I have fond memories of my Dad reading Pilgrims Progress to me as a kid. Today, it is still one of my favourite reads. An allegory of Christian life, the main antagonist journeys to the Celestial city (heaven). As he travels, Christian carries a heavy burden - the knowledge of His sin. It is not… Continue reading Pilgrim’s Progress – {Lent}
Author: Blueskiesandlollipops
Finding inspiration for everyday life in everyday life.
The Messiness of Motherhood
Motherhood is messy. It is filled with spills and stains and grubby marks. All precious, but still messy. I can't count the number of times I've gone to go out (or gone out) and discovered the milk marks, snot marks even on my shoulder. I have repeatedly wiped the fingermarks and the occasional crayon mark… Continue reading The Messiness of Motherhood
The Equilibrium of Cuddles
My 2 year old has a morning ritual. When he wakes up in the morning he comes and finds me for a morning cuddle. Whether I’m in the kitchen making school lunches, putting on a load of washing or blissfully still in bed myself, I stop what I am doing, gather him in my arms… Continue reading The Equilibrium of Cuddles
The Journey – {Lent}
I love road trips with my husband. A chance to get away from Town and its busyness. A chance to, with no other interruptions, talk, laugh, remember and dream together. It's always a great time of connection for us. No distractions of work or chores, or phones or social engagements. Just the two of us.… Continue reading The Journey – {Lent}
This is the day
Happy Birthday to Me!
Yip, yesterday was my birthday! I had a great day, and while I didn't succeed in making it a holiday for everyone at work (I did try!), I did have a fun day! Amongst the lovely birthday cards was one with the word "May you live life fully, find happiness in little things, follow all your dreams, always realise how… Continue reading Happy Birthday to Me!
The soundtrack to your day
Sometimes when I enter a shop I am aware of the soundtrack being played. Sometimes it makes me head right out the door again as it interferes with the enjoyment of the shop or just generally grates on me. Other times the music seems to lull me into lingering in the shop and consequently spend… Continue reading The soundtrack to your day
Who said that?
To this day, I can still vividly remember a TV interview with Lady Margaret Thatcher. When told by the reporter that "some people were saying that she was pig-headed", she replied "who said that, when and where?". The reporter tried to push her again on the statement. She just reiterated "who said that, when and where".… Continue reading Who said that?
When God interrupts
I think a mother's life, certainly in the early years, would always include "interruptions" as part of a description of life. Conversations, reading a book, sitting down inevitably get interrupted by the baby waking, the child needing help, the child out of bed. Ironically as I sit to type this I've been interrupted - by children and text messages! Don't… Continue reading When God interrupts
No Fly Zone
I've heard it said, that a woman's mind is like Heathrow airport. Lots of arrivals and departures. Planes at Heathrow. Thoughts for the woman's mind. At Heathrow they have planes arriving and departing every minute. We have as many if not more thoughts! This morning as I was brushing my teeth, I had a weird… Continue reading No Fly Zone
Blue Skies & Lollipops 