Tuesday, 12 January 2016
A week of things....
The last week or so , well it hasn't been my finest. I've been told things and found things out regarding family and and a issue nearer home here that well left me angry but more upset than anything. Not a ideal start to the year but I refused to let either sour my New Year and have sadly made my peace , dealt with them and both are now gone. So that's where I have been for the last week or so. I have never liked confrontation..I like to think I am a peacemaker .....but sometimes even I have to admit somethings are better completely out of your life than hovering in some limbo
that you know will never get better or ever be the same it was before.
Today I am expecting to get my photo's sorted so I can post the Christmas swaps, sorry for the delay
But they need organising as they are in a random mess at the moment.
Well lots of blog authors have started the New Year with inspiring aims, words or ideas....... As many I do not make resolutions but have resolved to do two things. One is to slow down (a bit) and notice things and the other is to appreciate in whatever form it arrives in my life things that make me happy and bring me joy.
Well this last week I found joy when ....and noticed ...
My son for some reason has started to call me "Tiger", no one has ever called me that before and I
burst out laughing the first time and nearly squeezed the life out of him!!!!! He knows how to make his mummy happy.
Seeing for the first time a woodpecker eating from my bird feeding station.
Sitting quietly and showing the children on the internet all the birds that visit our garden. Then watching them, watching the birds with obvious interest and telling me who we have visiting today.
A new black calf arriving in the field next to us and my son naming him "Dave". Another funny for me!' The children always notice the new calves and the names they chose always make me laugh. Before we have had Digby (I still do not know where that came from as I don't remember them seeing the film about the dog) , Pansy Cake ???, Twinkle Moon and Trevor!!! to name a few, not yet a "Maria" but I expect that day will come !!!Quite a combination and always guaranteed to bring a smile to the farmer's face when Little Miss informs him!!
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Not so funny, husband telling me he has arranged for out spare room to be decorated...good I thought
..until he told me I had 3 days before the man was arriving to empty it!!! Oh and I needed to
dismantle the old bed and choose the paint!!!!! I did it though and did a clear out at the same time.
Nothing like a time scale to work to, if that doesn't motivate me, nothing will!
Going to my first WI. Another funny I am the youngest by at least 20 years! Having said that everyone was friendly and inviting and we had a lady who gave us a talk on Istanbul, a bit about
Turkey in general and the carpet making there...two and a half hours flew by. I will be back.
On the craft front I am doing a bit of sewing , trying to finish a cross stitch and stitchery but am getting a bit distracted. I blame Pinterest and having time to really explore it this Christmas and I have not been alone as my dear girl spotted things too. The result, me and her having lovely play times crafting, when really I should be sorting out house things.
Our garden chap has chopped back our huge bushes at the front.....they really were a pain sprawling onto the drive and already buds are forming. He tells me this year the blooms will be a wash out but
then next year it will all have been worth it. It seems strange seeing the field over them.
So many bulbs waking up in the garden and daffs peaking out here and there...not sure they will like the forecasts of snow expected "soon" I"m told we need frost before the snowdrops and bluebells will appear, that too is. apparently on it's way. Everyone says it is mild but here the last week the heating during the day has been on (much to my DH's disapproval...his body thermostats is obviously set quite a bit higher than mine! ) . Our oil tank gauge seems to be a constant sign of interest for DH as the moment .. Working out how many litres etc are left...beyond me I'm afraid .must be a man thing!
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Good morning Tiger. LOl! I'm sorry about the family issues you have had. I, too, am not a fan of confrontation so can empathise about how hard it must have been. We have lots of birds in our garden and we have also been noticing them a bit more recently, especially the posse of 4 robins! I was supposed to go to my first WI last Monday but got my days mixed up and thought it was Tuesday. I will also be the youngest by about 20 years so will see how I go next month. Our subs are £31.I love Pinterest and use it for tonees of things, not just crafting.
