Heimana's artwork

 

Heimana's almost four now, and while big sister is definitely the big starlet, Heimana is quietly growing and developing her own personality - she's an easy going, slightly shy, slightly tomboyish girl, easily lost in her own little world. I often wonder where she's got to only to find her entirely absorbed by a drawing or a game. She's been showing a bit of an artistic streak recently. Like with  Mato's photos, Heimana seems to have a naive flair for art, here are a few of my favourite paintings, produced over the May school hols.

  

And also a cute little mother's day gift, she made at school, using clam shells.

Happy Mother's Day Granny!

Mother's Day

Yesterday was Mother's Day, of course I wasn't expecting too much - I'd already got Matotea's card from school, which frankly was more than enough. But I thought I should do something for Meme, even though she couldn't care less, it just seems wrong to me. So, Matotea and I made caraway biscuits, which we planned to take to Meme's, but unfortunately she had headed off to church and to visit Viriamu's grandma in Avera.......so I'm ashamed to say between us, Matotea and I polished off at least half of the cookies destined for Meme!

Mothering

Bonne Fêtes Mamans! Today is Mother's Day here in France, it's one of those weird things, it's not the same as the UK or the US, so I have to keep on my toes to remember Mum back home!

Here's a beautiful tropical bouquet that I ordered for my mother-in-law.....happy Mother's Day to all you Mums and Mums-to-be!!!!