Okay,
so I find myself apologising again, even though there is nothing to be sorry
about. Yep, I’ve been MIA again! My last blogging absence was because I was
pregnant and then our little boy arrived in the world. This time, it’s also
good news – I am a homeowner! Ashley and I (and Alfie, of course) moved in on
November 3rd and are finally getting settled. There’s a lot that
needs doing to make this house our home but we are getting there – we even fitted
curtains in our bedroom this week! A new house means a new location... I am no
longer in Essex!
It’s
strange. When I left for Uni (albeit, nearby in Hertfordshire), I couldn’t wait
to ‘move out’ and leave Essex. I wasn’t leaving many friends or anything behind
and I really didn’t enjoy home life. Since graduating and returning home in
2011, I’ve been looking forward to this day. But when the day finally arrived
and I was packing up my bedroom and other belongings (still not fully complete,
btw... I have way too much stuff!), I was hit by sadness and a wealth of
memories. Not only was I saying goodbye to my home of 22 years, but more
importantly, I was leaving my incredible mumma, who’s now on her own. I always
knew I would leave Essex when it came to Ashley and I moving in together, but
we obviously didn’t anticipate it being so soon.
So
now I’m living in Milton Keynes, in a lovely soon-to-be-perfect house. I’m
very much enjoying the mum life and being with my two boys. The estate is ideal
for taking Alfie out for walks in his buggy, with a lake and park nearby. I’m
still looking for things to do and see in the area, as well as classes/meets to
attend. I really am on my own, so need to spend time with other mums and make
friends. We have met a couple of our neighbours already, though.
I’ve
learned a lot already: how to defrost a freezer, how the washing machine works
and what an electric oven is all about. And do you know what I love? Cooking
every evening! I have always loved cooking, but during my pregnancy and while I
was at home, I relied on mum far too much and became lazy. I love having dinner
ready every evening when Ash gets home from work. I don’t even mind the
constant cleaning that’s been needed. I love being a stay at home mum.
I
guess that makes me a Beds/Bucks blogger now... do any of you read this or
follow me on Twitter and can you recommend anything to do with a two-month-old?
Mummy bloggers, make yourselves known. You can follow/tweet me: @Luuuce_x.
Love,
Lucy xx
So, so proud of you. Can’t wait to come visit xxx
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