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

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.

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.

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.

This little light of mine

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

Yum

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

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