Last year we undertook a year of less project as a family. Whilst we were quietly working things out and learning heaps along the way, I didn't share it as much as I intended here as it all felt kinda messy. Finances were so tight at times which was incredibly stressful. But throughout the year we adapted to a totally new-to-us way of living. It requires more patience, it's messier and certainly slower. The flip side is that we have grown in creativity and resilience tenfold. The deep appreciation we now experience for small progress has added a greater sense of value to our lives.
I really wanted to buy baby a lovely vintage-looking teddy, then Will and I remembered he had this teddy in perfect condition which he never built an attachment too. Will decided he was happy to pass it on so we washed her up, I pulled out a 50c op-shopped cardigan I had tucked away and sewed a little bow for her head out of scrap fabric. Now she is all ready to be loved!
