It has been mental since Christmas. Mental. I started a new job In January and now I’m doing 1/2 a day’s private dietetic work which I am loving. It has started slow but I’m hoping will grow and thrive in the months to come.
We are also house hunting and selling our house. Anyone who has gone through this process will know how all consuming and stressful it can be. I will write more when there is more to tell.
It has been a mad start to 2016 to say the least.
So at the weekend we knew we needed to get out and have a day away. I have felt like I have been neglecting the gremlin a bit. She has been more whiny, clambering for attention and telling us to “shush” and “stop talking” a lot! Get the hint parents.
We decided to meet up with Caroline from Becoming a Stay and Home Mum and her lovely family at a National Trust place called Stowe. It was just what we needed.
Fresh air, time as a family and with friends, some beautiful scenery and gardens and a lovely lunch at the cafe (always a winner).
Here are some of our pictures:
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The gorgeous LM
The Grem
A pretty arch
The bubbles started!
Looking good!
Fruit dodger – she ate 2 pieces!
Whacked!!
We had a lovely day, relaxed and it took our mind off houses and everything else going on! You can have a read of Caroline’s post here and she gives a bit more info on Stowe.
Here’s to our next meet up!
Ah was such a lovely day Sarah and did me so much good to get out too so am glad you guys enjoyed it too. Gorgeous pictures, love the one of hubs in a flat cap haha. Can’t believe how muddy my coat is too haha! Xxx
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I love that flat cap! Fab day xx
You can’t beat a good old yomp around a National Trust site. Definitely instils calm and blows the cobwebs off. Brilliant pics lovely xx
Thank you for hosting.
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Not at all! Thanks Dawn x
that arch is so pretty! And who can resist loving that last pic, way too cute! #bestandworst
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I loved that arch too 🙂 x
We also went out for the day this weekend…January has been a manic month. I do love a day away from it all and it looks like everyone enjoyed their day away at Stowe. Fruit dodger…it must be an orange thing as my little one is just the same. Thank you so much for hosting this week
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Oh glad you did too! We had fun. haha these fruit dodgers !! x
Looks like a fab day out – just what we need! #bestandworst
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Get out there lovely x
That looks like such a beautiful place! And you managed to avoid the rain by the looks of it! #bestandworst
We did!! x
It looks like a lovely place! And you managed to avoid the rain!
We did! x
Looks like a fab day and exactly what you needed! Gorgeous pictures x #bestandworst
Thanks lots x
Beautiful pictures! What a great day out and much needed by the sound of things… new job AND moving house… full on!! Glad to hear the job is going well. #bestandworst
It is very full on hun – we needed it! x
That looks like a fun day out for the family! I can definitely relate to your house-moving stress. We simultaneously sold and bought last year and it was FULL-ON! Hope you’re all settled and comfortable in your new place soon 🙂 #bestandworst
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OMG same here Robyn…mental! Thanks and I hope it all goes smoothly x
What a lovely day you all had. Even thought the weather isn’t great, getting outdoors can really lift the mood of everyone. #Bestandworst
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It really can – fresh air does wonders x
Glad you managed to get a day off from all the madness. It does sound like you’ve had a hectic time. From the pictures you’ve added it looks like a beautiful place. Sounds like a day out was just what the doctor ordered!
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It really was – we needed a break x
I feel for you! I’ve started a new part-time this year, we are starting a massive refurbishment of our house. It’s hectic and stressful, so you have my full sympathy. Great you guys had a good and relaxing weekend though. Lovely pics. #bestandworst
Nadia – ScandiMummy x
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EEk very hectic! Hope all goes well for you x
Looks like a lovely day out! My favourite is the last picture – a sign of a good day! #bestandworst
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It was brill thanks hun x
Looks beautiful! I’m making a conscious effort to leave the house more this year. I genuinely think I can hear the Peppa Pig theme tune in my head on repeat lately! i love sleepy car seat pictures too! xxx #bestandworst
Oh that little Piggy! Hope you manage it x
Aww this looks like a lovely day out, you know we should all meet up (including Caroline) somewhere in the middle, would be lovely …..if you are up for it! I’ve never visited Stowe, it looks lovely, gorgeous pics hun. #bestandworst
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We really need to ! Always up for it hun x
A little fresh air is always helpful for clearing the mind a bit
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Totally!! x
Looks like a great day out. I love a good knackered child at the end of the day picture!!
