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Busy, Cat, Chair And Illustrating Our Weekly Photos – Week 36 & 37

12th September 2020 By Susan Mann 48 Comments

Little Miss

Cat outside

Chair

 

Squirrel

Kick Ass Fairy

Hello all, sorry I missed doing a post last week, I just didn’t have the time and everything just kept getting busier. Did you miss me? I missed reading everyone else’s post so I caught up and I am sending you all an extra big virtual hug since the news isn’t sounding too great. How is the new procedures and back to school treating you all? We are down to the 6 max up here too as of yesterday, just in time for my birthday. Ahh well, virtual party it is. School is still going ok here so far. And the mask-wearing in high school seems to be going ok from what I gather. What about you guys? HUUUUUUGGG

Since our last weekly post two week’s ago here’s what we have been up to. On Saturday Aria spent her time outdoors, digging in the dirt, climbing trees and running around just like kids playing outdoors should. Granted, I may stop her inside the front door before she trails the mud and grass all over the house, but she had fun none the less. The council have been out and cut the grass on the communal parts of the street, so all the kids of the street and especially our house are loving this. They didn’t rake said really long grass so lots of jumping and building of grass hills. It has been great to watch. I did some writing and in the evening our usual take away and tv watching was done. We were very disappointed in the Blacklist season finale, anyone else watched it? I know it was done that way due to lockdown, but not sure it was better than leaving it until next season. Thoughts?

Sunday my Mum and John came over to visit. John cut our grass which was lovely of him. The kids were outside playing and Aria had some gymnastics via zoom in the evening. Tyler is back to playing at the Rangers Elite centre football, so he is loving that and Robert is adjusting to the new regulations.

Monday saw another visit from my Mum who came over to do some painting of the decking I hadn’t got around to doing. In the different colour of the paint. I think she is bored, but it is really nice of her to do it. Who am I to say no to that? I was busy with work and the kids were at school. It was a nice day and Aria enjoyed playing with some school friends now she’s a wee bit older and can venture a bit further. Monday’s are always so busy that I am knackered come the evening.

Tuesday was another working and school day. My mum was joined by her partner and they both did a great job of finishing the decking painting and taking down the swing chair they had kindly donated to me many years ago that has broke and rusted. Now, if the council would just open up its uplifts that would be good. Aria was so busy playing out with friends and I was so late working and the boys were at football with Robert, that I totally forgot about gymnastics. Oops.

Wednesday was a pouring wet day. That’s what happens after you get the garden done, I jinxed it, sorry. In the evening Robert had a football coaching course to further where he is with it and I did another illustration workshop while the boys were at football. This week it was a kickass fairy. Now, you can see above, this is not my best work. But, I haven’t done any art since my school days really. It has been nice to get back into working those different parts of the brain. I hate the eyes on the fairy as it’s supposed to be sunglasses and I got it all wrong, but I gave it a try and it was really good fun to do. That’s the main thing right?

It was a busy day at work on Thursday and I was tried. Robert kept commenting on the fact that I kept nicking his office chair every time he left his desk. He was the sensible one that brought his office chair home a week or so into lockdown. I persevered on a wee chair, then the kitchen table chair thinking we’d be back in the office soon. Plus it would take up so much more room in the living room. After all this time, Robert was in the office and brought home my chair. Yes, it takes up too much room in the living room, but my back and my wee butt are forever grateful. Thank you, hubby. You can see the picture above of my wee working space and a giant chair. Twilight loves it too. I did some exercise bike in the evening The kids had a few week sniffles and sore throats, but nothing major and there are so many bugs like we all have this time of year. Lucas had a bit of a headache and went to bed early.

Friday morning saw a tried household, with the exception of Tyler. Aria had been up with nightmares throughout the night and poor Lucas was breaking his heart missing his Gran. It was such a wee shame. He must have been thinking of it and it all caught up with him. You really don’t know when and how grief will affect the kids, this was his time. Work was busy and the kids were at school. In the evening, lots of fun playing in the grass as the rest of it got cut and we watched the Blackpool Illuminations live on youtube which was interesting. Different, but it was nice to watch.

