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These moments

June 6, 2012 by Molly 22 Comments

Life has a habit these days of rolling along at high speed, threatening to leave us behind, struggling to catch up.

So these moments – snatched with grasping fingers and held close – are ones to treasure forever.

The sense of anticipation on a Friday evening, as a long four day weekend stretches ahead of us. The excitement as we arrive in Devon, on the way to see my parents’ new home, taking in the Jubilee bunting strewn through various villages.

The inevitable tears and glee from an over-excited child, aware that something is different on this night. It is not a usual bedtime.

Waking up to a sunny morning in the Devon countryside, with no sound except the birdsong outside the window.

Eating breakfast in a beautiful kitchen, as sunlight streams through the open doors, taking in the endless possibilities that this day may bring.

Discovering a new birthday present for a child, soon to be two years old. Watching the delight on her face as she “drives” around the spacious garden on her gleaming tractor.

Taking a picnic to the beach, tucking into roast chicken sandwiches and apples, as the waves crash onto the sand. Making castles and burying feet. Witnessing hesitant, toddling, steps towards the water, turning into confident strides and, eventually, a fully fledged run.

Discarded clothes, a nappy, a perfect peachy bottom covered in sand.

A cold glass of Pimms in the garden, as the afternoon turns to evening. Serene in the knowledge tomorrow will be another day packed with moments to pinch between the fingers and stuff into bulging pockets full of memories.

Moments like these make life slow down.

I love them.


Country Kids from Coombe Mill Family Farm Holidays Cornwall

 

Filed Under: ADVENTURE Tagged With: Bude, bunting, childhood, cottage, countryside, Devon, family, Jubilee bank holiday, memories

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Comments

  1. Middle-Aged Matron says

    June 11, 2012 at 8:13 am

    Gosh, reading this as North London slowly sinks under water, it looks like paradise! The glory of journals and blogs is that they encourage us to savour and preserve moments that we might otherwise take for granted.

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  2. Coombemill - Fiona says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:54 am

    How perfect to have parents in Devon, I bet you will be visiting when ever you can. Looks like a perfect long weekend for you all. thank you for joining me on Country Kids

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    • Molly says

      June 8, 2012 at 6:14 am

      It was an utterly gorgeous weekend. We’ll be back in July!

      Reply
  3. helloitsgemma says

    June 7, 2012 at 11:38 am

    bitter and envious – that is all.

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    • Molly says

      June 7, 2012 at 7:22 pm

      You can come next time.

      Reply
  4. Knitty Mummy says

    June 7, 2012 at 10:55 am

    A toy John Deere Tractor! My step-dad would be so jealous, he is obsessed with John Deere and wants to pass his obsession on to the kids. We’ve already got a toy tractor though. Its cool because its cow-print, but John Deere would be better

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    • Molly says

      June 7, 2012 at 7:23 pm

      It’s very swanky. Although I’m not sure it’s as cool as the actual real thing!

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  5. Circus Queen says

    June 7, 2012 at 9:42 am

    Ooh, pass the Pimms here. I can’t believe we didn’t have any this Bank Holiday weekend! Lovely pics.

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    • Molly says

      June 7, 2012 at 10:13 am

      No Pimms?! Scandalous behaviour!

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  6. Liz says

    June 7, 2012 at 9:25 am

    Couldn’t agree more. Have been thinking about this a lot lately also. Sounds like a perfect weekend x

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    • Molly says

      June 7, 2012 at 9:30 am

      It really was. Still drinking it all in. x

      Reply
  7. sharon says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    sounds divine, our weekend was also one to savour. you have to when you’re a working mum. Weekends rule. F is gorgeous BTW. x

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    • Molly says

      June 7, 2012 at 6:01 am

      Ah thank you – she’s a mini diva but was utterly lovely last weekend! x

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  8. Caroline says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    Just perfect friend 🙂 xx

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    • Molly says

      June 7, 2012 at 6:01 am

      Indeed it was. x

      Reply
  9. Minnie(thelady8home) says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    Awwwwwww……………..so beautiful.

    Whats in that glass? It looks so good.

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    • Molly says

      June 7, 2012 at 6:01 am

      Pimms. Delicious!

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  10. Molly says

    June 6, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    It really, really was.

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  11. Emma @mummymummymum says

    June 6, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    Sounds perfect!

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  12. Jane says

    June 6, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    Beautiful ms molly – and hugs to walking freya x

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    • Molly says

      June 6, 2012 at 7:33 pm

      She’ll be hugging you back in a couple of weeks. Or attempting to thump you. It could go either way with my diva of a child. x

      Reply

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