Tuesday, January 24, 2012

~ endless summer ~

We're back.
We've been at the shack for 3 glorious weeks.
3 whole fabulous weeks.  I'm still smiling when I think about it. 


3 weeks of no plans, no appointments, nothing that has to be done (but so much to do).
       {It felt like running away from the real world}.


3 weeks of amazing weather  - like the "olden/golden days" of childhood summers.
      {We've actually been at the beach I spent my childhood summers at - its like my children are
          drinking in my memories - I love it}.


3 weeks of sunshine, sand, swimming and sports.  Of reading and sewing and lounging and "doing nothing".
       {we only had 2 ambitions for the holidays - to toilet train the youngest and get the middle one
         riding her bike - huge milestones - both achieved - yay!}


All of us being a bit slower, a bit more in the moment, a bit calmer, a lot more content
        {it's a lot to do with the 3 holiday rules - a swim, an icecream and a nap/rest every day}


We'll try to hang to those feelings as long as we can.

How was your holiday?
Any milestone achievements?













7 comments:

  1. It's nice to have you back, I've been wondering how you were:) It's sounds like you were having just the best time, you've painted a such a happy picture of your holidays. Our holiday was quiet, time at home, and a few day trips too, lots of playing, I wish it wasn't over. Holidays are such fun. xx

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    1. It's lovely to be back Catherine. Are your holidays over so soon? We have 3 more weeks and still it seems too short. I feel so privileged to have this time with my children.

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  2. Oh, lucky you. 3 weeks at 'a shack' sounds lovely, and reminds me of stories my mum tells of summers at their shack.

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    1. We are incredibly lucky to have access to the shack - its my uncles and hardly ever used and perfectly daggy and child proof!

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  3. Oooh nice!I spotted your umbrella picture way back and added to my favs love those colours just happy holiday pic! :)
    Love your rules too! Yes like Catherine we are back at it over here :) I am so grateful it was not pouring down everyday like the previous years!But we are catching up now :)
    Enjoy those memories and the last few weeks!
    Sandrine x

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    1. Thank you sweetie - we will enjoy for sure

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  4. I got goosebumpy reading this one! Welcome back, missed you! Sounds like you had such a wonderful break and those rules are a great idea - I will remember them for next time we head to the beach for a holiday. I want a shack...or even a camping trailer! Something to aim for. Our time off was wonderful - milestoney, well our little bubba Bean seemed to turn into a little girl over Christmas and New Years. Ahhhhhh. xx

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