The Blink Of An Eye

Our Children are grown up now and, as things go, there are more children in the world because of this process.

We also have young friends with young children and we find ourselves saying what all older parents say, “Don’t blink because this time in your life will be over so fast. Enjoy every moment.” We mean what we say in the same way that every person who spoke these words to us meant them. But, I can see that it is different for the parents who are in the middle of all this chaos. At some level, they would like their life back — who could blame them? I felt that way too, but my thoughts were projected beyond my time with my boys — I was in no hurry for it to end — it was a magnificent time in my life. Maybe it is the way I am wired, but I get a buzz out of being around people who are hungry for knowledge — hungry for life. This definition describes children — all children. To be the person who smoothes the way — supplies the tools — provides encouragement, this is the best way a person could spend their life.

Awesome.

 

Mums are awesome.

Being a Mum Can Sometimes Make You Feel Like This.

 

Not my photo.

Fish and Chips with Mum.

Waiting for the Belgrave Lantern Parade to start last Saturday.

Little tummies needed something to keep them going……… the parade starts a bit before dinnertime and goes on for a while. This mum had it all worked out [mums always do]. Love the kid with the dog hat.

Mums Rock.

Mums are excellent people.

Dads are pretty good too.

But, sometimes you just need your mum.

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Photo Credit:

If You Are Lucky.

Illustration credit

As it was Mother’s day last weekend, and a lot of home school parents are mums I’m posting this illustration from an old story book. I’m not sure what is going on exactly, I just thought it was a cool drawing. If you are lucky you have a mum who can make the world look this interesting.

My mum certainly did.