Day Three

Day Three

by | Mar 29, 2020 | Lock Down Journal

Today being Sunday, we all gathered for our church’s video broadcast.  It all went fairly well with the only minor disruptions being the advertising on the Youtube worship playlist and the fact that there was no Sunday school teacher.  We were blessed to be able...
Day Two

Day Two

by | Mar 28, 2020 | Lock Down Journal

A 7am start was a bit better.  I was soon confronted with Raphi asking me whether I wanted to start a band or throw a party.  I proceeded with caution as I was not sure whether we were discussing fantasy or reality.  In case it was reality, I went with band.  I...
Day One

Day One

by | Mar 27, 2020 | Lock Down Journal

Day one started too early.  I am at a loss for what to do with a baby at 5:20am when it’s dark outside and we are confined to a living room.  I woke Fred up at 6am and asked him to take over as he had clocked eight hours of solid sleep by then and I have not...
Day Zero

Day Zero

by | Mar 26, 2020 | Lock Down Journal

As it so happens, we end up during lock down in a beach house with the extended family.  Six adults and five children, six years and under.  I am chronicling our days here for my own amusement. Day zero, the last day to go into town for supplies.  We had everything we...
In conversation with Sophie Smith

In conversation with Sophie Smith

by | Oct 16, 2019 | interviews

Hi Sophie! Your Instagram account paints such a beautiful picture of slow living and natural parenting.  You look like you are a nature lover and you certainly have your hands full with two busy young children very close in age.  Tell us a bit about yourself and your...