Pause for a station break
I keep opening this template to write something, but there’s nothing there.
I could tell you I just had the father-in-law and stepmother-in-law round, and a good time was had by all (and he even asked for seconds of my chocolate-raspberry pudding cake.)
I could tell you that Melissa and I hit Tesco yesterday to stock up on wine, and I got carded for the first time in years. Why hello, ego, there you are.
I could tell you that I’ve been having tests done because something’s wrong with my insides, but I have no conclusions yet to share on that one.
I could tell you that Melissa, Jeff and I are headed into London for the day and the two of them are beyond excited about it.
I could tell you that yesterday the babies had corn on the cob for the first time ever.
It was popular.
Even when they did it wrong.
And when it got too heavy to hold other arrangements were made.
I could tell you that we have a stifling heat wave and seriously – I know people think that England is chilly and rainy and, well, yes it is, but it has been roasting hot. So hot that the babies get sunblocked and stripped to their nappies during the day hot.
I could tell you that the babies got their first tricycle and that Jeff lent a helping hand.
I could tell you all of those things, but none of those equal a blog post.
So what I’ll say is this: On Sunday afternoon all 6 of us head to a house we’ve rented in Cornwall for a week. We’re in a tiny fishing village near Penzance (insert Gilbert and Sullivan references as needed) with what is reputed to be the most beautiful harbor in Britain. I will be offline for the week, as we’re unlikely to have wifi or internet access while there. And to be honest, I need a bit of a break anyway. I know that going away with young children inevitably means you’re going to be living the same life you always lead, just with a different location, but maybe that’s what I need. I need a change of scenery for just a little while.
So.
I’ll see you when I return on Monday, 13 July.
Hope you miss us.
-S.
I, for sure, will miss you. Have a great week in Cornwall.
Lily
babes … have a brilliant time!
M x
I have identical corn on cob pics!
The far toe of Cornwall is delightful: it’s the only place I’d ever really consider moving to. I do hope you have a restful break.
Have a great week away….hope the weather co-operates. Lots of pictures and updates when you get back please.
Have a great time!
Of course we’ll miss you!
Have a great time, hope you get to relax and unwind. x
When ever you don’t have much to say, cute baby pictures are a major score to your readers.
Happy 4th of July Shannon.
I recognize those highchairs, we have the same ones from Ikea. Aren’t they great for hosing down?
You deserve a little rest and relaxation. Have a great time.
Who wouldn’t miss your wonderful writing and your photos of the glorious babies!? Have a great time and take lots of pix for later.
You will be missed indeed. Take lots of pictures and have a wonderful time!!
Of course I will miss you! Have fun…be safe. ((hugs))
Change of scenery is good. Have fun, and Happy Fourth!!
You are missing my birthday ya know, but I’ll let you go anyway. ;)
Will miss you, indeed. Hope the vacation is lovely (and hoping for the best with those tests, yikes.)
Have a great vacation!
Cornwall is too beautiful to be believed. I know you will have a blast there!
Enjoy your holiday! I hope it’s cooler there. Germany has been experiencing the same heat wave and it sucks.
Have great time. Kids are beyond cute. May the Pirates of Penzance bless your vacation.
Miss you already! Enjoy your vacation with your family.
Have lots of fun!
You will definitely be missed. Have a wonderful time with your man, your babies and the big kids, we’ll look forward to pictures when you return.
Starling
Ps. Fingers crossed too for your tests.
I want Nora’s little green dress in my size. Seriously.
I’ve been reading your posts on and off since I found your site in 2003, when you were still in Sweden. I think you have a wonderful and interesting life. I’m so happy for you that you had children. I haven’t visited your site in many months, so it’s interesting to see the name change since I’ve always “known” you as Helen. And it’s fabulous to see how beautiful your children are. I love that last photo above, with the two of them on the couch. What a great smile your daughter has and what a sweet look on the face of your son. Anyway, I felt compelled to comment today because I can’t believe how fast time flies and how big your kids have already grown. Have a beautiful day!
Completely unrelated to your station break, Have just remembered that I thought you’d probably like this song and since it’s a favourite of mine I wanted to share (and it’s from New Zealand so not likely to have made it up to the UK)… This would be my first dance if I ever got married again, or renewed my vows, or something. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emCY9-sIwyk Hope you like it.
Gosh, ya’ll have been gone forever! That babies are gonna be grown before long!