The sun might be shining, the sky might be blue, but there is a definite ‘end of the summer’ feel as soon as the long school holidays are over, even when you are not actively involved in the school run any more.  And even though its ever so many years since I was last at school, the ‘new term’ feeling has far more resonance for me than New Year for fresh starts, new ideas and new leaves turned over.

I still get a thrill from an unsullied notebook, and a new pen to write in it with, and possibly even a pencil case!  It isn’t just me, is it?

But before we get down to business, there’s the ‘What I Did in the Holidays’ essay to write, and Higgins is just getting over the excitement of having his ‘boys’ to stay.

There was the beach…

…and swimming…

…camping…

…tennis…

… more swimming…

…and birthday celebrations…

So all in all it’s been a pretty active summer!

But now it’s time to get to grips with some new projects.  I’ve already tantalised you a little with my last post, I’ve had the sewing machine on the go in between the fun, and I’ve a Rainbow Ripple on the crochet hook for when I’m on the sofa in the evenings…

Now I’m looking forward to getting back into my blog routine with the new projects, I hope you’ll come along with me!

I’ll be back very soon….x