August 23, 2012

How do YOU say no?




The overwhelm is here again.
It visits too often. Unwelcome, unyielding. Buffeting and rough on the mind.
I wish it away but wishing never quite does it.
I know that there is too much on, too much on my plate. I know this.
But what I don't know is how to take it down a notch and let everything in my head calm down.
My to-do list has reached magnificent proportions and it is both my friend and my mortal enemy.

The big thing I do know is that I am not very good at saying "no". I am a capable gal and I have lots of skills. I am someone that others look to, to help, to lead, to be involved.
So why can't I say no sometimes and keep my commitments at manageable levels?

Do you have any suggestions for me? How do you manage it?
I suspect it might have something to do with this.....(as seen on a recent visit to Abbotsford Convent).






Help please.








August 17, 2012

Thomas the Tank Engine birthday cake, a fruit rainbow and other bits and pieces




As I mentioned, the Bowler turned three this week. 

The Birthday Boy - a little bemused by all the fuss

I love planning for children's birthday parties.
Here is the Thomas the Tank Engine birthday cake and a few other bits and pieces which helped us to celebrate on the day.


The cake

More cake

Cake - aerial shot :)


Chocolate nougat cheesecake - I heart you Thermomix


Chocolate and ginger muffins; lemon and sugar muffins


The fruit rainbow



Lolly cups



Yum!



My favourite - marshmallow pops



Happy birthday beautiful boy.