The Trouble with Holidays.... is that you get nothing done. The kids are off and the sun is shining so you sit outdoors while they play with bubbles, bounce on trampolines and learn to ride a bike. OR . The kids are off and the rain is pouring so you sit indoors and watch movies, rubbish telly or them to make sure they don't get the paint/playdough all over the floor and walls. What you
don't do is get anything done. All those things that were absolutely pressing before the holidays now get shelved in favour of doing nothing in particular with the kids all day. When your hubby gets home and asks 'so what did you all do today' the kids answer "nothing!" and you nod and say "well, I had to watch them didn't I?" Okay, so you still cook and tidy up... but that's not doing anything, that's just ticking over.... and so, the blog gets neglected and the crafting stuff gathers dust.
Well, after today that is all going to change. Because? Well, the holidays are over and the eldest one officially went off on the bus back to school to start Primary 2. She's grown up so much over the past year! I have a feeling that this year is going to fly by.
So, all those pressing things that needed doing before the holidays have all come rushing back to sit on my shoulders again. The thing is I know they're still there and that I need to do them, but just for today I'm going to tell them to go sit quietly in the corner while I blog a little and get back to my poor neglected desk. Ahhhhh, that's better! So here's my starting point.... I'm sure there will be quite a few proper projects on this desk fairly soon.
Until then I've got a list, on this piece of paper, of various challenge blogs that I might use to inspire me and get the mojo going again!
I'm looking forward to getting back into a regular posting schedule again, picking up routines again and getting stuff done again.... but just for today.... I'm going to pretend it's still the holidays! I might even get to hop around some of the other blogs on
Julia's WOYWW just to see what everyone else has been up to. But first.... A Cup of Tea!
Back to school already?! Those bubbles look fab fun.. I'd have played along too. Enjoy getting crafty again!
ReplyDeleteThey are both growin up so fast - ours went back to school yesterday "does a happy dance"
ReplyDeleteOh that bubble photo is soo fantastic - are you going to do a LO of that. I'd quite like a bubble machine like that, lol!!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. Hope you get some time to do some of the challenges (I have a Christmas one if you're interested) - Hazel WOYWW #65 x
ReplyDeleteAh, I work at home and so holidays are defo the slow down..even with a teenager around, I get much less done. Don't ask me why. Welcome back to your desk! Enjoy your term time routine!
ReplyDeleteI have had my DH on leave for the last week. You think kids slow you down? you aint seen nothing yet! Where are you? What are you doing? Come talk to me. That all I have heard for a week! Thank goodness he is going back to work on Monday!
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW
I have noticed a difference in traffic on the roads, in restaurants at lunch, and just overall change in stores etc. I was telling my sister about it and she told me it was because school had started back this week! Not having small children I just don't keep up anymore. I do empathize with you cause I remember those days...long, long, ago Have a great week. Thanks for sharing. Vickie
ReplyDeleteHi there Anthea welcome back to blogland and and crafting time. I must admit am bit stuck for ideas at the moment too, so praying for inspiration, blessing Shaz in oz.x
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