The long weekend

Because Saint Patrick's Day was on a Saturday this year, we were lucky enough to have an extra holiday on the Monday (ie today!).

So, I have had a lovely four day weekend of treats. My birthday, Paddy's Day, Mothers Day and a day to get over the last three!

And today was a good day. The weather was fine. Not too cold, not too warm. It was dry, but cloudy. But as far as the kids were concerned it was perfect. They spent almost all day outside. K had cut the grass yesterday, so the garden was usable again, and use it they did.

It has also reached the time of year when the sitootrie is warm enough to sit oot in! So, I was able to take my magazine and coffee out there this afternoon, cat on my knee, kids playing away in the garden...what more could a body ask for? We even managed an ice-cream from the ice-cream van before our tea! (He usually appears about two minutes before the tea is ready, much to the bairns disgust!)

Anyway, today I am grateful for my peaceful half hour in my sitootrie, when all was right with the world. Bring on tomorrow...I'm ready for it!!

Gratefully yours.
xx