I was scraping out the childrens yogurt pot this morning with a silicone spatula (to get every last drop!) and eating it, when M came in to the kitchen to ask "mummy, why are you eating our yogurt with a spade?"
A friend who has set up a support group about something very close to her heart made me proud to know her today when I saw her cause being collected for and advertised in the local supermarket. What happened to her could have made her withdraw into herself, instead she has channelled all her energies (and she has lots) into making things better for other people in a similar situation. I am not sure whether I could be that strong and selfless.
I lost J's Baa Baa this afternoon. His constant companion and friend who he has never slept without. My heart raced and I was almost in tears, tearing the house upside down to try and find him in time for bedtime. There he was, with 10 mins to go, face down underneath a hundred things in a little used drawer in the playroom. I am not sure who was more happy, J, baa baa or me.
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
busy, cards and a button tin
We have been so busy today. The children have been industrious and happy and so (therefore?) have I.
I made a card for J's birthday. A little seed of an idea that started this morning and is now almost finished and I am delighted with it. I need a yellow button though.
Ofcourse when I called P to ask her if she had such a thing lying around (I cannot find anything yellow to pinch a button off of) she said "let me check my button tin". How lovely to have a friend you can call when you need a button, who has their very own button tin (and is busy making hot cross buns that she is worried will be ruined by the addition of an egg). I like having friends like P.
I made a card for J's birthday. A little seed of an idea that started this morning and is now almost finished and I am delighted with it. I need a yellow button though.
Ofcourse when I called P to ask her if she had such a thing lying around (I cannot find anything yellow to pinch a button off of) she said "let me check my button tin". How lovely to have a friend you can call when you need a button, who has their very own button tin (and is busy making hot cross buns that she is worried will be ruined by the addition of an egg). I like having friends like P.
Monday, 29 March 2010
shoots, cakes and sadness
My greenhouse is quietly coming to life. Seeds I sowed just days ago have germinated already in its gentle, humid warmth. I can almost smell things growing.
My new cake recipe book arrived and I can't wait to get going....
Elspeth Thompson, who's book, the Wonderful Weekend Book inspired me to write this blog has died. She took her own life at only 48 and I felt so saddened and shocked when I read about it today. I wish wish wish she had asked for help. She had too much life and love in her to have died so young and my heart breaks for her family. What a deep hole she must have left in their midst.
My new cake recipe book arrived and I can't wait to get going....
Elspeth Thompson, who's book, the Wonderful Weekend Book inspired me to write this blog has died. She took her own life at only 48 and I felt so saddened and shocked when I read about it today. I wish wish wish she had asked for help. She had too much life and love in her to have died so young and my heart breaks for her family. What a deep hole she must have left in their midst.
Pies, friends and home-made lady
For friends coming for lunch, we made a festival of pies. Lamb pie, beef pie and key-lime pie for pud. While we grated the lime zest I was instantly back in Key West where the streets smell of limes from all the clapboard stores selling hot pies.
The friends were ones we haven't seen for so long. Too long. It was so refreshing to catch up and hear their news and get excited about our first camping trip of the year in May.
When they arrived they bought beautiful pink tulips for me. Clair said she didn't know what to bring because everytime I go to them I take something that I have either made or grown myself. I felt quite pleased to be known for my rustic crafty efforts.
The friends were ones we haven't seen for so long. Too long. It was so refreshing to catch up and hear their news and get excited about our first camping trip of the year in May.
When they arrived they bought beautiful pink tulips for me. Clair said she didn't know what to bring because everytime I go to them I take something that I have either made or grown myself. I felt quite pleased to be known for my rustic crafty efforts.
Saturday, 27 March 2010
proper shopping, a clever hubby and Spring (again)
Went to the Farmers Market with the children and a friend. It was fantastic and just how shopping should be. Full of life, honest and fun.
I wanted a shelf for M's new bed, for her bits and pieces to sit on so that she could get to them easily....Richard disappeared into his work shop for about half an hour...and made her one.
An afternoon spent outside not doing anything in particular with the children. Just heaven. The hours pass so quickly compared to when we are cooped up inside.
I wanted a shelf for M's new bed, for her bits and pieces to sit on so that she could get to them easily....Richard disappeared into his work shop for about half an hour...and made her one.
An afternoon spent outside not doing anything in particular with the children. Just heaven. The hours pass so quickly compared to when we are cooped up inside.
Friday, 26 March 2010
Lip service, April Showers and a new bed
When you realise your lips are sore and you need some lip balm, reaching into a pocket and finding your favourite one. The relief and warmth is instant.
The weather today is real April showers. One minute we could be in Novemeber and the suddenly the clouds roll back and Spring has popped back into the room.
M has her new big girls bed. She wanted to get into it when she got back from pre-school. It looks like one of the 7 Dwarves beds, so perfectly formed but tiny.
The weather today is real April showers. One minute we could be in Novemeber and the suddenly the clouds roll back and Spring has popped back into the room.
M has her new big girls bed. She wanted to get into it when she got back from pre-school. It looks like one of the 7 Dwarves beds, so perfectly formed but tiny.
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