tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post7586073261893314216..comments2024-03-27T10:08:06.235+00:00Comments on Coco Rose Diaries: What is this telling me.....?Coco Rose Diarieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708755502453874593noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-12239052421006223322011-12-28T01:29:05.078+00:002011-12-28T01:29:05.078+00:00I just started following your blog...Love your wri...I just started following your blog...Love your writing and your projects. Was wandering if you would tell me where I could find the pattern for the scarf that you made, it's lovely.<br />As a mother of 8, I can tell you that you have to make time yourself to rest up. Take time to recharge and get yourself back to 100%.<br />Hope the New Year brings you a slower pace.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03864164312260764806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-57621726225186225302011-12-21T21:17:32.759+00:002011-12-21T21:17:32.759+00:00So glad it's not just me! PHew,
We also are in...So glad it's not just me! PHew,<br />We also are inundated with letters from school and creche. I so so so understand. I think A lot of the parents are like me in school too and I am so loving the gentle text reminders from the school to say what's happening and what time! It help's a bit.<br />Just can't remember what time they are in school til tomorrow! hahaha<br />You are a star and I am so in awe of your many talents and I hear that maybe you will be visiting Wales soon! A good chat and cake is long over due and so needed my petal!<br />Big hugs for now, Until we meet!<br />Yippie<br />xxxFancy Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17585131432402061843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-71371579824623497672011-12-20T10:07:21.939+00:002011-12-20T10:07:21.939+00:00What a very thoughtful post, even without having a...What a very thoughtful post, even without having a cold I am so much feeling the same as you. Our daily life demands so much attention and it´s worth every afford to make life smooth and happy. I also love to have an hour here or there to just sit and relax, to knit or crochet or read or simply do nothing than browsing pretty books or blogs. And while reading blogs I always again wonder how their owners own so much time to make pretty pictures, to write many words, reply to mails and comments, find new sites and above all even have time to make so many pretty handmade items. Then, always again, I am feeling very very insufficient. I also want a sparkling home filled with lots of handmade items, want to bake and cook like a kitchen queen, want lots of beautiful flower beds in my garden and beside all this manage our daily routine with easyness, write mails, post on my blog regularly, read interesting books and so on and so on. For myself I have figured out, that I shouldn´t take blogland too seriously. I love it a lot but what counts still most is our own 'real' life. Having a blog means also feeling a lot of pressure inside for posting, replying and crafting. Your blog is so very lovely and you often write so many inspiring posts, so, take your own time and speed, we are all still here, no matter if you will post daily or once a month. It will always be worth the waiting, I am sure. <br />With my very best wishes and my hope that you soon will feel better again, SuziKrawugglhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01552314811678481044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-69885635882977560092011-12-19T22:23:19.808+00:002011-12-19T22:23:19.808+00:00Oh Vanessa, it's like you've been living m...Oh Vanessa, it's like you've been living my life, by the sounds of it. Having three children is just bonkers, frankly - especially at this time of year when there are about a million things going on at school/clubs/socially. Gaaaah!!!<br />I had a humiliating phone call from my oldest son's school while I was in John Lewis the other day, telling me that he 'appeared not to have his swimming kit with him' and he needed it 'half an hour ago'. Mmmm - well thanks for that. In the past month, I've forgotten PE kits, raffle tickets, homework, guitar lessons, birthdays and spelling tests and I haven't managed a blog post for about six weeks. I struggle to remember how many children I've got, some days... Can't wait for the Christmas hols to start properly - my brain needs a break!<br />Hope you're feeling a bit less sniffly now<br />Emily xEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17425291811913248009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-16994978631465693322011-12-19T20:01:41.644+00:002011-12-19T20:01:41.644+00:00i definitely feel your pain, vanessa. just do what...i definitely feel your pain, vanessa. just do what you can, the best way you know how and you'll be fine. don't be afraid to say no to things and situations that you know will be stressful. and really, who cares what the other mums think, they should be so lucky as to have one ounce of your abundant creativity.<br /><br />with four girls at four different schools last year, i made 'no, thank you' new favorite words. i limited activities and volunteering to what i knew i could handle and not get myself all worked up into a tizzy about..<br /><br />this year, we've three different schools, and it's a bit easier. although, my youngest came down with hepatitis (due to an allergy to an antibiotic). she's been home since october, and as 'house-bound' as we've been, i've loved 'having' to stay home. we can say 'no, thanks' with abandon.<br /><br />i hope you and your beautiful family have a wonderful christmas.<br /><br />xo<br />mollybirdie bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10106442145553795388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-24309643616526438852011-12-19T18:04:22.228+00:002011-12-19T18:04:22.228+00:00You have a wonderful blog I'm always happy to ...You have a wonderful blog I'm always happy to visit. English isn't my language but, this time, I really wanted to leave a comment... I totally know what you mean ! Been there, done that... Not easy to let go ! Take care !