whenever i make time for myself i wonder what i'm missing while we're apart.
c is for change
the wisest thing i did today was take him outside. though we were all in need of the change of scenery and perspective.s is for shortbread
today i baked. my nana love's shortbread recipe. i wonder how many batches of this shortbread this table has seen.
o is for outside in winter
preparing for winter outside-ness:: gumboots, raincoats, overalls, woolly hats, all at the ready.
i is for inside in winter
organising for the winter inside-ness:: blankets for huts, reading nooks, games & puzzles, play oven, art supplies, new playdough, library books and story cds...
b is for busy
preschool, baking, visiting, library, friends for afternoon tea, baths, leftovers for dinner, story reading, and now sleeping. was a good day.
m is for mid-winter
today we mid-winter feasted. thankful for good food and warmth. rejoicing in the slowly-growing-longer days.
k is for knots
he ties knots whereever and whenever he can. e wanted one of his ropes this morning. but he wasn't keen to share. "i know! for my five birthday you could give me a rope!"s is for superhero
for dress up day at kindy she was a super-hero. a pyjama wearing, undies on top, little-red-riding-hood, super hero. i was so full of pride.
d is for date
we had a date. kids at granny and grandpa's. we drunk wine left over from our wedding. so nice.
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.
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