radiant reflections ~ kylie's photostream  

i had one of those moments tonight.
you know the ones, where the world just stops still for a bit?
i was rolling out lolly cake, in the kitchen
the house quiet - the tv was off and the kids fast asleep.
the kitchen window was wide open, letting in a slight breeze
all i could hear were the waves crashing on the beach.
and then i had a moment of peace. of stillness.

i spent most of the day wondering where the past 31 days have gone.
(seriously? february already?)

the sun was already intense when we walked to kindy at 9am. the little man and i took our time walking home, searching for cocoons and caterpillars near swan plants.

the little miss had her first swimming lesson today, i was so proud of her. i stood watching her through the window and oh my. be still my heart.

i started to make more lolly cake. i always feel wrong cutting off the little eskimo heads. i had trouble making the butter and condensed milk come together. then i burnt the butter and almost set the kitchen on fire. there was black smoke all through the house. i shall try again tomorrow.

i weeded the gardens and we washed the car (finally).

we ate fish'n'chips at the beach for dinner. the late sun still intense. we took a walk, the kids on their scooters.

a hot and sticky summer day.

a good start to the week, a good monday.

errands ran and house cleaned.
and then two kid-free hours spent at the coffee shop.
good coffee and great conversation.
i feel blessed to have her as a friend.