My eldest is fourteen today, my husband was convinced he would come in September even though his due date was 12 October. He did, but only just, with about an hour to spare.
What a lot has happened in these 14 years. Two more little cherubs have joined our family not to mention 2 fish, 2 guineas and, most recently, 2 dogs. We made a bold move to Edinburgh and another move since then under sad circumstances. We have visited numerous places and had highs and lows.
I’m not sure that I had a fixed idea about how motherhood and family life would be but there is one thing for sure, ” there’s always something”. That’s one of my Mum’s sayings , it usually came with an exasperated intonation. It’s so sad she and my Dad are not here to see their first grandchild turning into a super young man.
The cake for today was a bit tragic. No way I’m showing you it but it tasted great and had lots and lots of candles round it to detract from its poor presentation. Teenboy was far more interested in FIFA 14 than how his cake looked, phew.
Glad you’re still here reading, I know it’s been a while. Life seems to have been on fast mode lately, I’ve hardly had time to stop and smell the roses let alone take photos of them.
The Regeneration is very frustrating, all those little thing that need done are still there and now it is getting colder again they really need sorted. The windows need handles and the heating has ‘issues’, the ensuite needs to be painted (that’s my job) and some flooring. I just won’t mention the mess AGAIN or the doorbell that no longer rings…
Something that I am glad to show you is the legendary dresser, back in one piece after about 20 years, the men worked round it the whole build and it finally made its way down the stairs some time ago. A paint job is needed, but I am seriously chuffed that I kept it much to everyone’s disdain, my sister excepted.
the dresser as one, not sure about the pelmet bit
Another minor development is this little spot outside the garden room. Clearing all the weeds and sorting it all out took me ages the other weekend, I’ve not quite managed to sit there soaking up the Autumn sun with a cuppa and a cake yet but there’s still time.
bistro spot
Other Stuff
This fine specimen was spotted at the school where F does drama lessons at the weekend, the building is straight out of Harry Potter though it’s not the school that is reputed to have inspired Ms Rowling. I couldn’t resist him.
We’ve had a birthday in the bungalow and here’s the cake, it’s really not great but my ‘minecraft boy’ did the face himself and he loved it. There was a lot of fuss about who got the precious black bits, eugh.
a creeper – apparently they go around saying sssssss
Since the discovery of Instagram, my SLR has been rather redundant. I wonder if the novelty will wear off once the light changes and winter is with us. Do you still carry a camera and use your phone I wonder? My October plan is to get my trusty old Canon out with the 50mm lens and get snapping.
Finally, this came through the door today with Elle Decoration, I am reliably informed that it is only 90 days to go. That’s a thought…
the pad is filled in this week, that’s 5 less things to think about
This is the week I’m going to get the show back on the road with the regeneration and get organised with, well, everything. The running around to find the right sock will always happen, that’s for sure but I need to give myself more of a chance of finding it quickly. Organisation is going to be my new best friend, it will give me peace of mind and some of my time back.
Apple Picking
hand picked apple heart by Miss K
Yesterday was a funny old day, the thing that made me smile was this gorgeous arrangement that my niece did using apples she had caught from the tree using her Bapa’s apple picking equipment. H and K spent ages with it, perfecting their technique and making my sister and me laugh and laugh. It’s a stick, with a net basically.
Bapa’s apple picker
Instagram
Instagram is just brilliant fun, isn’t it. I like the feeling of taking a quick snap and making it better by using the effects, in a matter of moments. It reminds me of the Polaroid camera I had many moons ago, but better, you had to take what you got with the instant print that popped out of the camera. The pictures today are all Instagram ones.
Regeneration 