Author: Blueskiesandlollipops
Finding inspiration for everyday life in everyday life.
Planted
Above my kitchen sink sit 3 little tubs with bean plants sprouting out of them. Lovingly planted by my sons and now (lovingly?) watered and cared for by me. Despite the smallness of the tub they are planted in, they are growing. These seeds have been given the opportunity of becoming more than a seed. Planting these… Continue reading Planted
My Bravery
Yet
Every day a lone man stands on the side of a main road heading into the CBD. Holding a simple hand painted sign to draw our attention to an issue, to politics to social needs, to sometimes I think just random words. He has his supporters who always toot their horns in encouragement. During Election time… Continue reading Yet
Did I just eat an ant?
I think I just ate an ant. Unintentionally....and in a weird way. Putting the rubbish out, the combination of the weight of the rubbish and the force that I applied to get said rubbish into the bin meant some ants on the top went airborne and simultaneously I breathed and then I choked....so did I or… Continue reading Did I just eat an ant?
Skipping with gratitude
Today, when I picked my 6 year old up from school, he literally skipped to the car. He was happy, bubbling over with stories of his day ("I have lots to tell you mummy!). But there are other days, rare days fortunately, but days when shoulders are somewhat slumped, and the day wasn't so great. Days… Continue reading Skipping with gratitude
Enjoy Today
Yikes – it’s contagious!
As I write, my oldest son is tucked up in bed with chicken pox. He told me he had it yesterday and ever the sympathetic mother I didn't believe him, I needed proof! Of course he had some insider knowledge at that point, that it had been going round his class. 12 hours later the proof… Continue reading Yikes – it’s contagious!
By Grace
Preapproved
Today, I received a phone call from a bank telling me that I was preapproved for a loan (and quite a substantial loan at that!). I didn’t have to apply or jump through hoops to secure it – it was all preapproved and the money was ready to be given to me. Fortunately for my… Continue reading Preapproved
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