3 January. Ek wil met haar speel. I love the innocence of little children at play and am grateful that Jem loves it too. It was delightful to watch these two birthday buds playing. A connection is a connection never mind time, age or language.
Today has been a beautiful gift, a gentle day, lovely bonding moments with Kate, a delicious catch up nap, an afternoon on the couch with a new book and especially a call from the sellers agent very keen to do what is necessary to resurrect our contract on the house. So not only am I grateful for a perfect day after the night before, but also for a husband who is always right.
9 November. Today I am grateful for a serendipitous meeting with a wise and gentle friend along a soul filled coastal track, a distinctive orange cap and most especially a sweaty hug.
Kate was never very still as a young child, except when she wasn’t well, and then B was her best to cuddle. Which he loved. I am grateful that some things just don’t change.
I suspect it might be because I’m the giver of nightly fresh food but whatever the reason little Jayde seems to have developed a soft spot for me. She’s always up for a little cuddle, her favourite spot in the evening being on the couch behind my head, often snuggling under my hair. She seems to feel secure there. I’m grateful for the love of a sweet little creature. Whatever the reason.
I couldn’t get warm today. I was so very grateful for the only warm spot I could find in my home.The winter sun streaming in to my kitchen. Believe it or not, I simply sat in that patch of warmth and had my morning coffee. Bliss.
I am grateful for a day punctuated with colours, vibrant purple berries on poffertjies, fresh green produce, exquisite red flowers and most especially the wonderfully blue blue sky. From a morning market breakfast to a patio lunch. And everything in between.
I am grateful for today. For the beauty of today. But especially for the beauty of the quiet end to the day. The quiet end to the week. Kate and I and the beach. Gentle murmurs, cold sand and quiet smiles.
I am grateful for perfectly still saturday mornings. For the view from the bench that should bear my name. But mostly I am grateful that it still takes my breath away.
I was grateful for an early morning walk and coffee today. Especially grateful because it was at the request of Kate. We watched the Noosa Festival of Surfing kick off at First Point. I was amazed at how the surfers managed to do something with the beautiful pond they were presented with. Kate was amazed at how gorgeous some of them were. A perfect start to a gentle Sunday. For both of us.
grace and dignity 