well, we are home.. relaxed, energised and refreshed.
What a difference two glorious weeks of Greek sunshine can do to a person! The holiday was fab (photos to follow!).
This week I am back to work, with a new term of classes, which started today. Loads of new starts as well as lots of familiar faces. I had a 4 week old start today, soooo tiny, cute and perfect. I love babies.... which is why I teach them, lol!
I am also cracking on with decorating the house, top to bottom... to be all done in time for Christmas! I actually want it all done by the October holidays as we are going away, and it will also leave me with enough time to actually start getting organised for Christmas itself, lol. So I have been trawling through interior design magazines, paint charts and various online shops.... mmmmmm so many beautiful things...... I have lots of orders waiting to drop on my door-step, just ordered a very fetching set of flying ducks for my wall installation!
Ethan's daddy and I took our boy to see Toy Story 3 tonight. It was AMAZING, but also tugged at the heartstrings. We shared many a poignant moment over the top of Ethan's head and our 3D glasses!
Right, I am off to work my interior planning magic!
xx
Tuesday, 3 August 2010
Thursday, 15 July 2010
Petra here we come..
well Ethan is now 6! My big boy, my super smart (sometimes pain in the but, lol!), cheeky wee monkey. He had a lovely day with friends and family at the Safari park, then local family restaurant for dinner, cake and presents. He had a ball!
I am now sitting, totally knackered in bed... having packed and sorted everything for out holiday. We leave for Manchester tomorrow and fly early on Saturday morning... to say
I CAN'T WAIT!!!
.... is an understatement!
So goodbye for now,
xxx
I am now sitting, totally knackered in bed... having packed and sorted everything for out holiday. We leave for Manchester tomorrow and fly early on Saturday morning... to say
I CAN'T WAIT!!!
.... is an understatement!
So goodbye for now,
xxx
Sunday, 4 July 2010
Morning all,
Well today is less summer-like, but I am forgiving the weather as all the gardens up here need a jolly good watering!
I had a lovely chilled weekend, a spot of crafting, housework, catching up on Sky planner, and also been busy stocking up the store cupboard.
Those of you who read my blog will remember that I make my own jams and chutneys. My store cupboard is always full of yumminess; I still have some mincemeat and pickled pears from Christmas as well as the last few jars of preserved victoria plums, damson jam and green tomato chutney from Nanny's garden. I am always inspired by seasonal produce and tastes and flavours I have had on my travels. So this weekend I was preserving cherries. These are a Greek recipe and lovely over yogurt in the morning. Ethan loves them over breakfast pancakes. Preserving fruit is a great way of having some sunshine in the winter months; I love opening a jar of sunshine gloriousness on a cold winter morning...
My favourite fruit to preserve is quince. This is another Greek dish. I will be stocking up in a few weeks when we make our annual trip to Petra as quinces don't come into season until around October!
I get Joshua back this afternoon, Ethan on Tuesday, then it's Ethan's birthday on Wednesday and we are off to Nanny's on Thursday. What a great week!!
Right peeps,
Time to get crafting
Xxx
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Well today is less summer-like, but I am forgiving the weather as all the gardens up here need a jolly good watering!
I had a lovely chilled weekend, a spot of crafting, housework, catching up on Sky planner, and also been busy stocking up the store cupboard.
Those of you who read my blog will remember that I make my own jams and chutneys. My store cupboard is always full of yumminess; I still have some mincemeat and pickled pears from Christmas as well as the last few jars of preserved victoria plums, damson jam and green tomato chutney from Nanny's garden. I am always inspired by seasonal produce and tastes and flavours I have had on my travels. So this weekend I was preserving cherries. These are a Greek recipe and lovely over yogurt in the morning. Ethan loves them over breakfast pancakes. Preserving fruit is a great way of having some sunshine in the winter months; I love opening a jar of sunshine gloriousness on a cold winter morning...
My favourite fruit to preserve is quince. This is another Greek dish. I will be stocking up in a few weeks when we make our annual trip to Petra as quinces don't come into season until around October!
I get Joshua back this afternoon, Ethan on Tuesday, then it's Ethan's birthday on Wednesday and we are off to Nanny's on Thursday. What a great week!!
Right peeps,
Time to get crafting
Xxx
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Friday, 2 July 2010
School's out!
well it is officially SUMMER!!
this means lots of fun in the sun and no more early mornings, no more packed lunches, no more school ties ... well for 6 weeks anyway!
We have had Joshua with us since Tuesday, it has been great fun but having them both is full on; Ethan is going on a wee holiday with his Daddy tonight and Joshua is going to his Nana's tonight so I will have a much-needed few days peace until I get them both back.
Then Ethan is 6 (!!!!!) on Wednesday, with 2 wobbly teeth and his first year at school finished he is growing up fast, so fast ... to fast.... please slow down a little Grandfather time!
Yesterday when I was out with Joshua in the buggy I looked down at him playing with Woddy .. and for an instant I thought it was a toddler Ethan. In that instant all these emotions flooded through me; happiness, sadness, joy, wonder.
Memories, memories, memories.
His sweet little fat hands touching my face, his soft wispy hair, the smell of his head after he has woken from a nap. It is so hard to think that those days have gone, my little babbling Ethan, toddling along in his nappy, dragging monkey by the arm.
My sweet boy!
But he is growing into such a smart, sweet, loving, helpful, considerate beautiful boy. I can't complain, but every now and then I will look back and remember!
