Creative plans morphed and adapted this weekend. Ingredients missing and the sun shining meant my weekend plan turned into guidelines. I love how this happens! Instead of croissants (Kate, I will let you know how they turn out eventually) and a cabbage dish, we made welsh cakes and lemonade. My […]
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Tempus fugit, papilio
First day back at school today. School bags packed, PE bags sorted and lunch made. Children dressed accordingly. Homework completed. Tick. Children lovingly deposited in correct areas of the playground. Friends greeted. Missing various bits and pieces that they forgot to tell me that they needed. Tick. Almost all after […]
Read moreThe accidental bat carer
(Warning: for those of a sensitive nature, parts of this post may upset you.) Somethings you plan. Others, just happen. On the whole, how an event turns out has a lot of bearing on how you deal with life. I like to treat unplanned events as opportunities but then again […]
Read moreTaking note of nature
It’s the time of year again. Not just Lego pieces to avoid as I vacuum our floors. Our garden is filling up with new life and it spills into our house as well. I am also reminded that life may feel full, but, as if by magic, more can be […]
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