I’d love it if you could tea with me today..it would be my first real chance of a breather. Having been gifted a fancy schmancy coffee machine, I’d offer you either a delicious homemade latte made with the finest of dark roasted beans or a pot of tea…thankfully my tea stash has been well stocked since your last visit. I even caved to the kids demands to make chocolate chip cookies so please, help yourself.
I’m in a slightly better frame of mind since our last cuppa but still lagging in energy and struggling to find a balance juggling my day to day activities…as you can probably tell, blogging has taken a back seat as has other activities. I only realised at lunch time today that it was Thursday already…I seem to be losing all concept of time and I don’t think I am alone when I say that there just are not enough hours in a day to get through my never ending to-do list. It’s a bit like treading water. I know that I have to push through the exhaustion and just keep on keeping on.
There's been a few developments on the home front. It’s no secret that I am desperately homesick and have been for a while but when Anthony mentioned last night that we could be in Brisbane in a month if he gives the go ahead to transfer, I felt myself freak out! I love it here and as much as I long to be around family again, I'm now asking myself 'am I really ready to pack up and move, yet again? deep down, do I even want to?' We have some tough decisions to make that will not only affect us but our children. The weight of it all is almost too much to bear.
Anyway, enough about me. Tell me…how are things in your world? Do you struggle with finding a balance? Are you getting things ticked off your to-do list? Could you pack up and move at the drop of a hat? What plans have you for the rest of your week? Whatever you are doing, I hope that this week treats you well friend.
Thanks for dropping in, it was lovely to catch up with you.
Tammi x
Linking up with the lovely Em
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Being very very selfish Tammi, I would love it! I would love to pop in for a coffee, and a long chat. Its only a hop skip and a jump over the ditch after all! I dont envy a move if thats what you decide however, challenging for you all, especially the school children. Tammi, do what the heart tells you - love you lots my friend xxx Lisa
I saw the photo of your cuppa, and thought "that's not tea! I recognise coffee no matter what!" So I was glad when I saw that it WAS really coffee, and when you said "tea" you meant it in the way of "cuppa tea", as in "whatever hot drink is your favourite for chatting with".
I feel for you having to make such radical moves. I'm struggling a bit with having to move just from Sydney to Bathurst - it's just I've been in Sydney for over 30 years, and even though I desperately want to get back to the country, it's still a big move (for me, anyway), and there is the fear of the unknown.
It would be hard to feel settled with such changes as you are having, so cut yourself some slack, and take the time to enjoy that cuppa!
So lovely to read a post from you, lovely Tammi:)It must be horrid feeling so exhausted all the time with 5 kidlets and all. I've been really under the weather lately. I think I may have got to the bottom of it now though still not feeling great. It's ahrd to blog when you're tired, isn't it?
Sending you lots of love...xxx
Oh so much on your mind Tammi. Such a challenging big decision! Thinking of you, and sending lots of love. This week has felt fresh for me. I've been seeking clarity and rest, after a challenging one last week. Hope your heart gives you the answer you seek. Elisa xxxx
I'm glad you've not been putting the pressure on yourself to blog, amongst everything else - but so glad you managed to come 'tea with me' today! And I can't wait to have a real one with you next week! (We are making a right habit of this fortnightly get together hey?!) Much love lady, praying for wisdom, peace and clarity as you make those mammoth decisions.
xxxx
Some big choices to ponder there....praying that you will get a clear sense of what is right for you all. xx
Wishing you heartwarming wishdom!
Oh Tammi , big decisions! I remember that feeling when we were supposed to head back to Melbourne after what was supposed to be our temporary move to the coast. I felt sick at the thought, not knowing what was the right thing to do. You have to listen to your heart and your gut, this is not easy when there's a time frame, there's a lot to think about. Isn't it funny, when the chips are down, how we question what we always thought we knew was for certain. As for time, my goodness Monday gels right into Sunday and I can't figure where the hours and days disappear to..x
I would love to pop by and share a pot of tea with you!
Sounds like you have so much going on in your world right now....moving is always so hard, i have had to do it a lot and it never seems to get easier, the only thing i could suggest is to really think about your reasons for wanting to stay...or perhaps wanting to go and see how each makes you feel deep down.
Crossing things off the list is always a tough one here too, i think we can let ourselves be our own worst enemy trying to get everything done. I'm not sure how the weeks are flying by so quickly either...i do hope you find some time to just take a breath and nourish your soul for even just a few minutes a day....the world and the list will still be there i promise...big hugs lovely xx
Hi Tammi, sounds like you have a lot of weight on your mind there, I'd love to sit and have a pot of tea with you. I do struggle with balance and feel that I am just this week starting to find my feet since ... well ... Dec I guess. three weeks into the first term of school and I see that there is a way forward.
I would love a choc chip cookie! You certainly do have a big decision to make and I pray that you find some clarity this coming week
xoxo
Hang in there Tammi!!! Everything works out somehow. Who know....this might be your next big adventure.
To Just Joyful, I did the Sydney to Bathurst move many years ago - fancy that. You will like Bathurst - it has just about everything a city offers but on a smaller scale. Pack your winter woolies - it gets cold!! I now live on Norfolk Island but still visit family in Bathurst often.
Things always seem to go smoothly if it's meant to be. Sometimes I wonder if it was right for us to pick up and drag four school age kids to a town where they knew no-one and then leave again 3 years later. They struggled with finding new friends, but now with the w.w.w it's a lot easier to stay in contact. Learning to deal with change is unfortunately something we all have to face at some point. Really hope it all works out well for your family without too many tears.
Beautiful cuppa time Tammi and sending your peace and bravery to help you make those choices. xxx
Oh so many big things happening. I feel for you and trust for you..xx
Oh my. There is so much happening in your world. Your mind must be buzzing with all the opportunities and the scaryness of the unknown.
What to do? It's exciting, and technically you would be closer to your family in NZ on the east coast. But it's not NZ. I'll be praying for you and Anthony while you ponder this big life change for you and your family!
As for time. I could post every day about the lack of time that we all have. Motherhood sucks time away like no other. Hugs to you. (And those biscuits look delightful). x
Hi Tammi..I've got a cup of coffee going at the moment too...sorry I'm a bit late to the table! I hope you have time to let the question of moving settle and to know in your heart what is really best. Nothing is ever the same as it was, so wherever you end up it will be a move forward in your lives with new experiences and challenges..even if you stay where you are in a physical sense. What do the kids think?
Homesick is something I have permanently too. But to imagine leaving my new place where I am finally feeling at home is very hard. Feeling for your heart dear tammi. Xx
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