This week has been one of those weeks where I have kept my head down and worked.
With a little bit of swimming and yoga thrown in, obviously. It’s funny how part of my life yoga had become in such a short space of time. It’s incredible how chilled it can make you feel. Tension in my shoulders is a thing of the past. And in-between if I feel a little stressed or have energy to burn I swim and calm is restored to the world.
I have always swum. It was only when the boys made their appearance into the world, that time to indulge in such luxuries such as swimming became a thing of the past. However good news for all you mums out there with toddlers. Life gets so much easier the older your children get.
In fact I made a little YouTube video yesterday chatting about getting through the teen stage with Jack.
Its funny when I told Chris I had made it, he was a bit perturbed. Like I was saying Jack was off the rails. Well, it’s not that at all. Just that with teenagers, come certain changes, such as grunting, moodiness and indifference. I now know this will pass. It’s very much like the terrible twos times ten.
It will end, and will become a distant memory once Joe has gone through it, but maybe its inevitable. It is part of parenting and growing up as much as the terrible twos. Having said that I love being a mum, have loved every moments and every stage. Some being huge learning curves, some passing by completely painless. But you know what? I have friends that haven’t had that pleasure with their children; I am lucky to enjoy these stages. My children are here and healthy, for that I have so much to be thankful for, we are the lucky ones.
I have also been planning a few cheeky trips to London both with one of my besties so I know it will be fab.
What’s not to love, blogging events, afternoon teas, best friends and wine. I can’t wait, and am so glad the lovely Donna started blogging again as its something wonderful I can share with one of my faves. I am really hoping we can squeeze in a quick trip to the V&A the Pop Culture exhibition finishes soon and I so want to fit it in before its too late.
And lastly my gin of the week is Edgerton Pin Gin
This was a real surprise for me, as it didn’t taste at all how I expected. I don’t know what I expected pink to taste like, maybe over sweet? I am not quite sure. Anyhow Edgerton Pink Gin is delicious, with real flavours of citrus with a pomegranate undertone making it citrusy with a sweet kick that is so good. This is one of the more affordable gins I have tasted yet the quality and flavour would not indicate that at all.
Today I am off to IKEA to be a taxi for 3 teenagers. It seems my role is purely to drive them there and back. And whilst they shop for cool teen room accessories I am to meander the aisles waiting for them. Oh the joys, but better than the toddler days getting them round with a packet of raisins to keep then quiet ha ha.
Have a lovely week what ever you are up to.
I need to watch your video. I feel like you might be giving me a glimpse into my future 🙂 Meet ups with besties are always amazing, as is London so I hope it’s a lot of fun!!
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Ah thanks Tas, ha ha yes its all a bit of a shock but a relief when the teen stop is over. And yes hoorah for London x
I do like the sound of that gin, will have to check it out. And you’re convincing me that I really need to give yoga a go – I always have tension around my neck and shoulders, this could help! I do think that when my youngest starts school in September I should have a little more time for things like that, so I’m going to pop yoga to the top of my list, thanks x Thanks for sharing with #WotW
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Oh Jocelyn it so will I was so stressed today, I walked the dog and adopted some yoga relaxation methods and came home so calm x
Yoga sounds so appealing when you talk about it. My experience had me positioning my legs up a wall for what felt ages! #WotW
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Ha ha I haven’t tried that ! But have another go its great for relaxation xx
Teenagers and toddlers the other side of the same coin. Good luck at IKEA. I Want that gin! ???? #HappyDays
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Oh Catie this is so true, ha ha Ikea was fine I found a comfy sofa and got coffee, and the gin was fab x
OOH, the pink gin sounds fab – I’ve always wondered how they’d be. And ha ha ha re Ikea, do you have to be in a different aisle? Until they want something carrying. #wotw
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The gin is so tasty, and yes I can confirm I had to be in a different aisle, although in honestly I grabbed a chair and a coffee x
Yoga, gin, ice-cream, gin, chocolate, gin.. whatever gets you through those teenage years is what you need.
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Ha ha yes Tania I have no idea how you do it, you are a hero x
I have the urge to go swimming, but they do lanes during the day and I feel a bit intimidated not being an especially great swimmer ha. I feel like I need someone to hold my hand though obvious that’s not especially practical 😉 As for teenagers, my eldest turns 13 in July and I am already getting hints of what could be coming… I like the saying ‘This Too Shall Pass’. I may have to write it on my hand a lot over the next few years 😉
Stevie x
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Ha ha yes or on the wall in giant letters. I am not a fast swimmer either, and sometimes the serious swimmers impatience drives me mad. xx
Love the sound of your trips to London with your bestie – hope you have/had a wonderful time. Glad that yoga helps release tension for you 🙂 #WotW
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Thanks Louise I am off on Thursday and cant wait eek, and yes I love it so much x
My mum always tells me to enjoy each step of parenthood, even the teenage grunts and stomps up the stairs. The teenage years has been THE biggest learning curve, but I think if you can all work together you will get through them. Though obviously we have years ahead of us with our younger 2 being tweens !! Ah swimming is my saviour on some days. Hope you got through the Ikea trip with the teens x
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It was fun actually, bless them and yes it has so many positives as well as the moans. But one thing it is a huge learning curve x