Monday 18 February 2013

Mostly...#3

Well! Where do I start? I thought I'd treat myself to a swanky new blog design. I'm very pleased with it, it's swirly and pretty and a million times better and more coherent than anything I could ever come up with myself. I have to thank the lovely Carrie at Carrie Loves Design for her excellent design skills and jaw droppingly speedy installation (clicky linky at the bottom of the page). I would definitely recommend her to anyone without hesitation. What do you think?

I managed to mess up my blog when tidying up a little and (somehow) accidentally republished a load of old posts. Apologies if I clogged up your feed a little this weekend!

Speaking of weekends, I've had a lovely one, hope you have too? It's been one of those where we haven't really done much, but I've really enjoyed it.

Saturday morning I had a lovely lay in, which felt decadent and was very much appreciated. In the afternoon we all went to the supermarket to chose some food for a meal for my in-laws who were coming to visit Sunday. I love doing this, it's sad I know, but planning a lovely meal excites me!

When we got home I cleaned the house. Again, I know it's sad, but there's something quite therapeutic about having a bit of time to scrub things down, freshen them up and have a bit of an organise. I laugh at my Mum because she is OBSESSED with cleaning. She does it pretty much everyday. I do think it's unnatural to clean that much...

Saturday evening Mr Husband and I snuggled on the sofa in a nice clean lounge with the fire on watching Lewis. We've both detoxed from Sky now, it's nice to watch itv player and feel smug at it being free! We also ate toffee popcorn and I watched like a hawk to make sure none was dropped.

Sunday morning Mr Husband had his turn for a lay in. When he got up he started making lunch for everyone. My Ma & Pa in law arrived with a bottle of vodka, a bottle of whisky and a bottle of Jack Daniels for us; brilliant! They were given them as Christmas gifts and don't really drink so we got lucky!

We ate a lovely roast dinner together and they played with the children before heading home. Once they'd left we decided to go for a stroll up to our allotment. I put the baby into her Moby Wrap as it'd be muddy and I couldn't face yucky pram wheels! I'm hoping to FINALLY be able to get myself the Sleepy Nico carrier that I've had my heart set on for so long after I get paid.  I might trouble you all for your opinions on fabrics soon as I'm having a tough time deciding.  The problem is they're all too nice!  Anyway, it might be the last time I carry my girl in her snuggly cuddly wrap, which makes me kinda sad...

On our way out on our little walk we bumped into Impressive E & Impressive D who we share our plot with. They'd spent the day planting in some new fruit trees and moving some existing plants about. We made arrangements to spend the day there together next weekend. We've got a lot of tidying to do, and a lot of the beds need digging over and smartening up. I can't wait!  I'm hoping Impressive D will agree to a winter BBQ.  Happy days!

After a short walk we headed home to eat my Dad's homemade celery soup (YUMMERS), put the little ones to bed then we had homemade treacle sponge. What hoover pigs we are, this weekend seems to have been all about food!  A happy one though.

So! That's been our weekend, hope you've had a lovely one too?


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22 comments:

  1. Sounds like a lovely weekend full of lovely people and good food! Free booze is never a bad thing either!
    My weekend was mostly zombie-like due to my little one having croup - your post about the humidifier came to mind as I was sat in the steamy bathroom at 3am! x
    P.S love the new look, v swish!

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    1. Oh no! Not croup! Poor tot, hope she feels better soon. It's horrible isn't it? I feel so sorry for them. Hope you manage to catch up on some sleep soon too. I really rate the humidifier, it's been worth its weight in gold to us. Ours was about £38 from Argos, but I think Amazon do them cheaper, if you more sensible than me and don't rush out for an emergency panic buy!

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  2. I love the layout, it looks so professional!

    Sounds like a wonderfully relaxing weekend, lucky you! And free booze! That never happens for me as my dad will drink anything and everything.. I swear after my dads 50th we had more booze than most pubs! And lie ins are the best!

    I had my usual stressful weekend.. so glad it's Monday again!

    Amy x cocktailsinteacups.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thank you! I'm dead chuffed with it!

      Your Dad sounds like he throws a bloomin good party!

      Hope this week is more relaxing for you my dear xxx

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  3. I just love the new look!! It suits you!
    Sounds like a good weekend had by all {a foodie heaven to boot} & I can't wait to see pics of your gardening goodies!

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    1. Thank you! Must remember to take my camera, repeat MUST remember to take my camera... ;)

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  4. What a lovely weekend! I love times like that, good food and company. The new look is fab btw :)

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    1. Thank you! I'm pretty much ready for another weekend now if I'm honest! ;)

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  5. Your new blog design is lovely :)

    Your weekend sounds great! I'm glad you enjoyed it! :D

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  6. What a sweet family weekend! Great way to spend a weekend in February. And toffee popcorn???? YUM!
    Trish

    www.jellybonesblog.blogspot.com

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    1. I could bath in toffee popcorn, it's my weakness!

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  7. Sounds like a fab weekend. Love the layout too. Very swanky.

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  8. Love the new layout!! Very swankyyyy. I get jealous of your allotment whenever you mention it. The idea of casually "moving fruit trees"... ahh, bliss! xx

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  9. Thanks duck! It's nowhere near as impressive as it sounds, they about waist height! I like to big it up though;) x

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  10. Sounds like you had a really lovely chilled weekend!
    I have to admit I am a bit of an obsessive cleaner and do clean everyday, although this could well stop once the baby is here and I have no time to shower let alone clean lol :P

    Alex xo

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    1. I dearly wish I was a little more obsessive about cleaning! I'm genetically hard wired to find ANYTHING else to do instead. Unless I am supposed to be revising for something, then cleaning seems a great deal more appealing as an option!

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  11. Your weekend does sound lovely. Treacle sponge. Mmm. And it sounds like you're getting ready for spring gardening? I'll try not to be jealous. AND I love a clean house on the weekend too, and planning, shopping for, and making nice meals. Lynaea @ EverydayBloom.com

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    1. I have my fingers and toes crossed that or ain't be too cold to do some gardening this weekend. Though treacle sponge is the perfect antidote to being outside in the cold!

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  12. Going to sleep with a full belly in a clean house is about the best feeling on the planet, second only to all of the above plus a stocked liquor cabinet! Celery soup is truly my favorite so I'm terribly in love with the idea of every second of your weekend! And excited for you to get that carrier upgrade. We switched Loretta from Moby to Ergo a while back and it's been no looking back!

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    1. Do you know I has never had celery soup until this weekend? I'd never even thought of it! I will ask him if he's planning in making more, it's right up there with minty pea now!

      Glad you get on well with your Ergo, they seem similar. I can't wait to upgrade, it seems my Daughter thinks being strapped in a pushchair is tantamount to torture!

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