Sunday, June 19, 2016

word of the week



After going away for our holiday last Friday, I think the word of the week has been "peace". We escaped with Millie to a beautiful cottage in Gloucestershire, and had a wonderful trip. The setting was idyllic, and I do have plans to post separately about our accommodation, I was that impressed with it. The week included plenty of walks with the dog, a day at the horse races, a farmers' market, board games, jigsaws, lots of books and leisurely days.

The secluded setting meant that we woke each morning to birdsong (occasionally drowned out by Millie's barking!), and the cottage was a lovely home from home. Days were spent pottering around, wandering for walks with Millie, curling up with cups of tea and enjoying our own company. In what seemed to be a particularly violent week as far as news goes, it was jarring to be enjoying such tranquility yet to be greeted with relentless bad news on the radio each morning. I was grateful for the space and calm we had, and was even more appreciative of the peace in the wake of so many different tragedies.

I was thankful to have the time together, our little family, and without the demands of work or the chores of home it was a gentle reminder of how happy we can be just sharing our days together. It is exciting to think that our next family holiday could well include another member, and that it may be a very different experience as a result! Perhaps peace might not be as suitable a word then, but hopefully no less enjoyable! 


The Reading Residence

8 comments:

  1. Ha ha, nope, peace will no longer be the word! But definitely as enjoyable :-) Sounds like a wonderful week and that is such a beautiful scene. Glad it's been a good one x Thanks for sharing with #WotW

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    1. Thanks for visiting Jocelyn, I'm looking forward to having someone else to play board games with (eventually) as The Husband lacks my enthusiasm a little! xx

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  2. so tranquil x and babies do sleep occasionally, you might get five minutes peace x

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    1. Tranquil is exactly how I would describe it, occasional peace sounds good! x

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  3. This does look so peaceful. It's amazing what a wonderful view and some time away can do for the soul isn't it? Glad you had a good time.

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    1. yes, it was incredibly good for the soul! Thank you for your visit and your comment Suzanne x

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  4. Aahhh, this sounds lovely! My type of holiday, and possibly your last peaceful one for a while!

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    1. yes Penny it was, hope your holiday goes well too! xx

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