It was heartbreaking to sit at the computer as big, happy sun-rays made their way across the backyard but the cups of tea and regular chats with Che made it a little easier to bear. Daniel took the kids out in the afternoon so I could write in the quiet. It was bittersweet, I tell you, knowing that they were frolicking in Sunday afternoon light.
In between the day-to-day tasks and the long list of stories that need to be written I've been thinking, planning and dreaming about our trip to Tasmania. It's going to be wonderful, I just know it. I sorted out my woollens and I'm making sure I've got enough layers for the kids to wear. Che's little feet have been treated to some adorable Jonah and the Girl kicks and I can quite confidently say that I love them as much as he does (have you ever seen a sweeter motif on a shoe?!)
This morning in class I encouraged my students to visualise their breath as colour, the first colour that came to mind, and to see that colour move down to and then away from their baby. It was nice to think of all those babies growing, surrounded by soft hues of pink, blue, yellow and lilac.
Che came home from school today and shared his first story of a girl crush. He told us that he kissed Kaia, that she's really pretty and that she wears her hair in a bun "...just like you do Mum." It was the sweetest thing I've ever heard, the most innocent, colourful words.
Oh now I'm inspired on a Monday morning! I'm off to search for colour in our house. Absolutely love that vibrant blue in the skittles photograph - stunning!
ReplyDeleteAw, sweet Che. The weather was definitely weird here this weekend, bursts of sunshine and lots and lots of rain and grey skies in between. So long summer... x
ReplyDeleteHow heart-breakingly beautiful, noticing your hair and his little crush's hair are the same. Little Che. Naw.
ReplyDeleteChe's shoes are great - if only they came in grown up sizes too :-)
ReplyDeleteOh I love this post Jodi. The colour certainly shines through in your words. That is a beautiful story of Che's first kiss, utterly magical. Tassie is such a pretty place, gorgeous landscapes, delicious fresh food and a pace like nowhere else in Australia, calm and laid back xo
ReplyDeleteadorable. my son is in kindergarten and apparently has a girlfriend. "ma, she dream about me!"
ReplyDeleteLoving Che's little green pixie shoes in the first photo! xx
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, that's just heart breakingly adorable.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are stunning! What lens are you using? Beautiful pics of your beautiful subjects xx
ReplyDeletehello there, thank you thank you. I use a 20mm 1.7 lumix lens on a panasonic gf1. I love it & highly recommend it x
DeleteYou take a lovely photo. I know that bitter sweet feeling of an empty house (some peace at last!) but really wishing I was in on the family fun. Tasmania sounds delightful, keep it in your sights!
ReplyDeleteLovely post, very inspiring and I know exactly how you feel about being 'house bound' when there are jobs to do. At the moment Im trying to edit wedding photos and its very hard with two little ones around... when the hubby offers lovingly to take the big boy out with him to the sea when the sun is shining, I get a tad jealous:)
ReplyDeleteChe is just so precious, I've never met the boy obviously...but he looks like a real old soul, am I right? Very soft/gentle look about him:) Reminds me of my Jasper:)
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There's nothing like a bit of colour to brighten ones world :)
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Hi Jodi
ReplyDeleteI am sure Tasmania will exceed any expectations. It is truly a beautiful place that I gladly call home.
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If you make it to the NW coast of Tassie, let me know - I can point you in the direction of some awesome stuff (or even in the South, I went to uni there, so I know a few good things at that end too!)
ReplyDeletejodi this is a beautiful, beautiful post. you most certainly thread those words together - beautifully. all wonderful things, especially che's crush ;) x
ReplyDeleteAnd what beautiful colours you captured. Beautiful images Jodi.
ReplyDeleteLove the first crush, how innocently lovely. :)
May our boys never stop being sweet to their mamas. xx
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ReplyDeletebeautiful as always. Just curious and interested - who do you write for/publish in? x
ReplyDeleteHi Joanna,
DeleteI write for a few magazines across a range of topics - bridal, health & kids. There's a few other projects in the pipeline but I have to do the bread & butter work first x
Miss Kaia is one lucky little lady indeed!!
ReplyDeleteI think I read this quickly on my phone and forgot to come back and comment. Gorgeous photos lovely lady... and Che's cuteness kills me!
ReplyDeleteI remember at prenatal yoga being asked to visualise colour - it was turquoise. I still think of her as turquoise. xx
Oh, color! How lovely :) Those shoes are adorable - wonder if they have some in my size ;)
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Lovely to meet you too Jodi (thanks for popping by and saying hello) and your beautiful family - Che and Poet are truly gorgeous,as is your space here. Your Tasmania trip sounds like a great adventure ... I'm sure it will be as fabulous as you imagine! x
ReplyDeleteOh tassie. i'm very envious. one day we'll get there. one day.
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That's so sweet! I remember when my oldest first fell in love at the age of 4 - she was his little girlfriend until they both were 6! :-) So cute and innocent with these first crushes! :-)
ReplyDeleteChe you are so sweet. In your little knitted shoes. The trip sounds like bliss xx
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