trying to slow things down a bit!

i have found recently that i have been so busy doing things that i have lost sight on occasions of what is important to me and the girls so after a post on GP and a reflection on our busy days i cut everything today.I cancelled Emily's place on the dinky dancers and the day was spent around the house. Emily went off to preschool this morning and i took Lucy into town to get a present for a friend. it was when we returned that the fun began.

There was washing up on the floor

Clearing up! (Emily has a thing about my teatowels)

Then there was painting with pastry cutters

Emily used the petals from my Valentines Day roses from Ian to make a beautiful flower which is now hanging in the kitchen.

Then there was playing on the laptop. Emily is really good at this now, she can use the arrow keys quite well and is excellent at using the mouse!

When Lucy woke up 2 and a half ours later, we went over to the park while the dinner was cooking in the oven. Lucy loves the swing. she was relaxing back in the swing looking up at the sky and the birds flying past.

 Sausage casserole for tea. Enjoyed by all including Lucy. Emily said she did not like the beans in it but when they are mashed up they magically disappear:)

Then there was reading. we love 'Thats not my' books

So all in all we have had a much more relaxing day, just us in our little bubble!