Auntie Knows Best

Nine years ago Mum died whilst on holiday in Greece. I still find it strange to say that at times. It feels like she should still be here and I still find myself thinking ‘oh I must tell her that’!

I miss the most mundane of things; a quick catch up on the phone, a game of Scrabble, a Sunday lunch that I did’t have to cook, a quick cuddle when I went to visit, a shoulder to cry on and her easy laugh. I miss her so much.

The kids asked me about her today which made me cry but I reminded them that these days I don’t cry every day about her – just occasionally, mainly on special occasions and big days when I think of her. Mostly we carry on with life. Enjoying things, loving each other and being family together. She would have loved all that.

Love you Mum. Miss you so very, very much.

Had a lovely afternoon shopping and having lunch with The Little Miss and some friends.

We stopped off at a charity shop and found this rather wonderful hat.

It would be just perfect for one of the kings at a Nativity performance!

This sweet little pussy cat loves curling up with The Little Mister.
She seems to prefer his bed to anyone else’s these days.

Today is World Car Free Day and I cycled into the office.

It made me really happy to see the huge amount of bicycles that were parked up at the hospital. They really are going to need some more bike racks at this rate.

Driving home after Pilates tonight I took a detour via Cobo Beach. The sunset was so vibrant and beautiful. It was really calm and I wish that I had brought my bathers for a quick swim!

There is a new regime in this house!!

Chore lists for both the children tied in with pocket money. Let’s see if this makes a difference to the help I get around the house as well as their behaviour!

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral today and today is an additional Bank Holiday. We met at Emma’s house and had breakfast before watching the amazing pomp, pageantry and ceremony around the procession and funeral.

I found it incredibly moving and the whole even was so beautifully done. I really enjoyed watching the marching band and soldiers and thought the service was lovely. Such a sad event but her life was one of incredible service and dedication. Her faith was steadfast and sure and now she is meeting her King.

We have plans tomorrow to meet with friends to watch the Queen’s Funeral. Whilst it is a sad occasion, cake remedies much of the sadness.

Out for dinner again and this time with the Mums from Cubs.

Such a beautiful evening with the most heavenly sunset.

Still going strong on Basil the Bike. Hoping I will get in a few more cycling weeks before the weather turns.