Category Archives: Nature

Leaves are falling…

  …autumn winds are calling… You know that song? I love how walking with children makes it not odd at all to sing along loudly. I think autumn songs are my favourite. Last week we went for an autumn walk in Westonbirt … Continue reading

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Weekending

This weekend was the long, quiet sort. We made the most of the suddenly dry weather, exploring new footpaths and wandering, wet feet in spite of wellie boots (some of these fields have surprisingly deep puddles!), arriving home happy and … Continue reading

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Weekending

On Friday, parents were invited to kindergarten for a Michaelmas celebration. We had a wonderful morning full of garden work, chatting, lavender bag making, playing, songs and stories – and a proud Mama watching this little guy play one of … Continue reading

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August Break: A Walk by the River

  A little last minute change of plan, squeezing in a walk by the river. That spot, where we’ve been so many times in the past, and yet couldn’t find again last time. This time, we didn’t give up, discounted … Continue reading

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Weekending

This weekend found the little guy and me on our own again mostly. Saturday was rainy, thundery, and definitely a stay-at-home-and-cuddle-up-on-the-sofa-day. The postman very kindly brought a parcel from Oma in Germany with The Gruffalo on DVD. It was so good, … Continue reading

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August Break: Growing

  *** I was going to join in the August Break a little earlier, rather than now that the month is almost over; but I guess just had too much to say. Now my men are back home, I get … Continue reading

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This Moment

A Friday ritual inspired by SouleMama. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment to pause, savour and remember. Alright, I’m not sure if this strictly qualifies, because there … Continue reading

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In the garden

Yesterday morning the husband was home, and we got busy in the garden a bit. I don’t have a clue about gardening, so bigger things only happen when he is around. The guys started off just mowing the lawn – … Continue reading

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Wanderings

At home, we are starting to feel at home. All urgent things are being done. We can live with the bit of chaos that is still around us. Bigger jobs are waiting for a free weekend. We left our routine … Continue reading

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The Springtime is ringing…

…the birds are all singing… This Monday greeted us with wonderful sunshine, blue skies, and signs of spring all around us. Sending you all a few rays of sunshine and whiffs of spring blossoms.   On a less dreamy note: … Continue reading

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