Today my beloved baldy let me sleep in “dankie skat”. I slept until 12 pm and ooooh I feel good.
I asked Busie to man the shop today so I could process the first batch of hand wash, linen spray, anti – wrinkle cream and night cream. Our new labels arrived so I guess I’m gonna be one busy bee in our little production room.
Do I feel guilty for sleeping in and only making an appearance at 12 pm, HELL NO!
Hope you all have a fan-tab-ulous weekend.
On Saturday I dropped Joshua off at my friend Alison, as she was taking the kids to Gold Reef to celebrate Corbin’s birthday. I drove up the drive way around 8 am (very early for a Saturday morning) and guess who comes jogging up the hill – little Miss Ali. Wow, she looked stunning – her body well toned and she looked super fit.
I sat in my car, baggy track pants and all and I felt ill. I went on a diet a few months ago and did quite well but then winter crept in and the new shopped opened and at the new premises is a bakery, a samoosa lady etc. and poor old me just can’t say no to all the yummy food around.
However, seeing Alison has really inspired me. I am once again determined to try and shed 10 kg. I told my super fit hubby about my plan and he said he would help me.
So guess what happened on Monday morning, I was forced out of bed at 8 am to start training. Barend planned a half hour session with a 4 minute brisk walk then a 1 minute jog, he thought he’d help me ease my way back into the fitness world. Huh, easy!!! I could not even do the brisk walk for 4 minutes and my body started aching and this is no joke. Anyway he said we’d do the brisk walk for the first week and skip the jog.
I have to admit I felt pretty good afterwards. Tomorrow we are back on the road for another half an hour.
I’m not going to weigh myself, I’ve decided to rather let my clothes do the talking – they will let me know soon enough if I’m loosing or not.
I’d like to be a size 34 again. If my friend Ali can do it then so can I.
Will Power / Will Power / Will Power
No More Chocolate / No More Peanut Butter and Bread / No More Red Wine arghhhhh
Our little Abigail is now a toddler, waddling around the house like she owns it. She is determined, feisty, adorable and lovable. She does not stop babbling and her tongue is always hanging out, waiting to say the next word.
She lights up the room when she waddles in. She loves her mommy, daddy, brother and sister. Gogo is her hero.
She loves to play outside.
I wonder what will become of her one day, what will she choose to study, what career path will she choose. I’m thinking she will be a Doctor or a Lawyer, because she is smart – no really she is. She has her daddies enquiring mind and becomes frustrated if she can’t master something.
She often makes me laugh, especially in the morning when I’m getting ready for work. She watches me closely and applies her moisturiser and lip balm, her little bra gets wrapped around her neck along with her beads.
She mimics whatever I say. Did you know that her daddies name is Baaaaabbbe “babe” said as a little rhyme.
The other day I was giving her a timeout and as I started counting one…………….she politely interrupted saying two and that was that………..her timeout was over!
There is never a dull moment with our little Abigail around.
It is so easy to forget to ……………………
I am usually quite good at saying thank you, showing appreciation, gratitude and love. But lately I’ve slipped up badly.
I rave about my husband quite often on my blog and it is not because I have to but because I can and I want to. I love my husband unconditionally, he is my soul mate. I know of quite a few ladies that feel the same about their partners and it is a wonderful feeling. To us our partners are “perfect” they are the love of our lives and our lives revolve around them.
My husband is my best friend, my lover, my business partner and soul mate. In fact he is my everything. I am very fortunate and blessed.
I often wonder if he knows how much he means to me, how much I cherish him. I am certain that he is not feeling the love at the mo, I’ve given everything to our new venture so much so that I’ve taken a part of us and pushed it aside. There is no excuse, it is something I have to fix.
Don’t get me wrong he never complains but because we are so in-tune with one another I feel what he feels.
He is not only a wonderful husband but an awesome daddy too. Our children love him and their little faces light up when he is in the room. He takes good care of them.
He provides for us emotionally, physically and financially and never asks for anything in return.
Thank you my love for everything!
