Learning Lessons the Hard Way
I wrote this post on Saturday, but was unable to post it, and since I am struck down by writers block right now, I thought instead I would do it today There are moments when I have an idea that is absolutely inspired. Brilliant, and marvelous and sure to change the world, (or possibly just help me keep my house clean.)But then there are other ideas that are so ridiculous, and stupid, I wish I had an off button in my brain telling me ‘don’t do it!’ Like taking three children...
Read MoreCan’t Help Falling In Love Part 2: The Scary Stuff
There was a moment a few months ago, that has probably been repeated since, that has stuck in my mind. I was in the shower, and Tim came in holding Ava. She grinned that gorgeous gummy grin, and pressed herself against the shower door, trying to get to me. What struck me was that this was a physical reality of what was going on in my head. After my Wednesday post, I felt like there was more to say. I didn’t feel like I had explained myself properly, or told the whole story. I told you...
Read MoreThankful Thursday
Today I am linking up with the gorgeous Kate from Kate Says Stuff, for Thankful Thursday. So this morning I was thinking of stuff to be thankful for, and this is what I came up with. I am thankful… That although our country does have many issues, at least Medicare generally works. This morning I appreciated that optometrists bulk bill. I am thankful… That I have reached our Medicare threshold, so even when doctors don’t bulk bill, I can still afford to go. I am...
Read MoreLessons from The Fisherman
Did you know there is a right and and a wrong way to throw a fish back into the water? Or that you should reel in your fish with a certain hand? I didn’t. But apparently there is, because my darling husband was just telling me so. But maybe I should explain how this conversation came about. This morning I have been feeling a little bit flat. I’ve been looking at blogging and what I want to achieve with it, and also what my original goals were. When I started at the beginning of the...
Read MoreMeet Melman
This is Melman. Melman is three, that makes him a ‘big boy.’ He goes to playgroup, and Kindy, and he lives just around the corner. Melman has a big brother, and a dad that loves to take him fishing. Unfortunately He doesn’t have a mum. She has died and gone to see Jesus. That makes Melman sad. Oh, and Melman is imaginary. On Monday morning, Bailey and Bridie were playing, and I heard Bailey talking about Melman. I thought nothing of it apart from, ‘what a cute name to...
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