Well, here we are, another week and another lot of different rules. We live in a COVID hot spot, so are part of the recently extended restrictions here in Scotland along with all the nationwide ones. Nothing has massively changed for us, except you have to double ask yourself what is covered before you head out the door. We aren’t going to the pub and haven’t really been out to many restaurants, so that is fine. But, we are missing having friends and family indoor and seeing friends and family, but it is what it is and hopefully, the thing will improve after the next few weeks. Yes, I am trying to stay optimistic here. I won’t mention stats or the news, as we all know how that is looking. How has your week been? My socially distanced, masked, hand sanitised after washing with many many soaps, a hug is here for you.
Since the last weekly post here is what we have been up to. Saturday saw us back watching football, well for me and Aria, the boys have been back. It was a dreich Saturday morning, but it wasn’t cold so that was good. Parents aren’t allowed to spectate until the current regulations, so we watched from up on a hill at a swing park I used to play when I was a child. Aria had great fun as you can see in the picture above, climbing the same climbing frames I did. Only, they don’t have concrete under them anymore. How did we service being 80’s kids? She loved playing in the park, even in the rain and I’m pretty sure she missed all of the football, but that smile tells it all. We arrived home drookit and dried off before lunch. And indoors kind of day and then we had a takeaway. Robert and I started to watch Line of Duty and the Sinner Season 3. I’m not taken by either yet, but Robert watches a lot of shows that I like, so fair is fair.
Sunday was one of those days that things just kept on happening. You know, the ones where you wish you’d stayed in bed and hid under the covers? Another online food order with loads being missed, thanks to panic buyers, so I had to make a trip to the supermarket too. Then a girl told Aria and the little kids Santa wasn’t real. Big drama, but we all chatted lots and that’s all sorted. It was just one of those things. One of the boys stood in a huge pile of dog poop going to the garage, so that was gross. Aria had gymnastics for the first time in real life rather than online and on her own and for two hours. It was a huge step and she made me promise I would sit in the car outside for the 2 hours. Which to be fair I did and did some writing. It was cold, but it was nice to just sit on my own for a bit and focus. I got a whole chapter done so that was good. I’m 4k into my new chapter book. Aria came out buzzing from gymnastics and loved it despite all the changes and regulations, so all was good. Came home to the boys all being at football and I had to clean up the lovely dog poop then sanitized everything in sight before bed.
Monday was a super busy day at work and I ended up working very late. I’ve not been doing my exercise bike for a few weeks with the migraines so hoping to get back to that, plus time seems to be getting away from me. Boys are back to full football training which means Robert is coaching 4 nights a week and it’s been quite a shock to the system for them all after being off for so long. As that’s not all they do, they also do other football training too, but they love it.
Tuesday was another busy day work-wise, kids are all in school and the Lakeland heated dryer arrived. I’ve been eyeing one of these for a while and put it in my basket about 10 times, trying to justify the cost when I have a tumble dryer, but having all the football kits, dry fit and lycra stuff that can’t be tumble dried is a nightmare. So, this might be my most favourite purchase next two my wee handheld hoover for all those pesky astro tuff pellets. I’ve not missed those I tell you. Now the astro pellet monster is starting to breed on my floors again. Anyway, the dryer is fabulous. Why did I wait so long?
Wednesday work and school, same old. More Lakeland dryer impressing. And I got some writing done in the evening which was good. I need to get on with this chapter book. I took Lucas to football and picked up Tyler from Robert when he swapped training. Got to chat to a lovely neighbour and the lockdown changes were announced for the next two weeks. Nothing two major and although the kids are off school next week, they are still going back. Here’s hoping we get some dry weather as nothing indoors is open.
Aria and I have been doing Inktober, well she’s just been enjoying drawing with me and it’s been lovely. If you follow me over on twitter there is this thing called Inktober, which has a list of prompts every day in October and I decided to join in. You can see a collage of some of my drawings. You know how I’m obsessed with those wee Nordic gnomes? Well, they seem to have crept into my drawings too. I’m very rusty, but I’ve been doing them quickly and it’s been really fun to do. Aria has come on leaps and bounds and the boys have had a go too. I have forgotten how much I just miss drawing. I thought I’d share them with you guys.
Thursday, work, school and checking out the Blogon schedule while doing their twitter for the weekend. I had the last workshop in the writing fantasy and magic workshops which were really good. It was fun and only an hour for 3 weeks, short, sharp and sweet. I was really tired in the evening and couldn’t focus on much. I did get a lovely surprise through the door from a wonderful writer friend I have gotten to know via twitter. Isn’t social media awesome? She sent me the lovely book above, that I had been eyeing up on her twitter chat. She’s the sweetest and it made my day.
And here we are on Friday. Work has been so busy this week, I am glad it’s the weekend. The weather is a bit dreich and Robert is stressing out about whether or not football matches should be played this weekend. It’s a wee shame, I feel for him. The kids finish up for the October half term. Not that we are doing much, we are only allowed essential travel out with our health board. But, that is ok. We are all well and still working from home. Hoping to visit a pumpkin patch at the weekend. And Blog on is tomorrow. Who else will I see online? I am also hoping to get some ginger wine essence to make some of that childhood favourite. Apparently, it’s a Scottish thing as Twitter told me yesterday.
I hope you have a lovely weekend and stay safe. Hugs.
