Saturday, 7 September 2013

And.........GO!

 

 
 
Well, last week was Ready, Steady..........this weeks it's definitely been GO!
 

 

 
 
 
It's GO! to new lights in the kitchen! I'm sooooo excited by this one! We thought a new ceiling would be needed, but No! Yay!!!!
 
After 2 years of limited light in the kitchen, I can finally see what I'm cooking, this however won't help the outcome of what I'm actually cooking, unfortunately!
 
 
(We are like a mix of 1970s sitcoms here, just think Butterflies, I can't cook, and Some Mothers Do Have Them, Mr Beas not a practical man!)
 
 
 
 
 
It's GO! To sorting out my ideas, new kitchen tiles and taps are needed first!
 
 
 
 
 
It's GO! To sending off little parcels of loveliness......before I close my shop for a little while!
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
It's GO! To starting my new crochet project, a Hexie pillow for my bedroom! Alas, I used the wrong size hook so it will be a little smaller!
 
 

 

 
 
 
It's GO! To making the most of outside, whilst the sun is still out!
 
 
 
 
 
 
It's, not GO! For a little cat who curled up on the sofa most of yesterday, well it was raining!
 
 
 
 
 
It's GO! To my Little Adventure! I'm excited/ nervous in equal measure. It means leaving my family for 4 whole days, I've never done this before! (It's difficult for any child to be apart from their parent, but when you've got an extra special child, who likes things to stay the same, this is a Big, Big, deal!)
 
 
And so I'm off, to a place I've always wanted to go, where my Mum wanted to go, but she never made it. So I'm going for me, but for her too.
 
 
It's GO! To Florence, Italy.......I'm soooooo excited! (Do you ever stop feeling guilty as a parent, if you put yourself first?) I need a little time to be Me again. Not just a Mum, a Wife, a Daughter watching her Mum disappear, a Number on a hospital file. I'm going to be Me. Me and two friends, having a little bit of fun!
 
These last few years have been dominated with changes, dealing with grief, dealing with loss, dealing with difference, realising that what you thought you had planned for your future, wasn't going to happen.
 
 
'In the storm she stood, and when the wind didn't blow her away, she adjusted' I read these words today. It felt like Me.
 
 
It's GO! To Fun, Fun, Fun!
 
 
 
Bye for now,
 
 
Ada :) xxx
 
 
(I will try and pop to see you to say Hi before I leave!)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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  1. homemade@myplace7 September 2013 at 00:17

    I was born in Firenze (aka Florence!)!!!!! You will love it!!!!
    Have fun my dear, you deserve it!!!
    love, xxxxxx Ale

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  2. Georgina7 September 2013 at 00:19

    Oh I've been to Florence, it's just beautiful, huge statues in the middle of streets, oh and Michealangelo too! Have a lovely time x

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  3. Sonja frå Sunnfjord7 September 2013 at 01:02

    I do hope you'll have the time of your life on this adventure of yours! Italy sounds perfect at this time of the year:)

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  4. Heather 7 September 2013 at 01:15

    your little adventure sounds wonderful and so very deserved! have a really fab time. You will be a new woman on your return! I'm amazed at all your lovely crochet, you have been so productive. it's all lovely! have fun, Heather x

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  5. ALoadofOldTat7 September 2013 at 01:16

    We can also be a bit hit and miss on the cooking and DIY front here too. I can sense your kitchen excitement I too am planning a revamp in a few months, I am using a secret pinterest board to sort the ideas. Do let me know how Florence was because I have some close who also wants to go and the mention of your Mum made me think. Have a wonderful time.

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  6. Greenorchid7 September 2013 at 01:23

    Good for you... for being brave and trusting that it will be okay to have a little break... wishing you fun fun fun... Hugs Cass x

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  7. Penny7 September 2013 at 01:28

    Sweet Ada, your blog posts are always a delight to read, thank you for sharing your feelings and thoughts and happenings with us. I am so very very pleased that you will find some time to become YOU again. So important despite any guilt we feel as parents, just GO FOR IT. We deserve time away from all our responsibilities, a time to reconnect with ourselves and rejuvenate for the next chapter in our lives. Enjoy! x Penny

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  8. millefeuilles7 September 2013 at 01:52

    Fab news Ada! Guilt does go hand in hand with motherhood for many of us but I strongly believe that you need to honour yourself too and THIS is such an exciting small chapter for you.

    Go, go, go!

    Stephanie

    ps Before you flit off to the city of art and culture you might be interested in my summer meadow hare giveaway....????

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  9. Crafty in the Med7 September 2013 at 01:53

    Love those words ....they ring a bell!!!

    So pleased for you....Florence .... a place I have always wanted to go to. Its good to have a bit of space and you'll come back a new person...you'll see.

    If I remember rightly you started crochet just a little while ago.....seems you are coming along in leaps and bounds!!


