I begin and end each day with this boy. I wonder who are you? I wonder why are you trying to drive me crazy? I wonder where are you going in such a rush? He’s like a tidal wave, a force of nature; he’ll sweep right over the top of you and leave you wondering what the hell just happened? He’s all earth and fire, so solid and powerful, but flaring up with the force of the sun. There are…
One thing that I miss about having a ‘proper’ job (apart from having a ‘proper’ lunch break and ‘proper’ sick days) is the opportunity to take training, to learn and develop in one’s field. I’m a knowledge lover, I really can’t get enough of the stuff, and while I do a lot of reading and thinking on my own I miss the chance to learn from an expert, to really open myself up to new possibilities. It was with this…
I know I have been remiss in my posting of house pictures, but a combination of no internet, terrible light over the last couple of weeks and busy days that mean things aren’t at their photoshoot best, means it has taken awhile. But today we have the magical combination of sunshine, new crafts keeping the boys busy and a reasonable night of sleep leaving me somewhat motivated after lunch. I was also super inspired by Jacinta’s pics of her beautiful…
For anyone who’s wondering, this is what we are looking at tonight. Not bad I’d say. Remember this view Dad? We miss you! Have a lovely evening everyone.
There really is no better way to spend a morning than outside with friends. It was cold but not too cold, enough to hint at things to come; enough to stop us lingering but not enjoying. I wonder if our next walk will be in mud or snow, over hard ground or soft? It doesn’t feel yet like winter, but the wind…the wind says it’s coming. But when?
Some men are so naturally maternal, it would take just a small hormone tablet and a few group hugs to become a giant breast. They genuinely like to cuddle and talk about feelings. They listen intently when women talk about serious issues. Things like diet and lifestyle, the inherent strength of alternative medicine and the need to be kind to small furry dogs that defecate on the floor are topics to be debated earnestly over herbal tea and a nice…
I’m hearing a word come out of my 6 year old’s mouth that really bothers me, I want to take it out of his vocabulary altogether, I wish he could unlearn it, but he can’t. Perfect. He says he wants his drawing, or lego or whatever he’s working on to be ‘perfect’ and he is so sad when it isn’t. I talk to him about perfect imperfections, how we learn from our mistakes, how nothing is ever perfect, how we…
Happy Saint Nicholas’ Day! The day dawned snowy and festive here and the boys were delighted to find some chocolate treats had been left in their places at the counter, but who doesn’t love waking up to chocolate? Yesterday Huwyl and I read a story that I found here, then he drew a nice picture and a letter to Saint Nick asking him to come to our house. It may seem an odd festival for a rampant heathen but I…
This weekend we indulged in that most Canadian festive pursuit (or should that be North American?), we went and cut-our-own Christmas tree. On a crisp and sunny Saturday, we set forth, unknowing and hopeful into the wide blue yonder. Evergreens beckoned and we were powerless to resist. Map and saw in hand we inspected each different section, assessing each type of tree, the pro’s and cons of this pine or that spruce. As we deliberated the boys ran in and…
All around me I see something beautiful, I can’t stop being taken aback by it. I catch very few of these moments with my camera, they usually come when I am busy making breakfast or sorting the chickens, any one of the tasks that pepper my day. I’ll suddenly look up and notice a sky full of snow, the sun making his glorious entry and exit from the world, the boys all lit up from the fresh air and sunshine….