Last Friday this was what greeted me in the evening when the sun was going down, it had been a big week, it had rained lots and the Sunset I took as a sign of good things ahead. I was right! Saturday afternoon Muddy Hubby and I headed out, not just out, but away for the night! The whole night, away from the kids, away from the noise, away from the early risers.
We chilled out at the motel, before getting all frocked up for my Muddy Brother-in-law's 30th birthday celebrations. We walked to the venue (it's been years since I've been able to do that), we enjoyed some good company, some lovely food and some nice wine. We chatted without being interrupted, we got to eat our food warm. We got to walk back to the motel (again unheard of) and sleep soundly knowing our children were safely tucked up in bed (until 2:30am when they woke up for Nana, Sorry!) and wouldn't be coming to wake us up in the morning. Bliss, pure Bliss, I did wake up as per usual early, but I just lay there enjoying the silence, dozing lightly, not having to think about other people's breakfasts or what they're going to wear, just soaking up the quiet.
This week I am grateful for my Mum (and Dad) for looking after my 4 Muddy Kids to allow Muddy Hubby and I this precious time away (24 hours in total). I am so grateful for that morning of silence, to help me recharge and get back into Mummy mode.
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| This was the AWESOME Birthday Cake, perfect for a sheep farmer. |
Linking up for 52 Weeks of Grateful with Maxabella at Village Voices.
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Sounds like a fabulous 24 hours. we rarely get a night away ( a few times in 9 years) but i tend to still wake up like you but manage to enjoy a book and coffee while hubby sleeps another 2+ hours LOL
ReplyDeletelove the cake!
Deb @ home life simplified
Ahh - sounds like bliss. I worked out in the last 10 years I have had 5 nights to myself and the thing I treasure the most on these nights was being able to go the bathroom without being interupted or having a head come around the door asking for something.
ReplyDeleteAwesome reason to be grateful...hope its utterly fabulous
ReplyDeleteAhh bliss. Nothing like some away time, so good for the soul. That cake is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like absolute well deserved bliss! Love that cake!
ReplyDeleteFantastic!
ReplyDeleteAnd so well deserved1
:-) xx
Your rents are awesome, the best grandparents your muddy kids could wish for. Sounds like a ripper of a weekend Nat. A WHOLE NIGHT without the littlies, I can only imagine. Glad you guys got some time out xo
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a lovely relaxing time!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome cake :)
Yay for you! That first photo is gorgeous and that cake is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHooray for kind and loving grandparents. Like you, I tend to wake early when away, but don't mind. More time to enjoy the peace, and just lying in bed in silence.
ReplyDeletehow wonderful! And that cake is just too inspiring!!! x
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that cake! And it's so great to have a night away from time to time. My kids are at Grandma's tonight, but I'll just be having a quiet one at home. Just what I need.
ReplyDeleteHip Hip Hooray for the blissfully quiet sleep-in!
ReplyDeleteSounds blissful! Loving that cake too - shaun the sheep? :) And that sunset is amazing! The colours! x
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