Collecting Leaves, Family Dinner And Blustery Days Our Weekly Photos – Week 38

Last weekend was actually quite a tough one, tougher than normal. Mainly football related, but we will get to that in a second. Last week I left you with my weekly post it was all about football and the first game in the Scottish Cup. Unfortunately, they didn’t win. They played well, but it wasn’t meant to be. It was sad and hard as that is them out, but for the club that Robert runs, it was a huge milestone and one that can never be taken away from them. The other thing I mentioned was about the cat, well,  it is no longer here with us. Sad, but it had a good life. My mum is ok too.

Saturday, was a bit of a wash out with the game. Lots of cheering up were needed. I had my newfound Morrisons online shop delivered early Sunday morning so we could make the most of the day. We didn’t have any football. Robert was finding things difficult, blaming himself for the loss and both teams run of bad luck. It’s not, but he takes it personally and Lucas has been having a few football related issues when trying out for things and again, he took it to heart. I felt everyone needed to get out and do something fun, together as a family. We needed to step away from the football cloud. It does get a bit much when Robert coaches 4 nights a week, runs the club, so everything that goes with it and two games at the weekend. He loves it and it is incredible what is does. I’m so proud of him and support him, but sometimes it’s hard. We were going to go ice-skating, but it was really busy. So, we did a spot of shopping, oldest got his very own house key and then we went for an early dinner. It was just what we needed. We chatted, ate food, laughed and enjoyed being together. It was great and we were all happy. You can see Aria and Tyler were having fun doing a spot of shopping in the photo above.

Monday, was back to work, school and the usual week. Lucas is up super early for his school bus, Robert is pretty knackered so he’s skipped the 6 am gym session and it’s all go. Work is busy and school is full on. Tuesday saw me being off work so I did the school run, then I had my first ever dental treatment. Not so good. I had to get two teeth filled as I’d cracked the sides due to clenching my jaws. I did not enjoy the experience I can tell you and my jaw is still sore, but it’s done. After that, I did some writing for a bit and watched some This is Us and Chesapeake shores before picking Aria up from school. We walked home and picked up some leaves to make a leaf collage. If there was ever a girl who was made for autumn it was her. A girl after my own heart. She loves the leaves, the colours and the conkers. Plus, let’s face it, she is the colour of autumn, isn’t she? I just love that photo above. Once we’d done our picture and homework it was time to go back to school to get Tyler from school football team. He got picked to play in the festival for the team next week so that is exciting. While we were out, Lucas came home. Homework for the boys and then a yummy dinner together before Robert and Tyler were out to football training.

Wednesday was back to work, my jaw is still aching. It was the super windy day and watching lots of gusts of wind and rain outside the window wasn’t fun. But a stormy day means a pretty sky. Just look at that double rainbow I captured on the way out of work? It is worth that rain. All the kid’s activities were cancelled including a football that evening. So, we got a night off. We watched some tv, Aria and I are liking Muppet Babies and read some books before bed.

I’m at that in-between stage of books just now, I finished a really good book that I didn’t want to end. When this happens I struggle to get back into another. I hate leaving the characters and world behind. Tell me I’m not alone?

Thursday was our Friday. It was dressed down day for the little ones which make it all the most exciting to go to school. I didn’t have a uniform so it was like dress down day every day at school for me. I was busy at work. When I came home Twilight was enjoying watching the leaves blow about and we got some conkers from the tree for the boys, but they weren’t quite ready. I am actually typing this tonight, which is Thursday. Yes, it’s early, but I have a busy weekend planned and it’s not because of football as it’s a bank holiday weekend here, so we have no football. Tomorrow we are all off on for a weekend away with Robert’s family. It’s a surprise, but it’s still in Scotland. The kids love it as the cousins all get on and Lucas is in their year at high school anyway, but it’s nice to be away. I am heading down a little later, however, as I am going to see Shania Twain in concert with my friend. I cannot wait and booked the ticket last year. I am a huge country fan and Shania was always one of my Dad and my favourite. I am really looking forward to it and seeing my friend. I will be up with the family after it. We are spending Friday to Monday there, it will be nice to have some down time. Spend time as a family and it’s always a laugh. I’m sure there will be many a fall out between Robert and his sister over a board game. It is lovely to see a sibling relationship as I don’t have that.

Anyway, I should probably pack, keep up to date on twitter, I am still old school. we have quite a few busy weekends coming up on top of football, so I am hoping to get some pretty pictures and fit in some writing which I am feeling happier about, another story for another time. How is your week been? I hope you have a great weekend.