October Time

Half Term again so we planned a day out for the boys.

A picnic, a steam train ride and a castle.....

What more could four little boys want!

The train was on time.

Freddie and Rocco did just what little boys do lots of,

 while we tried to stay calm and collected.

Just to be out in the fresh air was good.
So good.

Bodium Castle was a great place to let the boys have a little freedom without us having to worry about anything being knocked over or any attendant having their nerves put to the test!

The moat was full of amazing big fish.
 Nanny these are Carp, Freddie advised us.

Bribery is the name of this game on a day liek this.

Fin is a very happy chappy, just so long as Mum's boob is close by!
God help me when she returns to work.

And moving on from a great family day out to back home.
 I can tell you the Barn is nearly done. The Cedar Shingles have been laid on the roof by my very clever hubby, so we are water tight.....fingers crossed.
And if not I will be allowing the shabby chic look to rein supreme.

I am not happy to be swapping the summer 
 wardrobe over for the winter one, but it has to be done.

The best way round this on a horrible dull wet morning is to light my votive's,  tune into a soothing radio station and get on with it.
So with stuffed vacuum bags retrieved from the loft
 I took out all my winter woollies and re-stuffed the bags with the summer attire.

Will I ever loose this thing I have for twinkle lighting?

Oh and I am re-decorating the hall and landing.....in stages.....
slow stages to keep it achievable with the least possible stress.....stress being far too common place these days!

Or is it my just Age?

Anyway as I have said before I am sure, it is the little touches we make around us that can turn a chore into something to enjoy, even if only a little bit.

Food for the eye is so soothing for the soul.

Katie and I have been busy, one day at her house decorating together, then one day at mine, with babies in tow. And you know what that means.

Fin's room is almost finished, just like my hall stairs and landing.

Maybe this could be a new 'thing' rather like book clubs and knitting clubs.

Instead of reading or knitting together, decorate together!

Much more fun and it gets it done!!!

Well I guess this is it for now, as blogger is not letting me load any more images up.

So tired now, I am off to bed.

I will dream of nice things just like Katherine does.

Have a good week all...

C

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