I’m going to be running out of wall space at this rate! Charlotte, in particular, is producing artwork faster than I can find a hammer and nail (and spare wall to hang them!). She’s been working away on an art exhibition at school this term, which has fired up her natural imagination and creativity to […]
Charlotte
Wordless Sunday – ‘Black and White’
This week’s theme is ‘Black and White’ and is being hosted at the wonderful blog of Meghan – ‘Exploring Beauty with MNM’s‘.
Come Dance with Us for Lyrical Sunday!
I love it when I’m inspired by one of my children. My daughter Charlotte has been inspiring the whole family to dance recently and it’s inspired the next theme for Lyrical Sunday – ‘DANCE‘. She wrote the poem, directed her Daddy as to photographs, which she posed for to accompany her words, and then put […]
On the sculpture trail in the Botanic Garden of Wellington
When the man of the house has a game of football adjacent to the Wellington Botanic Garden there is no excuse for his supporting ladies not to follow. The weather was calm and dry, seasonably crisp, but nothing to grumble about. We rugged up and trooped along. We lingered to watch the start of the […]
Catching ourselves some friendly ions
Wind and madness come hand in hand, it’s scientifically proven… ‘The Evil Wind Wind puts people in a bad mood as studies have shown that more fights, crimes, heart attacks and other ills occur when there is an ill wind blowing. The reason is the positive ions produced by these winds. In the case of […]
Happy 8th Birthday Charlotte!
Dear Charlotte, ‘Eight’ seems such a ‘milestone’ year. We’ve seen you blossom into such an independent, kind, caring, sensitive, creative character over the past eight years. Your love of art, music and dance touches every corner of our home. We are so proud of how far you’ve progressed in all that you do and the […]
Solstice – New life after the longest night: Lyrical Sunday
The longest night, many moons ago, Was bitter cold, with snow on distant ranges. I wrapped my arms around my swollen middle, Overly expectant. I gazed up at the blanket sky, Dazzled with star light, Wondering when my new life would begin. Stirring deep within my womb, Full of life against the winter gloom. As […]
Writer’s Workshop: A poem inspired by a picture
Her ears are like little shells, Catching the whispers of sound. She dips them in the water, Where mermaid treasure is found. Flower stars, adorn her ears, Where once, her soft skin was bare. Turning eight, she shows no fear, But seeks her birthstone with care. __________________________________ My oldest daughter is turning eight and has […]
Silent Sunday
Being temporarily hosted by ‘HerMelness Speaks… out‘, whilst Mocha Beanie Mummy kicks someone’s technical behind!
Full Moon & a mid-winter dip!
Glorious weather, from the warmest Autumn on record, has rolled into Winter (though we’re warned to make the most of the sunshine whilst it lasts!). My daughters didn’t hold back when the sun came out in warm splendour yesterday. They had such fun frolicking in the surf at Lyall Bay, skipping seaweed and throwing a […]
Theme for Week 22 of Lyrical Sunday is…
Tongue Twisters! Poem by Charlotte, Age 7 (nearly 8!). Illustrations and letter practice by Sophie, Age 5. Link up on Sunday 19 June. The linky will stay open for one week, so no worries if you’re tongue twister is taking a little longer to get itself straightened out 🙂 You don’t have to write your […]
Courage
When I think of the word ‘Courage’ I think of the ‘Lion’ in the ‘Wizard of Oz’. He spends the story looking for courage, only to find it was there, deep inside. Courage is often something we wish for, want or desperately need. Finding it and keeping a hand on it whilst we walk over […]
Art theme for Lyrical Sunday this week…
Something a little different this week… Charlotte’s school have been doing tons of ultra cool art this term and at home we are overflowing with her creations. She has come up with the theme of ‘Art‘ for this coming Sunday’s ‘Lyrical Sunday‘. So put on your thinking caps, pull out your paintbrushes and paint pallet, […]
Three day weekend – Thank you Ma’am!
A long weekend, thanks to the official Queen’s Birthday, was just what we needed. Colds, coughs and snuffles have us at their mercy. Welcome to winter! Poor Alice is so full of gunk that lying down to sleep isn’t a comfortable option. Dan and I have been a tag team with midnight buggy pushing, starlit […]