Saturday
Saturday was the day I could travel up to Bristol to get my boys back. I know it was only a short week but I still found it very hard to be separated from them. They are my best friends and I always miss them so much when they are away. I travelled up on the 11:25 train from Plymouth and met them at Bristol without any delays. I received the biggest hugs from the children when we saw each other. We were just so happy but oh course I had to reassure sure the boys that it wouldn't be long till they could see their father again. It does break my heart that we live so far from him. On the way home we chatted about our weeks and caught up over a hot chocolate, it was lovely. When we finally arrived home, I told the children to run upstairs to their bedrooms. At first they thought they were in trouble but I had laid out a little surprise for them. I had spent the week they were away completely rearranging and cleaning their bedroom. I hung Lego posters, brought them new bedding, cleared a space where they could read and spoilt them with a little present. Alfie got the Lego set he had been desperate for and Tom had a talking Baymax from big hero 6 sat on his pillow. They were so excited.
Sunday
Our Sunday was ruined by the rain but it worked out OK and we actually had a pretty fun day. We had planned a long Sunday walk around the local national trust property but the rain was coming down hard. We decided to stay in our pyjamas and relax, ready for the children to go back to school on Monday. The day was mainly spent watching Iron man, superman and the Lego movie under blankets. The children also planted a few seeds for our little greenhouse and watered their sunflowers we are currently growing. Over all, a lovely relaxed day.
Such happy shots. I simply cannot imagine being separated from Lil G. You are so strong. Bless their hearts too. They look so happy. First time I have come across your blog. Popping over from #livingarrows
ReplyDeleteIts hard but we are slowly getting used to it now. They were so happy to be home.
DeleteOh what a lovely surprise to come back to! They look like they really enjoyed their pyjama day, the perfect way to get ready for the second half of term :)
ReplyDeleteWe had a great pyjama day, sometimes it is just needed after a hectic week.
DeleteMy son loves Baymax too! They look so happy to be back home. #livingarrows
ReplyDeleteBig hero 6 is amazing isn't it.
DeleteAwww what a lovely thing to do for them as a surprise! I can't begin to imagine how hard it must be for you to be seperated from them every school holiday. I think you deserve a massive hug!
ReplyDeleteAww thank you. I know people that go through worse than me though so i shouldn't really complain.
Deleteawwww I had chicken skin reading this. Your boys must have been so so stocked. I am always so impressed by single mom's stories. You gotta be a rock star to them! ;) Benedicte
ReplyDeleteYour boys have such cheeky smiles - they are lovely. I understand about the distance thing - I hate it when Grace goes to her dads. He is two hours away. Lovely photos :) #PointShoot
ReplyDeleteAw, what a lovely surprise for them! They are both the cutest things. Seems as if you're doing such a great job with them! #PointShoot
ReplyDeleteMust be fab having them back again. Love the onesie - and some lovely pics of them.
ReplyDeleteAaaàh bless I bet it's so good to have them back home with you. Lovely pictures hon!xx
ReplyDeleteAww that is lovely that you spent the time doing something for them. #PointShoot
ReplyDeleteYay they're home! So pleased for you. Aren't you a brill mum having treats for them. I do the same with Seb when he gets back from hols with his dad. You just feel so lucky to have them back, you want to spoil them don't you. Hope you're having a nice week back together. xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful pictures! Glad you have got them back. Thanks for linking up to #PointShoot x
ReplyDeleteThese photos are great. It must be so difficult trying to sort contact living so far away. My husband has been offered many jobs further afield recently and it would just be impossible for him to take them without hugely affecting contact with the girls. It is so difficult when families are split but they do adjust. Must've been so hard for you to be without them all week. I love their happy faces. I love that they thought they were in trouble and had a lovely surprise instead. Great captures xxx #livingarrows
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely welcome home for them! They are super cute, I just love their freckles x
ReplyDeleteSuch happy photos, looks like you had a great weekend.
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