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by Josie
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Growing Up – a shiny happy people post
Last week the very lovely pink coiffured Rosie Scribble tagged me in a meme thingy that she started to inject a bit of happiness across the bloggosphere.
There’s been quite a lot of negative stuff happening in this lovely bloggy community of mine lately, and, as I tend to with this sort of thing, I take it all very personally and get far more upset about it all than I should do. So it was nice to do this tonight, to lay aside all the crappy stuff and focus on things that are lovely and good and positive.
The rules of Rosie’s Shiny Happy People meme are thus:
Name a song that makes you happy - a song you would listen to if you needed a sudden injection of happiness.
Post an image that makes you smile, it can be anything – a silly photo, an image taken from the internet, anything at all that puts a smile on your face (and isn’t too rude!)
So. First a little intro. As most of you know it’s been a bit of a tough journey for me at times. Motherhood hasn’t been easy, in fact, in some respects, its something I struggle with more and more. But I do love it. I love the person that it’s making me, the way that it’s challenging me, forcing me to evolve and change and adapt. It’s teaching me new things about myself every day and although I still battle with a lot of inner demons and feel I have a long way to go, I really believe it’s taking me somewhere good and exciting and fulfilling.
I feel like I’m finally growing up. Feel like I’m finally BECOMING someone. And I love that.
This song really captures that feeling for me. The feeling of growing into myself. And it never, ever fails to lift my spirits.
(Apologies for the weird large box – clueless how to make this smaller!)
Next some photos. I never thought I’d be the sort of mother that endlessly bores people with pictures of my children, but sorry, I really really am. Here’s a few funny and sweet ones from Kai’s very early months that never fail to make me smile and show me just how far we’ve come. Hope you enjoy…
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So, tag time. I tag:
P.S. I’ve had a few memes lately and to be honest I’m starting to forget who tagged me in what so my apologies if I’ve not responded right away but thank you and I’ll be working round to as many as I can! I don’t want to give you meme overload. Just that word is weird. meeee meeee. Ok I’ll stop now…
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Ah this is such a lovely post, the pictures are gorgeous love them, what a cutie!!!
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Lovely photos!! And thanks for introducing me to a new singer.
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Fab blog post – I’m loving these “Shiny Happy” meme’s.
Nickie´s last blog ..WHO’S BEEN COOKING IN *MY* KITCHEN…?
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I saw the picture of Kai next to the blog title and made that “oohaww” kind of squeek one makes when something is SOOOO adorable 
thank you so much for sharing that, and reminding me of Missy Higgins – I’ve missed her.
Lovely happy post – made me smile – thank you.
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oh my goodness, he was so tiny in that little baby carrier. what a cutie! and the kid’s not bad either 
Heather´s last blog ..The Finger: I’d like to say it was healed, but…
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LOVE the pics and the song – didn’t know it either but it’s great. Have children dancing round my kitchen as proof!
Thanks for the tag!
Px
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Just gorgeous. Thanks so much for taking part. So pleased to see some happy post, you are right, we all need some of these. I hadn’t heard that song but I love it. The pictures are just wonderful too – a real trip down memory lane and I suspect you enjoyed putting that together. My favourite one is the one which says “I think I love her”. Too perfect for words. Thank you. You’ve really cheered me up. xxx
Rosie Scribble´s last blog ..I have told my child she does not have to share
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Awww, Josie I love it!! Lately a lot of my writing seems to be taking me through the emotional wringer….it’s good to laugh, and be chirpy. Thanks for sharing. xxx
Emma-Lou´s last blog ..A virtual box of Roses goes to……
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Those pics are lovely, especially like No.3 – you look so happy (with just a hint of new mum shock!)
Thanks for the tag x
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Im loving the milk is good shit man photo, and the one of him peaking out. Brilliant. Thanks for sharing x
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Oh my. These are happy tears I promise, can I still blame it on hormones 6 months after having a baby? Those photos are wonderful, what a great idea. I may have to steal it
The bad news is that I tagged you in another meme. http://youfoundkelshidingplace.blogspot.com/2010/01/best-things-in-2010-are-free.html although you are completely allowed to blow it off and completely ignore that this ever happened!
Kelly´s last blog ..The best things in 2010 are free
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I want to know what kind of negative stuff has been happening now – I seem to move in different blog circles.
Mwa´s last blog ..It’s a baby!
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What a gorgeous gorgeous little boy! Really lovely post, Josie, thank you for reminding us all what is really important xxx
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I’ve not thanked you properly for introducing me to Missy Higgins – I’m loving discovering her music so thank you !
And those are super photos – you’ve done so well
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How could you possibly apologise for such a beautiful picture, and others of your lovely family. It’s always a pleasure to see such heartwarming photographs.
CJ xx
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