Spring is in the air this week. It’s lovely to see daffodils, primroses and crocuses appearing in the garden and blossom on the trees. The evenings are definitely starting to get lighter again which is always nice. We’ve been making the most of the nicer weather this week and enjoying time outdoors. Thomas has had fun visiting various different playgrounds and taking toys out into the garden for some outdoor play.
Spring always used to be my favourite time of year, and while it still manages to work some of its old magic on me, it’s a tough time of year too as it now comes with the memories of Jessica’s last weeks. This year, I’m also acutely aware that while the arrival of spring is bringing beauty here, there are terrible things happening elsewhere in the world. It’s another reminder of just how precious the ordinary everyday moments are. I’m trying to make the most of them.
What I’ve been grateful for this week:
- Day 63 – I am grateful that 10 appeared in the foam numbers at Tots Go Wild today – Thomas was very happy to have the full set of 1-10.
- Day 64 – I am grateful for some time with Sophie having a walk and looking out for the #WorldBookDay postbox toppers.
- Day 65 – I am grateful for a Sunday roast.
- Day 66 – I am grateful that Sophie is enjoying starting to learn a new song and dance routine.
- Day 67 – I am grateful for spring sunshine and a quiet morning spent sitting with Jessica.
- Day 68 – I am grateful that the evenings are now light enough for Thomas to enjoy a trip to the park while Sophie had her dance lessons.
- Day 69 – I am grateful for sticklebricks.
Other things that have made me smile this week:
- Thomas writing ‘Tots go wild’ with chalk. Mark-making has become more appealing now he’s realised he can do letters and numbers that way!
- Sophie getting a ‘teacher’s award’ certificate for “excellent dance routines and teaching them to others”.
- Sophie trying to teach Thomas how to ride his scooter.
- The way Sophie always blows me lots of kisses and keeps stopping to sign ‘I love you’ on her way from the school gate to the classroom.
It has felt very spring like this past week and I am loving it.
What wonderful reasons to be grateful. The Sunday roast looks so good and Stickle bricks are fab. I loved them as a child and my girls did too. x
The spring sunshine is lovely isn’t it? I used to love Sticklebricks as well. It’s lovely to see Thomas enjoying playing with them.
Spring is on the way, but I understand how difficult it can be when you have memories you wish were different. Seeing good in the little things every day really does help. I love how clever and kind your children are, the photo with Sophie and Thomas on the scooter is my favourite this week.
Thank you Anne. I love watching Sophie and Thomas together.
Spring is definatly here,I have loved seeing lots of daffodils this week, always a sign of better weather to come, hopefully#dreamteam
It is lovely to see the daffodils at this time of year.
It’s so nice that spring’s here, and great to have lighter evenings. That’s such a cute photo of Sophie and Thomas sharing scooter experiences.
Thank you, I’m loving the lighter evenings now.
Great seeing Thomas loving his numbers so much. Lovely to see the sun shining, hope it continues for a while yet
Thank you, it’s been lovely to have some sunshine.
Aw, so many sweet and wonderful things to be thankful for this week.
It was a nice week 🙂
I am definitely enjoying the longer days! I wish we had more postbox toppers near me, maybe I should do some! #project365
It is lovely to see them – I wouldn’t have the skills to try something like that but if you do, it might be worth thinking about.
Spring flowers and light evenings are such a wonderful reminder that winter is over. It looks like Thomas really enjoys being outside 🙂
#MMBC
It is lovely to have lighter evenings again.
Love the letter box topper, I wish some of our crafters did that here
I love seeing the postbox toppers, it’s such a lovely thing for local crafters to do.
It is so lovely to start seeing the Spring flowers. The lighter evenings are so nice as well it makes a real difference. Thomas sounds like he is doing amazing with his letters and numbers, and that is so sweet of Sophie signing and blowing kisses. x
Thank you. It is lovely to have the lighter evenings back again isn’t it?
We have been enjoying the spring weather too. Those postbox toppers look fab!
Well done to Sophie on the award.
Thank you. It has been nice to have better weather again.