So yesterday can only be described in one way, pretty awesome.
It's been a tough week with all three of us not being on top form. Finley having testosterone outbursts (as I've been told they are called), Noah being a terrible two year old and pushing the boundaries & me not being the mum I normally am, telling them off for the littlest thing. I think we have all been tired and the half term has come just in time so we can chill out in the mornings, get dressed when we want and catch up with friends & family.
Today we spent the day with our friends, mine being someone I met through having Finley and someone that was & is a huge support to me in motherhood and Finley's being his best friend harry who he has known since birth.
We headed to one of our favourite places, Westonbirt Arboretum, where we both hold an annual pass, with a picnic packed and no time restraints. The boys really do love each other but they have their moments, as all children do, but on the whole they play lovely and seeing them grow up and seeing how they play grow with them in so lovely to see.
They spent the time sharing a bike and scooter, climbing trees, finding conkers and the odd boystruss fight but all in all they had a lovely time. This was proved when Finely turned to me and said 'This is so much fun isn't it Mummy, I love spending time with Harry'. Hearing their conversations is at times hilarious because the things 4 year olds come out with is so funny, I'll keep that secret as its something special I think between them.
We stopped for lunch which involved some dogs trying to pinch our food - which they found hilarious, some pushing and shoving which ended in them being split up - which then resulted in Finley crying as he wasn't sat next to Harry and some giggles (you know what I mean Kerri, all I will say is scooter lol).
There were moments when there were tears, shouting and anger but that is going to happen but the day was a good day in our books and I look at the pictures, have the memories and they make me smile.
We spent 5 hours walking around the wood, finding new walkways and stumbling across new sculptures and it was just lovely.
Noah while all this was going on walked along side me, holding my hand and occasionally joining in but was quite happy being with me and Kerri as well as having a little chat with 4 month old Charlie. He giggled so much and it really was one of the best sounds in the world.
We ended the day as every wooded walk should with hot chocolate all round (and maybe a chocolate brownie for the mummies that we may or may not have shared).
The sound of the leaves crunching under our feet and the laughter from the boys will remain in my head as a very happy memory, yesterday was awesome.
Finishing a day with hot choc sounds ideal to me and my kids would agree, I hope the dogs didn't get all your lunch, cheeky pups #justanotherlinky
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely day! And look at those smiles. I bet mums were smiling after the brownies too. I love the secret conversations 4 year olds have! Must be a serious one about conkers! #justanotherlinky
ReplyDeletewe are very lucky to have many parks and trails near where we live. It really is an awesome way to spend a day
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! Pics are amazing and glad you had such a brilliant day xx
ReplyDeleteI love days out like this, no time restrictions, fresh air and woodland walks :) #justanotherlinky
ReplyDeleteAw looks like a lovely day. Nothing like getting the kids outside. Lovely photos too #justanotherlinky xx
ReplyDeleteSounds absolutely ace, love days like that :) Thanks for hosting #justanotherlinky
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness I haven't been to Westonburt for years! I used to go a lot as a child as my cousin lived near by! Looks like you had a fab time!!
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely! It looks like you had a really great day. :)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like Half term has come for you at just the right time. a chance to break from the routine and for the boys not to be constrained by the classroom but instead do what boys do best, enjoy space, freedome fresh air and friendship. a lovely place to explore and enjoy time together. Thank you for sharing with me on Country Kids.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely place to go and a good day for you all :) xx
ReplyDeleteNothing like a good walk in the woods to solve everything! Sarah #mg
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post about a lovely day x
ReplyDeleteTestosterone bursts are so weird to witness. I used to see a huge change in boys when they were in my reception class! Glad you had a great day, being outside in the autumn really is awesome. Thanks for sharing in #HappyDaysLinky x
ReplyDeleteI am glad you.had a good.day. Sometimes just having a break from it.can do us all good. Hot chocolate is a great way to end X
ReplyDeleteLooks like you've had a wonderful day. Your pictures are beautiful as always. Topped off with a hot chocolate - perfection! Your posts always make me feel good :0) x #bestandworst
ReplyDeletePS - sorry - I thought I'd commented on this when I read it on Weds but I don't think it saved (I am rubbish sometimes!)
Popping another comment from #bestandworst thanks for linking up lovely x
ReplyDeleteI commented earlier, but wanted to say thank you for linking this with my #mg link up, I am so grateful for your support xx
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