This blog is all about my life as a mother. The joys of seeing our children grow not to mention the tears, anxieties, frustrations, excitement and fears is something I would like to share with my family, friends and those who care to stop by and read my ramblings. Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Teaching Filipino using Visible thinking routines.

Little brother had the opportunity to give wrestling a try this season. He improved with time and hard work, got in shape, and I think he even surprised himself. Wrestling is balance, agility, hand-eye coordination, flexibility, positioning, strength, speed, footwork, hustle, mental focus, mental toughness, core strength, concentration, and endurance.

A Writer on Writing, the World, Random Reflections and Rants. Thursday, 7 May 2015. Pocket Poems for Poetry Day. Pocket poems as a venture have been doing the rounds for a while in America. And I just love the idea of them. They make poetry so accessible. But I fantasize about the day when poems are handed out as leaflets in the street to passers-by.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012. New website, that is. And now, a love note to Mr. Tuesday, October 2, 2012.

Alive, Radiant, and Free. I am the larks song that awakens courage, calls forth beauty, and proclaims freedom and truth. Wednesday, October 17, 2012. In the past few months, my life has undergone some pretty hefty transitions. People are created uniquely and intentional.

Saturday, May 02, 2015. Yes I am a stay at home mom, and I STILL matter.

Friday, April 22, 2011. This is a cute penguin and snowflake Dresden plate wall hanging for my kitchen. Aunt Edith made an adorable knit fancy yarn shawl in beautiful cranberry color. My cousin Henrietta made a really cute quilted table runner and also a matching journal cover .

Amanda Trought - Mixed Media Artist. Art Cards - 4 x 6. 52 Weeks of Colour - Images. Want to purchase some Art? Available in sets of 2. Monday, 4 May 2015. Creating takes time - New Work. I shared on my creativity blog snippets of these paintings on water colour paper, but thought I would share the full size here. It is amazing how quickly time flies and before you know it you have a handful of paintings that are not quite complete.