WHEN ATTITUDE IS CHANGED THOUGHT IS CHANGED,

Attitude... I use to hate that word. It made me think of myself in a negative way. And honestly so unmotivated and lacking in self confidence. I had absolutely no idea the importance of how a healthy attitude affected how my day would turn out. Trust me when I say if you wake up with a positive and happy attitude you will achieve what you want for that day and more. But if you have the attitude that you can't and your thoughts are full of negativity then it is not going to happen . WHEN ATTITUDE IS CHANGED THOUGHT IS CHANGED.

I raise my hand when I say negative thoughts are so dam draining, and the more I gave into them the stronger they become. Some great ways I have used to change my attitude are
1 keep a gratitude journal of things you are grateful for.
2 Use positive words to describe your life.
3 Don't forget to breathe!!

So I want you to try ... wake up and smile. Be grateful to be alive. Whatever goals or dreams it is you want to create that day say to yourself GO AND DO IT!! Just doing simple tasks like this can have a huge affect on how your day will unfold. I found that when I did change my attitude I started to see a change in my life because my thought pattern started to change in a more positive direction. I had more confidence to get the job done and abundance and success started to fill my life. Do you have a healthy attitude? How is your thought pattern? comment below and tell me how you are making positive changes to your life. Let's do it together to create more success and abundance. And more importantly showing gratitude and love for the amazing woman you are.

Kristi Xx

OUR JOURNEY IN PARENTHOOD SO FAR...

Hi there friends!! Well I can honestly say I never thought I would be writing about this. But here I am Writing about my journey as a first time Mum SURPRISE!!! and OUR JOURNEY IN PARENTHOOD SO FAR. With my struggle with infertility and countless IVF cycles you know our Journey see my blog post on my struggle with  infertility. Our Journey through Adoption and Fostering for nearly 12 long years has finally brought us our dream. The absolute joy of becoming parents. Her is how our first month has unfolded.

WHAT IT'S REALLY LIKE AND HOW WE ARE FEELING

We feel so blessed to be given the opportunity of being a Mum and Dad. And we are all settling in so well so far a little exhausted.. Id be lying if I said we weren't!!. And life as we knew it has changed completely and it's amazing a whole new feeling of sunshine is consuming our hearts!!!. Our little ray of sunshine has settled into our family so well and is so adored. what can I say we are besotted. And I can  totally understand now when other Mum's say thing's like "Showers are like 2 minutes and gone are the days of sitting quietly on your chair, not with a toddler running around!!" But I would not have it any other way. To hear that words "Mummy" and "Daddy" and see that smile is the most incredible feeling in the world. But Motherhood certainly hasn't come without any challenges!!. They way I manage my time and the routine I had before had to instantly change. It's like learning time management all over again!!. But after our first month in the parenting world we have really gotten this down to a fine art!! We just moved into the groove so easily!! We make such a great team.  With the help of the most wonderful Daddy and Husband. He truly is our rock thanks Babe Xx. As I am typing this nap time is over and Daddy is doing the nappy change. What a team....

WAS THERE ANYTHING THAT SHOCKED ME ABOUT BECOMING A MUM ?
Honestly, I was always terrified. It is totally different with Fostering and adoption. The bonding and attachment processes are so very different and happen in such a different way. So I was always scared if this would be a difficult process for us. But for us, it has been amazing the bond that we already have as a family is incredible and feels so natural and heartwarming. It just felt so right. And the love I feel just captivates and overwhelms me. Even though I did not give birth to this child. I love this child just as If I had....even more!!

SO IN CONCLUSION..
To wrap up the first chapter of parenthood... simply amazing. Challenges, yes of course there has been but teamwork is the key. And we can proudly say we have nailed it!!! Nice work us.. But we also couldn't have done it without the love and support from our families who like us are just as Besotted and deeply in Love. We are so excited to see our little ray of sunshine grow, learn and thrive before our eyes. Until the next chapter OF OUR JOURNEY IN PARENTHOOD.
Kristi Xx