Author: Blueskiesandlollipops
Finding inspiration for everyday life in everyday life.
“The Best Decision I ever made…”
According to a mum at the swimming pools today, the best decision she has ever made was signing her children up to swimming lessons. All of us other parents concurred. Living in Auckland surrounded by beaches, ensuring our children can swim is an important life skill. Although I think she was somewhat regretting the decision… Continue reading “The Best Decision I ever made…”
One Day at a Time
I'm not sure if it is because the school holidays were derailed somewhat with power outages and chicken pox, but I feel like as a family we've erupted with ferocity onto the landscape of the last term of school. At the moment every phone call or email seems to have me adding an extra event to the family calendar.… Continue reading One Day at a Time
Would someone please tell me the time!
I don't wear a watch. I use the clock on my phone but that seems to be losing time. I know the clock in my car is fast, but I keep forgetting by how much. And I'm not sure what time the one in the kitchen is keeping to. So when it came to collect the boys from… Continue reading Would someone please tell me the time!
Like Father, like Son
My 3 sons are mini versions of my husband. Similar in appearance and stance, in walk even. Their expressions are often the same, the way they tilt their heads and often how they say things. And then there's the passion for Thunderbirds and Star Wars. Ok so probably not genetic and somewhat nurtured, but still, the same. If you know… Continue reading Like Father, like Son
The Dark Room
"Destiny is not an instant click and upload" (Christine Caine) Back in the day (and I might add, days I was a part of!), before photos could be taken and instantly circulated around the world, developing photos was a careful and detailed process. Photos were treasured and even shot with care as each film was restricted… Continue reading The Dark Room
Beneath the bed
It was time for the boys to tidy their bedrooms. And surprisingly quickly, my 6 year olds' room was transformed into a tidy oasis. Everything off the floor, bed made. I was very happy. That is until closer inspection I realised that the toys on the floor had been conveniently shoved under the bed. Dirty laundry was… Continue reading Beneath the bed
In Darkness
Yes, it's another power cut inspired post! And I promise it is my last, especially now that the issue has been sorted. But on the second night of power cuts, when power had been resumed and then cut again, there was a randomness to the houses left in darkness. Driving the streets, there were pockets of houses… Continue reading In Darkness
Faithfulness
Fading Daylight
Into the second day of power cuts, I sat in my living room watching daylight gradually fade into darkness. The boys had gone to bed armed with torches and lanterns, whereas I had gathered every available candle (which turned out to be a lot!) to light the lounge. With candles lit, I was ready to embrace… Continue reading Fading Daylight
Blue Skies & Lollipops 