Back at the end of October, after a brutal winter and a six week trip to Europe (and the time it took us to get over that jet lag) I took Daniel to the beach for the first time in months. And as I sat on the sand and marvelled at the sight of him […]
Tag Archives: Summer
Back in early spring, mid-September to be precise, Daniel decided he no longer needed his daily nap. Right around that time I stopped blogging. Because adjusting to the new routine of non-stop action from morning till bedtime left me with hardly any time to come up for air, and so many things that I used […]
Summer, oh glorious summer. Long lazy days filled with trips to the beach, looking after our small but lush garden, splashing in our blow-up pool, late dinners (and late bedtime too). Frangipanis are everywhere, and I’ve taken plenty of pictures of their delicate petals. Sand is everywhere too – in the car, at home, sometimes […]
Early mornings. Sand, everywhere. The mix of salt and sunscreen on our skin, the smell of frangipani. Light dancing amongst the waves, and heavy dew drops rolling down the blades of grass, illuminated by the rising sun. Sand castles, shells and pebbles. Sticky, hot air, mozzies, and all shades of green. And the pure joy in […]