today::

collecting bits of daily life. moments i want to remember.


l is for letter

this arrived in the mail. so very sweet. and what wonderful kindy teachers she has.

b is for book club

book club tonight. my first. excited but nervous. what to share?

d is for date

we had a date. kids at granny and grandpa's. we drunk wine left over from our wedding. so nice.

s is for shoes

just showing off new shoes really.

c is for canvas



the boys were out doing jobs. i followed emi's whims. painting on canvas. i encouraged her to paint what she could see out the window. amazing stuff.

g is for gallery


this evening we went to an opening at the art gallery. it was exciting to be going out at night. they wished upon stars on the way home.

w is for warm

outside:: rain, cold, puddles, greyness.
inside:: warm, fire, soup, lots of books, spiced apple cake, blankets.
welcome winter.

f is for fuzzy



i am feeling distant and self absorbed. sunday-itis. hope the sunday roast and time with my love helps.

b is for blankets

piling the blankets, lighting the fire, filling the hotties, chasing the sun, finding the warmth. it's winter.

b is for books


i love reading, i love books, i love seeing my girl read. she's reading one of my favourite picture books. the girl in the story reminds me very much of her.

w is for walking


first day of pre-school for f. i walked away slowly with knots in my stomach. he was brave and he came home full of talk.