A definite air of waiting this week. She feels it too. This hound is used to quiet during the day. Undisturbed time lounging on the sofa. Mulling over world affairs, I like to think. In reality, she is probably dreaming of chasing squirrels up trees. This week, has felt more […]
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My week – grow
I don’t think I will ever grow bored of seeing my children snap open a peapod and count the peas, before popping the contents into their mouths. All straight from the garden. Parenting job number 146 complete. I can almost see the children grow that little bit more. We’ve been […]
Read moreSomerset pork and apple stew, …. and the Teen
I’m going to come straight out with this. No beating around the bush. Here it goes. Ready? Brace yourselves. Teenagers can be just as fussy as toddlers when it comes to food. Goodness. Now that does feel better. Sorry to pop the bubble for all you parents out there with […]
Read moreDear Daughter: About sounding like your mother
Dear Daughter, I had a look back to my last quilt block and letter to you. It was May. I’ve been so consumed with dressmaking and the summer, that patchwork and quilting have been put to the side. In fact, I’m not entirely sure where the quilt blocks are in […]
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