I took the boys to get their haircut on Saturday while Robert was working through in Edinburgh. They always look so smart and grownup with their haircuts. They all got some trading cards from the shop, football ones and Fortnite, so that kept them busy for a bit as a wee treat. We got some sweets as a treat for after dinner. I got a lovely bounty, not had one in ages. It was nice. Robert and I had a takeaway, watched some Good Girls, Umbrella Academy, The Prodigal Son and Schitt’s Creek. All very good and different. It is the only day I’ve watched tv this week.

Sunday saw us getting Lucas’s foot looked at, he’s been having some issues for a few days. Thankfully it was ok and muscular, but he was in a fair amount of pain. Didn’t stop him going out to play football mind you. Aria and her wee friend had a nice picnic lunch outside I made them since it was dry, cold, but dry. Football and gymnastics in the evening. I got some writing done and another chapter in my chapter book written.

Like I’ve said many times, Monday’s are so busy at work and I’m just knackered in the evening. It is such a dark day too. Football and gymnastics in the evening. I caught the photo of Twilight outdoors, the green makes her black coat stand out in the light. She never goes further than our path but has been known to chase a butterfly. She doesn’t like being outdoors but likes the idea of it I think.

Tuesday was working and school. School is going well for the kids and they all seem to be enjoying the most part. Tyler has settled in well at high school and really like it. So that is a relief. For me, it was getting the washing done, work and exercise bike. Also, the kids were asking me about the squirrel on the fence. They seemed to think it had died because its tail was over its head in the above photo. I captured it and wondered at what point they came to that conclusion and not that it was sleeping? Such a worry.

Another work, school and football day on Wednesday. I had the biggest spot known to man on my forehead that Aria was thinking would grow a unicorn horn. I didn’t unfortunately, but it was nice for her to point that out to everyone. Thankfully, it’s almost away now. Stress, does that to you, right?

Thursday, I’d been having some stomach cramps and have been trying to deal with some health stuff. Robert and I picked up lunch from outside the house which was a nice wee change. Wearing masks still feels weird, but definitely something we need to do. Work was busy and in the evening I curled up with a hot water bottle, a light read book and a warm drink. Yes, I was feeling sorry for myself, but come on ladies that’s allowed, we all feel that way at times, don’t we?

Thank goodness for Friday, it’s been a long and busy week. I think the kids are feeling it too. Trying to get our heads around the ever-changing regulations and it is a worry seeing the infection rate news, but it is to be expected now we are back at school and out a bit more. He is hoping things calm down. Robert is working some of the weekend and I am hoping to get some writing done. Hoping to watch Zombies 2 with Aria and do some reading with her. The boys I think are looking forward to some game console time. I am looking forward to no work phones ringing, emails pinging and the cleaning is done.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend and haven’t fallen asleep after reading that. Hugs x

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Comments

  1. John Adams says

    13th September 2020 at 6:19 am

    Your mum and partner don’t want to come and level off the lawn in our back garden do they? It’s what I was doing much of yesterday! Ah yes, those pesky limits on visitors. That’s two birthday parties we have planned over the next couple of months torpedoed and we have no idea what to do about Christmas. the plan was to spend it in Scotland. It may happen, but I am not so sure. As for back to school, och, you can read all about that in today’s blog post Susan! Generally it’s gone well, but has had a hint of drama.

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    • Susan Mann says

      17th September 2020 at 12:51 pm

      lol I will ask. Might be a bit far lol. Hopw you got it done. It isn’t fun just now with the limits in terms I don’t really know where I am now. Finers crossed you get to come back up x

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  2. Erica Hughes says

    13th September 2020 at 10:16 am

    Poor Lucas – grief sometimes hits you when you least expect it. Hope the foot is better soon. Had to giggle about the spot and the unicorn horn.

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    • Susan Mann says

      17th September 2020 at 3:14 pm

      It really does. It is thank you. I know xxx

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  3. Tamar A Strauss-Benjamin says

    13th September 2020 at 11:11 am

    Sounds like a busy few days!

