That's both the reality these days, and also the feeling I'm feeling.
Let me explain.
Last weekend we were at my parents' ... these last two days, my MIL was here (staying overnight), and this coming weekend we'll be going to my inlaws'. This morning, taking advantage of my MIL's presence, hubby & I went to order a new washing machine (will be delivered next Monday), and also had to go to Ikea to get new furniture & bits & bobs. (that I will show you eventually). This afternoon was spent partly to assembling the said furniture, and bits & bobs (frames & baskets mainly), so I also spent the rest of the afternoon re-organizing here, dusting there, and always tidying up here & there. Of course it was great doing all this (of course I love to organize, you all know that, by now) but I feel like I haven't been here, or present these last days, and don't feel like I'll be much the next few days. Ugh, oh well. Not complaining, just expressing some kinds of feeling.
And mentally I've been feeling a bit, well, not there, lost in my thoughts. A very dear friend of mine lost her mom this week, and it has left me so sad, so very sad for my friend of course. She's constantly in my thoughts.
In the meantime, U is coming down with something. No fever, but a runny nose that's starting to get stuff, cough on and off. Hubby himself feels like he's coming down with something too. Nights are not very fun, U is a sleepwalker & when he's unwell, well, it's not getting any better.
In the meantime, I've been crafting a bit. Made a set of (custom order) lavender strawberries.
As I was re-arranging here and there this afternoon, I thought it'd be nice to take a photo of the corner of our kitchen that is dedicated to sprouting seeds. It's a shelf (salvaged by my mom years ago, in the school she was working in, and that was destined to the bin) on top of a sideboard, on which I have gathered jugs filled of fry flowers/seeds/plants picked last autumn (mainly lavender, wild oat & wheat), stones & rocks picked here and there in the garrigue, and of course, the necessary materials/tools to homegrow sprouted seeds. Seeds themselves (before sprouting) are sleeping in the fridge, where they think it's winter. (not joking ! I'm serious) I shall make another post about sprouted seeds, I promise.
I'm sorry if I owe you a visit, I'm not sure I'll be able to catch up with everyone before next Monday. I only have two days left (not even, as we'll be living on Friday evening, after the boys go out of school) for doing all I have to do (AND prepare stuffs for these two days away from home ... because for one day or for 5 days, for 4 persons, you need to prepare and pack things anyway !) I hope you're all doing fine. Stay well, and take good care of you, no matter the weather you're having, no matter what you're doing. Stay safe, and stay well.
Let me explain.
Last weekend we were at my parents' ... these last two days, my MIL was here (staying overnight), and this coming weekend we'll be going to my inlaws'. This morning, taking advantage of my MIL's presence, hubby & I went to order a new washing machine (will be delivered next Monday), and also had to go to Ikea to get new furniture & bits & bobs. (that I will show you eventually). This afternoon was spent partly to assembling the said furniture, and bits & bobs (frames & baskets mainly), so I also spent the rest of the afternoon re-organizing here, dusting there, and always tidying up here & there. Of course it was great doing all this (of course I love to organize, you all know that, by now) but I feel like I haven't been here, or present these last days, and don't feel like I'll be much the next few days. Ugh, oh well. Not complaining, just expressing some kinds of feeling.
And mentally I've been feeling a bit, well, not there, lost in my thoughts. A very dear friend of mine lost her mom this week, and it has left me so sad, so very sad for my friend of course. She's constantly in my thoughts.
In the meantime, U is coming down with something. No fever, but a runny nose that's starting to get stuff, cough on and off. Hubby himself feels like he's coming down with something too. Nights are not very fun, U is a sleepwalker & when he's unwell, well, it's not getting any better.
In the meantime, I've been crafting a bit. Made a set of (custom order) lavender strawberries.
As I was re-arranging here and there this afternoon, I thought it'd be nice to take a photo of the corner of our kitchen that is dedicated to sprouting seeds. It's a shelf (salvaged by my mom years ago, in the school she was working in, and that was destined to the bin) on top of a sideboard, on which I have gathered jugs filled of fry flowers/seeds/plants picked last autumn (mainly lavender, wild oat & wheat), stones & rocks picked here and there in the garrigue, and of course, the necessary materials/tools to homegrow sprouted seeds. Seeds themselves (before sprouting) are sleeping in the fridge, where they think it's winter. (not joking ! I'm serious) I shall make another post about sprouted seeds, I promise.
I'm sorry if I owe you a visit, I'm not sure I'll be able to catch up with everyone before next Monday. I only have two days left (not even, as we'll be living on Friday evening, after the boys go out of school) for doing all I have to do (AND prepare stuffs for these two days away from home ... because for one day or for 5 days, for 4 persons, you need to prepare and pack things anyway !) I hope you're all doing fine. Stay well, and take good care of you, no matter the weather you're having, no matter what you're doing. Stay safe, and stay well.
oxox
Sonia
Hi Sonia,
ReplyDeleteI'm keeping your dear friend in my thoughts. Losing a loved one is very devastating I know. I received the goodies from your shop last week and I love love them! So beautiful and perfectly packaged. Thank you for the treats too!!
Thank you for sharing a photo of your cozy kitchen corner. If only I can drop by your house and stay awhile for a chat and tea!
Take care! XOXO
I'm so very sorry for your friend, Sonia. It is so hard to lose someone you love and such a long process of grief. I'll be keeping her in my thoughts and prayers. I know the feeling you talk about in this post....so many weeks it is like this for me... here and yet not present. I'm working on that for this year as everything suffers when I'm not home enough.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful trip away and that U is sson feeling better. We've been sick with colds and other stuff since December and no end in sight yet.
Love the seed sprouting shelf! How gorgeous to have homegrown sprouted seeds...yummy! Take care and speak soon xoxo
Reading this is like reading my own half written post! Lots of things going on, and organization is at the forefront - I think our start are aligned Sonia. I really love your shelves and seed station, it's wonderful. You must tell me what your favourite tasting seeds to sprout are. We love sprouts too and could use some variation. Enjoy your time away :)
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you have a lot going on Sonia. and you've been soaked to the skin too!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the lavender strawberries, very sweet.
xxx
Your shelf if lovely!
ReplyDeleteI understand how you feel. I don't like to feel overwhelmed and for my routine to be distrupted. (It will be like this for a while for me, I'm afraid...until I adjust to a completely new routine!) And then on top of that, to be burdened for a friend...
I don't need to tell you to hang in there because I know you will. Love and peace to you and yours. Have a wonderful weekend with your family!
Sounds like you have so many things going on. I hope things will slow down soon for you. I feel quite overwhelmed myself at the moment, so many things to take care of. Life situations change, sometimes there more time and sometimes things are more out of control. So don't worry too much - things always find a way to work out. All of us, your bloggging friends will be here still when things calm down for you. I wish you positive energy for the beginning of the year, and also to your friend who lost a loved one. Hugs!
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