Oh how I love crisp, frosty-cold, Winter bright days!! They've sadly been few and far between this season, but it's made them all the more joyous when we have had them.
These pictures were taken on Sunday. I was walking with Little Lady, she was holding my hand and chattering away nineteen to the dozen as we walked.
I asked her if she minded us having to walk on such a cold day (we were going to a Birthday Party on the other side of town, cutting down across the park to reach the main road). She replied that she loved it, that she was very happy to be walking instead of travelling by car.
It was rather glorious.
J's home this week, he lit the fire first thing this morning and it's still burning now, twelve hours later. All is cosy and warm here at number 24. The Little Peeps had their last day at school today and I went along to the church to sing Christmas carols and choke back the emotion of it all. Away in a Manger, head down, swallow hard, keep singing. Silly old thing, I am quite over emotional these days. Little Man spent yet another day horizontal on the sofa, I cannot believe he is still so unwell. He did manage to go to school yesterday, but it knocked him sideways, so we'll be back at the docs tomorrow to see why his head is still so hot and his legs still so wibbly. Sigh.
I have made some progress on the Christmas preps this past week, most gifts have now been purchased Thank Goodness. Cards have yet to be written mind you, but that's on my to-do list for tomorrow. The house is half-way decked but still needs to be finished off, I'm hoping to do that tomorrow too so will take some pics to share with you.
I hope that all is Merry and Bright with you my friends, keep cosy, and I'll be back to chat soon.
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Coal fireplace? Is it more for heat, or for ambiance? You live in a neat old building.
Posted by: Joan | December 27, 2011 at 07:53 PM
Thanks Lucy for your inspirational posts. I started hooking this year and am addicted!! Infact I am just heading into Ilkley to visit Create - love it and their yarns are so exciting! Loving seeing photos of places I also love to walk! Hope you wee man is better and Christmas was great!
Posted by: Anne | December 27, 2011 at 12:09 PM
FELIZ NAVIDAD!!! Merry Christmas for you you and your beautiful family!!
Posted by: Adriana | December 24, 2011 at 05:10 PM
Merry Christmas to all!!
Posted by: Janie | December 24, 2011 at 12:15 AM
Happy Christmas, Lucy! Glad your son is improving in time for the big day. Lovely photos, as always!
Posted by: Louise | December 23, 2011 at 05:33 PM
Do you know the origin of the phrase "nineteen to the dozen?" Maybe it's an English expression, but I have never heard it before and it caused me to stop and read it a second time.
Posted by: lois | December 22, 2011 at 09:09 PM
Merry Christmas to you and your family. I hope your Little man will feel better very soon.
and thank you for your blog, it's always a pleasure to come around here and read you.
Posted by: Louise | December 22, 2011 at 07:15 PM
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Posted by: Marian Montgomery | December 22, 2011 at 04:56 PM
jst a thought bt hav ur doc chek fr a uti(urinary tract infection). symptoms cn b vry similar 2 throat infection bt cn go on fr weeks- pennicillin etc doesnt help- we always used 'trimethoprim' if its stil made(been years since my girls wer troubled by these symptoms).it takes days fr th sample cultures 2 grow so if those meds or similar r availabl they tak effect vry quickly & we nevr hd any advers side effects. hop al wil b wel :o)
Posted by: Rachel | December 22, 2011 at 11:58 AM
Here's to hoping the Little Man begins to feel better so that he can enjoy his Christmas vacation!
Posted by: Sara-Nicole | December 22, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Crisp, bright, cold winter days are such a lovely thing!
I am signing off for the year Lucy, so I just wanted to pop by and wish you and your family a WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS and a VERRY HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Your Blog has been a complete delight to read this past year and I look forward to reading more in 2012!
Much Love to you
Vanessa xxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Vanessa | December 22, 2011 at 08:48 AM
The photos are lovely, what a wonderful place you live in. I'm sorry to hear that little man is still unwell and hope he gets better soon. It seems to be the time for it as my little man was ill with just a cough/cold for 2 weeks. I hope yours isn't too serious. Best wishes, Sam xx
Posted by: Sam | December 22, 2011 at 07:46 AM
I envy your fire place.
Posted by: Anita Koller | December 22, 2011 at 05:27 AM
Poor little Man. The Wibbly-Legs bug can get a very firm grip on little peeps at this time of year, and be wearying for Mums and Dads too. Perhaps this will bring a smile - news of the largest crochet blanket in the world, comprising 7,800 brilliant granny-square blankets made by members of three communities(?) in Finland, pictured on the town hall steps, in Helsinki. http://www.scandinaviandeko.com/blog/crocheting-the-largest-blanket-in-the-world/ The joy goes on….. and this would make a good starting point??
Posted by: Val E (Wales) | December 22, 2011 at 04:51 AM
oh what a time to be feeling poorly. hope the little one feels better soon and all is well for your christmas holiday....think merry thoughts!
Posted by: sharon from farm and fru fru | December 22, 2011 at 02:42 AM
I hope your Little Man is better soon. Mine are almost always sick at Christmas, and it is always heartbreaking when they seem to get better, then take another turn for the worse.
I hope you all have a wonderful, snuggly Christmas together!
Posted by: Lise | December 21, 2011 at 08:40 PM
Poor little man, it has been dragging on so long, i hope he is feeling better VERY soon x
what a pretty walk :o)
wishing you and your family peace, love and joy this christmas time
love jooles xxx
Posted by: jooles | December 21, 2011 at 07:41 PM
Merry Christmas to you and your family. I hope your Little Man is soon on the mend so he can enjoy Christmas to the full. XxX
Posted by: Rachel Mackin | December 21, 2011 at 07:18 PM
My son had a fever for 7 days a few years back. It scared the heck out of me but it was just a weird virus. Hang in there!
Posted by: Leslie @ simply frugal homemaking | December 21, 2011 at 06:19 PM
Sorry to hear that little man is still poorly. I went down on Saturday afternoon and had to stay in bed for most of Sunday and Monday. Feeling a lot better just sound awful! Cleaned living room so need to get festive.
And have to confess that I still need to write some cards this evening.
Just a few more sleeps!!xx
Posted by: Sarah west mids uk | December 21, 2011 at 06:04 PM
Oh dear poor sick Little Man, I hope the doc can sort things out for you. I hope he can still enjoy christmas despite it all.
I know what you mean about over emotional. I took my little baby to advent mass and I sang Away in a Manager with my baby boy in my arms and I nearly cried my eyes out!
Good luck with the rest of your Christmas prep.
Helen xx
Posted by: Helen | December 21, 2011 at 04:59 PM
Merry Christmas, Lucy. Hope Little Man is better soon.
Posted by: Rural Tennessee, USA | December 21, 2011 at 04:43 PM
It is wonderful that you can walk everywhere in your town. That is good exercise and time to spend with your children.
Posted by: Deborah | December 21, 2011 at 03:56 PM
Poor Little Man, hope he's not too poorly to enjoy Christmas. Looking forward to seeing the decorations!
Posted by: Caroline | December 21, 2011 at 02:29 PM
Warm here(60 degrees)and raining.Sending Little Man get well wishes.Try orange juice/vitamin c(if His stomach will stand it).It helps in fighting those nasty bugs.Still working like mad on finishing Christmas gifts here.Enjoy your Family and the Holidays.
Posted by: angela-southern USA | December 21, 2011 at 01:31 PM