Reading a post from Molly the other day, reminded me that last summer, I declared that I should have taken a little break away from the blog. It's not something I've really done before - yes, there have been episodes where the posting has been more sporadic, but in general, over the last four years I've been around and about, because the thought of stepping away totally for a while unnerved me.
But as I would say to my boys, faced with the same feelings, - it is the things that scare you a little that are the most rewarding to do.
The timing seems right - the boys finish school in an hour or two and we have a lot of summer stuff to be getting on with. So why does it bother me? After all, just because you draw the curtains, doesn't mean that life ceases to continue inside the house.
Here goes ...
Have a good break.
Look forward to seeing you again when you get back; refreshed, bright-eyed, bushy-tailed etc etc :)
Posted by: mooncalf | 09 July 2010 at 10:14
Oh we'll miss you but you put it beautifully. Enjoy your interlude.
Posted by: Rebecca | 09 July 2010 at 10:36
Enjoy your break Ali. I am supposed to be on a break too but just keep returning! My comments fall right down during the summer months and I sometimes wonder if anyone is reading at all!!! I love the photo above with the geraniums. My geraniums this year are a rather wishy washy pink!
Posted by: simone | 09 July 2010 at 11:44
enjoy your break and your summer with your boys x
Posted by: driftwood | 09 July 2010 at 12:10
Ali, enjoy your blogiday!
Posted by: Sue | 09 July 2010 at 12:20
Oh no not another of my favs having a break! What will I do to fill the gaps on these lazy summer days? Ah well I'll just have to sun bathe.
See you in autumn. x
Posted by: Kristy | 09 July 2010 at 12:30
I'll miss you with my morning coffee but enjoy! I'll look for you again in the fall.
Posted by: Jennifer | 09 July 2010 at 13:12
Boo hoo! Guess I'll have to discover your archives...
(Have a wonderful summer.)
Posted by: Lynn | 09 July 2010 at 14:48
Enjoy your break!
Posted by: Alexis | 09 July 2010 at 15:19
Enjoy your break. We'll all be here when you come back!
Posted by: Gina | 09 July 2010 at 15:26
Enjoy your break! I think I'll do what others are planning and start catching up on your archives... Looking forward to your return. Ax
Posted by: little pink room | 09 July 2010 at 15:31
Be waiting right here when your break is over. Have a great summer with the boys!
Posted by: greetingarts | 09 July 2010 at 16:48
Have no fear, it's perfectly healthy to take a break and focus on other things for a while. Whenever I do it, I'm always drawn back eventually. Enjoy!
PS I will be in with my parents in Wiltshire for two weeks in August...would love the chance to meet up for a cup of tea perhaps...
Posted by: lina | 09 July 2010 at 16:50
Have a lovely break Ali - but we will miss you! Lucy x
Posted by: lucy locket | 09 July 2010 at 19:06
It's good to take a break now and then and summer is the perfect time - it's much better to be out and about doing things. Looking forward to hearing all about your summer adventures when the children go back to school - have fun, J x
Posted by: Julie | 09 July 2010 at 19:48
enjoy the break - just don't stay away too long.
Posted by: claire | 09 July 2010 at 20:34
Have a great summer!
Posted by: UK lass in US | 09 July 2010 at 21:34
Enjoy your break. I have things to say to you though; about your unfailing quality and your constant bar-raising for the rest of us.
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | 09 July 2010 at 22:17
Enjoy the summer with your family and friends - I look forward to catching up with all you've done when you're good and ready!
Posted by: Louise | 10 July 2010 at 09:29
Have a cool summer and enjoy, I will still be reading and waiting
Posted by: TheMadHouse | 10 July 2010 at 11:15
Have a wonderful summer!
Posted by: Laura | 10 July 2010 at 11:18
Have yourselves a wonderful summer! Long may the sun shine, T x
Posted by: Dragonfly | 10 July 2010 at 20:14
Do less and live more.
Sending you smiles
Alicex
Posted by: Alice C | 11 July 2010 at 18:08
Have a wonderful family summer. But make sure you come back in the autumn!
Posted by: French Knots | 11 July 2010 at 21:22
happy summer! we'll be here when you get back.
Posted by: painted fish studio | 11 July 2010 at 23:10
Have a wonderful summer. The weather makes the days feel even longer. Cat x
Posted by: Cat | 12 July 2010 at 12:42
Have a wonderful break! Still just over a week of school to go for us. I am SO ready to stop for a while.
Posted by: dottycookie | 13 July 2010 at 15:22
Enjoy all your summer busyness, make lots of happy memories.
Lisa x
Posted by: Lisa | 14 July 2010 at 07:02
Hope you are enjoying your break.
Posted by: Megan | 20 July 2010 at 12:05
Hope you have a wonderful summer with your boys and enjoy your break.
xx
Posted by: Lesley | 20 July 2010 at 14:08
have a lovely holiday, ali!
enjoy your summer!
Posted by: kirsten | 22 July 2010 at 18:29
Have a wonderful, wonderful break. You will be missed! x
Posted by: Rhu | 24 July 2010 at 07:41