With the exception of a fiery run in between the boys, which resulted in a bitten pinky finger and some serious scolding on my part, I was at peace, in my happy place today. Sun shining, washing churning and a perfect park play date with my dear friend (Hi Nat!) and her gorgeous kidlets. This friendship has covered some miles. We first met in kindergarten, a good 28 (!) years ago. I am in awe of my beautiful friend and her incredible patience and love and commitment to motherhood. With 4 little people under the age of 5. A successful career, huge circle of family and friends to keep up with AND doing it all on the land, running a farm with her wonderful hubby, it is no wonder I'm so impressed by her.
What made the morning all the more fabulous... our children's behaviour. All 6 of them were amazing. Playing and grazing and just generally getting along. It makes a potentially hair raising situation that much more relaxed when the planets align like this. And today, they did. Which left me feeling rather fortunate indeed, to have great kids and a top friend. A lifelong friend. My only wish is that we were able to have these dates more often.
Oh, what a precious morning for you, Julie. I hear you - it's such a shame when your besties live so far away. J x
ReplyDeleteLov it when you can catch up with a Bestie, the kids all get along, the sun shines and the washing is churning....great day!!
ReplyDeleteSo nice when you can get together with friends - and even better when the kids all get along so well. More beautiful photos :)
ReplyDeletewhat a perfect day. love it when the stars align like that! x
ReplyDeleteLook at those happy contented faces just love it! I know how you feel my bestie (I call her my FF.....forever friend) but her name is Di, she lives in Canberra and I miss her all the time she came up for a week for my birthday this year and it was just a wish come true. I think as long as we make an effort whenever we can the rest the internet or phone can take care of! Glad you had a special day dear friend.
ReplyDeleteAlways Wendy
What a gorgeous post!! and that beautiful baby!! how it makes me sooo clucky!! I too wish i lived closer to my best friends.. i have around 3 that are really special to me... we just all live so far apart... Wonderful play date you all seem to have had!! dont blame you for being so in awe of your friend! she sounds like superwoman!!
ReplyDeleteLaura x
Sounds like a perfect day. You're lucky to have such a fantastic relationship after all these years, definitely something to treasure.
ReplyDeleteAnd the kids looked like they had a blast too.
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OMG, i think i'm going to be able to leave a comment, wonders never cease!!
ReplyDeleteI'm still best friends with my preschool girlfriend, even though she's lived all over the world & i've lived all over Australia, we're now only Sydney to Canberra apart. She started having babies when i finished, so we have a long range of children, i love it!! Love Posie
It makes for the perfect play date when the kids are all happy :)
ReplyDeleteHats off to your friend...she sounds amazing.
I have known my dearest friend since we were five and regardless of time or distance we always manage to pick up where we left off from, which I love.
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ouch! the bitten pinky ...
ReplyDeleteI love it when the kids all get along. And even better when the mums do too! Gorgeous photos. xx
ReplyDeleteoh what dear little children.... bless their little cotton socks!!
ReplyDeletelook at all those gorgeous babes! My favourite kind of days. xoxox
ReplyDeleteSounds like a precious day! I am still applauding your friend for having 4 children under 5 - what a champion!
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