Friday 2 September 2011

Reasons to be Cheerful

Summer is definitely coming to an end but as I reflect back I can find many reasons to be cheerful.

It hasn't all been plain sailing. Depression did raise its unmistakably ugly head above the parapets of my sanity but the fact that I have put that particular episode behind me is a reason to be cheerful in itself. I am still not in possession of two fully functioning ears but the problem is improving and the silver lining to that cloud has been the understanding and empathy I now have with my deaf-in-one-ear husband.

We have worked hard on our home and garden to make improvements. It is always an ongoing process but I am now enjoying the rewards of a better organised home.

As well as working hard, we've played hard too with family outings and a lovely holiday to Wales where the 3 year old thought that caravan living was one big adventure.

My girls have been busy with their band, Not Quite, in terms of performances, songwriting and recording. As I type this post I can hear them rehearsing the harmonies on some new songs. They have been invited to 'busk' at a local Farmer's Market tomorrow and want to extend their repertoire.

Here are some of my Summer Reasons to be Cheerful in photographic form set to the music of original song, Draw Me a Picture, written and performed by my lovely girls - Not Quite.




Reasons to be Cheerful at Mummy from the Heart


4 comments:

  1. I always love reading about your family.
    I also admire your honesty in talking of the more challenging times.
    Am always pleased to visit your blog

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  2. What a fantastic slide show, looks like you have had an amazing summer.

    Glad to hear you are stamping out the depression.

    Mich x

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  3. Love the music, your girls are really talented :)

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  4. Beautiful slideshow and what a fab song!! Here's to working hard and playing hard :D

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