It’s been a very busy week here and I am certainly not taking to all the change and routine well, but it takes time for someone who doesn’t do change well. How are you all? Always have my air hug ready for you. Huuuuug.
Here is what our little part of the world has been up to since our last weekly post. Aria and I both got our haircut. That was a strange, but nice experience. I am still not keen on wearing a mask but always do, don’t worry, it’s just not something I enjoy. However, I am not sure anyone does, but if it keeps us and others safe, then it’s a given. We were the only two in the hairdressers with screens, etc. It was nice and I got loads off mine as did Aria. I tried to take a photo on the one above. I always look awkward, so this is as good as it gets folks. Plus, I should probably appear in front of the camera once in a while. So what do you think? The colour I do myself, but it’s short. I still haven’t got a photo of all three kids together with their uniform on. Lucas is a slippery one and hates being in front of the camera more than I do. Plus, they leave at different times, so I really must try harder, even if it’s just one for our own memories.
Saturday I went in search of paint for the back garden with Aria. We got some paint, but not necessarily the right colour, but it should be fine for what I can do. Aria got a new doll and spent the rest of the day playing outside with friends and the doll. It was a bit late in the day to get kitted up for the painting, so I decided to watch the last episode of Sweet Magnolias on Netflix while the boys played football and Robert was playing some console game. I don’t know about you, but I tend to put off watching the last episode of a series I’m enjoying or the last few pages of a book I am loving. I hate to say goodbye to the characters and feel sad. It tends to take me a while to get into something else unless I’m following straight on in a series. I loved Sweet Magnolias and it’s based on books by the same author as Chesapeake Shores which I also love. I shouldn’t have watched it, even though it was fab, I am left 5 days later with a gaping hole on the cliffhanger. Hmmm, hurry up and film the next season or tell me what happens next, I don’t mind spoilers. Tell me I’m not alone? The weather was lovely Saturday and I even took a quick snap of the blue sky since I’ve moaned so much about the rain. In the evening we had a takeaway, I had a Crabbies Rhubard and Gingerbeer and caught up on some Blacklist and Umbrella Academy and Prodigal Son. All good tv shows.
Sunday the shopping arrived and woke me up as it was early, not ideal, but at least it arrived. My mum stopped by for a quick visit with her doggy. I had my Glasgow writing group meetup via zoom and that always helps to speak to like-minded people about the woes of the publishing industry. Still, no agent yet and the pandemic seems to have made things even more difficult, but I will keep ploughing onwards. The boys went over to Robert’s Dad’s to watch the footie. Aria did gymnastics while I caught up on some writing and the last episode of Greys for the series. Another cliffhanger, these shows. I did my daily exercise biking. The weekend went by so quick, but I had been so exhausted I felt like I didn’t really achieve anything. Me and my expectations.
It was back to work Monday, albeit still working from home. The kids were all back in school for the first time and a full week too. Different staggered starts and it helps that I can be back at my desk for 9 so that is good. It is a bit of a better balance for now on that front. Aria had zoom gymnastics after school. Work was busy as Mondays always are. The boys had 121 football training and then Tyler trained with a different football team. It’s been a difficult one for him and time will tell. It was an older age group and I think he didn’t feel he’d done his best, but he’d done an hour of intense training and being back at school, so it was understandable. Aria was very excited for her Gymnastics teacher to come and deliver her badges and medal for completing badges 4-1 at the age of 7 and during lockdown. She has worked hard and now onto the next stage. She is a shy girl, but a determined one.
Tuesday saw three tired children having to be woken up. Bless. I have to say I was so tired myself on Tuesday. I get very anxious with the kids being back at school, I worry about them, especially oldest. They are all fine, but I can’t help it as we all do. With everything else going on, it’s just hard and making sure they are ok with the changes and new regulations. All seem to be going well at primary level. The staggered starts, lunches and classroom bubbles seem to be working ok so far. Socially distancing at the school gates by the parents, well, it’s getting there. High school is different, it’s hard for the kids to socially distance with so many and moving around, but they have made changes and again time will tell. One thing I am loving about working from home is being able to hear about their day before getting home later on in the evening from work. In the evening we had football, gymnastics and I was just so tired so went to bed.
