I love being a homeschooling mummy. It is particularly a privilege to watch my teens figure out their strengths and weaknesses, and then blossom when given enough time to explore their interests. But there are moments of wistfulness too. I think probably caused by watching my elder twin becoming an incredible artist. She improves every…
Category: Seasons of Joy
Seasons of Joy Weekly Journal
What a glorious week to restart my seasons of joy posts! The sun is shining brightly, I have just spent a whole week with my family out of the house and we are all looking forward to beginning our next term. It was so good to be away from the computer and away from anything school related,…
Seasons of Joy Weekly Journal
The last time I wrote a Seasons of Joy post was October 2015. Shortly after I decided to try to monetise my blog, changing my priorities somewhat in the process. For months this felt awkward and uncomfortable, until in February I jacked it all in and returned to my roots. I have missed writing the…
Seasons of Joy: Preserving the Beauty of Flowers
You all know how much I like flowers, roses in particular. I think Roses are great value for money because they look stunning freshly cut and in a vase and they look just as lovely dried and either in a vase or hanging upside down. I have always dried flowers ever since I got married…
Seasons of Joy: Homemade and Homegrown Beauty
In my quest for a more homey home, Gary and I have been busy making sure all our bits and pieces which we have collected over the years are up on the walls rather than being stuck in a box. Last Saturday, Gary retrieved his drill from a very disorganised shed and began drilling away…
Seasons of Joy: A Patchwork of Memories
Twelve years ago, I began to hand sew a patch work. I thought it might one day become a blanket or maybe a wall hanging. Every single piece of fabric used is from clothing my three eldest wore in the first year of their life. Each piece brings back memories. Each piece is beautiful because…
Seasons of Joy: A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That
Wibbly Wobbly Weightloss I was so hoping this would be the week I could post my third picture showing the loss of the next ten pounds of fat. (I am posting a picture every ten pounds I lose, so I can look back). I was convinced it would be this week, but alas I'm not…
Seasons of Joy: Embracing your Inner Awesomeness!
L12 was sharing with C12 that she felt different from others, saying that all her friends had Ipods, Ipads, mobile phones, were allowed to stay out, had new fashionable clothes from trendy shops and so on. C12, bless her little cotton socks, went up to her, gave her a quick hug and encouraged her not…
Seasons of Joy: My Testimony
Over the past few weeks I have been sharing all that God has been doing in my life. These are exciting times for me. I just love it when God is doing His thing! I was unsure whether I would be making myself too vulnerable by sharing details of such a personal kind. Last week…
Seasons of Joy: Precious Memories
I've not written a precious memory or seasons of joy post for a while. I've been trying to cut down on my blog writing so I can focus on a couple of other writing projects. This Seasons of Joy/ Precious Memory mash-up post covers bits and pieces which have been going on over the past…
Seasons of Joy: All about the cake….
So, when I announced to the family that I was no longer buying in sugar or anything containing sugar, they weren't too concerned. They know me of old. It wouldn't last long. And I agree, it probably won't. But it will have some sort of effect. Do you remember when I gave up coffee to…
Seasons of Joy – All things are possible….part 2
I think the first thing I learnt from reading through all the passages God highlighted for me is that He is to be our all, our everything. In some distorted version of the truth Food had become that for me. If I am being honest it had been since I was a child. But God…
Seasons of Joy : All things are possible…
This is the follow on post from last week's Addiction post. It is a post I have not looked forward to writing. Using God's word to try to explain something which has ultimately been a personal revelation from Him to me feels like a huge responsibility. Articulating it clearly and accurately feels hard and I…
Seasons of Joy: Addiction But No Cold Turkey
Warning: Brutally honest post ahead. This doesn't seem an appropriate post to be in my seasons of joy series, I know. Thing is this series is about me. It is my journey through the often murky waters of Life. My fight, if you like, to find Joy in every season. In order for me to…
Seasons of Joy: Cycling and Trampolining
This week I have spent a rather delightful time....... school planning! Yes, and really enjoying it too. I am excited about the next ten weeks. We have lots to get through and a few changes to try out. I love new terms and am envisaging many hours spent cuddled up to my youngest two reading…