STILLS: A Weekly Collection {Older & Wiser}

They say that as you get older you get wiser. Well yesterday was my birthday…

The past year has been massive. Three years ago I left my secure, high profile job & chose a path more suited to having 4 kids.* It was a choice to be more present in their lives.

Some say that you can have it all… but could I have had it all with that high profile job and still given my all to my kids? This is a question women all over Australia, the world even, ask themselves every day.** Am I enough – to my kids, to my husband, to my workplace…? But the real question is “Am I fulfilled?”

So this year I added a bit of photography into the mix. Something that has always been a big part of me.

I’m pretty hard on myself. I’ve done a lot in my life. But it’s not what I ‘want’ that pushes me to change it up & try new things. It’s how it makes me feel.

I’m not sure that I will ever feel calm or satisfied where I can sit back & say ‘This is it. I made it. I’m here.’ But I’m good. I’m happy with where I’m at. And that’s enough… For now.

1. Puppy love. She’s now a big part of the family.

2. Cheeky. This week was drama filled – primarily tantrum type “I can do it myself” dramas.

3. Why not. Naked sandpit play. Just add water.

4. Angel? My first niece. The second is on her way.

5. Chalk. Compact, inexpensive, creative & overall the most awesomest ‘toy’ ever.

6. Birthday week. Another year older. Thanks for the beautiful cupcakes Cheryl.

7. Bling. I spent my birthday at the girls’ Physie Club Comp. Charlotte & Sophia put on an amazing performance for their first year & brought home plenty of bling. Trophy shelf under construction.

8. Thank you. So lucky to be surrounded by such generous & inspiring people. Near & far.

Have a great week everyone. xo

* That’s not to say it can’t be done, it just wasn’t my cup of tea.

** If you’d like to read more about that controversial balancing act, take a look at this Washington Post article.

 

                                                             [Linking up with the lovely Em at The Beetleshack.]