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    • Susan Mann says

      17th September 2020 at 3:33 pm

      Always xx

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  4. Carol says

    13th September 2020 at 11:46 am

    I love the squirrel with his tail over his back #MySundayPhoto

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    • Susan Mann says

      17th September 2020 at 3:34 pm

      Aww thank you x

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  5. Darren Coleshill says

    13th September 2020 at 12:22 pm

    Beautiful photos, it sounds like you’ve been super busy. Our return to school seems to have gone quite smoothly, so far…

    Thank you for linking up to #MySundayPhoto

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    • Susan Mann says

      17th September 2020 at 3:42 pm

      That is good news x

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  6. Kim Carberry says

    13th September 2020 at 1:05 pm

    Ohh no! I hope you have a good birthday despite the new rules.
    It sounds like you’ve had a busy but nice couple of weeks. x

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    • Susan Mann says

      22nd September 2020 at 10:56 am

      Thank you x

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  7. Smelly Socks says

    13th September 2020 at 8:00 pm

    Busy week as usual! Can’t believe you’ve lasted this long without a proper chair, it was the first thing I sorted when I started working from home.

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    • Susan Mann says

      22nd September 2020 at 10:57 am

      I know, I should have xx

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  8. Mel says

    13th September 2020 at 9:24 pm

    You are very sensible to make a proper work station. I’m still sitting on the sofa and need to be more disciplined! Wishing you a nice balanced week x

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    • Susan Mann says

      22nd September 2020 at 11:00 am

      Thank you lovely. You need to get that sorted xx

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  9. Emma T says

    13th September 2020 at 10:59 pm

    Sounds like football and school are going well. Oops to missing gymnastics. Easily done.

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    • Susan Mann says

      22nd September 2020 at 11:00 am

      All good x

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  10. Gail says

    14th September 2020 at 3:55 pm

    Sounds like you’ve had a busy time, Susan, you’re right, it’s also really tiring keeping up with the news and the new regulations. Glad High School is going well for you son, and hope you managed to get some writing time at the weekend. x

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    • Susan Mann says

      22nd September 2020 at 11:02 am

      Thank you lovely. It is going well. How is your writing going? xx

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  11. Jenny @thebrickcastle says

    14th September 2020 at 4:44 pm

    A hug back at you missus – and we have squirrels out too! I saw acorns all over our drive and shouted up to ask were they were this year, and 2 hours later, they were collecting. They obviously just needed shouting 😛
    Grief comes whenever it wants, it’s very cruel, and it hurts so much when it’s your children grieving. Give him a hug from me and tell him I understand too xx

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    • Susan Mann says

      22nd September 2020 at 11:04 am

      Aww thank you lovely. I always love your hugs. Bless, that is funny. I know, it is so difficult. I will pass that on, he is a funny wee one xxx

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  12. Sam says

    14th September 2020 at 6:45 pm

    The new rules suck but hope you had a good birthday nonetheless x #mysundayphoto

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    • Susan Mann says

      22nd September 2020 at 11:06 am

      Thank you x

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  13. Astrid says

    14th September 2020 at 6:50 pm

    Here’s hoping Lucas’s foot is better soon. Happy )early) birthday to you too!

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    • Susan Mann says

      22nd September 2020 at 11:07 am

      It is much better. Thank you x

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  14. Sonia Constant says

    14th September 2020 at 8:26 pm

    I missed a week too! the new rules, I know are there for a reason, but it is rubbish! 🙂

    Thank you for joining in with #SilentSunday x

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    • Susan Mann says

      22nd September 2020 at 11:09 am

      No worries. I hope you are ok xx

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  15. Louise (Little Hearts, Big Love) says

    16th September 2020 at 10:18 am

    How lovely of your mum to paint your decking. Glad the boys are enjoying being back at football and Aria is enjoying her gymnastics over Zoom. Having a decent chair makes such a difference when you are working. I’m glad Robert brought your chair home from the office. Hope Lucas’s foot is better soon. Aria thinking your spot would grow into a unicorn horn made me chuckle. #project366

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    • Susan Mann says

      22nd September 2020 at 11:10 am

      Aww thank you, she is nice. They are enjing it. Me too xx

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  16. e-healthonline says

    16th September 2020 at 10:36 am

    HI!, THAT’S AMAZING. NICE ARTICLE. THANKS FOR SHARING THIS ARTICLE.

