Where Does the Time Go?

Every morning, I wake up and think, “I must write a blog post today.”  I had been enjoying writing so much and hearing all of your thoughts and suddenly life got in the way.

But you know what, that’s a good thing! We had 2 weeks of school holidays.  Here school is divided into 4 terms of approximately 10 weeks.  In between each term during the year there is a break of 2 weeks – then we have a summer break from the beginning of December through to the start of February.  Anyways, this time usually becomes a busy time of day trips, family time, baking, and catching up with friends.  Much like the rest of the year, except busier! Ha!

After all of that, getting back into the swing of things has taken a little while and I have just not had time to hop on the computer for anything other than paying bills. Trust me, I would rather be bloggin! 🙂

Here’s a little snippet of our last few weeks via pictures:

We started the holidays with a trip to the mall – they had free ‘ice-skating’ for kids. The rink was made up of a specialy tile and the kids got to wear real ice skates, though they looked as if they were blunter than the ones you would wear at a real rink.  Master 9 had a blast!

Meanwhile, Lil Miss decided to do some window shopping while she waited for Big Bro…

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Stories were read.

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“Minute – to – Win – It” was attempted!

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Cheesecake was made and devoured….

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Daughter and Mommy coffee time was had.

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Mid – Winter Christmas was officially celebrated!

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Snow was created…

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A blanket was crocheted…

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Hubby and I joined the gym!

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And after all that, we celebrated… and more food was consumed. Hahaha

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Much love y’all! xx

34 Comments Add yours

  1. I felt like I am part of your life. 🙂

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    1. You guys are! I love sharing with you and hope somehow I’m spreading some happiness and hope in this crazy world. 😍

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  2. thegirlthatdreamsawake says:

    This photos made me feel all warm and cosy inside! 🙂

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  3. Great pictures. Lovely children. You are entitled to a life 🙂

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  4. Awesome! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

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  5. Great post… always good to take time for the family and for yourself!

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    1. Thanks, we had a fun few weeks! ☺

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  6. Fijay says:

    A truly WONDERFUL post …Thankyou for sharing:):):):)

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  7. just delightful! you know how to spend time well!

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    1. Haha we sure do! Thanks for the comment. 😊

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  8. judyjourneys says:

    Thank you for sharing those episodes and letting us see how normal life can be. BTW, how do you make snow?

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    1. You welcome, thanks for stopping by! 😊 It’s really neat, easy and super fun. I’ll do a post all about it later today with some more pictures. 😊

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  9. pawan35 says:

    Now you did so beautifully answered where time goes… But our mind still cannot see it for some reason.

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    1. And so I did answer my own question! 😊 That’s what I love about blogging. It can capture moments that seem to be flying by so quickly.

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      1. pawan35 says:

        Yes you, yourself did answer and there you see the game of mind it still was asking… Lol
        Yes blogging captures moments and brings many moments of different heart closer.
        Thank you for such a beautiful blog as beautiful sweet Soul as you.

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  10. Eugenia says:

    Aw, lovely post. Thank you for the follow and it is good to meet you.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by! 😊

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  11. Sweet and wonderful blog. Inspirational too: making memories that will last a lifetime. God bless.

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    1. Thank you for your lovely comment! God bless. x

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  12. GP Cox says:

    And I’m sure you’ve heard, it goes faster the older you!! Silly me, I never believed my mother when she said that!!
    According to Stephen King, yesterday gets eaten up by Langoliers!!

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    1. Haha, it’s so true though, the days just fly by!

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  13. kattkadotme says:

    Yes, I’m asking the same question.. my son it’s going to be 7 in December. I’m liking the half terms, allowing me to spend more time with my little Monkey. Busy days this days so I’m trying to enjoy every single min with him.
    Lovely family, take care.. x

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    1. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. 7 is such a fun age! Enjoy every minute. My little man is turning 10 next year. Can’t hardly believe it! cc

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  14. myfrostblog says:

    You are so busy!! It looks like so much fun; I waste my holidays sometimes just doing nothing.

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