Last Sunday I was grumpy, seriously grumpy!
The reason? It was the constant I am going to ignore Mummy and do the complete opposite of what she asks! It was draining, infuriating and I was fed up.
All three girls were being complete pains in the bottom and were also bickering and winging amongst themselves. My head was pounding and my blood was boiling, I was finding it hard to be the usual calm and happy Mummy they know and love. I was finding it hard to smile.
So Husband put his extra happy head on and suggested a family adventure. The girls asked to go to Claremont landscape Gardens, somewhere we haven’t been for a while so off went.
When we arrived I took the time to look at and take in the beautiful scene in front of me. It really is a beautiful place to visit. Then I took in a deep breath of fresh air and tried to shake off my bad mood. Finally I relaxed.
Who couldn’t find their smile when presented with snapshots of their family like this?:
My three little girls, content with being outdoors and with each other. They played in the park and fed the birds. Running, jumping, skipping and hopping to their hearts content. Letting their imaginations run wild as they searched for fairies, dressed up like princesses and fought like knights:
Three little girls who are just children:
My children!
It’s amazing the difference a bit of fresh air makes to them and me. Smile resumed and grumpy mood evaporated we headed back home happy again.
Here’s a little video of them having fun:
Karen x
Sarah
February 20, 2016 at 2:47 pm (9 years ago)It really is amazing the difference a bit of fresh air makes! I always find when my three children are playing up, a trip to the park or a family walk always helps me feel better! And the kids too 🙂 Lovely photos, I’m glad you all had a lovely time. xx #CountryKids
Would Like to Be
February 20, 2016 at 9:57 pm (9 years ago)Thank you! Its amazing the difference a bit of fresh air makes x
Coombe Mill - Fiona
February 20, 2016 at 5:51 pm (9 years ago)the magic of fresh air and a place to run free, Claremont Gardens was at the end of our road when we lived in surrey, it really is beautiful and an inspired idea for a day out. It sounds like just what was needed for everyone. Beautiful photos of the girls, as you say how could you stay grumpy with smiles like these and I love the video, so much running around and imaginative play. Thank you for sharing with me on #CountryKids
Would Like to Be
February 20, 2016 at 9:13 pm (9 years ago)It really is beautiful there, what a lovely area to live in. Saying that though you have a perfect place now too. I love the fact these girls are happiest running free and using their imaginations x
Notmyyearoff
February 21, 2016 at 12:02 pm (9 years ago)Ahh what a lovely adventure to banish the grumps. Sometimes it’s the best thing ever to just get out and about isn’t it? Lovely photos!
Would Like to Be
February 22, 2016 at 7:29 pm (9 years ago)Thank you, it really is. For them and us x
Loving life with little ones
February 25, 2016 at 2:27 pm (9 years ago)Some days a bit of fresh air and a run around are all you need. Lovely place go go.x