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06083169966172482140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-36296547970164767382011-12-19T14:14:18.522+00:002011-12-19T14:14:18.522+00:00Oh goodness, we have all been there. I think it i...Oh goodness, we have all been there. I think it is awesome that you recognize that you need to step back. Take care and know that you are not alone.<br />TeresaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03989159317047161691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-31875995315301210722011-12-17T21:15:57.089+00:002011-12-17T21:15:57.089+00:00Oh Vanessa, I absolutely feel the same and you mos...Oh Vanessa, I absolutely feel the same and you most definitely are NOT alone in feeling that 'bad mummy' syndrome. I do think the schools expect quite a bit from parents on top of all the things we have to do. It's ok when you're feeling on top of things but when things go a bit 'tits up' and out of our control it all builds up and something needs to give (usually our health). Your body is most definitely saying take a step back, breath and think of yourself for once! <br />I truely hope you are able to enjoy your Christmas... Take some time-out with your lovely family and look forward to that 'fresh start' in the new year?<br /><br />Much love,<br /><br />Louise xxxTea at Weasel'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604423580611540588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-88810456875832087792011-12-15T17:51:40.174+00:002011-12-15T17:51:40.174+00:00Your scarf is lovely. My three are all growed up n...Your scarf is lovely. My three are all growed up now and the house is so empty...i am the mum who went to school in different shoes and one day ran out in my slippers! along with plenty of other gaffs why do we always focus on small errors think of all the good you do all day,every day taking care of everyone xxElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12744945455061888857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-52778805493501830222011-12-15T10:44:41.238+00:002011-12-15T10:44:41.238+00:00We all have the feelings at times...I remember sen...We all have the feelings at times...I remember sending Ben in his uniform on a non uniform day. Why are we so hard on our selfs??? <br /><br />Big hugs, have a lovely weekend xxxPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03699187370171860320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-58776211687427305142011-12-15T01:32:03.163+00:002011-12-15T01:32:03.163+00:00I just found your blog and LOVE it. It's ever...I just found your blog and LOVE it. It's every bit the crochet pick-me-up that I need. So sad to hear that you'll be taking a break, but I totally understand. I had a baby and took 2 years off knitting & crochet just becos I didn't feel like I could do it. Please take care, come back once in a while & say hi .iro irohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536246163230865692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-14549131349253026082011-12-14T13:03:35.145+00:002011-12-14T13:03:35.145+00:00I'm so sorry to hear that things aren't go...I'm so sorry to hear that things aren't going the way you planned it. Please take time to rest and to take care of yourself and your family. That is much more important than your blog and those WIP's. I hope to see you next year. <br /><br />AlettaAlettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202400808279830036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-53260819058262703552011-12-13T20:59:30.523+00:002011-12-13T20:59:30.523+00:00I had to giggle as I read your post. My youngest ...I had to giggle as I read your post. My youngest is in her first year of college and I still get hives when I think of the horror of grade school Decembers. Concerts and parties and celebrations...school stuff, soccer stuff, ballet stuff...OH MY! I would wake up earlier and stay up later in an effort to be the WORLD'S BEST MOM, all for naught. I was always frustrated, always late, always had a headache, and generally greeted the world with a strained smile plastered on my face. This is my first CALM December in 25 years, but I DO miss the magic that floated in and out of the chaos!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333059163731746098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-35931423583924391922011-12-12T23:18:29.060+00:002011-12-12T23:18:29.060+00:00Well I think your post was totally refreshing. I o...Well I think your post was totally refreshing. I often look at blogs and wonder why they are all super duper clappy happy perfect. So big thank you from me for your honesty. I think it's good to take time for yourself. It's also a good thing for children to learn as they grow up that mums can need a little help at times. To learn a little consideration of mumnif she's busy or feeling off can only make them more thoughtful as they grow older. I forget stuff about the schools all the time. I'm always losing the letters ect aswell. I find it hard to understand why everyone has to be so competitive. We should all support each other. I worry bout the other mums lookin down their noses too. But I think we as women have become our own worse enemies. The true spirit of Christmas gets forgotten under all the hype n pressure. The same joys of being a mum can get forgotten <br />by all the pressure to be a yummy mummy clone. Sorry for going on. Thanks again for your honesty it made me feel like I'm not the only one. Take care enjoy your Xmas n your boys. P.S love the scarf wel jel lol xx LyndseyLyndsey https://www.blogger.com/profile/02928048011364828294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-59172029896445864612011-12-12T23:01:53.203+00:002011-12-12T23:01:53.203+00:00Oh I am so sorry. Please take care of yourself. ...Oh I am so sorry. Please take care of yourself. :0) Sending hugs and prayers for you. Hugs. Trishtrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816590289832687210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-1158691754083767412011-12-11T09:16:53.435+00:002011-12-11T09:16:53.435+00:00Oh