The puddle philosophy

Yay for puddles! 😍

Green eggs and ham

I've wanted this book for years and found it for 10p at the library today. It did not disappoint! I absolutely loved it. Who says that parents don't get time to read a book in one sitting. 😂

And the girl is two

Happy second birthday to our storm in a teacup, dancing on rainbows daughter. Her delight at her world, the intensity of her emotions, her stubbornness and her bright mind bring me joy and laughter (as well as frustration) every day. Now she's talking constantly, we definitely know more of what goes on in that little head of hers.

Poop, poop, poop

Highlight of my day was this conversation:

Me: What would you like for lunch?
Son: Poop.
Me: [after many thoughtful and tasty suggestions being rejected in favour of poop] I could do poop porridge. [Thinking I could add chocolate powder]
Son: [looked thoughtful, then suspicious] Would it be actual poop, or would you really just be adding chocolate?
Me: Ah, well, um, chocolate.
Son: No, I want poop.

He ended up with six sausages. Most poop like, obviously.

😂

Tornados come in many shapes

After a night of 40°, I'd have thought the boy would be chilling in the sofa. Nope. Energy of a major tornado. I've set him cleaning windows with my homemade cleaner (mostly water, some white vinegar and two squirts of washing up liquid).

Beauty everywhere

The beauty of ice crystals on my chicken stock.

The scent of green

Beautiful green shiny ivy, set against the damp wood, the scent of earth and fresh, clean air. Beauty is everywhere. 😍

And the 22 month old speaketh

Me (at bedtime): Can mama have a sip of your water please?
Daughter: No. Go downstairs.
Me (with surprise and a chuckle): Oh, ok, maybe daddy can bring some up for me.
Daughter (shouting): Siy! Bring mama water please! Siy!

Last day of holidays, first day of 2018

Lovely, lovely last day of holibobs. Sad to be losing my grown up playmate tomorrow. Proud of the kids' efforts today, especially my son who had a spectacular tumble on a fast downhill, had a bit of a wail, then got back on his bike, cycled to the playground on the fireroad, and then found the energy to do some climbing and running in the playground. Feeling blessed with my little family. AND the biggest news ever - we finally wore the kids out and they were both asleep by 6.20pm. 😍

2018

Awareness of new emotions seems as good as any to start the new year. That, and the lie in I've been waiting for all Xmas! Yay! 7am lie in! 😍

Emotional awareness