Photo by David Fitzpatrick Good morning (or evening depending on where you are in the world). We are beginning a new week. A clean slate. A fresh start. Let's get on with it. Last week of school before the holidays - we are all hanging out for a break. What's happening at your place? … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2012
Random Thoughts on a Sunday Morning – And Some Blog Lovin’
This morning I'm struggling to craft a coherent post, so instead of a single topic, considered and well thought out, you will get a random collection of the out-of-context thoughts of a tired, emotionally challenged woman who is trying to come to terms with the fact the coffee that gets her started in the morning may be contributing to the … [Read more...]
Another Sad Goodbye
The house is a little quieter today. There's no padding of paws up the hallway, no frenzy of barking when you arrive home, no little yap to let you know you are taking a bit too long to dish out his dinner. For the first time in 10 years we are without a pet in our household. After losing Abbey earlier this year yesterday we had to say … [Read more...]
What Happened To Childhood?
I'm as guilty as any parent of rambling on to my children about how tough my childhood was, "what do you mean you can't walk to the bus stop, I walked to school EVERY DAY and IN THE FROST". Yet it has struck me this week that perhaps my children are experiencing a childhood more complex, more emotionally challenging and with more pressure than … [Read more...]
Monday Morning Photo – Splash
The weeks are flying by, as a new one begins I resolve to write EVERYTHING down after a weekend of double booking myself. What is your goal for this week? … [Read more...]
Mother Guilt
Image from © Lime Lane Photography Can someone please explain to me the purpose of mother guilt? You know the way mums worry, stress, feel bad, whenever they "let the children down"? It appears I have doubled booked myself this morning. This week I received one email, three text messages, and participated in two conversations about … [Read more...]
Weekly Photo Challenge – Free Spirit
This week's photo challenge was "free spirit". These photos were captured by my brother, David Fitzpatrick as the bird launched itself from the lightning spike on top of the Tacking Point Lighthouse. We think this is a Peregrine Falcon, the fastest bird on earth. … [Read more...]
Challenges and Goals – Is Creating A List Worth It?
Spring has arrived and we unwrap ourselves from the cocoons created during the cold weather. As the sun warms our thoughts turn to new beginnings, spring cleaning, getting ourselves back into action. In my world yet another birthday is rapidly approaching. Not as significant as a birthday with a "0" but a midpoint "5" is still pause for serious … [Read more...]
Monday Morning Photo – Gather
Listen to meeee ... I am speaking. Some days I know exactly how this pelican feels. So much to say. So few people actually listening! It's the start of another week. We waved the Princess Child off to school camp, so I expect it will quiet around here for a while. I hope everything is wonderful in your household today. Have a fantastic week. … [Read more...]
Happy Father’s Day
A quick glance of Twitter this morning you could tell the tweeters with young children, by 7.30am they were up, presents opened, breakfast done. Father's Day obligations completed children were in front of the cartoons. Problogger posted a delightful interview with his 6-year-old son who provided information on his dad's favourite food, what he … [Read more...]
