Jelly Babe

To have a child is surely one of the most life changing event which could ever happen to you. Nothing in your life is ever the same…

In their innocence they come, take your whole life, your heart, your being and turn it all upside down. They come without reservation, the only agenda they have is to be fed, cleaned and loved, but believe me that ‘little’ agenda of theirs keeps you busy all day.

They don’t ask for anything, they just simply cry to get it. They drain your pocket, occupy your thought, and crawl into the centre of your heart.

You don’t have free time anymore and should you get it sleep sounds like the best way to spend it on. You know now that you never knew the true meaning of work, until now.



Knowing all this, who in their right mind would ever want to put themselves through all this?

On Saturday, as I was sitting watching my jelly babe all the above faded away – because despite them taking all your energy they give back so much more. With their innocent vitality they have the power to transform an ordinary day into a memorable event.

They teach us that enjoyment lies in the ordinary things.

Something we so often forget.