Category Archives: Ava

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Imperfect {the new perfect}.

I am not a finger-painting, cookie-baking mother. I forget to plan holiday activities and I certainly don’t rotate the toys every three months. I’ve never owned a nappy bag or, come to think of it, used a cloth nappy. I’m … Continue reading

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Butterfly.

eye candy actions|toy camera|purple haze|own texture Each morning, as the butterflies emerge, Ivy picks up her net and runs out to the field.  She chases and squeals and if really lucky, ever-so-carefully picks them up.  She calls them her friends.  … Continue reading

Tucked Away Under // Ava, Family

Say Something Sweet

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Fear {less}.

“No-one ever told me that grief felt so like fear” – CS Lewis. This quote was shared with me three years ago.  I’ve never forgotten it because it is so awfully true.  Nothing can prepare you for the fear that … Continue reading

Tucked Away Under // Ava, Family, General

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Over the Rainbow.

I am waking up to your footsteps on my floor.     Making toast for four.      Finding spotty socks for kindy.     Prettying your hair.     Making strawberry milk.      Buying things that sparkle.      Taking you to ballet.      Showing … Continue reading

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Old. New. Newer. {Reasons to love Februrary}.

If it were the me of three years ago writing this, I’d be complaining today.  I’d be annoyed that our new flooring install didn’t begin on schedule.  Or that the doors aren’t ready.  I’d feel stressed that Mason missed swimming … Continue reading

Tucked Away Under // Ava, Family

Say Something Sweet