not quite a sweet sixteen my ungainly man-child {lanky limbs – big feet – chin fuzz} submits to a hug a kiss even high honour bestowed upon this embarrassing mother thank you
Tag Archives: children
Riding Happy
When I’m not at work, I seem to be spending a lot of time watching my daughter riding. Sometimes I feel a bit tired of this, as horses are not really my thing, and standing around in fields is not good for my back, and I’m sure there could be something else I could beContinue reading “Riding Happy”
mum
taxi service listening ear giver of hugs homework adviser encourager dispenser of medicine holder of the purse-strings worrier provider of snack-filled cupboards sanity checker for crazy ideas defender of your right to be yourself to be happy to dream to live … while I have the right to remain exhausted
a new adventure
only 10 minutes surely since your birth accompanied by Norah Jones come away with me and the wonder of a baby girl (convinced you’d be a boy) and now tall and strong beautiful long-haired horse-mad entirely yourself and proud to be so taking changes in your stride understanding past your years now laying down toContinue reading “a new adventure”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Masterpiece
As you may have gathered from yesterday’s post, I am feeling a little nostalgic and remembering when my children were small. When I saw the photo challenge was masterpiece this week, I straight away started thinking that my greatest masterpiece has to be my children! After 9 months growing inside me they both emerged perfectContinue reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Masterpiece”
leaving
teardrops at their leaving dried by sunshine blown away by wind and your constant presence keeping me warm
togetherness
a moment on the stairs almost a meeting you and I and them discussing money and plans and a warmth fills my heart as our funny little family comes together
mothers day
mothers day slipped by without fanfare just with buttons stuck on a cupcake made of card and felt in blue of course just for me and your face earnestly shining waiting for approval and I know there is no need for fuss my children’s happy smiles laughs and hugs and silly giggly nonsense are myContinue reading “mothers day”
fever
flush of fever with cheeks on fire eyelashes tear-wet as she looks up miserably time rolls back to past times when dreaded tooth pushed through tiny gum and weary mum held and rocked and stroked hot skin soothed and sang with calpol and cuddles and carried her off to bed
Snow
We have our first snow of the winter! My daughter was rather excited about this and went out before bed to spin around and enjoy the snow. Not the best photos ever but I like them because they captured the moment.