This summer is going to be great fun, quality time with my family. Creating so many more happy memories!
Right, I can hear the boys stirring..
em x
this means lots of fun in the sun and no more early mornings, no more packed lunches, no more school ties ... well for 6 weeks anyway!
We have had Joshua with us since Tuesday, it has been great fun but having them both is full on; Ethan is going on a wee holiday with his Daddy tonight and Joshua is going to his Nana's tonight so I will have a much-needed few days peace until I get them both back.
Then Ethan is 6 (!!!!!) on Wednesday, with 2 wobbly teeth and his first year at school finished he is growing up fast, so fast ... to fast.... please slow down a little Grandfather time!
Yesterday when I was out with Joshua in the buggy I looked down at him playing with Woddy .. and for an instant I thought it was a toddler Ethan. In that instant all these emotions flooded through me; happiness, sadness, joy, wonder.
Memories, memories, memories.
His sweet little fat hands touching my face, his soft wispy hair, the smell of his head after he has woken from a nap. It is so hard to think that those days have gone, my little babbling Ethan, toddling along in his nappy, dragging monkey by the arm.
My sweet boy!
But he is growing into such a smart, sweet, loving, helpful, considerate beautiful boy. I can't complain, but every now and then I will look back and remember!
This summer is going to be great fun, quality time with my family. Creating so many more happy memories!
Right, I can hear the boys stirring..
em x
Sunday, 27 June 2010
Life is ....
A big bowl of cherries!
So summer is here, Ethan has one week of school and in under 2 weeks he will be 6!
Got a really busy week ahead with parties, birthdays, meetings, planning and list making. On Tuesday i get joshua for 7 days as Geoff is off-shore deb is on a Hong Kong/Sydney, but he fits in perfectly! After that i am on holiday for 4 weeks, a week up at Nanny's and then off to Petra!
Still waiting on my broadband, after my switch to Sky. But thankfully I have my iPhone to tide me over. I got the new iPhone 4 on Thursday. It is amazing, love, love, love it!!
Life is good, sweet and delicious; just like a big bowl of cherries!
Xx
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So summer is here, Ethan has one week of school and in under 2 weeks he will be 6!
Got a really busy week ahead with parties, birthdays, meetings, planning and list making. On Tuesday i get joshua for 7 days as Geoff is off-shore deb is on a Hong Kong/Sydney, but he fits in perfectly! After that i am on holiday for 4 weeks, a week up at Nanny's and then off to Petra!
Still waiting on my broadband, after my switch to Sky. But thankfully I have my iPhone to tide me over. I got the new iPhone 4 on Thursday. It is amazing, love, love, love it!!
Life is good, sweet and delicious; just like a big bowl of cherries!
Xx
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Saturday, 5 June 2010
Twinkle toes
Morning all,
Well it's a lazy one for me. Despite being woken at the crack o dawn by the postie (bringing me lovely things!!), I am still lounging around in my PJs. Been sorting through summer clothes, drinking coffee and eating pain au chocolat, painting my toe nails, wrapping gifts, reading and generally chilling out!
Ethan is down in London with Daddy for 5 days as it's in-service days up here next week. I do love the peace, but am also missing my wee munchkin!
Am off to a BBQ later, then having Joshua at night so that D&G can have a night out.
Also realised that my cold, was infect hayfever!!!!! I have Bern suffering with it since I had ethan, but not this bad for a good few years. Am off to the dr on mon to get some decent meds!
6 weeks today we will be on the plane, soooo looking forward to it, we will have an amazing time!! Need to start writing lists and cracking on with the sit-ups!
Right, better get a shift on!
Enjoy the sun!!
Em x
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Well it's a lazy one for me. Despite being woken at the crack o dawn by the postie (bringing me lovely things!!), I am still lounging around in my PJs. Been sorting through summer clothes, drinking coffee and eating pain au chocolat, painting my toe nails, wrapping gifts, reading and generally chilling out!
Ethan is down in London with Daddy for 5 days as it's in-service days up here next week. I do love the peace, but am also missing my wee munchkin!
Am off to a BBQ later, then having Joshua at night so that D&G can have a night out.
Also realised that my cold, was infect hayfever!!!!! I have Bern suffering with it since I had ethan, but not this bad for a good few years. Am off to the dr on mon to get some decent meds!
6 weeks today we will be on the plane, soooo looking forward to it, we will have an amazing time!! Need to start writing lists and cracking on with the sit-ups!
Right, better get a shift on!
Enjoy the sun!!
Em x
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Sunday, 30 May 2010
Cough, cough, splutter!!
Well yesterday and today I have mostly been doing this;
I have a cold, it came out of nowhere and is most unwelcome! I had lots of creative plans for this weekend!! I spent a bit of time with my sewing machine, but felt too tired and groggy. So spent the rest of the weekend snuggling, sleeping and watching DVDs. I can HIGHLY rate The Kite Runner and Anything For Her!
Right, I'm going to drink my tea and watch Glee!
Xx
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I have a cold, it came out of nowhere and is most unwelcome! I had lots of creative plans for this weekend!! I spent a bit of time with my sewing machine, but felt too tired and groggy. So spent the rest of the weekend snuggling, sleeping and watching DVDs. I can HIGHLY rate The Kite Runner and Anything For Her!
Right, I'm going to drink my tea and watch Glee!
Xx
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