Oh little drop of water, what times you have seen! Floating in clouds & running in streams – hanging in ice & sparkling in sun-beams. From when time began & the age of the dinosaur, to this sparkling rock pool of blues and greens. I’ve seen you in the morning dew & in the rain – felt…
Category: Sarah
Things I’m Loving… Perspective
I have a weakness, I know I am not alone. I find it hard to disconnect from my children’s woes. I sometimes see them teary eyed and behaving out of sorts. I try to say the things I ought and guide them the best I can. Sometimes it pains me to say what I have…
Walking on fire: Inspiration Weekly
High above the tree line, the dragon lay – cairns of old fire-bombed rock marked our way. The ground, devoid of life, was tough to walk. We clambered over boulders, with little talk. The crater lake lay hidden out of sight – its dormant rim ridged with glacial ice. Smoking fumaroles emitted steam and dust…
Taking a break
There’s end of term madness descending upon us, The next three weeks are full of fuss. Carols on the lawn, discos for juniors, prize giving ceremonies and class performances. There’s singing at a hospice and a bus to pack. There’s an outdoor swim party, dance rehearsals and touch-rugby to get Miss 8 to. A whole…
A love letter to a much cherished inanimate object
My dearest coffee machine, You’ve been faithful to me for seven years without a splutter. You’ve rescued me from dire sleep deprivation with your sensitive touch. The sound of you getting all steamed up – in readiness for me – makes my heart pump and my hands shake in anticipation. Some mornings I see your…
Air – Inspiration Weekly
The house was quiet and the time all mine, ‘Go for a run,’ he said, but there was no time. The vacuum blasted hot air in my face, The air in the room, muggy and moist, A barometer swinging to rain. I could feel the pressure in the air move – my muscles pumped the…
Silent Sunday: hanging around!
Just hanging around after the Wellington Christmas Parade! Have a great week & hope your weekend was a good’un x
Expressions on a Wednesday at the Strawberry Fair
We went to the Strawberry Fair, where red balloons floated in the air. We feasted on strawberries red, drizzled with cream. And watched the QM College girls sing like a dream. Alice danced, and clapped, along to the songs – dressed in a vision of strawberry red, with a Christmas tree, towering, over her head….
Life: Inspiration Weekly
In this moment I am fortunate to be living in the season of life – Spring. My home is surrounded by plants, trees, flowers and vegetables. They grow easily in the temperate climate of my home. I have children running around my home, reminding me of the energy of life. Less than two years ago…
T is for Touch & Team [The Gallery]
She ran onto the sports field, without giving me a second glance, focused on reaching her team mates. The wind was howling and my voice, calling out, ‘Good luck!’ was lost. I sat, sheltered from the wind in the car, watching her petite figure running to the far end of the field. I wanted to…
Energy – Inspiration Weekly
___________________________________________ Join in and link up here today, or any time this week, with this week’s ‘Inspiration Weekly‘. The theme is ENERGY. A picture, a poem, a story, a photograph or even music. How does ‘Energy’ inspire you?
22 things I have done since becoming a parent…
Sung’ Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’ more times than I’d like to think about. Not had a lie-in past 9am for over 8 years, but had plenty of mid-day naps. Scrubbed Weet-Bix off the kitchen floor till my hands nearly bled (that stuff is like cement to shift when it has set!). Got up in the…
Counting down to the RWC 2011 Final!
With minutes to go till the RWC 2011 Final I’ve been reflecting on the impact of the rugby on our household. Today we wrote our support in the sand, willing the All Blacks to succeed in tonight’s final game. Tonight I sit quietly, watching. Sophie lies on a camp bed in the lounge. Alice is…
A new start is rarely all smooth going
This week has been one of change and adjustment. Sophie joined Charlotte at school. I stepped up a gear with morning school preparations and post school fall out. Alice adapted to moving at her own pace with a little more ‘down time’ during the day. Charlotte enthusiastically embraced the start of term 4 whilst supporting…