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    • Susan Mann says

      22nd September 2020 at 11:13 am

      Thank you

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  17. chickenruby says

    17th September 2020 at 8:14 pm

    What a great idea to bring the office chairs home, hope it’s made working easier. Lovely the kids have been playing outside so much and great you’ve had your mum to help with painting the decking. Sorry to hear Lucas is struggling after the death of his gran, big hugs, I know you’ll all be grieving in different ways and often at different times. Hope his foot is better now. Good to hear Tyler has settled well into high school. Aria looks tired in the photo, but happy

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    • Susan Mann says

      22nd September 2020 at 11:14 am

      It has certainly helped. Thank you lovely xx

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  18. Sarah MumofThree World says

    19th September 2020 at 6:15 am

    How lovely of your mum to paint the decking for you – and lovely of Robert to bring your chair home from the office. Hope Lucas’s foot is feeling a bit better and that your spot has gone now!
    I think your kick ass fairy is brilliant. x

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    • Susan Mann says

      22nd September 2020 at 11:15 am

      She is nice. I know, I was so glad I had it. Thank you lovely xx

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  19. Donna says

    19th September 2020 at 5:32 pm

    We’ve had a very similar time – tired and haircuts! Some weeks just get a bit much don’t they? Never worry about missing a week, these things happen x

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    • Susan Mann says

      22nd September 2020 at 11:15 am

      Oh dear, it’s hard isn’t it? Hugs xx

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  20. rachelswirl says

    19th September 2020 at 9:51 pm

    The infection rate is a massive worry, neither of our kids wear masks in school which worries me – I personally think it should be mandatory. J wears one through choice but he is alone in his efforts 🙁
    I worry so much what with all of us working or being in schools and I personally feel the government need to do something quick to curve the increase but until they do I guess we must solider on ??? I dunno – I just feel a bit sick about it all to be honest.

    As for Zombies 2 – awesome film, awesome music – ENJOY!

    Thanks as always for sharing and for linking up with #MySundaySnapshot.

    AND YES I MISSED YOU!

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    • Susan Mann says

      22nd September 2020 at 11:16 am

      Aww thank you. I missed you too. Hugs. My youngest doesn’t wear it at primary, only high school. It is hard I think for little ones. Aria loved the music in Zombies 2 xx

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  21. Sarah Bailey says

    20th September 2020 at 9:06 pm

    Nothing like being outside – I used to volunteer with the kids groups at the wildlife trust before I got ill and I used to love seeing them come alive as they saw and caught all the bugs and inscets and pond dipping.
    It sounds like you have been having such a busy time of late as well.

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    • Susan Mann says

      22nd September 2020 at 11:18 am

      That sounds really lovely. xx

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  22. Karen Langridge says

    20th September 2020 at 9:20 pm

    Awww bless you don’t worry about missing a week! I always feel I am getting behind with everything. That’s lovely having your mum to come round and help. Sorry Aria and Lucas had a tough end of the week. Love to you all! x

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    • Susan Mann says

      22nd September 2020 at 11:18 am

      Thank you lovely. It is hard to keep up xx

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  23. Galina V says

    21st September 2020 at 10:33 am

    Sending big hugs back! Lovely that your Mum can visit you, and helps with the painting jobs.
    Sorry to hear Lucas has been struggling with his emotions. Grief is like that, you might think you’re getting used to the idea of your loved one not with you any longer, but then a sharp pain of loss returns and you are feeling utterly devastated again and again.
    And just look at Aria’s little plaits, way too cute!

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    • Susan Mann says

      22nd September 2020 at 11:19 am

      Thank you for the hugs. She can’t visit now, so it was nice. It is hard and just hits you. Thank you x

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  24. Kara says

    24th September 2020 at 3:09 pm

    Sounds like you have been really busy, sounds like your Mum has been really helpful. Hope Lucas is feeling better now

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  25. Cheryl Pasquier says

    25th September 2020 at 7:05 am

    Wow, busy busy times ! It’s great that you have your mum nearby willing to lend a hand without you even asking – I definitely think you should hire her out to all of us ! lol. I have to admit, I did giggle at the unicorn horn spot – ahhh kids ! You’ll be able to get her back in a few years ! lol. Grief definitely does jump out at unexpected moments – luckily a hug and a nice chat usually sorts it all out.

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