Summer holiday reflections

 

Well, today is my last day off of my two weeks holiday, it's been nice and I'm feeling a bit deflated that it is now coming to an end.

I've always feel a bit guilty during summer that I never have enough money to take Rox and the kids away on a "proper" holiday, especially when I see other folks enjoying amazing summer holidays abroad, (I've yet to travel overseas). It is all too easy to compare myself to other parents and feel slightly inadequate when it comes to money - especially at this time of year when I know others are going on exotic, sunny holidays and all I can offer is a few day trips.

However...we are experts at enjoying the simple things in life so this is 100% not a self-pitying post, I'm genuinely happy with my lot in life. We've had a lovely time off; I've spent quality time with my little family - many nights of laughing, watching films, playing games, camping outside, late evenings, early mornings - perfect! The kids have had their friends round and spent a bit of cash on things they like.
We've spent days at the beach (using a lovely beach hut kindly lent to us), splashing about in the sea, bumping into jellyfish!
We went to London with some of our best friends and their wonderful family to visit the amazing Natural History museum which was a hilariously fun time and one I will reminisce about often. Reuben and I enjoyed a few walks including a walk around Landguard Fort and nature reserve, which was lovely as always. We love going for strolls and seeing what we find.

I personally met up with a few good friends too over summer; going for a cuppa and a laugh a couple of times, we had a little tropical catch up which is always brilliant and let's not forget an epic hike which was one of the most fun walks I've ever had - genuinely hilarious and thoroughly enjoyable! I read loads of books and had a lot of "down time" which I don't usually get also.

I only mention this because I believe holidays are what we make them. I could easily stress over them like I have done in the past, but this year I came to the realisation that instead of worrying about what we haven't done, I should just stop comparing myself to others and enjoy it - and it's worked a treat, this summer was great! I also hasten to add that if you have been abroad or on actual holiday this summer - all kudos to you, this isn't me slagging off others or being judgemental at all. I'm sure you had an equally lovely time and made many magical memories also and quite right too! 🙂

I hope you've all had, (and are still having), a brilliant summer whatever you have done/are doing. Enjoy it, they don't last long; luckily memories do! So enjoy each day and savour the memories - perfect!

Although I'm a bit sad that my holiday is over, it is now coming up to the "bers", (September, October, November and December), my favourite time of the year! Birthdays, Halloween, Bonfire night, Christmas, New Years - I love it!

Thanks for reading this long rambling post, I hadn't intended on typing all that but it looks like I have another post for my blog - result! Have a nice day folks! 🙂