In bizarrely regular fashion (you'd think I would learn...) I have got all busy and stressy in recent weeks and yet again it's had consequences for me physically. I feel now that I must get back to where I was before I got undone; taking time out, yoga, good food, enough sleep. I am staggered how easily I let it all slip and how quickly the effects make themselves known. I want to keep the wisdom of my experience and instill it daily - why is it so hard to do that?!
We have decided to go ahead with some house renovations sooner than we thought and so all of a sudden we are planning and thinking ahead to having more space. As we hurtle towards the teenage years, Boo seems to be growing daily - literally before my eyes. We need more room. We need a house that fits better for the life we have now. Of course I am poring over Pinterest and planning, planning, planning my white-washed new space.
I've been thinking a lot about confidence - having watched end of term concerts and shows and sports days - I am struck by the supreme confidence of these children. It seems privilege grows confidence and confidence grows privilege. I ponder this and look back to my school days when frankly, there was no way near as much support and opportunity. Lucky, lucky children.
And meanwhile - I am awaiting the full story of the most romantic engagement that took place this week - from my friend Sophie - whose charming George proposed in Sydney. Sometimes love can surprise us and I love that :-)
And so to some good old fashioned things of beauty...
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Have a fabulous weekend!!
Lou xxx
That black and white skirt is seriously gorgeous. Love love love it!
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amazing post Lou. you're so lucky the summer is there! it's cold and rainy here... have a wonderful weekend, darling! xo
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Lovely post Lou. That lobster had me salivating. How excited you must feel as your new adventure begins having become a corporate refugee ;-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collection of images Lou, have a great and very relaxing weekend x
ReplyDeleteI too was amazed at the incredible confidence of the children had at end of year assembly this year at my son's US school -fabulous speaches and presentations. They schools seem to start wrking on this confidences and public speaking at such an early age - I don't ever remember getting such skill training when I was at school.
ReplyDeleteWe are on week 3 of the summer hols and loving it. Feeling extremely lucky to be here in the UK this week with sunny days for the rest of our stay. Wishing you a great summer.
Hello! Happy Summer! Yes, why is it so hard to keep the daily reminders - good food, exercise, mindfulness. All we can do is keep trying. Honestly I've found that my blog helps in this regard. But I was never able to keep it up until I had the time to do so. Now...it's a rare day that I allow stress to creep in. I will keep that up as long as I can. And yes, how lucky our children are! I wonder if they will ever truly know. I have been thinking a lot about how to give them more of a view as to how other children live both here and around the world - perspective is a good thing. But yes the growing confidence is such a beautiful thing to witness.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the house renovations! Now that can certainly be a source of stress, but I hope the fun and anticipation and of course the final result outweighs any stress along the way. We don't have a lot of space either (old houses...), and we don't live within walking distance of any of the boys' friends, so I understand the concern. It's something we'll have to contend with as well. Will you post some details along the way?
Have a fabulous week and enjoy that summer heat!
Really nice picts, and I really enjoy it. Thanks for share...
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