Yum...toast

Mj decided he had had enough lying in bed on saturday morning so while M and I grabbed the last of our forty winks he made his way downstairs, pulling his chair through from the conservatory and proceeding to make himself toast. He did a fine job and was oh so proud as he munched on the over cooked bread, spread with butter and plum jam.

I think it is his favourite place to be at the moment...standing tall on his chair, making toast and coffee, washing dishes, cutting vegetables or nibbling at the fruit bowl. How they love to copy us adults. I hope his domesticated skills last!

Saturday morning allotmenting

I just love sunny, saturday mornings at the allotment. It is a place where we can be together as a family, away from any distractions (i.e. tv, computers, music and telephones) learning and sharing together. Apart from the aeroplanes flying over head there is peace and quiet.

Today we picked some radish, beetroot and turnip which will require some creative cooking this week. We planted mustard spinach, chinese cabbage and onions. Lets hope they grow well and can fight off the pests.

My quilting journey continues...

My friend has just given birth to a precious little boy so today I began quilt number three. After raiding the charity shops in town I came across some beautiful baby blue and white, bunny rabbit printed fabric. A real gem which I know will inspire me in many projects. Tonight I am quilting and will show you the result soon (hopefully).

A light bulb moment

This morning I was preparing for J.a.M (Jesus and Me). I was studying the miracle of Jesus healing a blind man. (The bible, John chapter 9). It occured to me that in this story there are a number of 'light bulb moments' and a number of occasions where there was a real need for a 'light bulb moment'. A 'light bulb moment' could be defined as a point of new understanding and a changing in thinking, attitude or action. Jesus says in the chapter previous (John ch 8), that he is the 'light of the world'. He is the light bulb for this world. He can offer a new way of thinking and a new understanding. We don't need to be confused about our future, our sicknesses, our loneliness or whatever we are going through because Jesus will give us light and direction in every situation. The blind man, no longer blind physically or spiritually praises Jesus for his new understanding and his two light bulb moments!

It all begins here

The whole new world of blogging is opening up before me and I feel drawn to continue along the path to see what the journey entails.

My desire is to make a record of my life as a stay-at-home mama and share the daily discoveries of a two year old and a 28 year old!