Goodness it’s been a cold one hasn’t it? Who else has had snow since we last chatted during last week’s weekly post? Last weekend was a little quieter than the week had been. Friday night I did some blogging, chatted and played with Aria while the boys played Fortnite and FIFA. Saturday we went to Inflata World. A new inflatable place which is loud, busy, bright, filled with inflatable obstacle courses and kids love it. My migraines, not so much. The lights really affected them. I should ha e had my migraine glasses, but I’d forgotten to lift them. Anyway, the kids enjoyed it and it was a lovely way to finish off the birthday treats along with the most gorgeous rainbow sloth from Build a Bear that Aria fell in love with.
Build a Bear is a magical place for soft toy loving kids. It hits hard on the adults wallet, but it’s worth it to see that smile, the love and nurturing your child gives that bear. Of course, the Rainbow Sloth has to have its own outfit. Thankfully, we stopped at one. He’s come everywhere with us. Who can resist him?
An away football match in the cold was Sunday morning for Robert and Lucas. The rest of us declined with the option of staying in the warmth. They came home cold, but filled with the after glow of a win. Lunch and an afternoon of chilling which included gymnastics being cancelled. I got the kids showered, bags packed and ready for the next school week. In bed so I could get some writing done.
Monday morning comes around quickly and it was back to work and school. Interviews are taking up time at work and it’s been a busy week.
Waking up on Tuesday morning we get a whole load of snow. I did the school run and walked the younger two to school in the snow. Like my snow selfie? Not often I’m in front of the camera. The way home we had some fun with snowballs after I’d been to work.
Football training cancelled the rest of the week. We aren’t getting into the positive numbers for the snow to melt. It’s so cold. School and work followed. Some issues have made for a draining week. But, everyone is good. The migraine glasses are helping my eyesight and the migraines, although still there aren’t as severe at times. I’ve not got as much writing dome as I’d hoped, but I booked a 121 with an agent later on this year.
Today, Friday I had my first ever Costa coffee in the coffee shop and a cake. Not only that, I was on my own and did some writing. I felt like a proper grown up. The doctors advised me to drink coffee in the morning to try to help my migraines and tension headaches, and do you know what it does. Who knew? I never drank coffee before, but I’m starting to get used to it. Straight up black Americano, please? Check me, being a coffee drinker! Lol.
This weekend Robert is in Amsterdam on a stag weekend so it’s the kids and I. Football is already cancelled, the pitch is still white, crazy. No plans as such, what about you? How’s your week been?
Spectrum Mum
Love Arias sloth, he is so cute!
Welcome to the coffee club, I’m so glad that the migraines are easing. X
Thank you. It is helping at times x
You have had a snowy week! Such beautiful photos of you all. It’s felt unbearably cold here this week too. Wow, who knew that coffee would help migraines? I don’t drink coffee either. My husband drinks a lot and my sons are getting into it too.
We have, but there wasn’t a lot, it was just it never went. Aww thank you. I know, I didn’t know either. xx
Loving Aria’s hat and gloves, very colourful 🙂
Thank you. She got them for her Christmas x
She looks so happy #sundaysnap
She really loved it xx
Now I would have thought that coffee would have the opposite effect!! How strange is that but if it works then thats great. We have never been to build a bear, I looked online at the prices as my eldest love Pokemon and it scared me! Looks like you had loads of fun in the snow. We haven’t had any this way the than a tiny sprinkling much the kids disappointment. Hope you have a nice relaxed weekend.
I thought the same. Something to do with the chemical triggers. It is such a great place to visit, but expensive. We did have fun in the snow. xx
We haven’t had any snow. Part of me is glad because I won’t leave the house in the snow and I’ve had to go out, but I have missed how pretty it all looks when it first arrives. Aria looks very happy with her sloth, my daughter has a rainbow bear from Build-a- Bear. For 11 years she had a new bear every birthday, including one on the day she was born. The other two have not been so keen on them. I went to Inflata Nation with my kids just before Christmas and it gave me a headache. In fact I get a headache when I go to any indoor play centre, right from when they were little and went to soft play. I hope my kid’s have appreciated my suffering over the years (oh there are advantages to them growing up!) Not sure I have a favourite photo this week, but I do like your selfie and your purple coat 🙂
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Aww what a shame. I hope you get some soon. It is hard to get out and about though. It’s ok when you don’t need to go anywhere. Aria loves her sloth. Aww the rainbow bear sounds cute. It is really bad isn’t it for headaches? lol I am not sure they will appreciate it until they are parents themselves. Thank you lovely xx
Love the snowy pictures Susan, and I agree that Build a Bear is so much fun for the kids, but not good for our wallets. I can’t believe you have just had your first Costa coffee, and glad they seem to be helping with your migraines. Who would have thought, as you are usually told to stay away from caffeine with migraines x
Yes it really is, isn’t it? It was really nice, it won’t be my last. I know, I thought the same x
It looks like you had a lot of fun in the snow!
I have never been brave enough to take my girls to Build a Bear. I don’t think my bank account could handle it. hehehe
How odd that coffee helps with your migraines. I was always told to stay away from caffeine when I used to suffer with them.
