In January of this year, I chose to change my attitude. It was time to stop being such a grump! It has made such a difference in my every day mood and has helped me to be able to cope with the normal stresses and strains that parenting presents. It doesn’t mean that I am perfect, by any means. I have days where I get down or frustrated or short-tempered. Generally, however, I am far happier and am spending more time looking on the bright side of life and finding the good in every day. Obviously, starting this site, you would expect me to lead by example right? Well, I am!
This week, a blogger friend of mine, Tara from Sticky Fingers, has set her weekly Gallery theme as “Happy”! Well, I am all over that. I have had a lot of pictures to choose from lately:
We went to the Bluebell Woods at Rutland Water this weekend…happy girl, happy flowers!
On Thursday, after school, we escaped to Burghley House Garden of Surprises & Sculpture Gardens for a play and a picnic. I love this capture…it’s the little things that mean the most.
Ella and Sam…growing so much, changing, loving playing together. I just love the looks on their little faces!
Since we just had Easter…I threw this one in. Sammy does love his chocolate! It makes him VERY happy!
My best girl…she may be gaining a bit of attitude but she is still one of the happiest, lovely people I know. She always makes me smile!
I love love love this picture. Ella and Sam, totally embracing happy! Doesn’t it look like fun?!
Ella and I always have a read and a cuddle at bedtime. And the occasional silly selfie!
But my favourite, in recent times, is this fab capture of Mark and Sam. They are the epitome of Embrace Happy, don’t you think?
Share your favourite images of HAPPY with me and on the Sticky Fingers Gallery this week. Let’s spread the sunshine wherever we can! #embracehappy
Love this! You’ve got me hooked on happy! Bravo to you. Totally applaud your positive attitude and those are beautiful images. x
Thank you Hazel! I really appreciate your support!
I think sometimes you do have to choose to be happy but to kids it’s instinctive! I love the pic of your two doing roly-polys down the lawn – a perfect picture of how childhood should be
Hill rolling? What could be better for putting a smile on your face!
Oh what gorgeous pictures!! Your little family have perfectly summed up what Happy is! So sweet! Xx #thegallery
Who doesn’t love chocolate? Lovely happy pictures x
Being happy doesn’t always come naturally and I’m finding your photos, here, and especially on Instagram, a great reminder to embrace the happy – thank you for that x
These are such wonderful photos! Lots of happy moments!
Absolutely gorgeous photos! It’s so wonderful to see sibling friendships develop. #thegallery
Lovely, totally gorgeous happy photos. #TheGallery
Those smiles are priceless. =) #thegallery