This last week has been a week of two halves for me. We were still in the last throes of our holiday mindset while our normal routine was starting to creep back in.
Vince had gone back to work over the New Year period but he had Tuesday at home which happened to be the last day before nursery started for Emma. I am determined, in our own way, to squeeze as many little adventures in as we possibly can over the next 8 months before Emma starts school. So despite the gloom and drizzle, we grabbed the most suitable clothing we could find (realised a shopping trip is in order!) and headed out to the beach in nearby Bexhill.
It was our first time visiting this particular little stretch of local coastline. It is lovely, so pretty and peaceful, although I do want to go back in good weather when I’m sure it is even prettier but probably less peaceful! There is a lovely promenade to walk along, which I did with the pushchair while Emma tore about on the beach with daddy.
We were not out too long as it really did start to bucket down but it was a worthwhile little trip. By the time we got home I had some pizza dough risen and ready for family pizza making. It was fun, took no time at all and made the perfect end of the day treat. As a bonus it’s a much healthier way to eat pizza and try to sneak veggies into Emma, so we’re going to make it a more regular thing.
On Wednesday life took on its more usual routine and I decided it was time to get some ‘spring cleaning’ started. My plan/hope/dream is that I will have thoroughly sorted, organised, decluttered and cleaned every room by the end of January… *ahem* Well, I will try at any rate. I started in the bathroom while Emma was at nursery and found that a baby on the move is not all that helpful! So I lined the bath with an old quilt, threw in some toys and in went Matthew. The bath will be cleaned in a nap time at some point!
I have been doing some crochet this week too, of course! I’ll share it with you soon!
{The Ordinary Moments} is a linky I recently stumbled across on the blog Mummy Daddy Me hosted by the lovely Katie who writes there. Do pop over and have a look!
A trip to the beach is always fun, regardless of the weather. We actually love the beach in the winter. I know I sound like one of those annoying people, but definitely definitely take advantage of no school- my eldest started school in September and I miss the carefree aspect of our routine so much- plus days out and weekends away are SO expensive! x
Besides just missing my little girl being home, being stuck into the school-pickup routine is what I am dreading the most! We seriously considered home education for a while 😉 xx
I think to the beach sounds lovely. We don’t live close enough to the coast to enjoy winter walks but heading to a cottage next week in Norfolk to get some beach time. I love the baby in the bathtub. I have put my crawling baby in the bath when I am half-asleep and trying to keep him escaping. I must admit that my daughter has her training potty in the bath at the moment and keeps her Baby Brother from playing with the potty when she is on it and afterwards. We mothers need to get creative sometimes. Off to check out your crochet. #TheOrdinaryMoments
That seems a great idea, I must admit to be very glad to be past the potty training stage and already feeing anxious about training a little boy! It’s true that becoming a mother brought out creativity in me I didn’t know I possessed! xx