Last week it was our School Swimming Sports. I joined other parents on the bleachers as we cheered our kids on. As each heat raced, everyone cheered the winners, the brave, the trying very hard, the fast ones and the last ones. We cheered, applauded and celebrated their victories. I rejoiced with my sons as they celebrated their… Continue reading Cheering from the Bleachers
Category: Life Lessons
Toot if you’re happy
Enroute to work there's a dedicated man, rain or shine, always holding a placard promoting or protesting on something political. And always asking you to toot in support. On Friday though, he was joined by another person with a simple placard - "toot if you're happy". As I approached the man in my car, I tooted! I… Continue reading Toot if you’re happy
See the teacher
My 5 year old son told me the other day that his teacher wanted to see me. Funny how that statement can invoke negative thoughts. Not sure why, as I was a very good kid at school so I have no bad memories, but I guess "see the teacher" means that somethings up! Anyway with… Continue reading See the teacher
A Sunday Drive
I found myself on Sunday, partaking of a leisure time activity called a "Sunday Drive". Apparently this recreational activity is done by enough people to merit its own Wikipedia page. For me, it was an unintentional decision, that turned out to be a good one. I had decided that a ride in the car was… Continue reading A Sunday Drive
Open Home
I have a confession to make...My neighbours' house is for sale, and curious me, decided to pop over during the open home for a peek. I was spared the embarrassment of telling the real estate agent that I was just a nosy neighbour, by the fact he had spied me exit my front door. Busted… Continue reading Open Home
St Patrick’s Day
Today we celebrated St Patrick's Day at work. Somewhat early. Not sure why we couldn't celebrate it on the actual day. Nonetheless, I dutifully donned my green fascinator and wrote my limerick and enjoyed the festivities of the day. In the midst of the pre St Patrick day celebrations though, I was reminded that the origin… Continue reading St Patrick’s Day
Pilgrim’s Progress – {Lent}
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}
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!
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
Blue Skies & Lollipops 