Just this morning this (cheeky) little girl was standing in her cot for the first time. Cohen suddenly no longer needs the stool to stand on to wash his hands. And I found two watermelons growing in the garden that weren't there last time I looked. It feels like there is new growth all around me and I am feeling well enough now to appreciate it. Thank you for all your well wishes and sympathy on my last post. How lovely you are.
There is much work to catch up on today. A mountain of washing. An island of towels. A tower of dishes. Dirty floor and bathroom. Camping and sickness bring new challenges to the housewife! Time to find our rhythm again.
So here are a couple of inspirational links while I get to work -
Building your cleaning arsenal on Design Sponge - tips on creating a natural cleaning kit
Reducing the cost of living - more thoughtful and practical tips from the wonderful Rhonda (who I would like to adopt as a Grandmother)
I'm glad you're feeling better. Being a sick mama is hard work.
ReplyDeleteI love those kinds of milestones that seem to happen overnight.
We go pumpkin hunting every morning, so far the count is 17! Very exciting.
I hope you have a nice slow day and all the mountains, islands and towers wash away peacefully.
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p.s. I'd like to adopt Rhonda as a Grandmother too.
That will become a treasured photo - it is sooooo full of life and personality! The back-to-routine rhyme will come back, all too quickly...J
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are feeling better Christina, it's never nice coming down with a bug especially while on holidays.
ReplyDeleteLook at that gorgeous face..my how Emerson has grown.
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I'm glad to hear you're all feeling better - although I do feel sorry with for you! I hate catching up on housework after you've been ill!
ReplyDeleteLove that picture of your little baby - she looks soooo pleased with herself!
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Gorgeous pic ! At least you have dropped the level of the cot unlike us negligent parents many years ago and we heard a thump.... Luckily child was okay! Down went that cot level!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous smile. She is clearly very proud of herself!
ReplyDeleteshe is just too cute!
ReplyDeleteglad to hear you are feeling better ~ such a pitty about your holiday plans tho xx
Glad you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteWe are getting life back to normal over here too.
I have been spending a few hours a day cleaning. I left my big spring clean a bit late this year and I am regretting it as cleaning in this heat is not a pleasant task! But the house has nearly recovered from the onslaught of in laws and holiday revelry.
I did my first meal plan in three weeks today, went to the grocery and tomorrow am off to the markets.
I am hoping to spend Sunday in the kitchen building up a little stash of frozen meals and baked goods.
And Monday it is back to work!
Sorry to hear you've not been well, very glad to hear your're on the mend! Don't work too hard though..x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo. She looks so pleased with herself.
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I just love her smile!! What a happy baby :) Glad you are feeling better and ready to tackle the world (or the day)!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a very happy baby she is, so proud of herself!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are feeling better and I'm sure it won't be long until you are back in the swing.
I once asked Rhonda how I could become her honorary grand-daughter, she was lovely but said all the spots were filled. (this is a true story!)
Chat soon
xoxox
Glad to see and read that your household is up and grinning again! Have a lovely day!
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