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hehe me too 🙂 x
hehe me too x
What a fun day out! I love that picture of the arch and the one of your munchkin taking a serious nap in the carseat. A great day and some fresh air are the best combination for a serious nap 🙂 #BestAndWorst
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Aw looks like a lovely day and just what you needed. Hope the new job is going well #bestandworst xx
It is thanks Rachel x
Sounds like this is exactly what you needed! A bit of fresh air to clear your mind and good company always does the trick 🙂 Thanks for hosting #bestandworst
Debbie
It was lovely x
Ah, what a lovely day out – we moved house just before Christmas and it did seem like I spent about two months saying ‘not now’ ‘just a minute’ etc as I frantically tried to sort out everything to be packed and then unpack it again… #bestandworst
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Aww I’m sure I have this to come xx
Lovely photos! The girls are adorable. Sounds like you had a great little break. : )
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It was lovely ta x
They are cuties x
It sounds lovely to meet a fellow blogger, just the perfect break you need. Lovely post and the photos are gorgeous and cute even when little Gremlin is fast asleep. #bestandworst
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It was fab 🙂 She is cute…when she’s asleep x
A bit of fresh air and greenery is so good for the soul isn’t it? I feel better just looking at these pics! #bestandworst
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Aww thanks x
It makes it so much easier when they have play mates doesn’t it. You actually get time to talk to other adults about adult topics. Thankfully the weather didn’t look to bad for you either. Glad you had a good time #bestandworst
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It soooo does! We had good weather and a fab day ta x
ahhhh your daughters face is just beautiful. I love getting out in the fresh air, we don’t do it enough as a family. You’ve inspired me to declare Sunday a day in the park day. Lovely pictures. Renee @peonieandme #bestandworst x
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Thanks lovely! Do it 🙂 x
It looks like you had a lovely day out. I’ve visited quite a few National Trust places but I’ve never visited Stow. All that fresh air is good for everybody! 🙂 x
Sounds like a fab trip out for the day. Lovely picture of the arch! #bestandworst
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Now I’ve heard of Stowe, but never been. Looks like a great place to go for a breath of fresh air. Good luck with the house move and thanks for hosting #bestandworst
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Hmm, we’re getting a lot of the ‘stop talking’ at the moment too! This is such a lovely idea…just getting out and about places like that can be so good for reconnecting to your little ones. Looks like you all had a fab day…I LOVE the konked out in the car picture…definitely the sign of a good party/day! #bestandworst
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hehe we have had it a while!! A good excuse to get out and about. My madam was knacked afterwards x
Great post this looks a lovely place thanks for hosting bestandworst
Thanks Nige x
Looks like a lovely day out, but Gremlin does not look happy about that orange! #bestandworst
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lol she ate 2 pieces and gave up x
I can definitely sympathise with the stress of house buying and selling, but family days out really are the best medicine during those times and this looks like a really wonderful day 🙂 #bestandworst
Thanks Hannah – we must be mad! Thanks lots x
Looks like a lovely day and just what was needed to blow the cobwebs away. Fingers crossed the house hunting issue is resolved shortly. Thanks for hosting #bestandworst xxx
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Thanks chick and all is sorted now! Woop! x
Looks so wonderful there 🙂 All the best with the work and the house stuff too – sounds like 2016 is going to be a super big year for you! x #bestandworst
I hope so lovely x
Sounds like you needed a day out and looks like a lovely day! Love all your pictures. #bestandworst xx
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It was a good one 🙂 x
That does look fun! Sometimes it’s nice to switch off and get outdoors!
It was fab x
Totally know what you mean about ‘ giving them more attention!!!’ And we wonder why they are being so difficult when we have ignored them all morn!! Oppppsss xxx
hehe I know! Big ooops x
Looks like a great day. I love National Trust places but I’ve never been to Stowe it looks so pretty. Good luck with the move and well done on your work x #Bestandworst
It was lovely. Thanks hun x
This looks like a fab place to explore x #bestandworst
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It really was – thanks Jenni! x
Looks like a fab day and lots of fun all round 🙂 Thanks for hosting and hope your house sale and hunt is easy and smooth #bestandworst
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The countryside is breathtaking to say the least. If I were to show you a picture of our surroundings it would be nothing but snow. I am going to attempt to take them sledding sometime this week as we are getting another snow front coming in tomorrow night. Sometimes you just have to get them out of the house regardless of the weather. Thanks so much for hostessing #bestandworst.
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Wow! I like snow but must be a but overwhelming. I hope you have fun together 🙂 x