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
Category: Life Lessons
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
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
The Favourite One
If I may be bold, I will say, I was my late Grandmother's favourite grandchild.......along with each of her other 16 grandchildren that is. She was amazing that way - she had the ability to demonstrate her love and care for you in such a way, that left you feeling you must be her favourite. From her joy at… Continue reading The Favourite One
Power Outage
From the early hours of this morning our household, like some other 85,000 homes, was without power. We ended up without power for only 12 or so hours, and as 1st World problems go it wasn't bad (and given some households are still without power down the road, definitely not bad). News had been though that it… Continue reading Power Outage
A Fish out of Water
Growing up, I loved the story “A Fish out of water”, where the fish would keep out growing the containers it was put in – from a fish bowl to a vase, to a bath tub to a pond. It’s a great analogy I think of how we think that we can contain God in… Continue reading A Fish out of Water
The Caffeine Factor
To say the least it was a tough night. My 6 year old was in the beginning stage of chicken pox and was having a hard time of it. Up most of the night, even a bath at 2am failed to soothe. He then clambered into my bed and commandeered my pillow and at least… Continue reading The Caffeine Factor
Up Close and Personal
Kiwis, Our national bird. An icon. A treasure. Extremely rare. And not something we often get to see. The fact that they are nocturnal making it even the more difficult. My experiences thus far been restricted to squinting through glass in a darkened room for a glimpse of one nestled in the shrubbery or perhaps scavenging for… Continue reading Up Close and Personal
Side Roads and Detours
Last night on the way to a work function, I travelled across several suburbs to reach the main motorway that would take me to the venue. I opted for a route of side roads and back roads. I kept off the main roads to miss peak hour traffic and get to my destination by the… Continue reading Side Roads and Detours
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
Blue Skies & Lollipops 