Quintessentially English.
Pastels houses.
Sunny skies.
Fish and chips.
Shingle beach.
Bracing winds.
Seagulls swooping.
Salty lips.
Fishing boats.
Lapping waves.
Meeting friends.
Laughing children.
Warming cafes.
Happy parents.
We don't do last minute things here, our lives tied to routine, to keeping the equilibrium. Sometimes I feel stifled by this, I often feel stifled by this. Living with Extra Special people can often mean keeping things the same, change can cause stress. Holidays can cause stress. Holidays ALWAYS cause stress. The change of environment is difficult.
But this time we did, this time we were spontaneous. I need spontaneous. I dream of being more spontaneous. This time we booked last minute, we didn't prepare, we didn't plan.....and it was ok. Yes it was stressful for some, but we survived.
I loved it, I loved sitting by the sea, watching the waves, smelling the salty air. The fish and chips were delicious. Yes it was ffffreezing, and no paddling in the sea, but I LOVED it. And you know something, I'm going to be spontaneous more often. My Extra Special peeps might not like it, but I need it, and I think I've earned it, so every now and again we are going to do things my way.....
Next post, all about our lovely day in Southwold.....
Amanda :) xxx
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Yay I love Aldeburgh, such a lovely corner of Suffolk :)
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty there isn't it Clare! :) xxx
DeleteFish & chips by the sea is a must isn't it! Lovely evocative colours of an English seaside. I'm so glad your spontaneous visit worked out for you x
ReplyDeleteIt's a must isn't it Joanne, although we weren't brave enough to eat them on the sea front this time! ;) xxx
DeleteGlad you all had a good time. Thank you or bringing back memories, I used to have day trips to Aldeburgh when I was a child with my parents in the sixties usually on very cold Sundays
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Ooooh lucky you Julie! :) xxx
DeleteI'm totally sold by your description of the seaside, even in February! I feel like I have seen that picture of the street leading down to the sea before, maybe in black and white. Perhaps one of my grandfathers photos. Maybe he holidayed there? glad you survived spontaneous...X
ReplyDeleteIt was a little difficult getting up there but well worth the view! ;) xxx
Deletewhat a lovely lovely getaway!!!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant Steph :) xxx
DeleteLooks like a lovely place to spend a few days. That bright pink house in particular is fantastic, wish I lived there!!
ReplyDeleteMe too Jo.....on my wish list! ;) xxx
DeleteIt's easy to forget that in order to look after others, we need to take care of ourselves first. x
ReplyDeleteSo true! :) xxx
DeleteGood for you! There's nothing wrong with taking care of your own needs from time to time. In fact it's important you do.
ReplyDeleteI love your colourful photographs - such a treat at this grey time of year. And that bright pink house! Such a daring choice but so striking. The person who lives there must be great to know!
S x
It's a holiday home Sarah, so you could! ;) xxx
DeleteOh Wonderful Amanda.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had an enjoyable break despite the family's demands. We live such a long way from the sea that it's always special to see it.
Your photos are gorgeous and I'm looking forward to seeing Southwold.....and hoping you share lots of pictures of your visit.
Jacquie xxx
I'm sure I'd be a lot healthier if I lived by the sea! Managed to walk more than usual too, brilliant :) xxx
DeleteYour pictures are divine, it looks like a sunny, warm day on the beach...
ReplyDeleteLooks can be deceptive.......freezing! ;) xxx
DeleteIt sounds wonderful. I'm so glad you were able to have the spontaneous visit! I think as Mums we mostly put ourselves last and now and again it doesn't hurt to think about your own needs. Special people are so precious but the extra that it can entail must make life that bit more challenging. I do hope you get a bit of spontaneity again soon and in the meantime you've got some lovely memories for the tough days! Sharon xx
ReplyDeleteIt can certainly be a challenge, and lots of things that most families might not even have to think about, but you're right, worth pursuing and collecting those happy memories! ;) xxx
DeleteSuch beautiful pictures, and I am so glad you were able to be spontaneous and have a wonderful time away. It was a lovely post to read, really refreshing!
ReplyDeleteHelen xox
Thank you Helen.....it's a beautiful town, which makes taking great pictures really easy! ;) xxx
DeleteGood on you Amanda, so often spontaneous things are more enjoyable. Take care of yourself and I look forward to seeing what your next spontaneous adventure is.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alison....me too, wonder what it will be! ;) xxx
DeleteFantastic post, with wonderful photographs! Being spontaneous within the confines of family life can be terribly difficult; good for you for just doing it! X
ReplyDeleteYes Penny, not easy with children in tow, especially as they get older and develop minds of their own! ;) xxx
DeleteBeautiful sunny BUT bet it was actually cold enough in the wind to make your teeth ache...lol
ReplyDeleteSunday was bitter, with a strong wind.....we could only manage 15 minutes on the beach, good job there was a cafe nearby! :) xxx
DeleteOmg this is so cute and i need to go there one day =]
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I can definately reccommend it! :) xxx
DeleteThis sounds so perfect! I wish that I was there with you and your little peeps. With always needing to put the family first we often forget to do more of what is good for us and I'm glad that you did just that. Now I'm of to catch up on nearly a year of blog posts that I've missed out on. Looking forward to every bit of it.
ReplyDeletelove Rosie
Helloooooo Rosie! So nice to hear from you again :) xxx
DeleteYou definitely deserve and have earned it!!!! SOOO glad that you had such a good time!!!! SOOO glad that you did it too!!!! xx
ReplyDeleteWe had a great time Amy! :) xxx
DeleteAldeburgh is lovely and it's always interesting to visit a seaside town off season. Fish & chips certainly taste better eaten at the seaside. Love your photos.
ReplyDeleteDefinately a great time to visit, and yes the fish and chips are always better! ;) xxx
DeleteHurrah! Looks and sounds absolutely fabulous - and just what you needed. So glad you made it away :) xxx
ReplyDeleteBest thing I've done in a long while Zoe, great soul boost! ;) xxx
DeleteHello, I don't comment very much but, I have to say they are great photographs..Aldbeburgh is a lovely place. Woo xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Patricia, it's a fab place :) xxx
DeleteWhat a beautiful place. Your photos are gorgeous! Bee xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Bee :) xxx
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