In my dreams: the end of day Tidy up, put toys away Run the kids a nice warm bath Play with bubbles, have a laugh Soft warm towels, nice and dry Pyjamas on – it’s story time Children snuggled in their beds Lullabies for sleepy heads A kiss goodnight, time to sleep Tiptoe down the… Read More
Yesterday, a baby went to sleep in my arms, and for a moment the world stopped. I gazed at her in wonder, my heart overflowing with love. A moment cherished, a moment stored in my heart, A moment that flew past all too quickly. The world turned, and the changes came A Moses basket… Read More
Last December we performed “We Need A Little Christmas” from Mame in our fundraising concert. This year, we decided to perform the same number again – with a little twist. This time, with our concert taking place in November rather than December, we decided to bemoan the fact that Christmas seems to start earlier and… Read More
I’d like the bathroom fairy to visit me Waving her magical wand “Tell me your wishes” she’d say to me And this is how I would respond: Where do I start? Let’s stop and think. Which part of my bathroom is worst? That feeble shower without a doubt That’s what I would want to go… Read More
We’ve all been there at one time or another. Staring at a blank page in a notebook or on a computer screen, waiting for some words of inspiration to come. And the more you stare at the page, trying to think of something to write about, the more blank your mind feels. These days I… Read More
Dear Sleep Remember those good old days when we used to spend hours together, dreaming beautiful dreams, night after night? After a busy day, you were always there waiting with your big warm open arms ready to enfold me. I felt so snuggly and safe in your embrace and those hours we spent together were… Read More
Two big blue eyes peek from a cot A soft, sweet voice is cooing Two little arms are lifted up Beautiful, fleeting moments Chubby arms around my neck Small head upon my shoulder My baby snuggling close to me Beautiful, fleeting moments Raspberries blown on a bare tum Tickles, squeals of laughter Row, row your… Read More