Drawering inspiration

Leaving a very hungover Jamie in bed with some toast to nibble on I took Billy for a walk returning to get ready to go to church where the Mission team were going to present what they got upto in Hungry and surprisingly Mommy was ready and waiting to go.

Although a little ropey, she was glad she made the effort because not only was the presentation incredible and both children were so involved in everything, Reagan stood at the front and prayed over people including Jamie and me and Lincoln gave a really powerful speech that was really impressive

Afterwards, I went home, while the rest of the family went to Northwich. This gave me the opportunity to finish making the drawer I had started on Friday. I have loved being off this week and being able to potter in my shed and creating the final bits of storage, and I have found it is beginning to function, and I can see it coming together.

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Day out, Night out

As it was a really nice day, Jamie booked a 2 hour slot at the Nantwich outdoor pool, so once Reagan and Mommy got home from horse riding we spent the afternoon swimming and sunbathing even booking into the next session but we only stayed another half hour.

While there we decided to go see Indoor Shoes a band lead by my freinds son who was playing at the White Bear later.

Reagan and Lincoln both came along but when we said we wouldn’t be long they rebuked the claim saying they knew what would happen. They said we’d watch the band and see people we know and then buy another drink and people would join us and it would turn into a whole night….HOW DARE THEY?

Anyway…that’s EXACTLY what happened.

Walking home after the White Bear closed the two of us (because the kids left after the band finished) were a bit wobbly one of us more than the other, let’s just say she held onto me quite tightly until she was in bed, but it had been a great night out!

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Ticket bought

With Oasis announcing, that they were getting back together and touring again it seemed everyone wanted to buy tickets and Jamie was one of them, just not a concert ticket!

Aunt Linda finalised the 21st September for the celebration of Jacks life and it sounds like most of the family will be in attendance and Jamie having been unable to go over for the funeral as it was so soon after his passing, it was good that she could plan a three week trip to attend also.

Three weeks because it will cost the same to go for 2 days or 3 weeks so after the celebration she can spend time with her Mom while their hearts heal and it will also be a chance to spend quality together.

So she bought a ticket and she will travel home after Lincoln’s birthday leaving on 20th September and returning 8th October.

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Missing me mate

All Billy wants is a walk in a morning and at night which is exactly what I supplied but today Jamie returned to work which meant a canal walk this morning and we didn’t go the pub tonight even though I am still on holiday?

On the plus side I got to spend the day in me shed

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Home and Humbled

As both Reagan and Lincoln emerged at Terminal 3 International Arrivals with the rest of the Missionary Group it was my job to record as Mommy finally got to see them again.

They were tired and glad to be home but it was apparent they had guilt about their privilege which means it was a successful trip….

They are also keen to return, but not yet!

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The day before the end…lol

Reagan and Lincoln return tomorrow, and our little staycation will change dramatically. The laundry basket will fill up, the fridge will empty, the crockery will disappear, the noise will increase and tranquility will be gone.

On the flip side our family will be together again and I will assume my place at the bottom of the pecking order of mom’s love…

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Best day ever, no but…

While the children are away in Hungary and Jamie is preparing to go home for a few weeks it meant our time together would probably have to be a ‘staycation’ and that did not bother me one bit!

Once Momma knew her babies were ok she began to relax and enjoy her week off settling into a nice routine of slow starts aided by coffee and then breakfast, a walk with me and Billy then amble through the rest of the day doing whatever the hell we wanted do and at our own pace too, not having to worry about anyone but ourselves.

Pottering and listening to Soul and Motown we got both Sheds painted and I should say Jamie did more than me but I helped! We ended the day with a picky tea but sat and realised the garden was done the house was clean and although we were tired it felt like we barely did anything.

As we sat there an image was in my head of when we sat there the first time me and Jamie ever sat on the patio so we recreated it.

We hadn’t changed a bit.. 

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Feel the surge

After a great night out together finished off with a beer and a kebab it was a slow start for both of us but felt better once we had been up to Norman’s Wood to blow the cobwebs away.

I spent the rest of the day in me shed initially with the intention of finishing one of the drawers I started yesterday but decided on trying to get the electrics closer by adding face plates to the back boxes I’d already installed and installing the final sockets.

Once I started I got into it and decided to take a trip to Screwfix and get the rest of the bits to get the ring back to the consumer unit in Jamie’s shed. So after getting 10m of 2.5 Twin and earth and a couple more face plates I found myself stood on a step with a head torch on connecting up the electrics for me shed.

As I turned to get a different screwdriver Jamie was stood in the doorway, silent, staring and I was not expecting anyone to be there “OH SHIT” as my heart missed a beat and nearly died! She just stood there laughing, crossing her legs, trying not to piss herself while I tried to remember how to breathe….

Anyway with everything connected and tightened up I switch the power back on and felt the surge (not litterally, thankfully!) and hey presto I have live sockets in me shed

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An impromptu night out?

Not really a night out but with no children to worry about we took Billy for a walk and yet again ended up at the Kings Lock for a pint. We were joined by some friends from church who were also just popping in for a pint before going home for a BBQ

Three hours later, we were all still there, having had to move inside because it had gone cool outside, they were having their teas at the Lock abandoning their plans and we  ended up having Kebabs at 11pm around the fire pit.

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Fly high kids

We arrived at the airport just as storm Lillie blew through so after driving to the top of the multi storey car park which was open to the elements we dashed to the lifts for shelter. At the bottom we then had to brave torrential rain to get inside Terminal 3 and join the rest of Hungary Mission Group drenched with rain but made it worse with tears as we sent them off on their adventure.

Driving home was quiet for a while before we started convincing ourselves that they’d be fine which we did quite well until we saw the havoc reaked by the storm and although I knew it had passed already it was still very windy. Having to navigate huge branches blocking the roads and drive over all the smaller debris just to get home I thought it best to stay outwardly positive and confident because any sign doubt would not help Momma bear

They made it safe to Budapest

Once home the weather actually improved throughout the day and after making ourselves some breakfast and taking Billy for a walk we sat on the sofa and took a little napette’ before spend the day pottering cleaning the house and I then got a chance to go to me shed and do a bit in there too, Jamie made some green chilli for later

It’s going to be weird without rhem both but it will be nice to spend some time with Jamie and just be together even though I know I won’t be her first thought ever and especially while the children are away she’s a mom first but I accept that and we just work because of it.

We had lazy evening, taking Billy into town then back along the canal stopping at the Kings Lock for a cheeky pint (or two) before home tea and a film to nod off to….

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