Often as a mum I have the choice to laugh or cry...I generally choose the former, and my children provide me with endless material for hilarity. One such occasion comes round every few months and is haircut night. A multi talented friend continues to run the gauntlet, and bravely enters our house negotiating piles of… Continue reading 16 May 2017
Month: May 2018
12 May 2018
The days are long now; I was in the garden till 9.15 this evening and it was still light. The birds singing their good night lullabies and the stillness of the air were good for my somewhat frazzled mind and soul. Inside I could see HWH and Lanky Dude listening to music together. It’s been… Continue reading 12 May 2018
Wild flowers of the spring – 5 May 2018
Now the sun is finally warming up the countryside, the wild flowers are springing into abundance. Here are a few we spied on a delightful family walk to the bluebell woods over the week end. The picture of the orchid was taken by my brother on the longer walk for fitter adults and more energetic… Continue reading Wild flowers of the spring – 5 May 2018
5 May 2018
Friday night is my favourite night of the week. Everyone is home, and we have a TV dinner of pizza and salad for tea. I attempt to cook “proper” food all other nights, but this is everyone’s favourite! We had an especially good start to the week end yesterday as my Bee Keeping Buddy and… Continue reading 5 May 2018
1 May 2018
We’ve had a few warm days, still interspersed with some chilly winds. All of nature has seemed behind, reluctant to wake from its winter’s sleep. But now,with remarkable speed, our countryside finally seems to be yawning and stretching up to the tepid sun. Leaves are unfurling to reveal the vivid green only seen this time… Continue reading 1 May 2018
Mothering through the seasons 