About a month ago we asked Jeanette Verster to take photo’s of our family. I love photo’s, I have frames all over my house. Whilst living abroad I’d collect a frame from every country, state or province I visited, so you can imagine how many I have. (Keep in mind I have visited over 35 countries)
A couple of years ago I had my own model agency and I was fortunate enough to work with many different photographers, some well known BUT I have never worked with a photographer that captures the actual feeling, moment and emotion – the way Jeanette did. She has the most amazing approach when dealing with children. Joshua had been feeling very left out because of all the babies etc. and Jeanette made him feel extra special. He was involved from the start, helping her find little hidden pathways or taking a sneak peep thru the lens. Joshua had so much fun.
I personally do not like having my photo taken, I was not blessed with photogenic genes, that was passed on to my sister. I tense up, my lips quiver and I get all nervous BUT not this time, I was relaxed and I had fun.
When I received my photo’s I smiled, because for the first time EVER I actually liked seeing myself in a photo. They were absolutely beautiful.
Now most of you know that we have quite a busy little family. Our two babies are only 10 months apart and only little Abigail is walking. We have a lot of bags, prams etc. Jeanette never once hesitated to offer her help, nor did she ever rush us or put us under pressure. We all took our time and had FUN!
The photo’s were delivered in a beautiful gift box, with a lovely letter. There was a “special personal touch” to our delivery. It is obvious that this is Jeanette’s passion. She is very talented and I highly recommend her as a photographer.
Our next photoshoot will be trashing my wedding dress, I think there is a special name for the shoot but I can’t quite remember.
My beautiful, beautiful little boy - Joshua
My beautiful princess Abigail
My precious little angel Logan
Our beautiful children
I’ve decided to start another blog and yes, I’ll make the time (note to oneself). I”ll probably only do one post a week, because that much I know I can handle.
My new blog posts will be about Tranquil Body Treats the benefits of our products, ingredients, tips, specials, etc.
I have finally completed the facial range and I must tell you that my anti – ageing cream is a winner. It is the BEST product I have made and I am so very proud of it. I’ve received such wonderful feedback from clients. I’m thinking my first post will be all about my miracle cream.
Our product range has grown remarkably, next week we are going to introduce essential oils – so very exciting.
We are busy updating our website with our full range and I’m hoping to have it complete within two weeks (no pressure love).
I hope you’ll enjoy my new blog and I’ll let you know when I’ve completed the first post.
How exciting, I am back! Wow, what an awesome, awesome day we had. We had our shop opening today and it was a HUGE success – thank you – thank you to everyone that attended. I was overwhelmed by the support from my family and friends. Baldy and I have worked very hard to make our dream come true and we are heading to success.
I have to admit that I am exhausted, last night I arrived home from the shop at 5 pm and started on the facial range. I managed to finish up at 12:45 am and then I was up again at 7:00 to decant the facial masks into their containers and get them labelled and ready for the big day.
Our shop is based at Life Style Centre in Randpark Ridge and it is beautiful. A few of my new blogging friends will be joining me tomorrow and I can’t wait. “can you feel my excitement?”
Anyway I pretty much put a hold on posts and tweets for awhile and only because I really didn’t have the time. I intend catching up all of your posts and will leave my comments, hoping to complete my reading by the end of the week. I have missed you all. There were so many days when I felt truly lonely – out of touch – out of contact BUT now I am back and ready to catch up on your happenings.
I’ve just finished a pizza and I’m sipping on some good red vino…………it feels soooo good to BE BACK!!!
Yay, I’ve managed to catch up and read all of my blogging friends post. Well, I certainly hope I have read everyones and I made sure I left a comment too. If I’ve missed yours – I am sorry – let me know – give me an uitkak, I’ll understand cause I kinda guess – I deserve it – but be gentle with your uitkak okay.
I have had such an awesome busy week. The shop is doing okay, rather quiet during the week but today was a good day. I work at the shop from 9:00 – 4:30 and then rush home to attend to my 5 pm clients at the salon. At the mo I am doing a shite load of Hollywood and Brazilian waxes, have no idea why. I then attend to the food, kids and my hubby and then I spend some time in the kitchen making products.
Tranquil Body Treats has gone from body and bath products, to a pregnancy range, a baby range, a gentleman’s range, a manicure and pedicure range, a kids range and now an exciting new facial range. The facial range will be launched within the next two weeks or so.