    Have a wonderful time....looking forward to photos!!!

    keep well

    Amanda :-)

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  10. Plain Jane7 September 2013 at 02:20

    Oh Ada this made me smile - I've had many a 'Butterflies' moment in fact only last night my Toad in the Hole refused to come out of the pan and resembled something akin to an accident in an egg factory. GO and have some fun! Jane x P.S. I love that quote x

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  11. Bobo Bun7 September 2013 at 02:26

    Have a lovely break away.
    x

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  12. A little bit country7 September 2013 at 03:05

    Oh Ada, that is so exciting. Italy!!! Have the most wonderful time and please take lots of photos. Elaina xo

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  13. Unknown7 September 2013 at 03:39

    Hello Ada,I am so happy for you!!!Florence is going to be a wonderful tonic!!!Keep Going Dear Ada,and enjoy doing it!!!Your closing words hit a chord with me to!!!Enjoy your trip and have FUN!!!
    Love
    AMarie

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  14. Ashley cramp7 September 2013 at 03:41

    Go Go go girl!!

    ....... and enjoy and be you!!

    ...thinking of you

    daisy j xxx

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  15. jabbott7 September 2013 at 03:48

    firstly love the crochet blankets, there fab,and all that nice fabric,yum!Now you enjoy that holiday with not a drop of guilt,enjoy x

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  16. Swallow Barn7 September 2013 at 05:15

    ooh lovely have a fantastic time!

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  17. sweetpea family7 September 2013 at 06:09

    I hope you have an amazing fun filled time x

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  18. moonstruckcreations7 September 2013 at 06:49

    Have an excellent well deserved break!
    Helenxx

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  19. Amjaylou7 September 2013 at 07:29

    Kick guilt to the kerb and have a ball - all mums deserve a break once in a while. Indulge, relax and most of all have fun!! x

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  20. Unknown7 September 2013 at 07:54

    My goodness if you keep up with all your gorgeous crochet you'll have to change your name to Crochet Addict - I'm so in awe of your productivity! And I smiled when I read about your trip - I had the same 'Me Time' weekend to Florence a few years ago! I was so nervous - excited but terrified to leave my little family - but let me tell you, it was absolutely fantastic! I had a wonderful time remembering what it's like to be ME, not mum, not wife, just me, but I also felt so grateful for what I have back home, it really gave me a life boost! Enjoy!!! Chrissie x

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  21. veronica7 September 2013 at 07:58

    Please be YOU for a little while and have a wonderful time.

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  22. Annette - MyRoseValley7 September 2013 at 08:26

    It is GO GO GO in you girl. I could need some of your energy. Love your new kitchen lights. How did you do that. Is it easy? I could need a bunch like that in my hallway and the roof is an inner roof in simple plywood which should make it very simple right? Any advice before you go?
    Florence is lovely. You will have a great time. I understand your anxiety though. A friend of mine has a very special boy. She went to AMsterdam once for 3 days. When she came back he was a little bit like agrumpy cat, you know a little bit like "Hhhmmmmph! You left. Without me. And I am mad. A little bit hurt. Because you never leave me. But now you did. And I am not ready to swing my arms around you yet... Hmmmmph!" But it only took a day or two and all the love was back on track. It isn't easy but sometimes necessary. I'm with you and I hope this message doesn't make you more worried. If so I apologize for being clumsy and step into the dirt puddle... Lots of love. You got some fabulous stuff going on. I am inspired.
    Kärlek
    Annette

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  23. Hannapat7 September 2013 at 09:39

    Firenze is such a beautiful place, I will posting about it soon. We had a wonderful time and you certainly need a good few days/weeks there. Enjoy every minute. All very exciting on the home front and your crochet is looking really lovely. xoxo

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  24. Candy Pop7 September 2013 at 10:13

    It's great to get going on projects and even better to get spots in the kitchen. BTW you really are the crochet queen! :)

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  25. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms7 September 2013 at 10:50

    I'm so excited for you. You deserve it and don't feel guilty. Everyone needs me time. Enjoy. xx

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  26. the linen cloud7 September 2013 at 12:26

    Go, go, go ... have a wonderful time ... you really deserve it ... Bee xx

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  27. LeeAnn at Mrs Black's 7 September 2013 at 12:44

    Your kitchen light adventures made me smile! We too are having a kind of kitchen redo. I am a bit dismayed being able to see what I cook now. (!) Love your crochet, so pretty. Well done to you for your Italian adventure, and wishing you a fabulous holiday for you + your Mum. xxx

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  28. busybusybeejay7 September 2013 at 12:52

    Have a great time.You will love Florence.savour every minute of it.You deserve it.

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  29. busybusybeejay7 September 2013 at 12:54

    Forgot to say that looks my house with the crocheted blankets.Attic24?Jane Brocket?Great colour choices.

