house each day, and I just don't have the energy to deal with the aftermath. I do my best to tackle the tower of dishes and baskets full of washing, but I prefer to sit and play with puzzles, create masterpieces with playdoh and indulge in two hour afternoon snoozes. 

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I'm so very grateful that my husband understands what I need to stay sane, and to continue loving every moment of being a mum. The housework will eventually get done, I won't always spend my day dressed in pyjamas, beans on toast won't be a permanent fixture on the dinner menu and my witty conversation skills will return.

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In the meantime, thank goodness for my Nespresso machine and a packet of chocolate biscuits, courtesy of my gorgeous husband xx

I am playing along with Maxabella Loves, come along and join in the fun!