Eagerly awaiting

As any new-ish mum will tell you, time is a very precious commodity. And time for yourself is supremely precious because of the sheer economics of the thing - demand is very high and supply next to nothing. Consequently, I have made a decision. The tiny moments of nothingness that I am able to steal, and some of which I spend on this blog, I intend to spend them happily. The background to this perhaps warrants another post, but for the moment, this place is going to be a positive and uplifting one.

As the festive season begins (lights went on in the town centre last evening and N and I went to the carnival twice and even managed our first joyride together as mum and son!) this is what I am looking forward to:

1. The general slowing down of things
2. The smiles on peoples' faces. It's getting colder and the weather is anything but cheerful with the unending rain but I haven't seen the town centre busier with happy faces pottering about
3. Spending more time with my two boys - can never get enough of them
4. Baking some more - have done very little of it lately and think it's time to get re-acquainted with the oven
5. Putting paintings and photographs up on the walls
6. Meeting friends more leisurely, without hurrying
7. Completing the cashmere blanket for N
8. Planning for the new year - so many new things to do
9. Indulging some more in the joy that this year has brought - enjoying time alone with N and getting him settled in the nursery
10. Getting back to work. Yes, I am surprised myself but I am looking forward to working again

Happy winter everyone! :-)