Category Archives: Family

Grateful Friday

This week I am grateful for the help of our lovely family. I am grateful for fresh paint, for a Space Bedroom, and for a little corner for Arthur, for when he is ready. (Which I think will be far … Continue reading

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Dear Greatgrandma

In Memory of Greatgrandma Nellie 1919 – 2012 We explained to the children that you are in heaven now. They think about what you might be doing right now, maybe you are cooking lunch for your husband,probably one of those … Continue reading

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“Wowsers!”

Monday night Emily cut her own hair. Before I had children I didn’t know about this. I would hear someone say that their child gave themselves an awful haircut and think “Why on earth was your child unsupervised anywhere near … Continue reading

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Fine Motor Skills Toy (Progress!)

Georgie loves to post postcards,flashcards and bits of paper, so we thought it might be fun for him to try and post something else. We made this simple little toy for him, and it’s easy to make your own,too! All … Continue reading

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Space Explorers

We have had a few unusually quiet days around here. Being ill with thankfully-not-measles and having just received a rather fun magazine about space from the toothfairy, Emily decided to build a spaceship. This is the steering wheel, and this … Continue reading

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Surprise Party

We have had a difficult few days. You know how it goes, things don’t always go according to (my) plan, and some days are just not as brilliant as others. We needed a change in pace, and certainly in everyone’s … Continue reading

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Goodbye 2011

I am grateful for such a beautiful year , with a few downs but many,many ups, too. January February March April May June July August September October November December I am wishing you all a wonderful,amazing new year. Much love … Continue reading

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In-between

These few days between Christmas and the new year are such a strange time, aren’t they? We spend it together, playing even more boardgames than usual, cooking together and going on long walks by the beach. Sweet Arthur and George … Continue reading

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Sharing Christmas With Friends

We are so blessed to have lovely friends who take the time to see us. Today we shared a bit of Christmas fun with our fantastic friend Kristin and her adorable daughter L and my best friend Rosaleen and her … Continue reading

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Grateful Friday

This week I am grateful for … …the rain, keeping us inside a bit more, and my sweet girl spending all her time these days colouring,writing,drawing and reading. I am grateful for sweet Arthur falling asleep by the light of … Continue reading

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Threading Light

This first morning in December we lit the first candle on our Christmas Spiral, the children excitedly counting the candles and making Christmas wishes. The big red candle reminds us to be mindful of the time that passes, we watch … Continue reading

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Winter Blessings

With three little ones who are ill, little sleep and a house that,well,could be a lot tidier than it is, it can be difficult to see the goodness, so today I have been paying extra attention to those sweet winter … Continue reading

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St.Martin’s Day Traditions

St. Martin’s Day is one of my most favourite holidays, I love everything about it, the sharing, the songs,the lanterns and of coure the sweets! In Germany children walk from door to door on the evening of St.Martin’s Day to … Continue reading

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A Little Reading Corner

With the days getting shorter (& darker..) we find ourselves spending more time in. For a little while now it seemed the Nature Table was in the wrong place, and so we swapped some things around, moved a few of … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Carving

We have been getting ready for Halloween by doing a few spooky crafts and carving this tiny little pumpkin. Very messy, and definitely lots of fun! We will have to make some more! Wishing you a lovely day!

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