Monday, 23 February 2015

8/52: Our weekend back together

 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. 


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  1. lifeasourlittlefamily.com23 February 2015 at 12:02

    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

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    1. Its hard but we are slowly getting used to it now. They were so happy to be home.

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  2. Oh 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 :)

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    1. We had a great pyjama day, sometimes it is just needed after a hectic week.

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  3. My son loves Baymax too! They look so happy to be back home. #livingarrows

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    1. Big hero 6 is amazing isn't it.

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  4. Awww 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!

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    1. Aww thank you. I know people that go through worse than me though so i shouldn't really complain.

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  5. awwww 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

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  6. Your 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

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  7. Aw, 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

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  8. Must be fab having them back again. Love the onesie - and some lovely pics of them.

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  9. mommy's Little Princesses24 February 2015 at 20:16

    Aaaàh bless I bet it's so good to have them back home with you. Lovely pictures hon!xx

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  10. Aww that is lovely that you spent the time doing something for them. #PointShoot

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  11. Yay 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

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  12. you baby me mummy25 February 2015 at 23:55

    Such wonderful pictures! Glad you have got them back. Thanks for linking up to #PointShoot x

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  13. dontcallmestepmummy28 February 2015 at 05:54

    These 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

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  14. hayley at shutterflies1 March 2015 at 14:57

    What a lovely welcome home for them! They are super cute, I just love their freckles x

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  15. Polka Dot Family1 March 2015 at 16:18

    Such happy photos, looks like you had a great weekend.

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