And suddenly, it was December.
The month of the shortest days. And the most to squeeze in between sunrise and sunset.
Sick children didn't help this week. Or flooding. Or hours and hours spent battling through traffic.
But sweet greetings from friends did. And visits from family. And giving in to temptation.
When someone asked this morning 'How's life?', the answer came easily - full.
I feeling like that at the moment - the only question I keep asking myself is :: do I have time for Christmas? I'm sure I'll squeeze it in - somewhere! The kids would never forgive me.
Nina x
Posted by: Nina - Tabiboo | 03 December 2012 at 13:40
I don't know how we are going to shoehorn in all we have to do between now and Christmas! Top of the agenda this week is making sure we have actually planned something for the small boy's birthday which comes just a week before the big day!
I hope you are all fit and well by now and that things go a little more smoothly this week!
Posted by: Helen | 03 December 2012 at 13:56
I can't believe a year can have gone past so quickly. Is it because I'm getting older? That we've lost out on a whole season along the way? That I've packed so much into it? Whatever it is, time is speeding up and it's quite scary.
Posted by: rusty duck | 03 December 2012 at 14:12
'full' just about covers it (if rather politely)- I was doing okay, this week looked just about manageable until I got a call from school... yes, add a sick boy to the list and all bets are off.
Posted by: janet clare | 03 December 2012 at 14:28
It really has arrived before time this year and December days don't tend to be of the quiet kind! Wishing you good health and some quiet moments oh, and a bit more giving into temptation - it's good for you!
Posted by: Julie | 03 December 2012 at 16:36
Beautiful pictyres, Ali. Hope you find time to relax too. x
Posted by: Diktynna | 03 December 2012 at 18:47
Lovely images.
Posted by: Toffeeapple | 03 December 2012 at 19:00
It's a wonderful life eh?!
Posted by: Simone | 03 December 2012 at 20:27
But not bursting I hope...
Remember to breathe, Ax
Posted by: Magic Bean | 03 December 2012 at 21:04
Glad it's not just me :o) ((hugs))
Posted by: Sew Create It - Jane | 03 December 2012 at 22:01
it's all admin! I've just spent a couple of hours writing Christmas cards. everyone else has gone to bed around me. one job at a time - that's my Christmas mantra.
Posted by: Janice | 03 December 2012 at 23:00
Beautiful photos Ali.
All summer ish down here - trying to fit in Christmas and school endings and summer hols is also, um, full.
The sun's nice though.
Posted by: Megan | 04 December 2012 at 00:39
I kept hoping if I ignored it, then it wouldn't arrive.
hope the boys are better x
Posted by: driftwood | 04 December 2012 at 07:05
Here's hoping it gets easier... with healthy children and dry feet!
Posted by: Gina | 04 December 2012 at 08:54
Like Tess I was rather hoping December wouldn't arrive if I ignored it, but it turned up anyway! So I've semi-opted out of Christmas this year and it's such a relief!
Hope you've all recovered x
Posted by: Annie @ knitsofacto | 04 December 2012 at 19:53
ok, spit it out... what temptations???? own up!
I'm in denial. It's not December until I say it is.
Posted by: monica | 04 December 2012 at 20:29