On Sunday LOML is taking the Tsunamis up the coast to visit their Zia. I am staying at home.
A whole day, just me. Just me!
So, this week, I’m grateful for…
187. Little breaks – I loathe, loathe the expression ‘me time’. So let’s just say I’m very happy for little breaks from my darling family from time to time. Lord knows, it’s probably what keeps them darling.
188. Quiet – I spent an hour inside a pool leisure centre this afternoon. I’ll be there every Friday. It was cranky-pants-fitting territory. Constant screaming water, screaming children, screaming parents, screaming instructors. If only I could have run screaming from the building. Outside in the non-chlorinated world, all was blissfully quiet.
189. Twilight walks – Don’t get excited, I haven’t been on one. This time of year, my beloved twilight falls during the witching hour(s). But, I’ve been dreaming about a little walk instead of the usual bath-book-bed-beck-and-call and it’s oh so very nice.
So, what’s making you smile today? Add your post to the list below (and please, we love you, but it really does matter that your post is a Grateful one and not just a random) and pretty-please add a link back to this linky. Then pop over to visit other bloggers who are spreading a little sunshine.
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Felicity says
Fingers crossed for a glorious weekend for you my friend.
I’ll be in both pools and the ocean at various times across mine and will be thinking of you.
xx’s
Amy says
Enjoy your little break!
I had a few hours to myself today. I felt all calm and recharged after it.
xx
Tat @ Mum in search says
Little breaks are the best! Have a fantastic time.
Kellie says
Enjoy every blissful minute, Bron. xx
Leanne says
A little break. How lovely- hope it is great. And hope you manage a twilight walk some time!
Posie Patchwork says
Oh wow, what an experience. Funnily enough, i used to do this for my husband, as i’m home alone all the time & he’s never at the house on his own. Love Posie
Kymmie says
I’m one of those people that are quite happy to declare their love for Quality Kym Time. Little breaks are so important though, and you couldn’t be more right. Even after a day of work and picking up the kids from playgroup, I adore them even more! As for pools, I love them! Probably not the noise, but the fun that accompanies them!
Happy Grateful Day. Enjoy your little break! xx
Shelley @ My Shoebox Life says
Maxabella’s Mini Break – I love it. Enjoy. xx
Simoney says
Little breaks.
Little breaks keep me sane.
Enjoy yours!!!
xx
ally says
A lovely list of gratefuls
I’m hoping there’s a good dose of quiet coming your way.
Mum on the Run says
Enjoy that ‘little break’.
So refreshing and so necessary.
🙂
jody says
i love those mini breaks too Bron. xx
Mili O says
Enjoy your little break!!
Thanks fir the visit and the welcome. I played along for the first time with Jody. My two oldest aren’t always like that. I was hoping you could let me know that there is some light at the end of this 3 under 4 tunnel! x
Miss Mandy says
call it what you want, I’d be grateful for a break too. we love em’ but ahhh to the serenity. lol.
Brenda @ Mira Narnie says
Ohhhh enjoy you little break all to yourself how wonderful!!! What will you do??? No matter what it is, you’ll enjoy it fir the peace and quiet that it’s all just for you xx
Cherie @ 'a baby called Max' says
Yep. Love those mini breaks!
Mine is Friday nights 🙂 Dave gets home from work, & he’s in charge of Max’s dinner, bath, bottle, play, book, bed routine. And I’m in charge of getting out on my own, & enjoying the break.
I never realised how much I needed it, until I did it.
Enjoy, & I bet Zia can’t wait to see them all 🙂
xx
Ms Jelena says
Little breaks are wonderful!
Hope you have a great weekend, lovely!
Ms Jelena xx
Deb @ home life simplified says
OOH I love little breaks, big breaks, really any breaks at all (I am an introvert so it is @ survival). I hope your break is filled with quiet and a twilight walk!!
Sam says
Little breaks = happy mummy, so enjoy. I’m planning my own little break in a couple of weeks time, maybe an overnight stay at Mum’s with a little antique browsing and lunch, can’t wait!:)Sam
Ashlee Self says
I love the photo in the water. Whenever I feel the ocean around me, I sense such tranquility, as if I can just forget all troubles in a blink!
Katie says
I hear you, little breaks are a BIG luxury. Enjoy yours! x
Leanne says
Perhaps you and I could swap weekends?
Thanks for hosting (as always)
Kate @ Puddles and Gumboots says
I have a very very busy weekend, a little break sounds gorgeous! I hope you have a lovely day.
Thank you for the I’m Grateful linky and yay I’m joining in for the first time, I’ve wanted to for ages 🙂
shan {missy melly} says
oh i am so jealous of your little break… i’ve had a little breakdown this week and really need a little break!! i hope you enjoy every second of it and rejuvenate 🙂 i’m going back to look at your picture a little longer and pretend that is me
shan x
Jacki says
Little breaks! Yes, I’m with you on that 100%! Hope you enjoy yourself!
trudi@maudeandme says
Nothing like an indoor swim centre to give you an appreciation of quiet.
Naturally Carol says
You’ve got to take the breaks when you can get them, while the kids are little! Have a wonderful weekend Maxabella!
Teresa says
Ahh, those little breaks. The moment you can exhale. Enjoy! xo
Down that Little Lane says
Solitude is underrated x
Jodi @ The Scribble Den says
We all need time, quiet and twilight walks. xx
Jen R says
Oh I lov my little breaks too 🙂
E. says
Enjoy your little break and your twilight walks when you get the chance.
Norlin says
I totally get what you mean having time to yourself. We need these breaks to recoup and refresh ourselves. Hope you do get to go on your twilight walks soon. xx
Alison @ MelbourneMumma says
Oh, enjoy a whole day at leisure!! I have tomorrow morning sans family perusing a trash & treasure market here in Melbourne…just me, and a latte! x 🙂
Kelly says
Beautiful list as always – I love time to myself, the quiet and wish I went on more twilight walks.
I wonder why you load the term “me loathe” xo
Claire Chadwick @ Scissors Paper Rock says
Lovely list of gratefulness :))
A whole day to yourself = a Mother’s slice of bliss 🙂 ENJOY my dear 🙂
x