Don't you find that a long weekend is such a tonic?
That extra day feels like a holiday. There is that feeling that work should be being done, a slightly guilty conscience. And then you remember that yes, it is Monday, but you can treat it like a Sunday.
No guilt required.
So even though I did get my computer out this morning, and contemplated my long list of to-dos, absolutely nothing was crossed off. It was too overwhelming. A family day was an altogether much more enticing prospect.
I downed tools, and Milly and I went and showed our support at the rally for keeping 'The Hobbit' in New Zealand. That felt like a positive thing to do.
And, after a less than positive day learning to ride her bike yesterday, Eva was up and away today.
Whew! Pedestrians on Oriental Bay are safe again.
The little girl in the pink helmet that was screaming & yelling at her father yesterday that she was only seven, and he was fifty three, and how could he possibly understand about learning to ride a bike, and she was going to fall off, and her helmet wasn't going to help when she broke her neck because it was only going to save her head, and all this before we even got to the end of our street, was indeed our Eva.
And to the poor family who scrambled incredibly quickly up on to the grass verge when yelled at (and I mean YELLED at) to 'MOVE OUT OF THE WAY' by the same little girl in the pink helmet, I hope the bruises aren't too bad today. You see, they got such a fright, and moved so quickly, and then turned to see who was yelling at them, and promptly all walked one after another straight into a tree. Trying to keep a straight face was an impossibility and everyone was falling about laughing - except Eva, who couldn't see the funny side in anything much yesterday.
Oh, the joys of learning to ride a bike. I remember my parents running madly up and down the road with me too. It must be a parent's rite of passage!
So, I hope you all had a lovely weekend also.
Amanda xx
P.S Peony season is here! These beautiful blousey blooms can help banish all thoughts of computer woes from my head, or at least that's what I tell myself. Back to reality tomorrow.
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That's a great story, I'm going to be chuckling away over that one more than once tonight, I suspect! Ahh... so much to look forward to :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful peony, they are lovely :)
Have a great week, Amanda.
Your Eva sounds like a certain middle child in our family. He becomes very indignant if a task is more difficult than he thinks it should be. The carry on! Sounds like it was a fun day. xx
ReplyDeleteOh you had a long weekend...lucky you!! I soooo remember those bike training days.
ReplyDeleteHugs for a wonderful day and make sure you enjoy it my friend...lucky you peonies..sigh! xoxoxo
Hi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to be in the seasons of warmth and beautiful flowers. We are now way into Autumn and had a frost the other night !!
It's a double edged sword when our children learn to ride their bike.....lovely but frustrating for them at the same time.
Hope you enjoyed the last part of your long weekend. XXXX
Hurrah for Eva, so full of indignation and clearly also determination. We are still in the safe haven of trainer wheels and giggling at your story, but our time will come....
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely story. You'll have to save that one for her 21st! I love walking around Oriental Bay, especially late in the day.
ReplyDeleteThe peony is stunning!
Oh my goodness! Your little Eva sounds absolutely darling!! Yay to her for getting back on the bike and for doing so well:) Your weekend sounds perfect!! Hope the rest of your week is just as fabulous ~ Txx
ReplyDeleteOh that is so funny. Even if Eva didn't think so:).
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed your long weekend so much.
I wish it were peony season all year round - they're my favorite! :)
ReplyDeleteyour description is so true, they are such a 'blousey bloom' - totally love. and i'm so incredibly excited about the news of your store, best of luck for the move xx
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