ReplyDeleteRight I had better get off and do something else now.xx
You made me laugh!! Our subs are £37 and the ladies they seemed a bunch of characters from all over the country... I have a head banging Robin , more about that next time.xx
DeleteGlad I made you giggle! Oops, our subs are £37, too, my mistake. I think I shall have to make an extra effort with my Welsh lessons, second one this morning, to really join in with the WI!xx
DeleteWe have a lot of Spring bulbs emerging which is a worry with the temperatures dropping and frost and snow predicted. I do wonder if they will survive.
ReplyDeleteI wonder too...really a cold snap at the moment but no snow so far
DeleteI am glad you enjoyed WI I was suppose to go last night but my days are all mixed up with Martin swapping his days this past week, thrown me completely, yep family issues are sent to try us I dont let them get to me any more, use to get wound up, I love the calfs names :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Dawn, I really think groups like the WI are so important in communities like ours.....don't know what names will be chosen next.
DeleteFamily issues are certainly sent to try us, I hope they don't prove to be too taxing for you. I keep on meaning to join our local WI I used to belong as a teenager you know x
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed my first meeting, full of characters!!xx
DeleteI am sorry you have had troubles, it isn't fun is it, but it sounds as though you have moved onwards and upwards and that is all you can do in life sometimes isn't it. We love you!!!! So do your children and husband and the WI will love you too!!! Pinterest can fill far far too much time can't it, amazing where it goes.... Hope that you like the newly decorated spare room and enjoy reassembling it all after the decorator has finished. Hope that your new year goes much better from here on in, with lots of new calves to name and new birds to spot! xx
ReplyDeleteYou are so kind Amy, thank you xxx
DeleteHello Tiger! What is WI? Nothing but white outside by us.
ReplyDeleteThank you Vickie xx IT stands for the Woman's Institute and they have talks, outings, arrange craft things and also get involved in some issues like the homeless, first aid classes etc xxx
DeleteFamilies can be difficult, hope you have sorted in your mind, and yes sometimes we have to leave them too it. You have been busy, but it's good to get things done.
ReplyDeleteSome things are sent to try us indeed, sometimes I think I made the right decision moving away other times not! Xx
DeleteThere is 100 miles between me and my sister, we are both much happier like this.
DeleteSorry you have had a bad start to the year. Hope things get better hereon in. Edward and I are the opposite with the heat thing. He is always cold and cranking up the heat and I am the one running to check the gauge on the propane tank lol. We have woodpeckers at out bird feeder too. Love the names the children give to the calves. Pretty cold here today but no white stuff forecast thankfully as we are off to the VA hospital tomorrow again. Maggie is doing great, settling down a lot but still loves to scrap with her not so enthusiastic brother Boris. She conquered the stairs finally so we are sleeping upstairs now thank goodness. It was getting a bit chilly in the sunroom even with the heaters going! Glad you enjoyed the WI. Sometimes us older women can be a bit stuffy you know lol.
ReplyDeleteHope you are all well. Maggie is growing fast isn't she....I am looking forward to the WI, needs some more "youngsters" though as most members are late 70's and 80 plus!!
DeleteTiger, so sweet, I have visions of you bouncing everywhere xx
ReplyDeleteOh dear now that would not be a pretty sight ha ha.xx
DeleteThankfully I left all my family issues back in England, the only member of the family who knows where I am is in Australia. he went a bit further afield than me, and 9 years earlier.
ReplyDeleteFamilies are well, difficult, at times, this involved my poor old mum who has dementia and someone who should of known better, causing lots of problems... Hopefully all sorted out now.xx.
DeleteHi Tiger!! Funny how kids come out with the most unexpected things at times!! Glad you enjoyed your WI meeting, especially being the youngest there!! Lots of birds in my garden too, must be the chicken feed I keep putting out! Hope the family thingy is sorted now, and you can concentrate on your own life with your kids and hubby! xx
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