Rest:&:Recreation

Morning all! Ahh Monday morning and all is rather snug and content in my little world I have to say. It's the first day of our half term week and so far we are doing OK, even if the day is already (at 10.3am) seeming rather long. I've deliberately made no plans for this week, so we have five schedule-free days stretching ahead of us, and it feels good. After seven weeks of pretty full-on schooling, the Little People are really in need of some quality  Rest:and:Recreation this week, and I am more than happy to accommodate. Suits me just fine.

The weekend for us as a family was also very much about enjoying some quality R:&:R. We all really felt the need to stay close to home after what has felt like a long run of social engagements and planned activities/outings/arrangements throughout the weekends of September and early October.

There's something extraordinarily good about embarking on a day that doesn't contain a single plan or arrangement, nothing pressing that needs doing, no obligations to meet, no appointments to keep, no time schedule mapped out. Its not very  often that you get to go through a whole day in this way, and oh, I do LOVE it when it happens.

So these photos today were all taken at various times during our stay-home weekend of R:&:R. As you can see, the weather for most of the weekend was grey and wet, but in many ways that made it even better. It meant that we could concentrate on staying indoors without feeling that we should be going out anywhere. And Indoor Weekends, for me anyways, are always a Good Thing.

I start my weekend by spending as much time in bed as I can get away with. Tea and toast bought up to me by my lovely hubby, followed by some lengthy in-bed hooking. Quite a blissful start to the day, wouldn't you agree?

 

As you would expect, crochet is very high on my personal list of Things To Do during a weekend of R:&:R, and I did indeed manage to while away many hours with hook and yarn. I'm really enjoying working on my baby granny blanket. It's starting to become quite blankety now, even though it still needs to grow quite a bit more yet. I've decided I'm going to need 9 x 12 squares altogether to make this blankie the right size, and after the weekend's hooking activity I've done 60 so far, so 48 left to go.

Of course, weekends spent at home do not all revolve around me-me-me. Little People are also about and need to be occupied, although mostly these days they pretty much take care of that themselves.

There was lego construction taking place....

....and colouring too.

And there was quite a lot of snuggly blanket action on the sofas accompanied by TV/film watching.

The Little People weren't the only ones indulging in snuggly blanket sofa action either...

....I spent some really enjoyable time over the weekend reading and browsing and oohhing and ahhing my way through a couple of gorgeous and inspiring new books. Oh yes I did!

And to accompany my crochet and bookish activities, there was some rather indulgent (but completely necessary) chocolate consumption too. Oh yes there was!

Now before you begin to think that I spent the whole weekend lounging about reading, hooking, drinking tea and scoffing chocolates, let me tell you I did manage to carry out a few light domestic chores in the kitchen. Oh yes, really I did!

It's not all about idle laziness around here you know. Even during R:&:R weekends.

I baked a batch of fruity flapjacks....

....and made and bottled up some refreshing lemon drink.

  

So that pretty much sums up my take on our weekend.

It was simple and homely and pleasurable.

Much needed and much appreciated.

Yes, I can heartily recommend a weekend dedicated to Rest:&:Recreation time.

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Comments

[Sarah]

Enjoy your week of nothingness! We have a similar week planned (or not planned!), need to finally get over our coughs, colds and sniffles before the full on Christmas half term begins.

Enjoy the R&R
x

[Chiara]

Hello Attic!
Can't believe I'll be the first to post a comment today! I've been waiting your new post sooooo much...It's really good to read about your day and watch your pictures; it all gives me so much energy (I've got a terrible cold which makes me fell groggy). Hope you're well! Chiara from Italy

[Maggie]

oooh, how lovely. I love those kind of weekends.

[Debbie Price]

I hope you and the kiddies have a great week! Sounds like 'no plans' are going to be the best ones! I want to let you know that I have been reading your blog for some time...it is the part of my day that I look forward to...seeing what you have done, baked and of course hooked! I also want to let you know how much help you have been to me...I have crocheted since I was 13, but hadn't touched a hook for years...for the last 2 months, I have hardly put the hook down! It has been wonderful therapy for me, as things in life have been rough for 2 years. But when I pick up that hook and start making things, well, it is the best medicine out there! Your patterns are wonderful! I have made your bag and keep all of my projects in it. I am making a ripple blanket, in baby yarn, for my new grand daughter and your flowers...well, they make me smile every time I look at them! Thanks so much...sorry this is a bit run-on, but I don't have an e-mail for you and wanted to let you know this. Have a glorious day and cherish living where you do...England is where I'd love to be!

[Mihaela]

I wish you to have a whole week like this weekend :))
Love,
Mihaela

[lucy]

I wish my weekend was as restful as yours, I am pooped!

