We are nearing the end of our stay in England and it feels like I haven’t even scratched the surface on all the things I had wanted to accomplish. So much for getting to the gym three times a week, putting together the yearly Shutterfly albums in my spare time (…what spare time?..), sending out personal Christmas cards (sorry everyone) and the list goes on and on. I always thought that being on sabbatical from work meant lots of time on my hands, but I’ve come to the conclusion that we fill time with the trivial to the sublime, and somehow it just expands like putty to take up any spare space. English Hubby keeps reminding me not to be too harsh a critic. I am working – as a mum – just not being paid it in the traditional sense, but rather in hugs and kisses. <\/p>\n

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Attempting a gym session, but childcare is closed for the holidays<\/p><\/div>\n

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So we go for a walk around town and stop at Marks and Spencer’s for a jam and cream scone instead<\/p><\/div>\n

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Pastie and pork pie for lunch<\/p><\/div>\n

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Enjoying a stroll home<\/p><\/div>\n

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Time for Christmas present wrapping<\/p><\/div>\n

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Then off to Cote for dinner with friends<\/p><\/div>\n

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Cuddles and spoons with Escargot Harry<\/p><\/div>\n

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Yesterday’s post: Family Tree<\/a><\/p>\n

Tomorrow’s post:<\/p>\n

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