Time for a break...

...from Blogging.

Quite frankly, I don't feel I have anything much of interest to share at the moment.

My life is quite chaotic with moving, and getting the other house truly ready to move in, as well as the everyday stuff like work, family etc

I'm sure some talented writers out there could churn out a post a day about similar circumstances and attract 124 comments every day, but I just don't have the inclination to document every single thing that I do right at this moment.

It is a potentially emotional time for us, leaving this house that has been our home for over eighteen years - Hubby and I have discussed it, and we both know that each of the four of us will have our own little "melt-downs" at different times and react in different ways. It helped to talk about it,because now we feel that we're "ready" for when it happens...



So I won't be posting for a while - not even sure whether I will be back. It will depend on how much I miss Blogging these next few weeks.


I will continue to lurk on my favourites, and possibly even comment if I have the time.


Thank you all for your friendship - I hope we'll chat again soon.


Take care.


Much love <3 <3 <3


Sandra
xoxox

Time to unwind...or maybe not?

The week-end is here, and although I plan to slow down a notch, I'm feeling a tad overwhelmed.

The ironing has grown again...three fat baskets waiting for me in the corner of the kitchen...

We have a prospective buyer coming to see the house tomorrow, so a big clean is on the cards today...

Cassie is dancing at a dance extravaganza next Saturday, so today is full dress rehearsal down in Penrith - thank goodness a note came home saying "no parents on rehearsal day please"...but she still needs to be dropped off and picked up at 4pm...

The pantry is looking a bit lean, so must stock up on some groceries, meat and veg...


On Thursday afternoon we got a call from our "boss" - our company's annual conference is held in August every year. We had decided not to go this year due to time restraints with having our house so close to selling, but he made it clear during his phone call that we were "expected" to be there...when I asked why bother ringing us at such short notice, he spilled the beans...apparently Hubby and I have won a national award within our company! It would be embarrassing not only for us, but to our state manager if we weren't there to collect it in person...


SO - Hubby and I are off to Port Douglas in a fortnight's time for four days. His parents will come over to stay with the girls. This has also sent me into a bit of a panic, as there is a lot of organising to do. It's a strange feeling - I know I should be very excited to be getting this award, but at the moment, all the "to do's" are shadowing the positives...


Anyway - better jump straight into my weekend - I might add one item to my "To Do" List - find an hour to myself and do something I enjoy



Have a great weekend everyone

xoxox

Colour in my kitchen...

It looks like Spring is on its way...it takes its time, up here in the Mountains...a bit like life in general in these parts.

I don't mind - it means we get the full show of every season, no harsh sun light too early in the piece to kill the beautiful Spring blooms, they are afforded a natural lifespan by the slowly changing seasons...

So yesterday I ventured into the garden and couldn't resist bringing some Camelias inside...they've certainly added some colour to my kitchen, how can you not smile when faced with this beauty?






So, here's a reminder that warmer weather is not too far away...the days are already getting longer ever so slowly...but if you remember the time it was dark a fortnight ago, the difference is noticeable...




In the meantime, I'm just happy to enjoy what's left of the cool weather and consider shedding the Winter layers...one at a time.


Enjoy the moment - wherever you are...


xoxox

Feeling better

All that's left is a slightly irritated throat and a bit of a runny nose - but after how I felt last week, I can cope with that.

I am so grateful for feeling this much better. Saw my Osteopath yesterday and he said that the tear on my disc of a couple of weeks ago was the biggest I'd had...so that explains the excrutiating pain...sometimes it's nice to be re-assured by the person treating you that you weren't exaggerating...lol

My back feels great at the moment - all *free* and flexible and I just want to jump for joy (and I actually can jump if I want to!!)

I picked up Maddie from work yesterday, and as I drove around the familiar streets, I felt this pull to go on my favourite 6km walk...might see how the weather shapes up and actually do it later today...


I am eating well - I don't want to label my eating as "clean", or "sensible", because I am sick of labels when it comes to diet, but I am in a happy place. Had a sneak peek at the scale this morning and I might just have a loss to report by the end of this week!!!


Hope you're enjoying life no matter what the season or the reason.


xoxox

Flu...

Just a short one today - our family has been struck by the flu bug...I heard on the news that there are currently four times the number of people that are usually diagnosed with the flu for this time of year in Sydney.
Cassie was the first to fall last weekend, with Maddie following closely. I am now in the throes of it, and am very frustrated by the fact that no amount of Ibuprofen or Paracetamol is helping with these yucky aches and pains...so our household is a symphony of coughs, sneezes and requests for cups of tea...poor Hubby, he's not coping too well being the main caregiver to three females, but I bet once we're all recovered he'll come down with a dose of man-cold and get his own back...

Hope you're all well.

Back soon

xoxox