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Comment on and it goes a little something like this… by Amanda MacLeod

Amanda MacLeod — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:10:49 +0000

Beautiful! Inspiring!

Comment on update: the next “made by hand” book in the making… by Janie

Janie — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:57:06 +0000

Such an inspiration to us crafts-people. Have you had any training in caligraphy or something similar?

Comment on today… by Tina Smith

Tina Smith — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:41:34 +0000

As others too have said above, I do not know you personally Pia, but often like to read your blog and your comments on Facebook, and to look at your beautiful creations. You are an inspiration to all women out there who are earth mothers and inspired by nature and beauty. Your comments on the first words Laly is hearing struck a chord with me. My own daughter has eleven month old twin girls who are just starting to try and say small words, and it brings home how important it is to make those first words special and meaningful for them. You make motherhood look easy, and it is not. By no means. It is the hardest job in the world, but the most rewarding. Nothing will ever compare to those first years with your new baby. Do not look ahead, enjoy the moments now, and remember, the grass may look greener, but never is. Keep positive, be pampered and enjoy the love you get from your family. That is all that matters.

Comment on today… by Amanda MacLeod

Amanda MacLeod — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:45:53 +0000

Pia, I just discovered your blog and work tonight and you are awesome and inspiring! As a mom to young children and new maker/entrepreneur I can definitely relate to the daily struggles of trying to do it all, thank you for your candid honesty! Be kind to yourself and get well soon.

Comment on today… by Michele - Free your Dreams

Michele - Free your Dreams — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:43:14 +0000

Thanks for being such an inspiration!

Comment on today… by Geraldine

Geraldine — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:56:26 +0000

Pia, My son was born on the same day as Laly. I think you are amazing for what you have done!!! I am grateful if I find time for a shower each day let alone anything else. It is the hardest job in the world being a mum specially a new mum. I hear it get easier.
xx

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Comment on today… by Sara

Sara — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:06:24 +0000

Thank you for sharing all this Pia… Even if you don´t say it all, and I cannot understand what you are going through (even though I would like to try) I do understand that much that this book I´m waiting for is worth all the waiting. And I will read it while holding my breath, feeling your energy through the papers, and hopefully I can send some energy around the globe for you… Because you give so much energy with your beautiful pictures and the way you use the words…

Dear Pia, I wish you all the best and thank you for being such an inspiration, even when you don´t believe it yourself!

Lots of LOVE from Sweden (and someone who has your other three books already, and loving them!).

XOXO, Sara

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Comment on today… by Ellie - Petalplum

Ellie - Petalplum — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:14:41 +0000

I think us women can sometimes be the worst at supporting each other, as there’s this perceived “not good enough” we see when we look at other mamas. It’s the worst thing ever – instead we should be all encouraging each other and reminding each other how incredibly hard this job is. The job of being everything for such a tiny new being is so important and wonderful, but also so draining and tiring.
Yes- some mums do seem to be able to do a lot and keep on doing it all. But I think somewhere along the way something must fall apart; even if they manage to hold things together for many many years. There comes a time when they are being so good at doing everything, they have no time for themselves. And no time for being simply there with their little one.

When my first baby was a new tiny one, I so wanted to get to being “myself” and doing all that I thought I should be able to do. My dad has constantly reminded me that being a mama to my children is the most important job in the world. And that I am the best mama they need – I may not be the best mama in the world, but I am the best one for them; and that’s what matters. Those words coming from my dad meant so much to me in those early days.

It’s incredibly hard – learning to be a new mama, and giving up so much of yourself. Not being the superhero woman/mother. Our society needs to learn to change and allow us to take time out to learn our new roles and our new self, and our new life. And to not have perfection always in the fore to taunt us.

I wish you beautiful days growing with your little girl. It’s the biggest, hardest, most intense and wonderfully nurturing journey to go on. Take care. Look to your sweet little one for guidance, she’ll tell you the days to slow day and take care. Other people can wait, and will wait if they are important enough. xxxx