Enjoyed your week. Always makes me feel I am right there with you all. Ginger wine was one of my all time favourites. Save some for me, or send me the recipe 🤣
I’ve been loving seeing your Inktober drawings, you are getting really good at it. I think I may have to look up a crochet pattern for a Nordic gnome they seem very popular at the moment. I’m glad Aria enjoyed her gymnastics. Oh I’ve spent many hours sitting in the car waiting for my kids. a good book usually helps. Talking about books, I have one (a really old one but I think you would love it) and I would love to send it to you. I’ll ask you for your address privately. x
Your Inktober sketches are amazing!! Stay safe!
I absolutely love all the little gnome drawings – fantastic. #MySundayPhoto
Oh no! That is rotten that someone told Aria that Santa wasn’t real. How cruel. Well done to her for going to gymnastics.
I have heard about those Lakeland heated dryers. I quite fancy one but it’s something we’ll have to save for.
Fab photos! I love the gnome drawings x
Hope you are all coping with the new restrictions, hopefully they don’t last too long.
Those drawings are incredible .
Thank you for linking up to #MySundayPhoto
Your Inktober drawings look wonderful. It’s great that Aria is doing this with your. Drawing is a lot fun and so relaxing! Have fun!
Your drawing is really coming along – some great illustrations. Glad to hear the new book is progressing too. A big socially distanced hug to you too.
I love the inktober drawings you and Aria have been doing. Poo to Sunday, quite literally, but glad you got a whole chapter written when Aria was at face to face gymnastics. Can’t understand why you can’t spectate outdoors, the pitch is big enough for you all tpo spread yourselves along. I’ve no idea how we surviived child hood, but I do recall lots of kids in school with broken arms and legs after falling off the play equipment lol
I’ve seen a lot of Inktober drawings on Insta, there are some fantastic work. How lovely that you’ve joined and are enjoying the challenge, it is so cool. Your gnomes are one jolly tribe!
I don’t miss pubs or restaurants, as I don’t go out often anyway, but would love to meet up with some old friends for a proper dinner and a long chat. That I really miss.
Hope you’re coping with the latest restrictions. Big hugs to you too.
Those drawings are beautiful! I can’t believe someone told Aria about Father Christmas, I would be so angry! Sunday sounds like a day and a half! x
How lovely for Aria to be back at gymnastics! It must be nice for the boys to be doing so much football again, too. I’m loving all your Inktober drawings. I think they’re great – you don’t look rusty at all to me. It sounds like your new book is going really well. You must be excited.
I hope you start to enjoy Line of Duty. My husband and I love it, but my younger son doesn’t enjoy it – too much police! He prefers dramas that focus on the crimes rather than the police. x
It’s hard with the rules changing so much with Covid – I miss being able to see friends and family properly too. Aria looks like she had fun with on the climbing frame. She looks so grown up these days! What a shame about Aria being told that there’s no Santa, glad you got it sorted out. Having to clean up after kids step in dog poop is horrible. I love all your drawings for Inktober – what a fun challenge. #project366
Oh my gosh you sound so busy and your pictures look so much fun – loving the witch book! I must sound so boring at the moment as we just aren’t going out at all right now with the lockdown etc.
Thanks as always for sharing and for linking up with #MySundaySnapshot.
Aww I love Aria’s smiley face ! It’s great that she can enjoy herself while the boys are playing football. I love all the little words I learn with you – dreich, and now drookit ! I’ve just started watching The Sinner season 1 but I’ve only seen one episode so far. It looks pretty good but I’ll see how things develop ! Oh no ! I can’t believe someone told Aria that Santa doesn’t exist ! I was sad when Pierre (as the youngest) stopped believing, but it’s still fun at Christmas all the same. I love your drawings with the Nordic gnome – very cute.
I’m so sorry your living in a hot spot – it must be really worrying in some ways each time you go out. We haven’t been to restaurants or pubs since this all started either. I love your drawings, thank you so much for sharing them.
Loving your inktober sketches, you are very talented. Hope the weather was ok for football
Love the little drawings, they’re fab! x
Love the drawings, so sad for Aria, people can be mean #366
Blimey what a Sunday you had! It’s a tricky one when another child lets slip about Santa too! I always told mine not to ruin it for other children, you are honorary elves now I would say to them. Now your tempting me with the idea of getting one of those dryers! Your drawings are really quite fabulous! Keep going.
I have one of those heated airers from Lakeland and honestly would not be without it now. Despite having a tumbler dryer it really helps with everything else. Definitely worth the investment. The drawings look great and glad to hear the writing is going well.
I am LOVING those Nordic gnome illustrations, they are ace! Wish I was that talent, can’t draw a straight line with a ruler though! 😉 Also love the colour of Aria’s coat, I need one in my size!
Speeding up, I hope you guys are all ok at the moment!xx
Aria’s looking bigger in this pic, growing up real quick. Hopefully, everything will improve. socially distanced hug back! Are you able to spectate the match properly from up a hill? Inktober sounds like a cool project. Those Nordic gnomes look so adorable and great! You’re definitely obsessed but I’m going to be soon after seeing so many of them. It’s great that Blogon is going well. Truly, social media is awesome when one makes great pen friends.
Yes, it’s important to stay optimistic and hopeful, especially now the pandemic has passed and they’re bringing up all this rubbish about waves just to justify their crazy ‘lockdowns’ again. Struggling people all around in our neighbourhood. Hopefully the real medical experts will take charge, get these clowns out of No.10 and lead us through this sickness and out if this madness soon, I pray.
A very busy sounding week even with all the COVID restrictions. We are just heading back into Lockdown here and I’m not looking forward to it. Love all your photos of Aria.