I had an interesting visit today from a cosmetologist, she came to look at my product range. I believe a friend sent her around, she was so impressed and to be honest she made me feel so proud!
The kids are missing me, as they are so use to me being at home. I’m considering taking on an employee to run the shop on Wednesday’s so I have time with the kids. I miss them too.
I have to admit that as much as I miss them I really love being busy, it is almost like I thrive on it – crazy I guess – but that is me.
Anyway as soon as our website has been updated I will send you all the link. I’ll be writing posts on the Tranquil Body Treats blog, relating to the products, ingredients etc. We are going to host our first competition which, should commence the first week of June. A little hint…………the prize is gonna be for the little ones.
Hope you all have a fabulous weekend.
Today, I had a look at my life and I am so grateful for the life that I have. Yes, sure I have ups and downs, but not nearly as much as others.
My aunt slipped into a coma last night. She was admitted to the Helen Joseph hospital, now most of you will know, that it is a government hospital. I believe it is shocking. Today she was moved to the Jo’burg Gen as they needed to operate and required the expertise of a neurosurgeon. I arranged to meet my mom at the hospital, she really needed some support.
My aunt (moms sister) is really less fortunate than most people I know, probably due to the choices she has made. They are very, very poor – hence the reason she was admitted to a government hospital.
I found my way to the Jo’burg Gen and I was amazed at how big the place was. I was instructed to go to the blue block, which I did. Driving into the parking lot was a nightmare, it is filthy, dark and smelly, needless to say I parked near the lift. As I stepped out of the lift I was shocked to see the conditions of the passages, I could not believe that I was actually in a hospital. I am very privileged as I have only been exposed to Private Hospitals.
The family eventually got together and we were told to go to the casualty section, which was on the other side of the corridor – a good 800 m. We arrived there only to be told that she will be sent straight to the ward when the ambulance arrived. We tracked back to the same ward. At least I got a good work out.
She arrived about an hour later. They had given her a hospital gown, which looked like a rat had gotten hold of it, probably had. It was awful to see her lying on the stretcher lifeless and pale. I had to fight back the tears for my moms sake and my cousin. She was put in a little room as they had no beds available. About three hours later the Doctor’s arrived. Now, I say Doctors as there were about five of them and the reason for that is because it is a training hospital. They all stood around her bed, quite like they do in Grey’s Anatomy – okay so there was no Mc Dreamy (damn).
My uncle asked one of the Doctors what the diagnosis was and what we could expect. The Doctor could barely speak English, which obviously sent everyone’s blood pressure sky high. A few mo’s later another Doctor came to explain what had happened and what they were going to do. She had blood clots due to a knee op (long story) and they medicated her to thin the blood but she had been given to much meds causing the blood to thin too much and basically seep into her body. The only reason the blood has not leaked out is because it is protected by the skin. It was decided that she needed a blood transfusion and if the blood thickened then they would operate. She has severe bleeding on the brain and because the blood is too thin, they cannot operate as she will bleed to death.
My mom, uncle and I decided to leave her with her husband and daughter so they could have some quality time together before they started the procedures. We went to say our goodbye’s and lo and behold, she woke up. Yes, she opened her eyes and looked around. Unfortunately, she cannot communicate as that part of her brain has been affected. It was such a joyous moment for us all. Happy tears were shed.
On my way home my mom called to say my dad had been re-admitted to hospital for another blockage. He was in hospital last week and they discharged him on Sunday. She is positive he will be okay and they will do a range of tests tomorrow.
I am sad that my dad is back in hospital but I am so grateful that my parents are in a position to afford medical aid and that he is in a private hospital with Doctors that speak our lingo and staff that are willing and able to work.
You have no idea what it is like to visit someone in a government hospital, it is shocking.
Today, I looked at my life and I realized that I am grateful for the beautiful home that I have, for the car that I drive. I have decent food to eat, clothing to keep me warm, healthy children and a husband that is my ALL. My aunts family on the other hand are not so lucky, they have no medical, no jobs, no car, a one bedroom flat that sleeps 4 of them.
My cousin is awesome, she is a wonderful Christian and has the most amazing faith.
Count your lucky stars you are not in their boat.
Bless them!