For the first time in a long time things are moving slowly. My craving for simpler days are finally here. This past weekend we all enjoyed the serenity of life on this small farm, that for now we call home. We welcomed the intermittent thunderstorms and cooler winds, happy to be cosy inside with little to do but play games and chat with one another.

We have been here a little over a week and yet we instantly all felt a sense of comfort, it was amazing to see the sense of peace come over the children. They had been so sad and anxious about leaving the old house behind, but for so long now it had felt like we were living in limbo… that sense of the unknown was weighing on them, so to finally settle in here on the farm was just what they needed. What we all needed.

It would be hard not to feel comfortable here though, with the sounds and sights of native birds, massive trees, paddocks and paths to explore. The kids have been riding their bikes, patting pony’s, and we have all enjoyed the walks, sitting in the sunshine whilst dangling our feet in the pool and playing fetch with our dog and theirs.

Stella our Cavalier has bonded so well with the farm dog Lizzy a Golden Retriever who now is a frequent welcome visitor in our guesthouse. Lizzy has shown Stella the joys of farm life and swimming in the dam. Their other dog Molly is almost blind and deaf, a rescue who is just the sweetest. The horses are stunning, and there is even rescue cows and of course a rescue farm cat! Oh and don’t forget chickens and bunnies. Needless to say with our love of animals we are very happy here.

This morning the sunshine is out, the trees are swaying in a gentle spring breeze and the smell of lavender bushes, roses and gum trees is drifting in the air. I have already taken the children to school and hung out the morning washing in the sunshine, Lizzy and Stella are laying beside me and I am about to make a coffee.

Reality tells me that these peaceful moments are not permanent, but it is the moments like this that we need to be mindful of, that we need to sit still for. Our life has slowed for now, we have weeks to just enjoy a slice of farm life (without the hard work that the farmers have), this place is just a slice of Heaven on Earth and I am not taking it for granted.

Soon we will move on again, and our new home is going to require a lot of work and a lot of love which I am excited for, but for now that is weeks away. For now I am here in this moment and I am going to enjoy this slice of paradise.

I encourage you to take some mindful moments yourself today, look for the birds, feel the breeze on your skin, take a walk in nature, or simply sip your coffee a little slower.

Thanks for reading, love Kylie

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