Peace

Something I did to brighten the house, just for me.

I will be back soon with new thoughts and some small beginnings.

playing :: just for fun

A photo of Felix's hand, taken by Felix.

Miss Bubby as she is affectionately called by Felix in her groovy retro overalls.

A moment of delight.

Playing silly billy's with the camera just before bedtime.

I have recently removed an obligation from my schedule and the peace and relief that has followed has taken me by surprise.  I had a really fun time with the kids on Friday.  I mean really fun, enjoyable and not difficult to pass the time at all that day.  We made a big mess in the lounge room with all the couch cushions on the floor. We read stories while Felix told me he was "very busy" combing my hair.  Miss Belle just amused herself beside us climbing on the couch and off the couch many times.  I baked an apple and rhubarb crumble, mainly because it's cool to say rhubarb.  Felix totally loved helping and sorting the rhubarb out.  Also made a yummy Chilli Con Carne which is also a cool thing to say when you are two.  Fun, simple, satisfying.

milestones

This past week has marked many records in our household.  The first being four trips to the doctor in a week for various child ailments.  It certainly has been exhausting.  I am usually inspired by the cold days of winter and inclined to bake and cozy up indoors with a hot cup of lavazza.  However after the last few weeks of sickness and exhaustion, I am longing for summer days, thongs and a suntan.  The kids have had endless runny noses and the tissues are now feeling like sandpaper to the face.  The only thing that is keeping me going is this.....

One very exciting milestone was yesterday at the last footy game of the season.  He had a goal and he kicked it!  Lachlan notched up an impressive 50 goals for the season playing for his team who were undefeated all year.  It was an exciting moment and a very proud day for me.  He is really quite amazing........and yes, that is an absolute, unmasked major mother boast!

The last milestone of note this week.....Annabelle has discovered strawberries.  She now points and grunts at what she wants.

Satisfied. 

subliminal messages :: vintage advertising has a lot to answer for

This is our family motto.

Some inspired ideas for getting my hands on the kitchenaid.

the smalls :: busy little bees

Marching off to play with some kids with little man bag filled with his special blanket and snacks.

Driving a car at playgroup.

Pushing her big brother's bike.  Wearing Daddy's jeans while he is away at work.

Enjoying morning tea on the deck in the sun.

Snuggling up with her big, big brother and his soft warm jumper.

And this can all happen in just one day.  Including all the costume changes.