We did have fun. It is expensive, but good fun. lol. I know it is odd, I think it’s to do with the chemicals it releases xx
Another fun week
Yes x
We’ve been to build a bear this week too! We managed to get a bear for £1 though with it being Imogen’s first birthday. I love how the sloth matches Aria’s hat and gloves!! We didn’t get a lot of snow – hopefully we will get some more! I love your snow pictures
Aww cool. Wow that is very cool. My little miss didn’t want the birthday one unfortunately. Thank you xx
I’m a bit envious of your snow (although I don’t want the disruption either). Loving the rainbow sloth.
It is a bit disruptive if you need to go anywhere xx
Love the sloth, we have never been to build a bear for fear of the children never leaving! I’m really surprised about the coffee with migraines, I may mention that to Neva who is a long time sufferer. The snow looks impressive, and nice to see you out from behind the camera too!
Oh I can understand that. It is such a great shop though. I didn’t think it would help either, but I think because it’s not a trigger and something to do with the chemical it releases in the brain. Thank you, I might try to get out more often xx
Love that photo of Aria with the snow, she looks so super happy! Her sloth is gorgeous! Totally jealous of your snow x
Thank you, she loves it. You should totally come up here when it snows. The sloth is so pretty x
awww gorgeous photos, we missed out on the snow. looks like lots of fun was had X #pointshoot #mysundaysnapshot
Thank you. Shame you didn’t get much snow xx
We have had a tiny amount of snow Little man complained that it wasn’t really enough to make a snowball. We love build a bear too and that rainbow sloth is very cute. Alex has a collection of Pokemon. Thanks for joining #PointShoot
My boys have some of the Pokemon ones, they are cute. It is such fun in the snow xx
Oh wow Inflata World sounds like fun. I’m glad that you are starting to make some progress with your migraines, I hope that continues with the glasses. I love the sloth, we have made quiet a few visits to Build a Bear over the years and as much as it is expensive, it is worth it as it is a magical experience. Gorgeous photos as always
It is a lot of fun. I really hope so, thank you. It is expensive but worth the treat. Aww thank you x
Love that first photo of Aria. Beautiful. We had a bit of snow, but thankfully it didn’t impact going out and about.
Thank you lovely. That is good news x
Lovely colourful photos this week. I also find caffeine helps with my migraines. I have medication with caffeine in also.
Thank you lovely. That is good it’s not just me. I wonder why it helps though? x
Got to love build a bear. Sorry about your migraine #365
They are good aren’t they x
shame the kids nice day out affected your migraines, but glad to hear coffee is helping. not something I ever drink either.
love the sloth, great colours as are her hat and gloves.
Hope hubby enjoyed his stag weekend
I need to learn to wear my migraine glasses. Thank you. It is cute isn’t it xx
Migraines are awful. My sister who also suffers from them sees a craniologist and that has worked for her. I’m surprised about the coffee helping as I thought it would do the opposite. #365
Thank you. I will have a look into that Sounds good xx
That rainbow sloth is so cute – and she looks delighted with it! There was quite a lot of snow here too and the kids loved it x
SHe was so happy. THat is good your kids enjoyed the snow too x
Such happiness in these photos! #pointshootlinky
Thank you x
I’m really pleased that the coffee is helping. I didn’t know that it was supposed to cure migraines although that might explain why I’ve never had one! Have a lovely week x
lol maybe, you should keep on drinking it. Thanks lovely xx
Can’t believe it’s your first ever Costa coffee. I’m a massive coffee fan and have a coffee machine in my house, couldn’t be without it. Glad to hear your migraines are getting better. Love the photos. It’s warmer today hopefully it will stay now. We only had a sprinkle of snow .
I know, it’s taken a while. Thank you. Fingers crossed it stays warmer x
Ah now that snow looks like fun! We had the tiniest bit down on the south coast. Just enough for one or two snowballs but not much more. Football here tomorrow for my youngest and it’s out at a ground we haven’t been to before so we are going on a hunt for it today so that there is no panic first thing tomorrow!
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We had a fair amount. I think in Scotland, it always does. I hope you get some x
I’ve spent hundreds of pounds in Build A Bear over the years! No snow in my part of Sheffield. Everyone jokes that this is the ‘fag end’ of Sheffield and everyone forgets about us including the snow! I would have thought the caffeine in coffee would have had the opposite effect on your migraines but I’m glad it’s helping. Personally I can’t stand even the smell of coffee!
It is crazy isn’t it? Hope you get some snow soon. lol that is a funny way of putting it. I was not a fan and don’t like the smell either, but it is starting to grow on me x
Loving the snow pictures! we only got a slight snowfall..not enough to settle.
We don’t have a local Build a bear but the girls got to try it out when we went to London once. You are right, they do hit hard on the wallet!
It is so pretty isn’t it? It is nice, but yes expensive x
Gosh I adore all the snowy snapshots – such lovely photos. Thanks for linking up to #MySundaySnapshot.
Thank you x
Thats amazing about coffee. I suffer from migraines and I have a coffee a day for years – and haven’t had a migraine. How amazing. I am so so glad its working for you.
Thank you for linking up to #SilentSunday – hope to see you again this week my lovely xx
Maybe that is a common link. Thank you x