Clear, white winter light on a landscape of green and yellow.

Sometimes a photo essay is the best way to find some words; it’s been hard to articulate my ideas over the past few days. What I do know is that winter is here; wild, cold winds tell us there’s snow down south. At night we’re going to bed early and reaching for extra blankets – hot water bottles are a necessity.

/ golden blooms and the perfect midday light

/ a pitstop on our morning walk; daisies in one hand whilst the other collects fallen leaves

/ I’m not sure what this tree is called but its leaves are the most vivid shade of lime/yellow

/ a little finger and a sign that never seems to age

/ playing in the garden at Montessori. She spent an hour there yesterday; her first day of “prep” before she officially begins in a few weeks time. It’s hard to believe that we’re launching into this next stage with her. But, she’s ready – so, so ready.

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