Hayley's Heart

09/10/2024

Pretty much all of this. I push against this daily and it can be done, but takes Herculean effort that no one knows, apart from those in my tribe. As a mum of 14, it has to be done.

If you know you know 😘

03/10/2024

Sharing just because I can 🫠🥹😍

17/04/2022

So much chocolate, so many bunny’s 🐰 and Easter gnomes (whatever is an Eater Gnome 🤷‍♀️) for 13 children. Luckily my dad let the Easter bunny know via his boats radio (thanks dad/Gagga 😘) where we all are. Or you know, there may have been more than a few upset children this morning 🤣

For some context. When I was a little girl, not all that long ago 😜 we would often go out on the boat and camping at Easter. I worried one year that the Easter Bunny wouldn’t be able to find us on the island. Dad tried letting the Easter Bunny know where we were (with my sister Kerri and I watching) but, you know, well the Easter Bunny must’ve been out busily collecting more eggs 😉😂. Well dad got back from a walk by himself, and you know it was ok, he “got through to Easter Bunny” 🤣 and Easter Bunny knew where we were then. PHEW 😮‍💨 😂😂. I think the first time dad tried, it was like, “Telstar (boat name) to Easter Bunny; Telstar to Easter Bunny” PMSL 🤣🤣🤣

Hope everyone has had a wonderful Easter; and is not too unwell from too much chocolate xx 😘

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07/04/2022

I started reading one of Enid Blyton's, "Famous Five" books to the little ones last night before bed, and it was about a mid-term hiking adventure they were planning. It got me thinking about taking the children on our own hiking adventure. So I asked the children mid-sentence, "who wanted to go one a hiking/camping adventure?" There were many squeals of delighted agreement that that would be a great idea. I am so grateful for the flexibility that our home-based lifestyle allows. Now I just have to figure out where to go on this adventure 🤔😁

Who, besides me, loves reading with their children? Who loves adventure? Keep the conversation going in the comments section below.

And remember: Don't be shy, reply and always, always be you, the world will adapt xx 😘❤️

06/04/2022

Most people don't know this about me but I LOVE PUMPKIN (oh and Tasmanian Salmon). This may not seem like a lot to some but it's exciting for me. Sooo we actually have pumpkin growing in
our garden 😆😍. Well not so much as growing but at one point taking over our yard 😂😂 My husband Ian had to give our little patch a bit of a hair cut, of sorts (only way into the shed lol). The kids are pretty excited too 😁

It's no secret that the price of food and petrol are on the rise. It makes sense to do what you can to save and every little bit helps.

What things do you do to save money, in these "interesting times?" Let me know in the comments section below.

And remember: Don't be shy, reply and always, always be you, the world will adapt xx 😘❤️

06/04/2022

I know I promised regular updates 😜. Can we just say updates?
Ok so I have an update. I really wanted to share this yesterday but well, I had a down day and it took me until the evening to "pull myself together." I'm actually pretty pleased with my progress emotionally, in that I can do it much more quickly than in the past, so I can keep moving forward.
Sorry for the side deviation 😂
Back to the update.
I was super excited when I jumped on the scales yesterday morning 😃 I had to do it twice just to make sure the scales were not on the blink.
In the last 8 weeks I have lost a total of 9 kilos. I have gained 2 kilos of lean muscle and reduced 3% body fat 😆. I have increased my overall hydration 2% and reduced my visceral fat (the dangerous fat that accumulates around the heart). I definitely have more energy and physical fitness. I achieved all this with hardly any exercise. Half way to my goal weight/size 🥰😁

04/04/2022

Firstly I need to apologise, I've been a bit quiet for a little bit as I get my head around the direction my launch into social media will take. I think I've got this now 🤪😂.

Secondly, I first read the below post many years ago. At the time it inspired me. The author is a Christian and a parent of many like myself. Even if you don't have many children, I'm sure it's message will still resonate with you, if you're a parent. Be encouraged and motivated to keep up the good job you are doing, even if you don't feel like you are. I have had many of those days. Try not to listen to others when they are critical of your parenting, I have no doubt that in todays society, it's happened to us all.

Just remember: Don't be shy, reply and always, always be you, the world will adapt xx 😘

Have I ever said parenting is hard work? I know you have days that you cry, feel like throwing up your hands and giving up. I know that because I have those days. Some probably think of me as a seasoned parent, what with 8 children and all. And I do like to think I’ve at least learned a thing or t...

22/02/2022

Just had to jump on and share my find. I was at Kmart just now, after a trip with our 5 year old to see the dentist and I found this gorgeous dress. I feel so much more confident in it and as a result I will definitely be getting out in the community more and finally adding in to my .

I don't know about if you have a part of your body you don't like the look of that you try to hide? I don't like the tops of my arms if I feel they are too big, so that's another reason I am in l😍😍ve with this dress. They do say clothes maketh the man, or in this case the woman 😁. Honestly I just wanted a few nice comfortable dresses I could wear while I head towards my goal body. Thanks must go to my 13 year old Elizabeth for helping out by taking the photo. Oh and by the way I have lost 1.5 kilos since I began 2 weeks ago 😆 I got this 💪

Don't be shy, reply and always, always be you, the world will adapt xx 😘❤️