This week we share our reader’s reflections on their daily routines and the differences between their own childhoods and todays. Recurring themes include more freedom, family and the comfort of routine. Thanks again to everyone who is participating.
We loved the embellishment cluster Anthea Peterson uses in her layout. She shares the following in her journalling: I don’t have much in common with my own children from my own childhood, but one thing we do have in common was that every day we would have to walk to the bus stop to catch the bus to school. My boys are lucky the bus stop is right out the front but it doesn't mean that they are always ready on time and often they are running out there with breakie in their hands like we did *hehe*.
For a cool and unique take on this challenge, Christine Rumley decided to compare family activities on a Sunday between her childhood and her children's. Her journalling reads: 2011 - Sunday starts with a couple of loads of washing, then we go off on a family bushwalk or trip to a local park. There's always a bike ride in the afternoon and usually a visit from Gran and Pop. We always have roast chicken for dinner." Then from my childhood: "Early 1980's - Sundays began with Sunday School, then we would go to Morling Lodge to visit Nanna. We often had lunch at The Canberra Club and went to Grandma and Grandpa's. On the way home we would stop at Lyneham shops to spend our 20c pocket money on lollies.
Rebecca Young takes a nostalgic view in her lovely layout and writes: I wanted to document my routine this year because my maternity leave expires in January. Compared to my own generation - I didn't get to stay home with my mum when I was little as she had to work. I'm very grateful to have had the time at home with my daughter doing 'mum' things.
Agnus Kasprzak has hidden journaling on her top tag which reads: I remember when we were kids and spending all your time outside was a normal part of the daily routine. It seems like such a different time, where parents were laid back about their kids safety and it was normal to stay out until dark every day. Hours were spent exploring the neighbourhood parks or swimming in creeks and waterholes with friends. And while our children have a chance to do these things today... time like this needs to be scheduled to fit in with a busy routine and mum or dad are never far away!
We love this fabulous fresh layout from Heidi Barclay. She wrote: I found this "To Do" on the fridge from my youngest daughter of all the things she needs to do before school, and thought this was perfect for this week's challenge. I start work early and every morning she calls me as part of her morning routine, it's so sweet that she does that. My journalling reads:- Mummy cannot actually remember what my normal daily routine was, but I do remember having to catch the train to and from school. We started school at 08h00 and finished at 2pm. I'm glad Mum found this list on the fridge, and I love that you call me everyday before you start getting ready, Love Mum.