001: big beginnings

Thing to get rid of
~ today I will get rid of my bread maker. it no longer works, I gave it one last chance today and it didn't do as it is supposed to. therefore it is taking up space and collecting dust making just another thing in my house and life I have to clean.

Something for Asher to do
~ after his sleep today, I made Asher some paint - it was fingerpaint and didn't go well in the brushes but he loved it still the same - it was really easy to make - just 2 cups of flour, 2 cups of water and food colouring!

What I am grateful for
~ I am grateful for my hubby who has smashed our ugly old bbq to smitherines and started to fix the pool so we can swim in it as the weather gets hotter. love you B x

Where the wild things are...

As I sit and look at some of the amazing blog sites on here - I am totally inspired by their beauty and am completely taken into their lovely worlds... then I snap back to reality!

You see I really enjoy beautiful, simple, clean and lovely things. But when I take stock of my life and my house and belongings, you could never tell. I am, deep down a VERY girly girl! With a hubby who's spectrum of favorite colours only hovers between light blue, dark blue, brown, and black; and a two year old boy who loves to throw stuff, (particularly balls and dirt) and doesn't like to stay clean - I am left with only one option I feel... have a house that wipes clean easy, doesn't show up dirt and has nothing too precious!

Ah, so you see my quandry now? In the book "Where the Wild things Are", Max rides away in a small boat to where the Wild Things are. My husband and son love this book, because they can imagine being where the wild things are and being part of that. But I, on the other hand want to be back in my lovely house with warm dinner waiting - out of the boat, the forest and away from where the wild things are.

I don't mean to complain about my life and make you think that I don't enjoy my family, house and surroundings, I am just yet to see the feminine beauty that my surroundings possess. Does anyone out there know any ideas on how to do this? I am thinking that I need to stick to my Spring Resolutions especially about de-cluttering more... am now looking at my tin of pens/pencils and wondering how many of them I really need.

I dream of small clay potted herbs sitting neatly in the sun, flowers growing vibrantly in my garden, and me sitting in a lawn chair soaking up the sun whilst sipping tea watching my son play contently in the garden. Ahh. Oh well, there is always heaven for that!

Colourful living!

The question isn't whether it's true,
The question--"Is it working for you?"
Marshmallow skies
And custardy pies
And nothing's too hard to do...
Aint it grand living in a LaLa Land!
(All Star United lyrics)

This is one of the few things that picks me up when I am down and out! Listening to a fun band and singing my lungs out. Yes I get a few odd stares (ok just one from Asher) but I love it!
Don't you love the days when things look bright and all the colours are out!

No I have not lost it, and Yes, I may not make any sense. But I am writing as a woman who is joyful! God has blessed me and I am reveling in my blessings.

Asher and I had a colourful day yesterday playing with friends and paint and today we played with more friends and ate biscuits galore!

Thank you Lord for colours, biscuits and friendships!!!