Writing

Something desired, but failed to attain: Poetic Trilogy

Eluded Haunting me – your eyes, your smile burnt behind my eyelids with a whisper of you soft against my earlobe. You’ve progressed in your actions, no more hiding behind smiles. You linger in the moments, and hold me with you. Our blatant actions are leading. Passion mounts behind the games you play as you… Continue reading Something desired, but failed to attain: Poetic Trilogy

Parenting & Other Life Stories

Recipe for a Mother’s Love

Recipe for a Mother’s Lovemakes unconditional What is mixed into a mother’s love? This balance of flavours comes from a short list of ingredients that doesn’t need to be overly complicated. INGREDIENTS Pinch of self-acceptance Pinch of continual wisdom Tad of respect & warm approval Tad of support Dash of infinite patience Hint of flexibility… Continue reading Recipe for a Mother’s Love

Parenting & Other Life Stories

Parenting Quotes for Today

Here are 7 inspirational parenting quotes that I really enjoyed and wanted to share with you. There was something about each one of them that rang true. I hope you enjoy them, and if you have any others to share please add them in the comment section below. “My children are the reason I laugh,… Continue reading Parenting Quotes for Today

Parenting & Other Life Stories

“It’s Okay Mom!” Children’s exposure to Death, A positive note on a very emotional topic

Taking children to funerals is a controversial topic: should they attend, is there an appropriate age, etcetera? For us, like most, it wasn’t something we had discussed beyond the shared idea that it is a highly personal decision. When we were faced with the decision about whether to take our son, who was not yet… Continue reading “It’s Okay Mom!” Children’s exposure to Death, A positive note on a very emotional topic