This week has been emotional on another level too as it is exactly one year since our holiday in England ended with me coming home in a wheelchair. I spent about 6 weeks off my feet on multiple pain meds so I feel thankful that this year, I'm stronger and can actually enjoy the time-off with the kids. My back will never be 100% (and in fact today, it's been quite sore) but I've learned so much in the past year about caring for it. It will always be my weak spot but with plenty of TLC/pilates/gym, it will hopefully never deteriorate like it did back then.
So, what have we been up to over the past few days?
Well on Saturday, the kids and I were invited to an Asda sponsored Minions Party at Cityside Yorkgate. The kids don't get too many perks like this from the blog so it was a real treat for them to have face painting, treats and balloon modelling, followed by the Minions movie with food and fizzy drinks. In the words of the 11 year old 'your blog is well swag mum'...that's a compliment apparently. No photos from me - just the kids enjoying every minute...
love this marble flooring in the hall of the house - used to be covered in carpet apparently..
The weather held to allow us to have a picnic on the lawns afterwards...didn't need my Hush jacket for that as the sun was shining
Collarless Denim Jacket - M&S (old)
Cross Body & Sandals - Boden (old)
Hope you've had a good Tuesday and that the sun shone where you are today too. It's lovely to get this weather to start the school holidays....makes me so optimistic for the next 9 weeks. Back soon with a little purchase I may have made last week....inspired by another blogger and perfect for this gorgeous weather.
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Fingers crossed this lovely weather holds for the whole of the summer holidays Avril. I just love school holidays & this year I've been spoilt with my son starting his mid June due to finishing his GCSEs. It's so lovely to have him at home & be able to forget school & exams for a few weeks!
ReplyDeleteReally love that Hush jacket & would definitely have purchased it if I didn't already own something similar.
Hope your back is feeling better again today.
Jane xx
My Midlife Fashion
Oh I remember the sadness of the last day of primary ... went through it all two years ago! Hugely emotional time. Glad to hear you're feeling so much better this year - you are certainly looking ever more stylish as time goes on!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for the school holidays.....we still have a couple weeks until we break up but so looking forward to spending some quality time with my daughter! Thankfully the end of primary school is still a couple of years away, I am already dreading it as I can imagine how emotional it will be :0( Hope your back isn't giving too much trouble today xx
ReplyDelete9 weeks - same as us - it's hard work! I'm struggling to find things for them to go and do whilst I work!
ReplyDeleteLOVE those necklaces
Oh lucky you! We've still got three weeks to go. Loving your looks as always, Avril. Lynne xx
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