My middle son turned 6 last week. After weeks of him counting down the days his birthday party finally arrived. I had been meticulous in fulfilling his dream of a "Thunderbirds are go" themed party, cake included. But in the rush of preparing the house for the onslaught of 6 year olds, organising the party games and the… Continue reading Rhythms – Rushed or Rested
Author: Blueskiesandlollipops
Finding inspiration for everyday life in everyday life.
Choices & Consequences
I’ve got the joy!
This image, for me, immediately brought to mind the song "I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart". It was a song I used to sing at Sunday School. In Church Halls we gathered around a teacher playing the keyboard or a guitar, and sang the words written on large pieces of cardboard. No… Continue reading I’ve got the joy!
Monkey Mind
It would be fair to say that sometimes my mind could be described as a monkey mind - a mind that jumps from thought to thought like a monkey jumps from tree to tree. Random and varied thoughts! It's like aerobics are taking place in my head. I'm thinking about what is going on at work, what groceries I need,… Continue reading Monkey Mind
Chase Adventure
The Back story
The other day, things were just a bit tough in my 3 year olds' world. From the pyjamas selected for him, to the lego pieces not going together correctly, to the choice of dinner. Everything was just too much for him and was resulting in tears - lots of tears. But as his mum, I knew… Continue reading The Back story
Be a Flamingo
Stand out for being good, for being kind, for being generous. Stand out for being one who builds others up and encourages.
Serendipity
Serendipity - it would have to be one of my favourite words. (The movie is great too!) The word to me inspires lightness, goodness and life. The meaning of the word is "an aptitude for making desirable / fortunate discoveries by accident, or finding something good without looking for it." And to me, in my life,… Continue reading Serendipity
A Swarm of Seagulls
Yes I know, it should really read a flock of seagulls or more correctly a colony of seagulls. But that doesn't quite convey the feeling I had of seeing a flock descend on the houses around me. It felt like a swarm. Maybe it is just my dislike of seagulls manifesting that leads me to describe them… Continue reading A Swarm of Seagulls
Blue Skies & Lollipops 