Wednesday, 11 May 2011

The Gallery - Chilled Out

For this week's The Gallery Tara from Sticky Fingers, with a little help from Reluctant Housedad, has set us the theme of CHILLED OUT.

As soon as I saw the theme I tweeted Tara and explained that as a mum of a new-born and a toddler I never have the time to chill out, to which another mummy tweeter added that neither did she!

Its true though, the only time I can relax at the moment is when I am asleep, and that is something I am not getting very much of and when I do sleep it is very intermittent!! To be honest, even before I was a Mummy I was never very good at relaxing and taking the time to chill and have some 'me' time. In every job I have had I was always on the go, and would take the days problems home with me, not able to fully let go. Always mulling work related issues over in my head; never really switching off and, therefore, not able to relax. I think the only time I ever really chilled out was when I went on holiday and got away from everything and would leave my worries behind.

So I will show examples instead of my two favourite boys chilling. It amazes me how peaceful, serene and beautiful babies and children look while they sleep. I love to watch my two while they are in the land of nod.

So here is a recent photo of Burton chilling in his cot!



And here is Jenson chilled out after a long morning last Thursday, when it took 5 hours to settle him to sleep!




I only wish I was able to be as chilled out as they both appear in these photos :)

Don't forget to see how other people chill out by clicking here

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25 comments:

  1. Dawn Brown11 May 2011 at 06:32

    Lol I could so have written this post myself, gorgeous photos xx

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  2. Jennypaulin11 May 2011 at 06:36

    You are the 'other tweeter' I referred to! Xx

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  3. Keith11 May 2011 at 08:30

    5 hours to settle! No wonder he's relaxed. I bet you looked similarly chilled didn't you?

    Reluctant Housedad

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  4. Mummy...Mummy..MUM!11 May 2011 at 08:36

    I agree totally, about not having time to chill out. I am on the go constantly. Beautiful pictures of your boys. x

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  5. jacq11 May 2011 at 08:43

    Aw gorgeous boys. I love your older one's sleep stance!

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  6. Michelle Lawrence11 May 2011 at 08:51

    Your boys are so cute! x

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  7. helloitsgemma11 May 2011 at 08:56

    Oh hun, feel for you - I felt a bit exhausted reading your post. Hope you get more sleep soon. They are both beauties - you may be tired and not very relaxed but you can be super proud X

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  8. Inside the Wendy House11 May 2011 at 09:29

    It's exhausting...but just look at those beautiful little boys!!! Jenson looks totally angelic in that photo. x

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  9. Kahanka11 May 2011 at 09:49

    Sometimes it's not easy to relax and chill out, but it's importnant. Hope you get more sleep soon xxx Mirka

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  10. DeliciousNessy11 May 2011 at 09:57

    Don't the just look like angels!

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  11. Katie11 May 2011 at 09:58

    I can sympathise with you Jenny, although now Mads is four and a half months I am getting more time to relax in the evenings but then I don't have two the little monkeys! Still they are worth it aren't they so I guess we can forgive them!! ;)

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  12. Multiple Mummy11 May 2011 at 11:36

    Ah Burton looks relaxed beyond all belief! Bless him. You must make time for yourself lovely, it is important. When they sleep, you sleep! Lovely. x

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  13. Maria @verybusymama11 May 2011 at 13:50

    OMG - this is too cute! Jenson looks like an old man just relaxing on the sofa!

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  14. PR Mummy11 May 2011 at 15:45

    The photo of Burton is brilliant and Jenson looks exceptionally chilled. I love their names by the way. x

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  15. Little Grandma11 May 2011 at 16:08

    They're worth it though x

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  16. SeaThreePeeO11 May 2011 at 17:30

    Two very handsome and very chilled out (for now) little boys. Great pictures.

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  17. mums-the-word11 May 2011 at 17:59

    I love these pics. The first one cos it looks like lots of fun has been had and the second cos almost prayer-like. I like you find it hard to chill so struggled with this week's Gallery theme

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  18. Funky Wellies11 May 2011 at 20:17

    Lovely pics, I like the contrast between Burton spread in his bed with the toys and Jenson and his folded hands!

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  19. Cindy A.11 May 2011 at 21:12

    Hi Jenny! I just wanted to let you know my Ultra Repair Cream arrived today. Thank you again for hosting such a great giveaway & choosing me as one of the lucky winners... I appreciate it very much. :)


    xox

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  20. Dayna11 May 2011 at 21:43

    I love the pose Burton has. Not a care in the world.
    5 hours for little Jenson before a snooze. That's a tough call!
    xx

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  21. Jennypaulin11 May 2011 at 21:52

    Thank you x

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  22. Jennypaulin11 May 2011 at 21:52

    Glad you received it ok x

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  23. Jennypaulin11 May 2011 at 21:52

    Yes they are xx

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  24. LauraCYMFT11 May 2011 at 22:02

    Totally agree with you, never any time to chill out for us! Love the photo of Jenson with his hands crossed, very cute, I have one just like it of Wee Z.

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  25. Lauren14 May 2011 at 19:34

    Adorable photos.
    5 hours to get Jenson to sleep :-( Poor you. Hope he slept for a long time after that xx

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