It's been a week of ups and downs moodwise and healthwise
I've been practising some mindfulness listening and doing gentle exercising each day
We are still shielding at home, 72 days now
We are still shielding at home, 72 days now
Here's some things that have been passing the time this past week -
Time spent doing a little colouring. I do love Peter Rabbit
I finished reading A Single Thread, the latest by Tracey Chevalier.
Started this new book one of my book group ladies passed on.
My granddaughter will celebrate her 9th Birthday next week. A very different birthday for her this year.
I stitched this card, a free chart at crosstitching.com called birthday panda.
She loves pandas.
A cake was made and shared with my over the road friend.
She picked it up off our doorstep when she passed by on her daily dog walk.
We waved through the glass of our porch and had the best conversation you can like that.
DH and I were sharing a kit kat and a cuppa at the bottom of the garden.
Next doors kit cat, Jasper, wanted to share too....
"If I fits, I sits" that's his motto!
"If I fits, I sits" that's his motto!
Inside was a bundle of leeks for us she had harvested and shared - very tasty.
DD dropped off half a coconut cake she had baked to share with us.
As you can see cake is featuring a lot in our week, but I am pleased to say the scales tell me that I am still the same weight I was at the beginning of the lockdown (result).
Sending love and blessings from our home to yours
Stay safe, take care and have a good week
Julie
How wonderful that you have such a thoughtful bunch of people nearby sharing things to make the days go by happily. Your panda card looks lovely, I'm sure it will be a big success with the birthday girl. Take care.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your grand-daughter. I have been stitching the parcel one for my grand-daughter.
ReplyDeleteThe cakes look yummy. Now I'm off to seek out the Peter Rabbit colouring book
Julie xxxxxxxxx
I love peter rabbit too.
ReplyDeleteI am getting use to be at home all day .
We have been so lucky with our weather .
Trouble is my hay fever is real bad at the moment .
The cakes all look yummy ,I think I will cook one this week , I fancy some thing naughty .
Have a good week sweet friend .
Your doorstep sounds like a very interesting place at the moment!
ReplyDeleteCats can always make themselves comfortable in the most oddest places :-)
We are baking loads, which with my losing weight regime is difficult, but each day we walk for 40 minutes and then we can go home and have coffee and cake. Your doorstep is more productive than ours, youngest daughter drops things off for us. I was feeling really low in the month, but we have stopped watching the news and I am now feeling good, there is only so much negative stories we can digest.
ReplyDeleteI agree. News in bitesize bits here too Marlene, and only if its relevant.
DeleteSome very lovely things in your week, especially those delicious looking cakes. It's a difficult time for us all but I can't imagine how hard it is not to be able to leave the house at all, my walks with Archie are definitely a little brightness throughout it all, just a change of scenery, if only for half an hour helps. It's such a good job you've got kindly friends and neighbours, I'm sure they're a shining light in your day.
ReplyDeleteGreat baking and Isabelle's card is super. Staying in isolation is certainly hard, you are very lucky your friends and family can call by if only on the drive. I will be so so happy to see DD in person, even if I can't touch her. Stay safe x
ReplyDeleteHow was A Single Thread? I have been waiting for that to come in at the library. I love your granddaughter's birthday card! :) So sweet! Jasper really is a nice cat, isn't he? :)
ReplyDeleteYour neighbours and family are thoughful, Julie.
ReplyDeleteThe panda card is ideal.
It looks like you have been finding some lovely ways to pass the time. I have A Single Thread on my list of books to read. And that is a sweet card you stitched for your granddaughter, Julie.
ReplyDeleteIsabelle's card is really cute, I'm sure she'll love it. Isn't it horrible not being able to give them a cuddle?
ReplyDeleteI hope she has a good birthday.
Take care x
A lovely post in these trying times & it is nice to see the small things we are all doing to help us through. Neighbours are popping up more in a lot of peoples lives, just like when I was growing up. Good to see. Love the panda cross stitch & evidently a very friendly puss. Take care, stay safe & huggles.
ReplyDeleteNever say no cake Julie, too scrumptious to miss. Yes the days pass and we are like you still in lock down. Phone calls and zooming are keeping us in touch. Gardening, cleaning, sewing is keeping me busy altho' some days I really don't want to do anything, but we have salad crops, flowers and tomato plants, all grown inside and planted out. Some days are ok some days are long, we keep going and are keeping safe. Stay well and Every blessing xx
ReplyDeleteLovely gifts to and from your door. It's good to have caring friends and neighbours. The cat must feel really comfortable with you, I hope the cup of tea was rescued:)
ReplyDeleteIt must be reassuring to know you have so many wonderful friends a neighbours. The cakes looks delicious. X
ReplyDeleteHaving volunteered in the community for over 25 years, sadly at the moment i need their help. Must admit to finding it hard to be the receiver instead of the giver.
DeleteHow can your Grand-daughter be 9 already?! How time flies. I do hope you can all get together later in the year to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen my parents but my brother did pop over and stand in the drive so we could have a chat! He is working from home and missing us.
It is lovely to have all your friends thinking of you and leaving little gifts. Especially cake gifts!
The leeks look lovely and the cake very delicious :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice card for your grand-daughter … yes, birthdays this year are very different … hopefully you can get together soon for some belated celebrations!
Take care
All the best Jan
Julie: Oh my the leeks are huge, nice book choices.
ReplyDeleteJasper looks so comfortable, cats have a way of making the any spot look comfortable.
That cake looks yummy.
The card is adorable, it seems like they are babies one day then poof walking and going to school.
Have a lovely day.
Catherine
Oh, I feel bad that I've missed so many of your posts, Julie... Glad you are getting some love from friends and neighbors as you endure the lockdown. Wish I was there to lend a hand. My mom almost died in the beginning of May and I have been running back and forth to NY to care for her.
ReplyDeleteI can hardly believe that Isabelle is nine! Where have those years gone--I can remember when she was born. That is the nice thing about blogging--there is such a history built up through the years. Do take good care now, Julie, and know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of all of us ♥
Hope you enjoyed your visit from Jasper! "If I fits, I sits" just cracked me up!
ReplyDeleteIt's like the old gatherings my Dad tells me about, no electronics and chatting through the window or over the fence!
ReplyDeleteThe cakes look delicious and Jasper doesn't want to be left out.
Your card for your granddaughter is adorable, I'm sure loved it.
"What a great post Julie. You made a super card for Isabelle. The cakes look delicious and I love your Cornishware storage jars
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