It’s been a long week, hasn’t it? I am so ready for the weekend. Since I left you with last weeks weekly post the first day back was at work was a long one. The kids were ok at going back to school on day 1, but it got harder as the week went on. Everyone got more and more tired and cranky. I can’t be the only one, can I?
Last weekend we had no football, but instead, we just chilled together, watching tv, eating good food and just generally spending time together. Even with 3 weeks off, Monday morning came around quickly. We were all up, dress, ready and raring to go before my Mum arrived to watch the younger two kids while I went to work. Lucas was already at school and Robert had been to the gym. I managed to capture a beautiful skyscape on Monday night. This is one of the perks of it being dark on the way home from work, I got the picture from my office window. Lucas and Robert were thrust back into the swing of things with football training that evening. I was glad of an evening at home to find out how Aria and Tyler’s day went.
It started to get a little more difficult to get out of bed on Tuesday morning. I am on medication that makes me drowsy, so that wasn’t helping, but everyone else seems to be the same. I did the school run and then headed to work. I finished early to do the school run again, pick up Lucas from school and then Tyler from school football. By that time it’s pretty much dinner. I did fit in homework, which is another reason I do school hours one day a week if possible. It helps to get a bit of balance with work and family life. The photo I shared on Tuesday did make me laugh with Aria’s face when she tried cranberry juice, isn’t it funny? It makes me smile.
Wednesday, halfway though. It’s busy at work just now, so the days go fast, but it still feels long. Hard to get back into the swing of things after being with the kids for 3 weeks. More football training Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Poor Robert as he coaches them all. I captured a beautiful sunrise on the way into work Wednesday. The sun is pretty much waking when we go to work and it’s tucked up snoring when I leave. Roll on the lighter evenings.
Lucas hadn’t been keeping well with a heavy cold which is playing with his asthma, so we’ve tried to get him to give football training and extra training a miss. Didn’t work with the exception of the extra training. He’s starting to feel better, but still very heavy looking. Thursday, nothing much else happened.
Friday, oh I am so glad we have reached Friday. We are tired and ready for the weekend. I had today, Friday, off, but had to go into work as I had someone leaving. I did the school runs, did some chores, I pitched my book on twitter and make a lasagne. I also captured a nice photo of Aria when we were going round to see her friend.
I decided this year I wanted to do more writing and get my re-write and edit of my book finished, so all week I have aimed for a goal of 250 words. It’s not a lot, so it’s achievable. I smashed it each day. Long may it continue. This weekend I have the food shop arriving, football on Sunday and some birthday shopping to do. Hoping the kids will sleep a little longer to catch up. Until next week. How has your week been?
So glad to hear you’re managing to keep up with your writing! The first week back has seemed very long. Love poor Aria’s face in the cranberry juice photo, such a contrast with her happy face in the next picture! I hope Lucas is feeling better soon. x
I am and enjoying it too. It seems so long. lol it was funny, I had to put it in. He is getting there xx
That’s a stunning sky #sundaysnap
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Arias face is so funny. I always love your sky photos, these are so colourful.
Lucas does a lot of training, hope he’s feeling better now x
I do love taking those photos. He does a lot and that was him not doing some this week. He is still coughing but getting there xx
Loving the sky, we have had such wonderful sunsets this week
They are pretty, aren’t they? x
Great looking winter trip!
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That first week back is so hard. We were ready for the weekend and it’s flown over!
hehehe! It doesn’t look like Aria is a fan of cranberry juice.
I hope Lucas is feeling better now x
It really is and so glad for the weekend. No, she’s not a fan. He is getting there xx
Some lovely photos here
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Those sky photos are wonderful. Don’t they just make you feel better in every way? Thanks for posting.
Thank you. They really do. I love a good sky photo x
Love the skyline shots – these are amazing. Such cute pictures of your little lady too, I adore her hair colour. I also love your header by the way – did you have that designed for you or did you do it yourself? Thanks for linking up to #mysundaysnapshot xxx
Thank you. I do love sky pictures. I will add those. It was Ellie by the sea that designed mine xx
Ooo just to say, please can you can also copy my badge code from my page to add to this post?
