Sunday, April 03, 2016

word of the week



The last two weeks have absolutely flown by, I think the clocks changing and the long weekends have added to that sense of time shifting and moving apace. For us, Easter was spent entirely at home, some cleaning and clearing, and gentle days with films and dog walks. After a busy start to the year it has been great to have a few weeks with no major plans, and it feels like we have made the most of the time off, relaxing and being productive in equal measure.

The shorter working weeks and the lighter nights have meant more energetic evenings, and Millie has been enjoying the evening sunshine as she bounded around the fields. Today there was a meal out with family visiting from Australia, and yesterday was a completely free day, which felt like a luxury. We got up early both days, had leisurely breakfasts, pottered around the house and enjoyed being home. I made soup, and a lovely roast aubergine dish, and this morning there were homemade american-style pancakes using a recipe that will definitely become a favourite. The house is feeling more organised, and lots of little jobs that have been on the to-do list have been gradually crossed off.

It has been a perfect mix of special celebrations and gentle normality, and home is feeling like a lovely place to be.


The Reading Residence

12 comments:

  1. It's so true, 'There's no place like home' ! Getting jobs ticked off the 'to do' list is always satisfying X

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    1. Yes, I do like quietly productive weekends pottering around at home! x

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  2. It all sounds just about perfect. I think that balance of relaxing and being productive is so satisfying and a fab feeling. Glad you've had a good week x Thanks for sharing with #WotW

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    1. Thanks Jocelyn, and thanks for visiting! It was a great balance and a lovely weekend x

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  3. sounds wonderful. happy times x

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  4. Katie, I love weekends such as the one you describe, where the pace is leisurely and those small often overlooked tasks get completed. Have a wonderful week! x

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    1. Yes Grace, it feels much better after a good weekend getting little things sorted. xx

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  5. Laura Ingalls Wilder said "Home is the nicest word there is" and it really is hard to argue with that isn't it! Glad you enjoyed home! xx

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    1. such a lovely quote Amy, thanks for visiting x

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  6. Your weekend sounds like it was such a lovely mix, Katie. Really, there is no place like home xx

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    1. Thanks Jane, and thank you for visiting xx

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