Life has been silly busy. A garden running riot with all the sunshine...
end of year treats for the beautiful boy...
...stitchy commissions and gifts for friends...
I do love a bit of calming blanket stitch....
and sunshine parties with glamorous girls....
...with knock-out jelly tipples for the grown ups!
Looking over to the birch copse we planted many years ago and which has provided many a happy den-building afternoon...
...through the Rowans to the big climbing oaks.
We are in the top meadow and here is the big thing which has been keeping me busy the last year and absorbing my time and energy... in early Spring this board arrived at the top of our garden amongst the Sloe blossom...
and just a couple of weeks ago it finally changed to this...
So, I'm thinking you'll need a cup of tea now? Come with me back down through the garden all the way to the blue front door...
Come in one last time and make yourselves at home for a cuppa...
I have been so grateful to so many of you who have noticed my absences from my blog this last year. I have found it difficult to visit and share only a small part of the huge events which have been taking place in our little world. Ready for that cup of tea?
Now that the house is sold my husband and I are being kept busy separating over 20 years of life together. Divorce is a messy business and not something any parent would lightly choose for their child. But we are sensible people and we are managing in a civil and grown up way to focus on the one little person who matters most in all of this.
Thank-you all for following me and knowingly or unknowingly supporting me through what has been a difficult year. I am not one for wearing my heart on my sleeve and I will not be talking about these things again.
In the inimitable words of Forrest Gump... "that's all I have to say about that.".
So, the lavender harvest is in and soon there will be a new beginning as the beautiful boy and I move to our lovely new cottage with so many exciting new memories to be made and to be shared. I hope you will come along with us. t.xx
end of year treats for the beautiful boy...
...stitchy commissions and gifts for friends...
I do love a bit of calming blanket stitch....
and sunshine parties with glamorous girls....
...with knock-out jelly tipples for the grown ups!
But alongside all of this happy activity there has been so much more besides. Come with me for a walk to the top of the garden. Through the Beech hedge we planted when we first arrived here...
...past the Willows I planted as an arbour but which somehow decided to become a tree....Looking over to the birch copse we planted many years ago and which has provided many a happy den-building afternoon...
...through the Rowans to the big climbing oaks.
We are in the top meadow and here is the big thing which has been keeping me busy the last year and absorbing my time and energy... in early Spring this board arrived at the top of our garden amongst the Sloe blossom...
and just a couple of weeks ago it finally changed to this...
So, I'm thinking you'll need a cup of tea now? Come with me back down through the garden all the way to the blue front door...
Come in one last time and make yourselves at home for a cuppa...
I have been so grateful to so many of you who have noticed my absences from my blog this last year. I have found it difficult to visit and share only a small part of the huge events which have been taking place in our little world. Ready for that cup of tea?
Now that the house is sold my husband and I are being kept busy separating over 20 years of life together. Divorce is a messy business and not something any parent would lightly choose for their child. But we are sensible people and we are managing in a civil and grown up way to focus on the one little person who matters most in all of this.
Thank-you all for following me and knowingly or unknowingly supporting me through what has been a difficult year. I am not one for wearing my heart on my sleeve and I will not be talking about these things again.
In the inimitable words of Forrest Gump... "that's all I have to say about that.".
So, the lavender harvest is in and soon there will be a new beginning as the beautiful boy and I move to our lovely new cottage with so many exciting new memories to be made and to be shared. I hope you will come along with us. t.xx
Comments
Jenn
You did make me smile with the jellie-tipples though. We call them jello shots.
Keep your chin up.
Hugs Pat
xo
It must have taken great courage to write but I have always thought of you as Superwoman.. capable of anything!
What a difficult time you have had, but I am certain that you will build a wonderful new life with beautiful boy and will not look back on this chapter as a failure.
Go forth my friend and be happy.. you so deserve to be!
MXXX
Julie xxxxxxx
As you leave your homemade house in the countryside with all its memories, I wish you all the very best in making new ones with BB in your own little cottage. I know that you will make it a wonderful place for him to grow up in and you will find what it is you need to make your life complete too.
