Friday 30 November 2012

This, Frosty Morning

Calls for
Wood stoves lit early and a dog warming herself,beside it
Hot chocolate and German spiced biscuits, for breakfast, no less
Layers of woollens, knitted by Mama
Quick bursts of cold air, just to feel the tingle
Stories and knitting
Castles and train tracks, filling the floor
Beeswax candles, scenting the air
Home

Monday 26 November 2012

My kingdom for some fresh ginger !

Just what my carrot and apple juice needed, for real zing this morning.
Trying to brighten a dull day,full of drizzle, dampness and heavy grey skies.

Wednesday 21 November 2012

Dinner fit for Seals

We, have been immersed in books about seals, fact and fiction, O's favourite is Selkie by far, I guess I've read it maybe 20 times since Sunday !
A wonderful story of the magic of seals, turning into beautiful girls and an oyster catcher and his lazy wife, who wish to catch one.
Pages of seals have been drawn, swimming, sleeping and lots and lots of, pups being born.
Our talks have included seals enemies, seals friends and their homes.
O has lead and I have followed, reading the books, answering questions, finding places on map.
We, have plans to make seal shaped biscuits and more books to read.
O wanted a seal-like meal ! We talked about what seals eat and came up with fish curry, I think they would have been impressed.

Sunday 18 November 2012

Seal Sunday

Our annual trip to see the seals come in, to pup.
Such, a stunning sight, all taking place on an RAF bombing range, falling silent in respect of this amazing temporary birthing centre.
Cold, crisp, clear day, bright blue skies.
With friends, bumping into more friends, smiles, laughter.
Children running and jumping in the sands.
A perfect Sunday afternoon.


Saturday 17 November 2012

This little light of mine

I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine

Friday 16 November 2012

Yum

Great pick-me-up this morning, after a 3am bedtime, midnight showing of Breaking Dawn 2, I was there.

Thursday 15 November 2012

In the Woods

We play
We sing
We listen

In the Woods
We race
We yell
We creep

In the Woods
We explore
We discover
We grow

Wednesday 14 November 2012

At the building site

Our home education days are still very simple, easy, every day living.
I'd be fibbing, if I said, that worries do not sometimes set in, thoughts of reassessing, readjusting, rejiggling our days and with K still so poorly, school does seem an easier option.
But, my belief still lies in family life learning in the early years, gentle times of play, creativity and nurturing.
This morning has been full of building site planning, design, demolition and rebuilding, many vehicles have been drafted in from diggers and cranes to tanks and fighter jets !
A brief break to help load the machine with its bread making ingredients, counting and measuring as we go then straight back on site.
He is immersed, using different voices for different vehicles, people, he is constantly changing, rearranging, planning.
I watch and listen, make comment when he asks, how tall is a crane ? Does this bridge look strong ? Will my jet shoot this digger ?
I catch snippets of pasted conversations being played out, Time Team digs occurring and Tree Fu Tom swooping in to save the day.
And on he plays, uninterrupted, content and happy.
Learning, of that I am sure.

Sunday 11 November 2012

Dirty Dishes

In Sunday sunlight

Saturday 10 November 2012

Saturday Night Viewing

In bed with knitting.
Perfect.

Thursday 8 November 2012

This Week, from my kitchen

Leftover lunch - in a wrap, blackbean chilli & cucumber
Bubbling pot of dahl
Spag Bol
Leftover lunch - dahl on toast
Tahini noodles
On toast, eggs, cheese & toms

It's been a good food week



 
 
 
 
 

Wednesday 7 November 2012

My thoughts

In cross stitch

Tuesday 6 November 2012

Evening Time

Relax, unwind
Search out the light, the warmth
Feel thankful
A home
Food in my belly
Family
The love of a very good man

Monday 5 November 2012

Sun Seeker

It's not as if, I hadn't been warned.
Frosty photos on instagram, wrapping up for the school run posts on Facebook, chickens huddled in a pile and the dog hot stepping it round the garden and then retreating to her bed.

And, yet, when I stepped out, armed optimistically with my laundry, the fresh air rushing into my lungs was a shock,the chilly tingles a surprise.

Winter is coming, is here ?

Washing hung, I searched the garden, yearning for my dose of vitamin D, some warmth on my face, bright light to fill my being.

Weakened, low in the sky but not defeated, still shining, I stepped into my puddle of sunshine.

Thank you November sun.

Sunday 4 November 2012

Saturday 3 November 2012

Saturday Morning

Rain
The smell of good coffee
Dr Seuss in bed, nonsense reigns
Bath of bubbles
6 music, accompanying the little ones cough
Apple and plum sauce bubbling, ready to top my muesli
Shopping list, recipe book
Address labels
Pots of play food

Happy Weekend


Thursday 1 November 2012

Happy November

I am embracing November, it's darkness, the cold weather it brings, short days, long nights, I embrace it all.
This month, for myself, my family, my home, will be centred around peace and mindfulness.
I will not get caught up in the festive rush but celebrate the art of making, creating.
We will enjoy noticing the changing of the season on our walks and give thanks for what has been and welcome in the new.
We will feast on good food, foods that nourish and give health.
We will be mindful, not wasteful of the food and drink we have, we are the lucky ones.
I will honour myself, my friends and family, letting them know the special place they have in my heart.
I will rest, relax and restore my soul, my spirit, my self.
I will learn to find my own light in the winter darkness, my own warmth when temperatures drop, I will learn to listen to myself.
I will celebrate this wild and precious life.
Join me ?