It’s 7.30am and I’m on a train up to Manchester to visit my mother. It was my birthday last week and it’s her birthday on Monday, so we usually go out for a meal in between the two. It’s cold, frosty, still dark and I’m shattered. I caught a glance of my reflection in the window and I look like crap – I’ve got a really dull complextion, enormous bags under my eyes and my hair has decided to style itself into something that the 80’s rock legends would be jealous of.
It’s been a challenging and stressful week and at times it has dragged. While there are only two weeks until the Christmas holidays, I have yet to feel any sort of excitement as I still have a mountain of work to finish off. Luckily, for once, my coursework folders are finished a little early, so that removes the pressure that I experienced a year ago. The kids have had enough, we’ve had enough and there is a sense of plodding from everyone to just get through the next few weeks.
I’ve barely touched the blog, and I’m hugely down on my regular stats, comments and general interaction with all the people who make me smile each week. I’m going to get involved in the Twitter #ArchiveDay blog share and try and catch up with some of my favourite ladies in the #SitsBlogging hour…
But first… Sleep.
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Hey. we all have weeks where the blogging falls behind, sometimes the energy just isn’t there. glad to see you back.
Thank you! I don’t like coffee, but a coffee drip inserted directly into my veins would have been useful this week!
Happy birthday for last week Suzie! Sorry I missed it. Yes, I can feel the days trawling along to the end of term too! Nearly there! xx
Thanks Eloise! Two weeks to go two weeks to go two weeks to go…
Happy birthdays!
Thank you Danielle!
I change into my PJ’s as soon as possible 🙂
It just has to be done doesn’t it!
Happy belated birthday Susie!
Thanks Aidan! Hope you’re doing well – I haven’t spoken to you in ages!
I fell off the radar for a while. New work stress. Finally found a balance. Great to see you still doing your thang!
Awww sleep the illusive magic that keeps us sane. Ha ha on the graphic. When I walk in the door I immediately switch to a large raggedy t-shirt and nothing else. Before kids I was a home nudist so the t-shirt is to keep my sons from being scarred for life. ;p
Even with the heating on it’s a bit cold for that – I tend to wear sweats or I would traumatise the cats!
Yes, better not traumatize the kitties
Love the photo. I don’t think I’ve worn anything else at home other than one of my onesies since the clocks changed.
I need to get a onesie – I must be the only person that I know that hasn’t even tried one on yet! Might get a bit cold if I need the look though!
I am so glad I am not the only one who does that with pajamas and home, especially in the winter!
I think stats are all over the place this time of year anyway. My spam is going nuts on here, so if those count as page views then I am off regardless of keeping up my “normal” posts.
See you soon!
PJ’s are a necessary part of my evening in order for me to relax! My stats have dropped hugely, but i think that is because they have been updating the system – It happens every time they do that! Hope you’re ok my lovely!
Happy Birthday a little late, Suzie. I hope the train rest recharged you for a celebration dinner with your mom.
Thanks Mark! The meal was lovely – we went to our favourite chinese restaurant.
Happy Belated Birthday!
Thank you!
Sleep is good! If you need it, TAKE it! Have a good weekend. Enjoy your visit with your mother. 🙂
Thanks my lovely! it’s odd – I spent most of my teenage life trying to stay up as late as possible, and now all I want to do is go to bed!
That is what happens as you get older. 🙂 Of course I am older than you. It seems that all I want to do is sleep in. Or take naps. But then that is easy on a cold, dreary day! 😀
Think we’re all in that same place at school. Just counting down the days. With glitter added everywhere.