Look after yourselves and I hope that we'll be able to come and visit once you are settled in you new (old!) cottage.
Thinking of you lots during this difficult time - Love to you and BB,
Niki xx
Much love ♥ xxx
PS I am coming to UK for a few days in September, I would love to see you for a cuppa if you are around.
The hardest part is making the decision in the first place - then there is the turmoil, upheaval, sadness, bewilderment, doubts, but now that you can see the light at the end of the corridor, and once you are in your very own cottage which I am sure you will make beautiful - you will feel a huge contented 'sigh', peace, tranquility, which will soon turn in to pure exquisite joy, and contentment. I am typing this through very blurred vision now, walking that walk around your garden - as I have done with you, sitting watching the beautiful boy in his den, sitting in the shade on a hot summer's day with you, collecting windfall apples......treasured memories. I hope that one day I will have the privilege of visiting your new home and sharing your new joy.
Yes YOUR new home, their is something utterly and completely special when you get YOUR OWN home, and YOUR OWN LIFE - it's not selfish feeling that feeling - it's something we all need - the feeling of self worth and just for once to put ourself top of the 'things to do list' rather than at the bottom as is often the case.
Bless you.
Off to blow my nose!
Take care of yourself. x
All good wishes and positive vibes coming your way x
I wish you all the best for your new life in your new abode. I'm sure, like everyone else who reads your blog, I'll enjoy your journey!
My motto is 'Look forward' . Having been in a similar situation myself , that's what I've tried to do!!
Big hugs to you all ;-) x
Good Luck :)
XXXXX
This is somthing I have been through too, but everything will be OK, and as they say "one door shuts, but another one opens".
Hugs ((( )))
Sharon xx
Love
Lyn
xxx
All things nice...
Gillxx
Kindest Regards Linda
Take care
MBB x
I wish you good luck and happy times in your new home & life.
Anne.
Tracey
I wish you happiness and success in the next chapter of your life.
Lisa x
Sarah :)
Thank you for sharing what must have been a difficult post for you.
Take care
Isabelle x
Just read your sad post...although it may not seem like it at the moment.....there will be happy days again! Spending time with your beautiful boy. Your dignity is inspiring!
Take Care & remember there are people out there who care!!!
Natalie
XXX
I'm sorry to hear your news and grateful for the pictures you have posted this year knowing how hard things have been for you (you do post beautiful things to look at).
I did it too...when my son was 4 .Now I am remarried to a gorgeous Englishman (we met in London) and couldn't be happier.I missed my house from that marriage too for a long time. Now I have another house....a bit daggier..but so much happier!!
Take care (Vanessa-Australia) xx
My name is Carole and i live in Rossendale Lancs. I often read your blogs, link from Lucy at Attic24.
I just had to comment on this sad blog. I really hope your new cottage will be cosy and full of happiness. And i will definately be following your lovely blogs.
Take care & lots of luck in your new home.
Love Carole from Rossendale xxxx
I have only just found your blog from Fiona (High Fibre)
I have been steering my little ship with three crew members and there is life love and buckets of creativity after divorce.
Be strong, always act with integrety and good this will come your way.
Best regards,
Jayne
twiggy x
I am so very sorry to be reading this post on your blog, but so very touched that you are so completely centered on the welfare of your lovely boy.
You really are a beautiful and inspirational person, in so many ways. I wish you all of the happiness you so obviously deserve.
I am so very sorry to be reading this post on your blog, but so very touched that you are so completely centered on the welfare of your lovely boy.
You really are a beautiful and inspirational person, in so many ways. I wish you all of the happiness you so obviously deserve.
It is a very hard decision to make to take that route to divorce. But you know in your heart that it is the right choice to be happy again.
Wishing you all the best and I will keep following your blog.
xx
I've been away from regular blogging for a while so haven't popped over to see you for ages.
All good wishes to you and the Beautiful Boy in a new home just waiting to be filled with happy times.
Sue x