To start a thread of lovely things

My DM has been unwell recently and just over a week ago had a pacemaker fitted. DH and I stayed with her over the weekend to help out and keep her company and were expecting to be just sitting in her flat, not doing much apart from her chores. But no, she's suddenly got more colour, got more energy and is steadier on her feet. So we went for a drive, went out for a coffee, went out for a lovely Sunday lunch in wonderful weather and Mum ate it all plus pudding. She's 88 and the pacemaker seems to have given her a real boost and she's recovering from the procedure so rapidly. So that's my lovely thing.

Very early morning on a salt marsh. Watched a roe deer jumping creeks as if it was having fun. The oyster catchers calling, and the white egret, and the geese flying in pairs, just beautiful. Walked back under a hedge of may blossom in flower- snow white with nutmeg dusting and smelling like posh perfume. Cooked lunch and cheese scones for my mum and everything worked (this hardly ever happens).

Numb tummy and pressure I had with a fibroid has also gone.

Turning the corner after cellulitis, got the catheter out today 🙂 got a question cleared up once and for all.

What I’ve been left with I can overcome.

A nurse has just seen me and said what a remarkable difference.
When these people see you at your worst, what a rise it must be.

An elderly lady is willing to sell me her automatic vehicle she stopped driving if I have to give up my beloved manual car.

So lucky.

This is a lovely thread ❤️

We are home after a lovely weekend in London with SIL and BIL taking our 2 DC and DN to see Matilda the Musical. They’re only young (4,6 and 8) and they loved it! Past me did future me a huge favour too before we left home on Friday and popped fresh bedding on. Future me is currently snuggled up in it and is very grateful!

I took my 13 year old DD into Chinatown in London today, as she’d never been, despite us living not far away. It was just such a lovely afternoon, just the two of us, wandering around in the sun, taking in all the sights and smells, and having whatever we fancied to eat - fluffy bao buns, spicy chicken dumplings, she fancied a corn dog, pork crispy pancake, then Nutella filled fish shaped sweet desserts.
Then, to a matinee of a musical, a proper feel good show, which we both loved.

One of those perfect afternoons, where nothing went wrong, and she was so appreciative and delightful - made me grateful to have a teen who enjoys spending time together.

Took a trip to the seaside today, walked along the beach, sandals in hand, warm sun on my skin, water lapping at my toes. Simple pleasures, warmed my soul.

I had a very peaceful walk with the dog through bluebell woods this morning then sat in the garden reading with him on my knee, sideways on the bench. Blissful.

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DH and I were both busy this morning but when I came home he had made a lovely lunch and then this afternoon we went out for gelato, came home and had a mid afternoon nap (not a euphemism!) which was the best sleep I've had for ages

I`ve just finished redressing my 3 barbie dolls.
Also cleared the unused large corner desk today so i can start on building my mini town.
Ordered the house bookshop coffeeshop and bakery will take me months but its fun.

I was going to work this afternoon as we had nothing 'booked' but instead I played boardgames with my kids for 2 and a half hours. I left my phone away from me. And we had so much fun, and they've asked to do it again soon. Mh DH cooked us a delicious dinner. I feel very lucky.

I have a wonderful job I truly love and am looking forward to a nice week at work.
I also have leftover Chinese in the fridge for tea and the crappy reality tv that is Below Deck Med to watch with my lovely hubby

I am not a gardener at all but I have set up 2 raised beds on my front drive and I now have sugar snap peas, courgettes, spinach and have cucumbers and tomatoes waiting to go in. They are only seedlings but it’s so nice to see little green shoots 🌱

we’ve been working tirelessly on our house this year, almost every weekend, and it’s really starting to come together now. I feel very proud of us for keeping at it, everything starting to look finished.

Goldfinches have nested in the bay tree in my front garden for the 4th year running.

Every time I walk past the window, I have to stop and watch them popping in and out. They are utterly delightful little birds.

I've just spent half and hour reading to my 2 year old with her cuddled up in my knee. I realise today that I've never not enjoyed reading to her

My son has non verbal autism and often doesn't really understand anything either. Earlier he was on my lap cuddling me and I told him I loved him and he turned, looked me in the eye and smiled and gave me a big kiss! It's not often I feel like he listens to me or understands what I'm saying, but it really felt like he did then and was saying I love you back.

Wow, 14 DC, now that's what I call busy!

We met friends in a big play area today and the kids had a blast. Later we took ds 5 to the local park and we had a splash in the stream then fed the ducks with their babies by the river. We all had an ice cream too 🙂🍦

I’ve had a lovely weekend just enjoying the sun and the garden. Last week was so busy, and it was wonderful to relax without any pressure.

I'm in London for the weekend with my lovely MiL and my lovely Other-MIL (DH's first MiL - he was widowed when we met).

We had a cheap and cheerful touristy itinerary planned for a girly weekend away for no real reason. Premier Inn and lots of free things.

Got to the train station to come down on Friday and discovered we were going First Class. The lovelies announced that since they'd not had the chance to properly treat me for either of my last big birthdays, one I was in labour for and the last one was during lockdown, and since I do big birthdays for everyone else they were getting in first for my next one (which is a few years away!).

First class train. Swanky hotel. A show. And expensive bus tour. It's been amazing, and has been all things I'd love. DH and our adult kids have chipped in things as well, and organised things with the smaller kids so we're here until Tuesday morning as we're doing something on Monday night.

I've been so spoiled and it's so lovely.

@Fairislesweater my house is nearly a 100 yo and I know of three people who died here but I'm sure there were more. A friend's DGM used to tell me that you didn't have to worry about the dead, it was the living who hurt you, and I've always thought she was right

I went to feed my friend's beautiful cat early this morning , i scratched him under his chin and he purred like an engine and dribbled with delight 😊
At the same time i sat and watched blue tit parents going in and out of a bird house to feed their babies.
The sun was out the birds were singing and the garden was lush and green i felt really content at that moment.