This weekend has been ordinary and magical in equal measure. I often find the most magical moments can be found in the most ordinary of situations. We are always so happy to wake up on Saturday morning and know we have Mr Hubby with us. Baby’s face is a picture when she first see’s him, as during the week he leaves before we get up (usually!), it’s pure delight.
On Saturday we woke to a stunning day, very bright and sunny, but still a little crisp. In the afternoon we all went to the 1st birthday party of one of Baby’s best friends. It was such a wonderful party, such attention to detail, my friend did her little daughter proud. There was lots going on, a music workshop and the usual party hubbub. I love times like this, that even when in a busy environment, it can all melt away and I am just with Baby or the three of us are together. Whatever is going on around us, for some brief moments it is just us. Having a moment of connection and it is like everything and everyone else just disappears. Our lovely little family. Baby is so cuddly at the moment, I am making the most of it.
Then on Sunday we all piled into the car, without any idea of where we were going. Sometimes I think you just have to get going and see what happens. We decided to find somewhere to go for a walk and then have some lunch. So we headed off to Marlborough (where we got married!), then by chance we saw a sign advertising an NCT sale in Marlborough. It was fate! I do love NCT sales, as they sell great quality items and most of it is really reasonably priced. We bumped into one of my lovely friends who was also bargain hunting. In the end we got quite a haul, a Quinny Pushchair for twenty pounds, a hobby horse for five pounds, a trampoline for five pounds and lots of books, toys and a few bits of clothes. The car was completely jam packed and we spent seventy pounds, which considering what we got was awesome. Baby was so well behaved and Mr Hubby kept me supplied with tea, he knows the way to my heart. Then we headed back into town for lunch. In the evening I received an email telling me that I had won one of five prizes in the BritMums Barny Little Adventure competition, our entry is here.
So ordinary days and a magical party have filled our weekend. I cherish our weekends so much. Spending time with Baby and Mr Hubby seems like a gift, I am so grateful. What did you get up to at the weekend?
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Happy smiley faces! Looks like it was a great weekend 😉
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It was lovely x
Ah it sounds like a wonderful weekend and the photos are just gorgeous. I treasure the weekends so much, just all being together as a family. My husband used to work weekends and so it’s really nice to have them off now we have children. x
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Thanks Katie, I love it too, it’s always very special x
Despite last night’s storm the change in weather has really lifted our moods here and we had a fab weekend too. Glad you had a lovely time 🙂
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Thanks, it was such a beautiful day on Saturday. I’m glad you had a lovely time too x
That really does sound like a wonderful weekend. Spending quality family time, special moments indeed x #WhatstheStory
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It as great Sara x
Looks like you had a wonderful weekend. I love the weekend too because we spend time doing things together.
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It is the best time x
Cuddle time is the best!! Looks like a great weekend with some lovely pictures
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You’re right it is the best x
What a wonderful weekend. These are the moments you treasure. Your NCT haul sounds impressive.
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I am so pleased with it. I love our family time x
Oh wow sounds like you had the most wonderful weekend. How many bargains!!! The party sounds great too and I love that central photo – looks like one great cuddle. Thank you so much for sharing with #whatsthestory
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I am so impressed with all the stuff we got, they were selling bundles of 4-5 hardbacked books for £1! Amazing x
Sounded like the perfect weekend
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Yes it was lovely x
Such a lovely weekend, and I’m loving all of those happy, cuddly photos x
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Thanks, I hope you had a good weekend too x
Sounds like a lovely weekend. I love getting in the car and just going somewhere without any plans.
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Sometimes we have to, otherwise we would procrastinate too much and never go anywhere! x
I’ve always wanted to go to an NCT sale but never got round to it.
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Oh they are fab! x
that’s my advice, make the most of it, all too fleeting that cuddly baby snuggle time x
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Yes I will never turn down snuggles x
Congratulations on your win, and your NCT haul! We went to a special vinyl event at a nearby town, though I spent half the time in a book shop with my toddler, then had a lovely lunch out- which he behaved really nice at, a lovely weekend here too!
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Thank you! Sounds lovely, glad he behaved x
Oh this is just so lovely. Glad you get to enjoy the weekends together, I love the weekends when Mr P can be home and we can all be together. What a great post. The pictures look amazing too. So cute.
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Thank you Jenny, Family time is so precious isn’t it. x
Ah – what a lovely weekend! My hubby would run a mile if he thought I was going to try and take him with me to an NCT sale! You did ever so well there (with the stuff you got, not getting your hubby to go in with you!). #MagicMoments
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Thanks, Mr Hubby is really good and goes wherever I want, think he like getting bargains as well 🙂 x
awww honey i so know what you mean, lets hope there is more family time in both our households 🙂
thanks for linking up with #MagicMoments x
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It is so special, just as it is meant to be. x
That sounds like the perfect weekend. Nothing beats a big cuddle from your little one.
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No Baby cuddles are the best x
Family time really is the best isn’t it? x
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The best. I need to run for election so I can change weekends to 5 days and weekdays to 2! x
Wow sounds like you found some amazing bargains! I don’t know where you live but the NCT sales near us are ridiculous… nearly as much as buying things new!
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Berkshire/Hampshire. All the ones round here (even in posh places) are so reasonable. Shame yours is overpriced x
I cannot believe you got a Quinny pushchair for £20 – I really must check out my local NCT sale
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I know, it is a bit old but works and Baby is MUCH happier in it than our silvercross one x
Sounds like a lovely family weekend with some great bargains too! We only get one family day due to work so we love making the most of it x
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I wish weekends were longer! x
We had a great weekend, just pottering around doing not very much, they always go so quickly. Good to hear you got some great bargins.
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Thank you. Glad you had a good weekend too x
I agree with you completely, having an ordinary family day is a thing of joy. Have a fab week, Mich x
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I find myself longing for the weekends x
I love those kind of days, especially if they involve NCT sales. I know most people find them horrific but we picked up so many bargains at the last one.
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Oh I love them! So many bargains to be had & I love finding those hidden gems x
It really can be the most ordinary things that stand out!
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🙂 x
Oh! Baby cuddles… it makes it all worthwhile, doesn’t it?
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I can’t get enough cuddles x
I love days when they’re extra cuddly. And I love a good jumble / NCT sale – any excuse for a meander about with the family 🙂
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It is so lovely x
I love bargains!!!! Great finds 🙂 My mum picked up a traditional rocking horse for my daughters for £10 a few years back! x
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Oh wow! I would love a proper rocking horse for Baby, what a find x
Sounds like a marvellous weekend. I love a good NCT sale too.
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I love the hunt for bargains! x
I live in North Wiltshire but I haven’t visited Marlborough for years.I used to go to the Marlborough Mop as a kid.We have a NCT sale coming up at the end of the month where I live, always a great place to get stuff for kids.
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They are so good to get bargains x