hon - it's such a crazy time of year isn...Oh hon - it's such a crazy time of year isn't it? Too many things to remember, and not enough post-it notes to cover the fridge with important details!!! I bet your bears think you're the best mum in the whole wide world and that's all that matters. Just in case I don't get to pop back soon, I wanted to wish you and your family a truly happy Christmas. I hope you find some time to rest, regroup and feel revived. Take care hon. Leah xxLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13245743010825956078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-12956904083602071602011-12-11T08:46:40.255+00:002011-12-11T08:46:40.255+00:00Oh, how that brings back memories! Best to hunker ...Oh, how that brings back memories! Best to hunker down sometimes and just get through it. Good luck and look for the small pleasures.<br />Pam xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-85180539164713404772011-12-10T21:16:05.240+00:002011-12-10T21:16:05.240+00:00Juggling everything can be such a challenge someti...Juggling everything can be such a challenge sometimes - the Boy is only three, and not at school yet, but I still end up baffled as to how anyone with more than one littlie keeps all the balls in the air!<br />Sometimes you just need to take some time out - although I have to say, I do love the scarf, wonderful colours!<br />xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204425200959444872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-71892450913651540082011-12-10T19:37:08.067+00:002011-12-10T19:37:08.067+00:00Ah yes, I hear you. I too have had that sinking fe...Ah yes, I hear you. I too have had that sinking feeling when you realise your child is the ONLY one in school uniform. I also did it to Little Lady a wee while back, taking her to Brownies in her uniform just before Halloween, to find all the other Brownies in fancy dress. Poor wee thing, the Brown Owl improvised and dressed her in a black bin liner, it wasn't good.<br />I don't know what the answer is vanessa, it sure is a struggle. I'm going to be in a situation in a 2yrs time when all three of mine will be somewhere different, I'm not looking forward to it.<br /><br />Your latest scarf is sublime, I LOVE the puffy stitches. <br />Ahhhh sending you a huge squishy hug and a big boost to your immune system, lots of love xxxxxxxxxAttic24https://www.blogger.com/profile/05276400306932560082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-9702884014712425332011-12-10T18:55:45.208+00:002011-12-10T18:55:45.208+00:00You are not alone! I only have 2 (out of 3) in 2 s...You are not alone! I only have 2 (out of 3) in 2 schools and I find it difficult to keep up with what's going on as well as helping with schoolwork and general daily activities! I had to step back a bit from blogging, esp with the holidays coming up. I'm looking forward to the new year and working on hobbies once again!<br />Good luck to you!Tigriswillreignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12345334720599883081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-71832159692794012162011-12-10T11:11:24.044+00:002011-12-10T11:11:24.044+00:00Woohoo it isn't just me! I have now developed ...Woohoo it isn't just me! I have now developed a system where I check with 2 or 3 other mums if we have all had the same info! I have taken a child into school on an inset day-oops! I buy academic diaries so that I have a chance of getting things in it, it helps a bit! Withdraw and recharge- I dont doubt you need to- and well done for recognising the need to! Now I am off to try to make sure I have enough food for packed lunches next week, and something for a food hamper for local older people!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12958857236842791040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-80171780532964182912011-12-09T20:11:26.317+00:002011-12-09T20:11:26.317+00:00Dear Vanessa,
I hope you will feel better soon! T...Dear Vanessa,<br /><br />I hope you will feel better soon! Take care and use some time for yourself now and then. It really helps :-)!<br /><br />Veel lieve groetjes & a big hug van Madelief xxxMadeliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05906326152435858221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-24968245907885976462011-12-09T13:55:07.416+00:002011-12-09T13:55:07.416+00:00I am rubbish and can't think of anything usefu...I am rubbish and can't think of anything useful to say, wish I could wave a wand and make you feel better.<br /><br />Just know I'm thinking of you, sending {{{{healing vibes}}}} and ((((hugs))))....<br /><br />S xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11959932194973002007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-80767630561052990332011-12-09T12:30:26.534+00:002011-12-09T12:30:26.534+00:00oh i am soooo with you!! in fact I have got hubbys...oh i am soooo with you!! in fact I have got hubbys 'flu' that he had 10 days in bed with, and these last two days i didn't even bother to get up and take my boys to school. they are all snotty and spluttery too so I thought we may as well try and stop the spread! <br />i have forgotten totally 3 times this month along to take school lunches in too! and most days I'm trawling back up the school mid-morning to take the lunches in!! so you are far from along, although I know how it can feel with the other mum's looking down on you in disapproval!! <br />i do hope you feel better soon and manage to get some good you-time. <br />take care xEmmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02305635267461742500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-58717498388668574412011-12-09T12:15:04.623+00:002011-12-09T12:15:04.623+00:00hello, just found your blog.
I hope you feel bett...hello, just found your blog.<br /><br />I hope you feel better soon and that once the school stuff is out of the way you are able to enjoy Christmas.<br />Looking forward to reading your blog next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com