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The Reading Challenge 2018 continues…

The Reading Challenge 2018 continues…

March 21, 2018March 28, 2018 theelephantmum4 Comments

We are avid users of library services. We visit the local library weekly, have materials delivered (for free!), enjoy the children-friendly events. I’ve taken a habit of loaning dvds for our movie nights and we regularly borrow boardgames as well. So when I heard about the Little Helmet Reading Challenge, I thought, this is definitely for… Continue reading The Reading Challenge 2018 continues…

Challenge accepted, HelMet!

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Challenge accepted, HelMet!

February 3, 2018February 12, 2018 theelephantmum8 Comments

We are avid users of library services. We visit the local library weekly, have materials delivered (for free!), enjoy the children-friendly events. I've taken a habit of loaning dvds for our movie nights and we regularly borrow boardgames as well. So when I heard about the Little Helmet Reading Challenge, I thought, this is definitely… Continue reading Challenge accepted, HelMet!

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Nature heals me. When I was a little girl, I used to get lost in watching birch leaves shining in the wind. I loved to walk in forests and parks. When I moved to Finland, I found myself living in closer contact with nature. I am surrounded by forests, birch trees, lakes. It’s like a dream to me. I love biking in these places, discovering new routes and where beauty hides. I love the different smells hitting my nose and how silent it can get. It’s just me and nature. #lifeinfinland #finland #finnishsummer #summer #biking #cycling #cyclinglife #lake #espoo #sorvalampi

Throwback to one week ago, when we were visiting one of the beautiful parks of Kotka, on the riverside of Kymi. I published the third post with more details and suggestions to fully enjoy this special area of Finland. Find the link in my profile ☀️ enjoy! #visitkotkahamina #visitfinland #kotka #parksofkotka #finland #lifeinfinland #familytime #familylife #travelwithkids #playground #playing

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So much in life is a matter of perspective. We tend to take so much personally, when 99% of the time, people simply have different drives and motivations which only incidentally clash with ours. As cheesy as it sounds, most of our struggles are opportunities for growth and enhancing self-awareness. And it does get better. It does. Like it did in the past, it will in the future. Sometime you have to endure and wait, and there’s nothing you can do to change the situation. Or things need just time to evolve or grow. Knowing all this doesn’t make relationships or life smooth, but it can help accepting things as they are or hanging in there when life gets tough. For me, it helps to know I’m not alone. That’s the main source of comfort and where I draw my strength from. What helps you during hard times? #selfcare #selfawareness #mindfulliving #mindfulness #struggle #health #mentalhealth #perspective #relationships

Adoptive parenting is my biggest challenge. Some friends told me I have too high standards for myself and I am sure it’s true. At the same time, it’s really hard to be more careless when you reflect on what’s at stake. Adopted children come from trauma, need to learn secure attachment, maybe cover some missed development stages, have special needs. They have a “hole” you’ll never be able to fill as a parent. They may have looked injustice straight in the eyes and you yourself don’t have a satisfactory explanation of it. I feel I am a “second chance” as a mother to my child and I cannot blow it. I have to be at my best. It’s a really heavy weight to have on your shoulders. I am still learning how to live with it and be balanced. Anyone else feels like this? #adoptionrocks #adoption #indiaadoption #selfcare #motherhood #struggle

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