tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775919414110128303.post9173988667326119282..comments2024-03-27T05:12:36.507+00:00Comments on A journey to a dream...: How do you find the time???Astrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254428936578289889noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775919414110128303.post-35318965552053420492013-06-07T22:46:35.199+01:002013-06-07T22:46:35.199+01:00Oh yes, getting out of the house is a must! We als...Oh yes, getting out of the house is a must! We also get to go wee roadtrips to stock gift shops and such so those days are always lovely too, we always feel energised after a day away :)<br /><br />Trying to stick to a routine is a new one for me, I've always just did what i felt, when i felt like it really! But with so many things to juggle now, as well as being mum, sticking to this routine really seems to help me not feel swamped :)Astrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10254428936578289889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775919414110128303.post-59355436655594165982013-06-07T22:41:00.840+01:002013-06-07T22:41:00.840+01:00Sarah I like your style! Fussy housework is not my...Sarah I like your style! Fussy housework is not my top priority, don't get me wrong my house isn't gross lol I'm talking 'fussy housework'. And I agree with your philosophy on being flexible, with kids its just a must, like the other day Ché Phoenix was a bit unsettled and I just spent the entire day walking with him, playing with him and feeding him, got NOTHING else done and that was fine, he needed my attention. He is always my number one priority and comes first! Astrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10254428936578289889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775919414110128303.post-74102745900544601982013-06-07T22:28:17.734+01:002013-06-07T22:28:17.734+01:00Wean I'm sorry your experience was like that, ...Wean I'm sorry your experience was like that, it sounds like you really didnt have much time for working on your dreams, obviously every family is different and I can only speak for myself and share what I believe.<br /><br />Though I think we have one point of agreement - you do what you HAVE to do first, well for me, I HAVE to work hard on this new business venture so that I can be successfully/happily self employed and work from home as my children grow up. Its so important for me to SHOW my children you can do what ever you want, that all your dreams CAN come true, and actions speak louder than words, kids do what you do before they do what you say.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your opinion though, all comments are appreciated :)Astrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10254428936578289889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775919414110128303.post-82090088777639725342013-06-07T22:13:43.189+01:002013-06-07T22:13:43.189+01:00I know what you mean, I so appreciate Al and how d...I know what you mean, I so appreciate Al and how dedicated he is to our dreams and our wee family :)Astrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10254428936578289889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775919414110128303.post-17809285702713076912013-06-07T22:11:32.586+01:002013-06-07T22:11:32.586+01:00Tanner i think you are so right! Tanner i think you are so right! Astrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10254428936578289889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775919414110128303.post-42863857112922973282013-06-07T05:44:58.833+01:002013-06-07T05:44:58.833+01:00Hmmmm not sure how to answer this one. Sarah abov...Hmmmm not sure how to answer this one. Sarah above pretty much sums me up. I have a rough routine, am flexible and go with the flow! I've found life usually gets in the way of routine anyway! <br /><br />I understand though that you & Al live & work in your jobs, & have to keep to some sort of routine in order to make your businesses successful - after all you get out what you put in - and thats why I think it's fantastic that you go to a cafe to discuss business & to work sometimes :-) We live & work in our jobs too and it's great to have a change of scene.<br /><br />SxSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10546535273837250640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775919414110128303.post-32286422119839963202013-06-06T21:18:52.908+01:002013-06-06T21:18:52.908+01:00I find having a rough routine helps. I do change a...I find having a rough routine helps. I do change and adapt though, I'm not at all rigid. Work happens during the week. Paperwork that must be done at the weekend is done while the children are in bed or out of the house. When they are awake over the weekend it is time to do what they want. Sometimes its time to go out together. It may be that they want to play out with friends. We take each day as they come.<br />I think key to managing everything is to take the opportunities when they arise, if something doesn't get done it isn't the end of the world (particularly fussy housework, it will still be there but the opportunities you pass over because you are too busy cleaning won't! children are young once enjoy them while you can :-DSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06460939600819890006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775919414110128303.post-65503606886460503642013-06-06T17:27:21.819+01:002013-06-06T17:27:21.819+01:00Have to disagree - when planning your day, you hav...Have to disagree - when planning your day, you have to do the things that you HAVE to do first, especially when you have children, then fit in the rest, IF YOU CAN ! if not, then you just can't do it we all only have 24 hours a day - I mean it's no good making things for your craft business all day if the housework/washing/cooking is piling up is it ? unfortunately we don't all have a doting/caring/helpful man about the place either !<br />Speaking as a mother of 3 and grandmother of 8 - you will NEVER fit everything in that you want to do - so don't beat yourself up about it - just do your best.<br />Many things have to be sacrificed - one of the joys of Motherhood so they tell me - only to be picked up some time (much later) along the way. <br /><br />Only now, in my retirement am I able to do the things that are important to me - when you have a family I'm afraid your wants and needs just aren't in the picture !!<br />Don't wish to sound harsh - but that's life.Kitty Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844056332086042474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775919414110128303.post-76949322634041150422013-06-06T14:30:14.638+01:002013-06-06T14:30:14.638+01:00For me, having a routine helps a lot. You've ...For me, having a routine helps a lot. You've got a lot more on your plate than I do -- but we're both also lucky to have very helpful husbands. I cringe when I hear women complain that their men don't help.Alex Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15562233895276078957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775919414110128303.post-34826607070225454022013-06-06T13:55:20.013+01:002013-06-06T13:55:20.013+01:00"If they are important, you will find time. I..."If they are important, you will find time. If you don't, then they probably aren't important." (Paraphrased quote I once heard).<br /><br />Just like with budgeting and paying yourself first, when you are planning your day, you list things that are important and fit them somewhere. THEN you fit the rest of the stuff. Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075300256482920618noreply@blogger.com