It always takes a while to get back into the swing of school after any holiday. Start of the third week, and I think we are there. Bags packed, uniform clean and folded…. ok, maybe not always folded, but ready. Even polished shoes. Occasionally. After-school activities restarted. Check. I’m able […]
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Getting into the Winter mode
Yesterday was the first day that we woke up to a really heavy frost. Always so pretty. There was even a few flakes of snow in the air. There is nothing like a drop of temperature to encourage me to reach for some of my favourite Winter comforts. To warm […]
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It must be summer
Maybe its the abundance of fruit in the garden. Added to the extra eggs from the hens but somehow the first fruit-custard pie of the year just yells “Summer”. Today I sent the children out into the garden to pick blackcurrants, enough to cover the base of the pan, while […]
Read moreHanging out with jungle cupcakes
As soon as I hear the question, “Can we do this again, pleeeeeese?”, I know I’m on to a winner. Another successful, creative activity with the children. A brief moment to stop, and enjoy the feeling of notching up another happy mother moment. Carving more sweet childhood memories. I swear […]
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