updraftplus domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/u108972587/domains/kamillamilligan.com/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114As I’ve been in the mediation course the last 3 days I’ve been thinking more about my daughter and our relationship. This was my first serious stretch of time away from her. It was okay, but I realized that I definitely prefer maternity leave. And I loooooove my daughter and love being with her! Today …
Note: written on a sticky note at 10:10 p.m. on Wednesday, August 10 – our server was down and I couldn’t get online. Today was not a perfect day. Just as one example: one of the times I was woken last night to feed my girl I saw in my sleep-dazed state that her head …
Today I started a 3-day course on mediation for work. As always, it’s inspiring to be reminded of the basics of good communication. I feel encouraged to put them into practice in my personal life and excited about the possible enhancement to all my relationships as I use better communication methods. Just imagine how popular …
More grumpiness today. It’s hot; I start a 3-day training course tomorrow (my longest work-like stretch yet and I don’t know how I will like it); Baby wasn’t really into the naps today, or nursing; and I don’t know, I’m just feeling stressed and frustrated. I would not say I handled it well, but I …
I am not there yet when it comes to peaceful acceptance of my nursing situation. Things are much further ahead than the first few months when I was alternately miserable, anxious and angry about my struggles to feed baby exclusively from the breast (see other blog for details). I have a lot more peace now …
Peace in the family is an ongoing renegotiated dynamic. Peace with one’s family (aka acceptance, unconditional love) is similarly constantly changing. Our family is getting physically closer. My sister & her family are living in town for a month or two and hope to relocate to a nearby town. My youngest brother is moving back …
Letting go of ridiculous expectations is one of those things I know will make life more peaceful. Yet unrealistic expectations (aka perfectionism) are grooved into my psyche and it takes constant conscious effort to retrack my thoughts. The thoughts inevitably lead to guilt when I don’t meet expectations and all the attendant emotions reduce my …
I ask you: what is better than rolling around naked on your bed with a happy, fresh-from-the-bath baby? That, plus your husband cleaning up after a reno and making the back room look amazing, you say? Yes! Today I encountered quite a few things that brought me peace and joy related to the body and …
More grumpiness today. Though I think I figured out why – ask and I’ll tell you! At least part of it must be because I’m starting work. Tomorrow. I’ve been ignoring the fact that this day was coming. Yet it is here nonetheless. I love my job but I’m not ready to leave my baby …
Two things I need more of! I’m way too good at being on task and getting things done. Useful skills, good for my job, helpful for having a clean house and well-functioning life, but not necessarily conducive to a life well lived. Oh, I agree with the argument that having things in order (physically, logistically) …