Loving, NOT Loving... Things People Places

Things are a little rough over here at Casa Mia. Mama's ears are magnifying all sound so she is a little on edge to say the least. Here's what's keeping me going (and making me hide) at my house...

Loving Barkers Wildberry Spread
This stuff is so good. It's tart. It's delicious. It tastes homemade. I can't get enough of Barkers Wildberry Spread on my toast (gluten free of course). And guess what? the kids hate it! Wahoo - more for me! Loving that.

Loving (and Appreciating) This Guy
He is my rock, truly. Ten years married to him next month, and boy am I glad. After all the ups and downs we've been through together I feel like singing Shania....



Loving that he did my Walking Bus duty this Morning...
I just can't face crowds. And Noise. Imagine being the walking bus tail trying to control a bunch of wrestling boys and giggling girls? I was in pain from just sound of the jug boiling and tap running this morning.

Hubby stepped in, thankfully and graciously did my duty for me. He even took the Scrag with him, and I was able to eat toast (with Barkers Wildberry Spread) and drink coffee in peace in my sunny window seat. Then feeling a little revived, I managed to tackle the dishes. And make my bed. And quickly cobble together a sandwich for my Hero. Thanks Babe. LOVING YOU and very very thankful for all your help xx.



Loving the Lido {and surviving crowds}
I nervously braved some crowds last night for hubby's work do: free movie tickets to Eat Pray Love. The mixing and mingling aspect terrified me but thoughts of seeing the movie won the day. My Hubby Hero guided me to a quiet corner of the pre-movie drinks Bar; I held his hand tight. We entered the cinema early; The Lido Epsom, a lovely place.

I love the Lido. It's a place for Grown Ups to go and watch movies. So elegant; Chandeliers and velvet, Rush Monroe's Icecream and a fireplace. Goodbye Multiplex teenagery cinemas. Hello refined elegance and sophisticated movie theatre dates from now on. I am sold on The Lido.

As for the Movie... Liked it, wouldn't say Loved it. But loved that I was OUT and our lovely babysitter put the noisy kids to bed for me. Love her too.

{Oh and can somebody tell me if that guy Julia hooks up with in the Movie is Denny out of Greys Anatomy or just his twin??}

Loving my new Outdoor Room a.k.a the Carport
I moved the oak daybed outside to under the carport. Visions of lazing in the shade under the grapevine seemed very appealing. I scrubbed the garage walls and hung up some colourful canvases, created by my offspring. Hubby was not sure, worried about cats pee on the cushions... "I spose we could store the cushions in the office at night..." he said reluctantly.



Reluctant only until he spent a Sunday afternoon laying on that daybed. Then he said, "BEST IDEA EVER!"
And I agree. It's the perfect place to take a book and a cuppa and watch your kids ramble in the garden while enjoying the sunshine. Or curling up with your sweet toddler and having a Nana Nap. I've done this a fair bit this last week. Lovely.

Loving This Friend

The kindhearted generous Meg. Who read my post and emailed, "Let's go walking, I hear exercise helps..."

Her company is always welcome. And relaxing. Although walking with a toddler isn't necessarily so. Loving as always the Oakley Creek Reserve right at the end of our street. And look at my cheesy grin. I'm Smiling.

{Loving this funny little guy too, even when he has a tanty and strips off in public...}

Of course it goes without saying that I am not loving noise. And stress. And sensitive ears. Going out in public or crowds.

But today I'm choosing to focus on what I am Loving and most of all what I am thankful for even when things are a little uncomfortable.

Friends. Family. A home I love.