There is a danger in attending an amazing school like Montessori International College, you can become biased and shiny and spiritual and righteous about education and the best way to support children. While I am often the first to share my love for the school my girls attend, the past year has graciously reminded…
This messy life….
A few weeks ago this room was packed to the roof, it was the storage space for our life as our entire home was packed in here while we travelled throughout the magical land of Oz. After living in a van for almost 15 months, arriving home to all our stuff shocked us. Why do…
Mother of the year Award
Today was one of those humbling days where mother guilt and shame was an all consuming ocean. I think I took out one of the all time greatest prizes for the mother of the year award! I often share about the richness of navigating blended families. How it’s messy and hard and beautiful all at once.…
The messy shame filled beauty of families…
Did you know my nan carried me in her womb too? The eggs that would one day grow me were already planted deep inside my mama before she was born. That means my nan held me tight and has influenced me in more ways than I can ever comprehend. It’s the same for you too.…
“I know what dolphins are full of Mama, dolphins are full of magic” – Freya 5 years
We live on an amazing planet. Miraculous wonders rest anywhere our eyes may glance. And at times I still get very involved with my thoughts and miss these wonders, I miss many precious moments of beauty and magic, moments that are right in front of me everyday inviting me to presence. That’s ok, my best…
Do you need a pair of happy glasses? Mine work wonders every time i wear them!
This is a flashback to 7 years ago when my precious first born was two. Bless her heart, she landed in a feathered nest of complete joyful sanity! These happy glasses have been in my care since i was 20. While growing through a particularly challenging chapter of life I was treasure hunting in an…
A little excerpt from a letter i wrote this week… i thought you might enjoy this story too.
This week i wrote to a woman who inspires me greatly. A woman who is my reference point for the divine, for sanity, for service. After the words landed on the page i realised it was possible all of us may like to read a few of them. They were shared in the context that…
Kindness and the art of being blessed.
This past week i have been reflecting on the kindness of others. I have been inundated with snail mail, cooked meals, warm conversations, friendly smiles and my husband even returned home with some wildflowers. My life is immeasurably blessed. And these blessings got me reflecting on the moments that have impacted or changed my life…
This Travelling Writing Life….
We chose to travel Australia this year for many reasons. One of those reasons was to create spaciousness to finish my book. I’m on task! Check out my desk! It’s in the same room as the rest of my house! Yep, i write in my bedroom, the kids room, our kitchen, dining, lounge and everything…
Blended Bliss… Blended Families and navigating the richness of life.
Meet Clare. This is the beautiful woman I share my mothering role with. In our house we lovingly call her our other mother. We have both written this blog together with the intention of supporting other blended families to have faith and courage while navigating the richness that is Blended Bliss. Read on and gain…