I've moved!

So many things have changed so I've moved to a new blog that better reflects us!

Funwithouttoys.blogspot.com

We're Back!

If it wasn't for Shumin's private investigation efforts, I wouldn't have remembered this blog! I guess it got lost in the midst of diapers, tantrums, runny noses, sandcastles, crayons, cuddles and the general excitement of having two Energizer Bunnies invade our home. A highly-welcome and blessed invasion, I might add! Anyway, now I know, thanks to Shumin, that this blog is discoverable to competent Google searchers!

So much has changed.

We've welcomed Roy.

Said goodbye to Darcy, my companion of 12 years,  who will always have a special place in my heart.

Nurtured a garden on our balcony, growing pandan, lime, curry, Indian marjoram,  Kang Kong, and more...

Stepped up recycling efforts with Garbage Enzyme, Bokashi composting,  making our own fertiliser and household cleaners, and bringing containers and canvas bags out for shopping.

Discovered the joy of nature walks and walking barefoot on grass.

Experienced our marriage going through the washing machine - it's been through the mud, scrubbed, rinsed, spun, tumble dried and ironed out...

Took a leap of faith to start homeschooling with Enki - a journey of self discovery and self mastery not only for the children, but especially for the adults. A journey to connect with our inner wisdom,  enjoy Mother Earth, have fun everyday, and accidentally learn things along the way!

Survived an overhaul of our world views and belief systems - they have been torn down and rebuilt, and torn down again. Goodbye ego, judgement and blame; welcome compassion, gratitude and respect for all life! Each day is a magic carpet ride, discovering more about the beautiful world we live in, and "seeing the universe in a grain of sand."

Religious Education

P: (with Arielle perched on his lap, reading a Baby Bible story book) Jesus loves the little children! (pointing) Black, white, brown, yellow, and green!

S: (from the next room) GREEN??!!??

P: Yeah... the plants...

S: (buries her face in her hands)