I expected that as a consequence of my wait and see attitude to this year I would be bored. Going slightly barmy sitting at home with my girls, desperately craving adult company, and stimulation above that of a three year old. What I have found instead is ... I am available. When my sister-in-law wants … Continue reading Available
accepting summer
This summer has thrown me. This is not how summer in Perth looks. Summer in Perth is hot and dry for days on end, with grateful sighs when the sea breeze comes in. Summer in Perth is not, I repeat not, hot and humid with thunderstorms, followed by a rainy drizzly day that could be found … Continue reading accepting summer
guests
Today we have been preparing for guests to stay, actually it's my niece so in reality family, but it feels like guests. My mum has always been amazing with hospitality, and it is something she has gifted to me, a desire for people to feel comfortable and at home, in our home. One of the … Continue reading guests
actively fighting busyness
January is quickly passing me by, and my desire to live lighter and freer already seems like a struggle. The end of last year was frantic, and one day when I was given a moment of reflection by myself, I came back with two words "boundaries" and "margin". So this year I have intentionally decided not to … Continue reading actively fighting busyness
no plans
Mr has been off work for Christmas and the first week of the New Year. It has been fabulous, it has been fun and it has been frantic. Yep, you heard me right ... frantic. We have been blessed to have a number of friends back in Perth for this years Christmas and New Year … Continue reading no plans
gratitude
As part of my efforts to live lighter this year I keep coming back to the notion of gratitude. The idea of finding something to be grateful for in every circumstance. I have the phrase "attitude of gratitude" going through my head constantly (in a cheesy American accent) and although outwardly I cringe every time … Continue reading gratitude