Wednesday was another working day, busy and both boys had different football in the evening. Tyler was very nervous but enjoyed it when he came home. He was knackered though. Aria played outside for a bit before coming back in and I did an Illustration class via zoom. It was the illustration above, not the cheeriest, but it was taken from the tarot cards from the Bond movie Live and Let Die. It was actually really cool to do and I enjoyed learning the different techniques. It was nice to do something creative. I know writing is creative, but once you pass that initial first draft it feels more technical after that, so this was fun. What do you think?
Thursday was a long working day. Lots of issues and pesky gremlins in the world of IT. The kids came home happy from school and all seems to be going well so far. I didn’t finish work until late in the evening, a grumpy mum. I finished my illustration before heading to bed.
And here we are on Friday. It’s been a long and tiring week. I’ve struggled to settle when the kids are at school, but although tired, they are happy. Lots of other things seem to be going through my mind and I am not quite getting into the swing of things. It seems just a lot going on at once. I am sure it will all calm down. No major plans for the weekend so far. It has been a very busy day and I am looking forward to having my babies home, and maybe some rest for us all. The first week back at school does seems to be a tiring one. Here’s to a quiet weekend. Fingers crossed.
I hope you have a lovely weekend.
Interesting to read of all your experiences of the kids being back at school. Doesn’t happen down here for another 10 or so days but I shall worry also. Great hair Susan. Funny actually as my kids have just had their done for the first time in 2020!
It has been very different. Thank you. I hope they enjoy being back when the time comes x
Your hair looks lovely and you don’t look awkward to me! Sorry to hear you are worrying about the kids being back at school, but it sounds like it’s going pretty well so far. I always found it hard to get a photo of my three together because of different start times too. How lovely for Aria to get her gymnastics badges delivered!
Sorry to hear you till haven’t got an agent. It sounds like the illustration was a fun distraction! x
Aww thank you. I still cringe at it. I hate pictures of me. They are actually going well. Thanks hon xx
Your hair looks great! The first few weeks at school are bound to be nerve-wracking after such a long time off – hang in there. I’m sure everyone will settle soon xx
Aww thank you lovely xx
It was so weird to get a haircut with a mask! Yours looks lovely.
I just finished Sweet Magnolias last night. That cliffhanger!!! I cannot wait I need to know if Tyler, Annie, and Kyle are ok!
It is quite weird. I know right, that cliffhanger. I need to know if they are ok too x
I got a hair cut also and was really glad to get rid of the long hair. Have a safe week! #mysundayphoto
It is nice, isn’t it? x
Looking lovely x.
My girls can’t wait to get back to school, it’s been such a long time
Thank you for linking up to #MySundayPhoto
Thakn you. It has been so long x
Your hair looks very nice, love the colour, it really suits you. The first days at school are always the hardest to get adjusted to, and it’s especially tough in the new circumstances.
I confess I haven’t watched any of the TV shows you’ve enjoyed. In fact, I haven’t watched anything for myself since the lockdown began, so I’ve never finished a couple of series I was watching before the lockdown. Hope they are still there, when my guys go back to school.
Aww thank you. It is just getting back into it. I mainly watch shows on a Saturday evening with my husband, we make it our time together xx
I am glad it went ok with returning back to school. Fab hair X #mysundayphoto
Thank you x
What a lovely photo of you. It sounds like the haircut when well and it looks fab.
It sounds like the return to school has gone well. It sounds like a big change for everyone but it’s something we’re going to have to get used to. x
Thank you. So far so good x
Your haircut looks wonderful! I am so happy that you are continuing with the writing. Well done with the tarot card. The shading and the blending of the colours look great!
-Soma
Thank you. Aww it’s no where near your standard, but it was fun to try xx
Your hair looks lovely,. it’s a strange experience isn’t it. I’m already worrying about the parents social distancing at school – we have three different entrances to use depending on the year class but how 90 odd children and their parents are going to be able to achieve any kind of social distancing at each of the entrances is beyond me. #366
Thank you, it was strange. It hasn’t been too bad. Our high school has 1500 pupils and it’s hard when in the corridors. xx
Gorgeous hair cut Susan. 🙂 It is really unsettling in places like salons where you have to wear all the protection. Brings it all back to reality. At home you can hide away a bit more. 🙂
We have lots of entrances at school and they are staggering drop offs and pick ups too. so I will only really see the parents of the kids class. It is quite daunting but I am sure the schools have it under control.