[Siobhan]

I'm spotting lots of lovely things in your blog today and I have particularly homed in on your very last picture - your very attractive mantelpiece. If I am not mistaken I spy with my little eye a gorgeous coloured wreath - just like you said you might make. And I think it is true to say that your birdies have been nesting - at least two have hatched since we last saw any feathered friends. I love it. Am also loving your silver bird in the branches. I have a sweetie tree now every Christmas and I hang little silver doves and coins and sweets on it. It has become a big favourite over the last few years and this reminds me of it. This year I will be making the crochet snowflakes garland that one of your readers put the link up to a few posts back - two mini ones to go across two mini windows. Sorry, I seem to have got carried away - we are not in November yet!

Your whole weekend looks idyllic; warm, cosy, well fed and watered. What more could any of us want. It all looks so inviting! Thanks Lucy. I do love your blog!
Siobhan

[Sarah A]

One of the things I look forward to most in winter months is doing much of nothing on the weekends except quality warm snuggly time with the Mr. and cooking warm comfort foods and crochet.. Sounds as if it was the most perfect weekend for you..

[marigold jam]

Sounds a delightful way to spend a weekend - hope the half term week is in similar vein! I love that Simply Country book you were reading - it is full of lovely ideas isn't it?

Take care

Jane x

[Jennifer]

Lucy, your weekend looks brilliant. I agree that rainy, dreary days make it so much nicer to stay in. Loving the baby granny blanket, your new little one is going to be so happy snuggled up. Your new books look great, I bet it was really nice to catch up on some reading, crocheting, eating and drinking. You sound really relaxed, enjoy your break, can't wait to see what you get up to.

[SparklePetal]

Thanks for sharing all your lovely indoorsy pictures. It makes me want a nice indoorsy time too, but my little girl points out of the window to indicate where we should play the minute I get her out of her cot! Well it's good for me to get outside too. At least she gives me the perfect excuse to spend all my evenings at home being cosy instead of out socialising!

[Petit Filoux]

R&R weekends are definitely the best! I seem to have spent quite a lot of time in the kitchen last weekend, but that's fine too! When the weather is rubbish, all these pleasurable activities are more than acceptable! I wish I had a half term too...!

[Yiota]

I love autumn/winter weekends with nothing planned, just resting and 'enjoying' the grey weather from inside your cosy home. Enjoy the rest of the week.

[cheerfulness]

That type of weekend is my favourite kind!

The tiles on your fireplace are GORGEOUS!!!

[Alison Hutchison]

Weekends with no plans are indeed Good Things. We had half term last week and made no plans either. No coffees with friends, no shopping trips or outings planned. Just a teeny weeny haircut. We did go and see the new movie 'Up' though. You would LOVE it. The detail, the look of it is absolutely beautiful as is the sentiment. Enjoy half term as we did ours, little man and big man back to normal tomorrow though and after a week of being a DOMESTIC GODESS!! I am secretly looking forward to tomorrow morning xxxx

[Carole]

Hi Lucy,
Glad you had a restful weekend. The weather here in Rossendale was pretty much the same as yours, so we did pretty much the same as you ha ha! I love love your bright and cheerful glass hanging, the rainbow & sunshine.
Love Carole xxxxxxxxxx

[Hen]

I'm really with you, Lucy, I love nothing more than days which are completely free with nothing planned, especially without the need to do the school run. No matter how many times I think I'll go to school then sneak into bed once I get back, I never do because I'm "awake" and aware of all the things to do. Love that picture of little lady's feet, children's feet are so cute!
Hen xxx

[Nina - Tabiboo]

'Oooohhhh' I am loving your R&R weekend Lucy and am in much need of that myself...

...plus with that box of chocolates - perfection is made.

Have a lovely day and half term week,

take care,

Nina xxxxxxxxx

[Colette]

Hello. I never knew if the mug got to you in one piece. Glad to see it did. Sounds like you had a fantastic weekend. I do miss when the J's were young. Have a lovely weekend.
Colette

[Emma]

Your R & R looks blissfully colourful and relaxing. Our weekend was rather more active but no less satisfying. Our whole village planted bulbs to bring some prettiness to February and March. I can't wait!

[A Thrifty Mrs]

Sounds like a lovely weekend. I really need a few days like that after a far too hectic weekend.

[Fiona]

Hi, Lucy

Wanted to let how very much I look forward to and enjoy your blog. I am a knitter and crocheter but am new to the blog world. Didn't even know it existed! How can that be you wonder ~ have I been living under a rock? No, just a busy mom with little free time. Your pictures are beautiful and your creativness inspiring. I looove all the color! Thank you for sharing a bit of your days with all of us!

[Sarah]

Sounds like a delightful weekend! I did much of the same. That is a really giant box of chocolates, they look very yummy!

[debbie]

Lucy, I love your blog. I llok for a new post every day!!! I have been making some of the crochet and really enjoting it. Please ,please , please I will pay you for the directions for the little bird, It is the cutest thing ever and would make a great added extra to Christmas Gifts, I am limited this year as to how much I can spend so I am trying to make as much as possible and this is so adorable. Thanks forthe inspiration.

[Kimbles]

Sounds idyllic! Enjoy your half term