Winter's still here...

 

When it snowed few weeks ago, I was pretty happy about it. I welcomed wintery weather with a smile. But now I think I've got enough. This has been going on outside since yesterday:

 

Winter is overstaying its welcome.

 



 And it's been so cold lately...

 

 

So I cast on for yet another pair of mittens to keep my hands and my thoughts warm....

Snow!

We've finally had some snow here in Edinburgh. Not very much but enough to have some winter fun in the park. Me and G. went for a walk after breakfast; she was so excited about snow. The last time she had a chance to see it was over two years ago but she was too small to enjoy it. Today we run, laughing and we threw snowballs at each other and she was so happy. The park was filled with children and their parents, everyone sliding down the hills on their sledges, building snowmen and having snowball fights. It all reminded me of my childhood.

Now, when I'm writing these words, there's hardly any snow left but maybe tonight it will snow again. Winter without snow is definitely no fun.

Happy weekend!

Corner View: Evening sky.

Winter evening sky. I took these photos around two weeks ago on our way back from the city. I didn't edit them, I just like the colors as they are.

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Tired...

Hands up who's tired of winter. I am. I'm really fed up with the grayness outside, with cold weather, with runny noses and sore throats, with stingy wind and lack of sun. It's been so cold here for the past few days. Cold and ugly. And there's February ahead and I believe it's the ugliest month in London. I miss light, colors and warmth. I can't wait for this winter to be finally over.

We've been staying indoors quite a lot, trying to play and read books but being grounded at home with two year old active toddler is not always fun. We really miss going to the playgrounds in the park nearby. They are deserted during these cold days.

How do you deal with your winter blues? I'm planning to bake some cookies...

Happy weekend Everyone!

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Few images taken yesterday and today on the way to the shops. I decided to have my camera with me at all times, even when I go to get groceries. The weather has not been great lately so we stay indoors most of the time but when we go out, we try to have fun. Little G. loves splashing puddles, I love taking photos of her.

Blissful moments...

We all went down with nasty cold last week and we haven't been well ever since. We had to slow down a bit with our Christmas preparation (the tree is only half decorated...) and take things very easy. C. stayed at home few days last week after his car-bicycle accident (he was the one on the bike) and although we all felt quite poorly, we did enjoy that time. Waking up to the smell of freshly baked muffins on a Friday morning, having coffee in bed and staying tucked up with little G. and our books felt so blissful, even if physically we were so weak.

And today's Monday already, brand new week and a big countdown to Christmas: there are so many things to be done, knitting to be finished, cookies to be baked, cards to be sent, presents to be wrapped etc. I'd better get started...

Happy week Everyone!

Snow is snowing...

These are the views I saw this morning from our bedroom and sitting room windows: the very first snow this season. I know there are people in London already complaining about this kind of weather (mainly because with just a little snow all city, unprepared, gets crazy and it is impossible to commute) but seeing snowflakes dancing in the air puts me in a very good mood. It brings me something back from my childhood. It's cold but I don't mind. I see the snow and I think: it's time for some Christmas preparations. It's time to bake some gingerbread. It's time to do some serious winter knitting. This is what I'm going to do today.

Happy snowy season Everyone!