london mish mash

my shrine, the girls each came to me on their own with a gift for me to take on my trip. they did this very quietly and separately, very seriously. lizzie gave me clear directions on how to operate the winnie the pooh wind up box, it doesnt work but she told me how to "make it work so you can get some sleep". emily slyly stuffed the good luck horseshoe in my hand as i was heading out the door and wished me good luck on my trip. my first reaction was, where to put these? but thankfully i took them with a kiss and a hug and now they sweetly grace my nighstand.

it is strange to be traveling alone with my mom, she and i used to travel often and we have a good routine together, but i feel a little lost. there has been lots of time to talk and share about life though, much needed quality time. i am grateful for it, very thankful. there is nothing quite like a trip to get back in touch with someone you care about. lots of walking, riding (buses,trains, the tube), swapping stories and parenting tips, ha ha, thats the best!

finally some blue skies


i know we both miss everyone so much though and our conversations are heavy with details for our next big trip which will include everyone and lots of wild adventures.


for sure we will take the girls to bodiam castle, what a dreamy place.


speaking of dreamy, chris, can you say date night? i know the place!