Winter

I have written before about Winter but this year it has been colder and wetter than we have ever known.
My heart goes out to those farmers who are struggling with calving and lambing. This was us two years ago, so I know exactly what they are going through.
But the down sides are definitely offset by the up sides. The sight of a new born lamb racing around the paddock. A cow and her calf sunning themselves - when we get sun that is.
Life in the country is marvellous. Hard work but marvellous. To see new life, to be part of that new life, is an experience that I would not have missed for the world.
Here in suburbia life goes on, each day bringing a new challenge. What has challenged you today.
Was it getting the children off to school. Getting the housework up to date. Or the challenge of making ends meet in these tough economic times. It you are struggling with the price of food I can really recommend a website that will give you some great ideas on saving money and how to get back to basics. Go to http://www.simplesavings.co.nz/ I thoroughly recommend it.
Meanwhile keep warm and dry and think positive.