Friday comes...a much-needed end of the week. My children have now broken up from school (again) and we have two week's of half term. As ever, the reprieve from the school run routine is greatly appreciated, but also there is that mild panic at the prospect of entertaining them. Must children be
entertained constantly? I'm sure when I was a child we entertained ourselves more!
I read back on my blog this time last year and recognise a different me. What a difference a year makes; I was Lou but not the Lou I am now. It's subtle, but to me, very clear. Life is a journey and this particular phase is one of self-awareness. I've been too busy to notice very much of anything for years and now; well now I notice
everything. I am acutely conscious in a new way. It's really good, enjoyable, informative.
So, the lovely
Simone came to tea. And lunch. And we had cupcakes (well, why not?). There was a-l-h-o-t of talk, we covered many topics, time flew by and then away she went back to the big city! What a miracle the Internet is to bring friends to our doorstep. I never ever would have even met Simone unless I had done so through blogging.
Who would have thought? A kindred spirit found out there in the wilderness of the web.
Longing for some quieter time this weekend. There is this danger of over-egging the weekend activities, leaving us drained by the time Monday rolls around. I'm still learning to find that balance; to
live life at weekends but also to allow us to recoup as a family.
A whimsical grey and pink hue to my beautiful things this week...
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| by Atlanta Bartlett |
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| ohhh I like...the Mulberry Polly Push Lock |
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| ...impossibly pretty...Natalia Vodianova |
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| the best things in life: tea and cake...photograph by Philip Webb |
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| Daddy is home; The Kennedy's...photograph by Jacques Lowe |
Wishing all of you lovely readers a happy weekend.
Oh wonderful phots. I am glad you had such a lovely time and home you have a really relaxed and enjoyable weekend. Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteI was thinking about you two yesterday- I had a feeling the day would involve cup cakes....!
ReplyDeletelove these greys & pinks...my little Audrey has her eye on that ruffly skirt in a very gorgeous shop in our village...it's hard to say no to ruffles isn't it!
have a lovely weekend too...Melissa xx
Hi Lou! I've been reading your blog for a while now and I absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteI like your reflections about the moment you are living...it makes me think and it makes me feel acompanied.
Lovely things of beauty, as always!
I'm glad you and Simone had a wonderful time. No, children don't need to be entertained all the time. When my niece and nephew are coming, I find myself making plans and arranging all sorts of things, but often they just want to sit and talk, draw etc. One day, my niece sat in her own thoughts redecorating my old doll house, which is now hers, for 2 ½ hours. She looked like she had the time of her life. They have such long days, just like the rest of us so I think it's important to let them relax once in a while.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend.
I am so glad you and Simone had a great time together. Have a wonderful, relaxing weekend. Be kind to yourself.
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A perfect way to end the week Lou ~ loving that pile of quilts = heaven. You knew that meeting Simone in person would be better than you imagined ~ I know she feels the same way about you! Happy week-end ~ hugs from across the pond. xo
ReplyDelete**parcel finally dropped off today so will go out in Monday's post ~ should take about 2 weeks or so.
Thank you, dear Lou.
ReplyDeleteA lovely weekend to you too, Manuela
P.S. Love the photos of your post!
Such pretty photos! I hope you are having a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeletexo,
Sarah