Thanks for linking up to #SilentSunday x
Aww thank you. It is strange. I hope that goes well, I am sure it will x
Well done Aria for the gymnastics. And it’s great the boys are still getting their football in. Not much has changed with tennis (just restricted group numbers, but they’re usually quite small anyway, and cleaning hands and rackets before going on court). We’ll all be back in school next week, will be interesting after so many months off.
Thank you lovely. They are doing well. Hope school goes well x
Air hug back to you too. That does all sound very busy without even thinking about working on top.
The hair looks good from what I can see in the pic – love the colour.
I hate change too and the thought of school next week is making me anxious. Big change here.
Aww thank you. It has been busy, but I think I just need to get into a routine. Thank you. xx
Stunning photo of you, I can image this is how Aria will look in a few years, you look so young. Glad the back to school is going well for the children, can understand your anxieties about it all. Gymnastics over zoom sounds fun
Thank you. Things are going ok, thank you xx
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Thank you
Your hair looks gorgeous, I haven’t braved a hairdressers yet, I am waiting until the kids go back to school
Thank you. That sounds like a plan x
I have no idea how our children are going to get up for school when the time comes – I’m dreading it! x
I hope it went well in the end xx
You hair looks great! I went that short too recently after years of long hair…want to get it coloured next!
Glad the kids are happy with school and its going well! We go back in a weeks time and am nervous a bit!
Thank you. It is good to get it done x
Must be strange with the kids back at school. Just a few more days to go here before we follow. I’m with you on masks, not keen on wearing them, but needs must. Well done on the illustration!
It is, but I am struggling to get back into a routine. I think it’s a needs must. Thank you x
Air hug back! I love your hair. I get what you mean by putting off watch the last episodes or the last pages of a book but sometimes when it is so good that you don’t want to break the momentum, I’m unable to stop. I hate spoilers to the core of my heart. I’m stuck in a cliff hanger in the series Manifest, waiting for season 3. Cool Tarot Card. I hope your kids are enjoying school; don’t worry, they’ll be alright.
Thank you lovely. I am glad it’s not just me. No, I don’t mind spoilers. Is Manifest good? I struggled to get into it. Thank you xx
Wow totally gorgeous hair! Looks wonderful.
Thank you x
Wow girl – you look AMAZING – Yes you totally need to take more pictures as you are stunning and OH MY DAYS YOUR ILLUSTRATION! A tarot card?!?! like YES!!! I love it, you are so talented!!! What inspired you to do that? It’s awesome 🙂
As always thanks for sharing and for linking up with #MySundaySnapshot.
Aww thank you. Maybe one day. Oh I thought you’d like the tarot card. It is what the group chooses to draw on the illustration workshop x
Oooh gorgeous hair, looks lovely and really suits you 🙂 The drawing is amazing – I had to scroll back up and have another look as I hadn’t realised it was one of yours ! You have lots of artistic talent – so cool ! Glad the kids are getting on ok at school. We go back this week. Not looking forward to setting the alarm tomorrow – groan !
Love the new hair. Your post has made me realise how I am not ready for the boys to go back to school yet (or for the youngest to start for that matter!) I hope things have started to settle down for you all in the second week.
I love Chesapeake Shores too! The series totally makes me want to move out there! I’ve watched a few episodes of Sweet Magnolias but was sidetracked by Real Housewives, it’s definitely someting I can dip into again!
Well hello there beautiful lady! We do not see enough of your gorgeous self and that hair cut is a fab length on you, totally suits you!
Hope you are all well and having a lovely week! Sim x
Love your new haircut – it looks great. I still haven’t braved the hairdressers. Sounds like the children are settling in well back at school – it is tiring getting back into routines again though, isn’t it? I’m very impressed by your tarot card illustration. #project366
Well done to Aria with her medal and badges, I bet that spurs her on to keep achieving in gymnastics. Not looking forward to the early starts next week! By then yours will be more used to them I am sure. So pleased they are feeling happy though that’s the main thing x
I can’t rememebr the last time I went to the hairdressers – I have to admit I quite fancy a pamper though after all this time. It seems like most salons are doing well at being socially distanced.
I hope all your children are doing OK with the differences at school.