Author: Blueskiesandlollipops
Finding inspiration for everyday life in everyday life.
Mums on the run!
There's a first time for everything they say. But there are some things, a lot of things, that you don't ever expect or want to experience. Today, I had one those experiences. I was enjoying a late morning coffee with my sister, (if midday can be considered late morning!) after a morning of errands, or should I… Continue reading Mums on the run!
Now and Forever
Why did God create the spider?
To catch the fly? That wiggled and jiggled... My 7 year old does not like spiders and so with all seriousness he asked me why would God have made them. Surely it must be some mistake? I think my reply might have been along the lines of its purpose perhaps in dealing with the other creepy… Continue reading Why did God create the spider?
Interruptions and the Lunchbox
Life taught me a lesson this week! Well I hope I have learnt from it. My normal morning routine had a planned for change. Instead of the normal school run, I was taking my oldest to the Hospital for an appointment, an early one at that. It meant organising the other children to go to Grandparents… Continue reading Interruptions and the Lunchbox
Be Strong
Accentuate the Positive
Some days are easy days to be a good day. Birthdays, Christmas, Holidays. Expectation is high that good things will happen. And inevitably they do, the day turns out good, exceptionally good with presents, cake, celebrations and the like. How could it not?! Then there are the days, you wake up full of energy (before the alarm even!), the sun… Continue reading Accentuate the Positive
Mining & Minecraft
My boys have discovered Minecraft. Ok, enabled by me, since I purchased the App. But, nonetheless they have discovered the joy of creating houses and farms, towers and castles and anything else that captures their imagination. Mining is an essential element of the game (apparently, I'm still coming up to speed with the intricacies of… Continue reading Mining & Minecraft
This is the day
The Village
I love reading novels set in Italy. Novels that describe village life. Nicky Pellegrino is one of my favourite writers and has several based in the region. I love how the village life is described. The Barista knowing the perfect coffee for the day. The descriptions of aromas drifting from the bakeries, the people, the community.… Continue reading The Village
Blue Skies & Lollipops 