monday - still summery

Sometimes the ritual of washing my feet - washing away the day, cleansing, renewing - is the most beautiful part of my day. Before Ché's day-sleep I sit him on the side of the sink, fill it with cool water and a few bubbles (lush, only lush) and wash his feet, his hands and dab a cool face-washer on the back of his neck. We then read a story and he falls asleep within minutes. Sometimes just standing on the ocean's edge and letting the waves lap at my feet can change my day for the better. We don't pay enough attention to the soles that carry us around all day. If you get the chance, wash your feet and then lie down for a few minutes. Enjoy the stillness and the quiet. The letting go of the exhalation.

monday - still summery

Two balloons can help create hours of imaginative play. See Kyrie's inspiring un-toys list here.

The response to my last post on pregnancy loss has been amazing. To those of you that have left a comment describing your experience...thank you for being brave enough to share your story. I'm sorry for your loss and I hope you can find comfort in the words and stories of others. I'll leave the comments open for another day. Tomorrow I will randomly pick 5 numbers out of the hat - I trust that the people chosen are the ones that really need to read Zoe's book.

hazy monday

the humidity has been high for a few weeks now. Everyone is a little weary and a little over being sweaty and sticky. As Ché would say: "Yuk Mum." Yes, yuk. It's so humid that you can almost see the air - constant downpours and bright sun makes me feel like I'm living in monsoon season in the tropical north. For now lemongrass and ginger tea is helping. So too is our new king size bed - so much glorious room. Why didn't we get one sooner?

Tomorrow - an interview and a giveaway.

it's monday...

I'm sipping mint water and working on an exciting project that involves so many beautiful women that I know. It's exciting, to be organising something I'm really passionate about. Something that I know will inspire and perhaps change journeys and perspectives.

Our little local beach side town is quiet again because the tourists have gone home and the children are back at school. I'm really appreciating the space and the quiet...the fact that we don't have to scramble for a square metre of sand. Daniel is home, Ché has a new toot toot and I'm enjoyably busy.

And all is good.

It's February already, our last month of summer.

It's hot and sunny and while living in the present is ideal I am looking forward to the ochre and the golden autumn days ahead.

Tell me...who are you, and what are you up to?

monday summer pics

we've got the giggles

monday summer pics

ready to party

for ommi's birthday

we lit sandalwood incense to keep the mozzies at bay...and then we indulged in baked ricotta, special cheeses, roast lemon and garlic chicken, delicious salads and an extra special chocolate cake with surprise strawberries inside. at the end of the night we were tired, full and happy. the essence of birthdays..........

monday summer pics

dressing up in dada's clothes (hippie headband looks good on both my boys).
growing up too fast.
halfway through summer already.
enjoying the daze and reminding myself when I complain of the heat...
that I'm much cooler than my pre-natal students.
This year I promised I wouldn't whinge or complain as much as I used to.
So far it's been a very positive experience.
And makes for a much happier family.
Happy summer to you.

i forgot it was monday

so relaxed i am.
after a few days of rain over christmas...
hence plenty of nana naps and long stints reading new books
i have lost count of the days.
and i'm about to lose count all over again because
we're off on a little holiday.
a few lazy days at the ashram
where we'll eat delicious vegetarian meals
and chant in the new year accompanied by a couple of hundred yogis.
i'll be back in a few days,
in a new year,
with photos and stories.
Until then,
may you smile and warmly welcome 2010.
so much to look forward to x

monday summer pics

Trying to get a 'good' family Christmas photo.
But did you know that toddlers wriggle? Alot.
Then the batteries died.
And so this is the best outtake.
Which is the only appropriate 'take'.
Joyous Christmas to you xxx

monday summer pics

crinkled summer dresses and a grey day outside.
perhaps a little how i feel.
trying not to get overwhelmed by the Christmas frenzy.
trying to stay grounded and calm and be grateful for what we already have
and who we have
the fresh Christmas trees sold out on the weekend.
so we don't have a tree.
wish i could have been a little more prepared for advent.
sigh.
there's still time to bake and wrap and hug.
and that sounds good to me.

monday summer pics

light flare
an evening swim
summer's here

summer pics

After days of sticky heat I'm relishing the grey and the wet - the beautiful fresh smell of rain is breezing through the window. A different kind of wet on the weekend though - Ché jumped right in, clothes 'n all. Summer hot hot heat is here.

Joining me in this once-a-week summer photo post is:

meagan
fliss
cindy
michelle
cindy
kristi
leanne
katy

Post a photo that says 'summer'...every monday till the beginning of March. Can't wait to see the collection