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  30. Unknown7 September 2013 at 14:07

    ada you got me in tears here! go go go, fly and be you! love you xxx

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  31. Claire7 September 2013 at 16:22

    Florence, Italy.......super exciting, in fact I've totally forgotten everything else in your post Ada....:)
    Have the most wonderful, exciting, inspired time.........don't forget your camera!!
    I'm sure all will be well while you are away, you've got to make the most of these opportunities when they arise......have the best time.....yes, I'm a teeny, tiny bit jealous......:)


    Claire X

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  32. Jennifer Hays7 September 2013 at 20:12

    I hope you have a wonderful trip. I've never gone away by myself so I am interested to see what it's like. I hope to try someday. :)

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  33. Old Magnolia Tree7 September 2013 at 20:17

    Will you please stop crocheting so fast Ada; I can't keep up with you. Lucky you going to florence! I've been to Italy before but was in Verona. I always wanted to see the rest. Hope that you have a brilliant time. You really really deserve it.
    Rosie xx

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  34. margaret7 September 2013 at 23:08

    your crochet looks so cheerful if you know what I mean, lovely and bright.
    Wow Florence watch out the girls are coming, have a great time with your friends and put the family to the back of your mind and enjoy.

    Like you love Butterflies, Wendy Craig is so so good in it.

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  35. tutto riciclabile handmade/ragdollsvfk8 September 2013 at 02:15

    Its defenitly going to be fun, florence is fantastic,

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  36. Lynne8 September 2013 at 04:16

    Oh I LOVED Florence! (I just love Italy full stop!) Have a simply splendid time there, Ada, and tell us all about it when you return - lots of piccies, please!

    I had a good chuckle when I visualised life in your house - Wendy Craig and Michael `Crawford, what a household!!

    Also enjpyed the lovely colours of your crochet, very cheering! Lx

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  37. Annie Cholewa8 September 2013 at 05:53

    Florence! What fun!! Have the best time ever :) x

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  38. Fiona8 September 2013 at 05:53

    Sounds like you deserve some me time after grieving for your Mum. You enjoy it.

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  39. koralee8 September 2013 at 07:24

    Such a pretty post...I really really want to get that happy home book..that one is next on my list. So nice to see you so happy and busy. xo

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  40. Unknown8 September 2013 at 08:40

    They don't allow guilt in Italy so you must leave it behind. EE xx

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  41. Gillian Roe8 September 2013 at 13:19

    I'm so excited for you! I've never been to Florence but I am sure it's an amazing city and you will have the best time.

    It reminds me of something my dad always says: "We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails." So true. Have a great week lovely Ada Bea. xx

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  42. The Vintage Bazaar9 September 2013 at 00:08

    Have an amazing time. Lizzie

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  43. Bungalowgirl9 September 2013 at 04:37

    Oh Ada, have the MOST wonderful time. You absolutely deserve it and not a minute of mother guilt please. Our kids take a lot of energy to manage and steer and calm and teach and we too need to recharge our batteries. I love the way you right, you often sum up exactly how I feel but in the loveliest most positive way. My tip for Italy is eat gelati every day, take your camera and go nuts, we can't wait to follow along! mel x

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  44. September Violets9 September 2013 at 09:44

    Better GO while the gettin's good!! I was in Florence last summer and I wish you could pack me away in your suitcase to revisit! SUCH an AMAZING, beautiful city!! The architecture, the art, the WINE (you do like wine don't you? ... we were told "there's always a water shortage here, so we excel in wine making"). I know you'll enjoy yourself immensely Ada ... Hugs to you for being brave and taking the time to enjoy life ;) Wendy xox

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  45. Helen Philipps9 September 2013 at 10:06

    Have a wonderful time and enjoy every moment of your trip....you deserve it! Florence is a magical city, I loved it there :)
    Helen x

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  46. Grammy Braxton9 September 2013 at 11:09

    What a wonderful adventure! Have a great time and get plenty of ME time in there. Life rushes by so fast.

    Hugs,
    Sharon

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  47. Pixie9 September 2013 at 12:49

    Have a wonderful time in Florence, I am quite envious......enjoy, enjoy, enjoy........x

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  48. ...Nina Nixon...9 September 2013 at 13:09

    Gosh - it's all go, go.....GO!

    Florence is on our list of must things to do things.

    Nina x

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  49. Vintage Jane10 September 2013 at 00:28

    Go, go, go ... and enjoy. Leave all guilt behind ... they will have their own adventures without you and survive! Florence is the most beautiful city ... a city of dreams. Have fun dear Ada. M x

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  50. Down by the sea10 September 2013 at 12:28

    How wonderful to visit Florence I know you will have a wonderful time. It's always even more special when one of your dreams come true.
    Sarah x

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  51. likeschocolate10 September 2013 at 19:37

    Love this aphgan! Beautiful!

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  52. Unknown11 September 2013 at 06:38

    aawww I had in tears in my eyes at the end of this post. Go and fly and have lots of fun...ME time is always needed. Best wishes, dee xx

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  53. Travel With Lulu11 September 2013 at 23:01

    So much visual cheery gorgeousness here, as always! Have a WONDERFUL trip - enjoy every minute of it :) xoL

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  54. The Custards12 September 2013 at 12:52

    Florence and new kitchen lights !!! Bloomin' heck! Have a lovely time - Florence (like Venice) is one of those very, very special places. When I was a student I once grandly caught a train to Florence as I had seen a handbag once before in the market near the train station.....is the market still there?

    Best wishes
    Jenny
    PS: You crochet goes from strength to strength dear

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