Looking after the little ones
It is dark outside and I check the time. Nine o’clock on a Sunday morning, but that is in Dubai, here it is still only five. I have plenty of Continue Reading →
Tag: Lakshmi
Lakshmi at the soft ball play centre
“No fireworks, no fireworks” Lakshmi cried. She didn’t want to see the sparkles in the night sky. Having her hair washed has left her traumatised. She shielded her eyes from Continue Reading →
Lavinia’s ‘chorukoduppu’
It is almost two in the morning. I set the alarm for 730. We didn’t plan on staying up this late but we were having such a good time that Continue Reading →
Sunshine and showers
Lakshmi and family are returning home today. Huw is working this weekend and they can’t stay any longer. I get up early and go for my morning stroll. After a Continue Reading →
Spitzingsee with Lakshmi
Lakshmi has had a fitful night. There is a cot provided but she won’t sleep in it and has been kicking us all night. I give my morning walk a Continue Reading →
Schliersee with Lakshmi
When I get back from my walk, Lakshmi is still fast asleep. When she eventually wakes up she makes me a pretend cup of tea with the coffee milk pots. Continue Reading →
Schliersberg and toboggan rides
“Ammamma, ammamma” Lakshmi cries as I try to leave. It’s too early for her to wake up. I gently tap her back to sleep. Lakshmi has had a busy day Continue Reading →
Back in Schliersee with family
‘Starry, starry night’, the words pop up in my head. The night sky twinkles with a million stars. It reminds me of the nights before words like ‘light pollution’, became Continue Reading →
The Gruffalo Trail
“The weather forecast for the weekend looks pretty grim. What do you do with your children on a weekend like this?” I ask Tiffany, our theatre sister. For someone so Continue Reading →
Lakshmi and I went to the woods today
The sun’s rays filter through the closed curtains and wake me up. It is still too early and I try to sleep some more. Lakshmi is fast asleep and doesn’t Continue Reading →