I did try on my ipad yesterday, but will fix it today x
It has been a tough week back I agree. We struggled to get up on Tuesday too, we were all nearly late 😫. Well done at getting through your busy week. Well done on your writing target.
It has been. Thank you. Fingers crossed for this week xx
great sun rise pictures, the joy of being a passenger rather than the driver.
3 nights a week over and above work is hard going for Robert.
That is one pretty girl in the great sparkly top.
Thank you. It really is. He trains 4 nights, it is not easy and two days at the weekend for games. She loves a bit of sparkle x
Gorgeous pics! A mixed week for me as I’m still trying to work out which path to take next but had some lovely moments. Hope next week is a great one for you x
I hope you find the right path for you. Thank you lovely xx
My face looks like that when I have cranberry juice too haha I’m not a fan! Well done for keeping up with your writing goals!
She was funny. Thank you x
I love the faces kids pull when they try something new. The expressions are brilliant 😀
They are funny aren’t they? x
First week back after Christmas is always hard particularly when it’s cold and don’t feel 100%. It will be half term before you know it!
It really is. Hope you feel better xx
Your photos are beautiful as usual. I’m the same as Aria, I try to drink Cranberry juice but it makes me pull a face too. It’s not good when your medication makes you feel tired, I have found this can improve in time though so I hope it’s working for you. x
Aww thank you. I like it with raspberry in it. I don’t know what to do about that, but fingers crossed xx
The skyscapes are amazing, such a vivid colour palette, and beautiful tree silhouettes. We also found it difficult to get up last Tuesday morning, after having long lie-ins for several weeks.
Aria’s face made me think she might have tried someone’s mulled wine by mistake, but then read it was a cranberry juice. My guys don’t like it either.
Good luck with sticking to the schedule for book writing!
I do love photos of skies. It is hard this week, isn’t it? Lol not this time. Thank you x
Oh wow I hope the book pitching went well. Great idea on breaking it down to small chunks. I am just doing a course which has literally just started today and I am already wondering why I did it. But I love your idea and will be doing something similar. I hope this week is kinder to you all on the sleep and crankiness. We were the same here last week x
I hope it helps. Good luck with the course, I hope it’s not as bad as you think. Thank you and hope you have a good week too xx
I love the sunrises & sunsets at this time of year – it’s the best thing about winter! #MySundaySnapshot
Thank you, they really are pretty x
Good lucj writing the book! And yes, last week was a long week. Everyone bad tempered by the end of it. Love the sunrise pic too. Hope the meds sort out the migraines you’ve been experience Susan.
Thank you. It was a long week. Thank you, me too x
Your sky photos are always so stunning Susan! Makes me very envious that you get to see such amazing skies….. I really wish I could see them from where we live. I am sure my mood would be so much better if I did. So pleased you are managing to keep up with your writing… I can’t wait to read your book one day! I know you can do it x
Aww thank you. I do have a nose for them. I hope this week is better. Aww I hope you can too. You are a star xx
wow I love the sky pictures and pleased you are managing to keep up with your writing. All the best for your future book
Aww thank you. I hope to get it finished.
I’m surprised to see how much yellow is in the photos. May your book go on to do well. I think challenging yourself to write little and often is a good idea.
We have had really lovely weather. Freezing, but lovely. Thank you. I hope so xx
Congrats on the book, not an easy task. What a cutie and I can’t get enough cranberry juice over ice in a chilled glass lately. I love how the bruised sky looks behind the dead trees.
Thank you. My daughter won’t agree with you on this. It does look a bit like that x
Love your daughters cheeky smile #365
She does have one of those x
I hope Lucas is feeling better now – it’s that time of year for colds and things isn’t it? Your relaxing weekend sounds lovely – I need more of those! x
I need more of those too. I hope you get some. He is feeling better, thank goodness. So much going about x
Oh am loving the sky pictures! Stunning!
Doesn’t seem like the cranberry juice was a hit from the facial expression…I look like that when I try it!
Thank you I love a pretty sky. Yes she didn’t enjoy it x