I really can’t believe I’m writing this post already! It feels like only a couple of weeks ago that I wrote about our summer plans. And now the summer is over! The kids are back to school!! They started back last week.
This is the first time since having my first baby 10 & 1/2 years ago, that I have had no one at home with me. Our youngest is attending Montessori school this year, five days a week. It’s just for the mornings but it’s strange to not have anyone else in the house.
I am hoping to use my newly found quiet time for concentrated blog work. It feels weird to work without getting snacks & puzzles and things out in between! But I’m sure I’ll get used to it! š
What we Got up To
Our summer was really lovely – we had a quiet summer at home. The kids played outside, we did some fun local activities, visited friends & family and watched Gaelic FootballĀ on TV. For non-Irish followers, Gaelic Football is an Irish sport and each county has a team to cheer for.
We had one weekend away to Limerick which was a blast – we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Radisson Blu & our time visiting Limerick City & Lough Gur.Ā Lough Gur is a lake outside Limerick City that people have lived next to for over 6,000 years. I am still thinking about our visit there, it captured my heart!Ā I have a full blog post with some videos embedded in it you can see here.
We had a fabulous day at Mulranny Beach – it’s the ideal beach for kiddies to enjoy because it’s shallow. The sand comes up to meet grass & there are sheep who casually graze while the kids run around & splash. Watch my Mulranny Beach YouTube VideoĀ to see this beautiful West of Ireland beach.
The three kiddies have grown so much this summer. Physically – they have shot up & we did a back to school clothes shopping for all of them. But I also see growth emotionally & mentally too. They are such great kids, they were a pleasure to bring shopping & to have around the house. I feel really blessed with the happy & calm summer we enjoyed together.
On the Blog Front
On the blog front, I took on two new Blogger Ambassador roles! Up to now, the only company I have worked with as an ambassador has been Hasbro Toys as part of their Toy Tribe. I was thrilled to announce my new ambassador role with Lottie Dolls back in July. We love Lottie because of the positive example she sets for children. Lottie is based on real children & is a wonderful role model.
And just last week I was accepted into the Irish Netflix Stream Team! WooHoo! We upgraded our telly to a Smart TV back in May, which allowed us to download Netflix for the first time. So I have been using Netflix for the past three months. I was immediately hooked on Netflix & still LOVE it! Let me count the ways…
- No ads
- Custom menus for each member of the house or one for kids and one for adults – which means the kids can go into the children menu & have all child-friendly viewing at their finger tips. Hence not seeing what the adults are watching.
- Full series available to binge watch – we watched Suits from beginning to end. I am a Suits addict now & am anxiously awaiting the arrival of Season 7 to Ireland!
- Netflix keeps track of your watching so when you come back, you can start an episode right where you left off.
- The menus are super easy to use & navigate.
- Netflix works smoothly unlike other streaming systems I have tried.
You will now see these shiny new badges on my sidebar. As my role as Lottie Ambassador, I’ll be sharing the latest Lottie Dolls with you through reviews & giveaways. As a member of the Netflix Stream Team, I’ll be sharing with you what we are watching & Netflix News! I receive complimentary Netflix & Lottie Dolls as part of my role as Ambassador so I can pass on my reviews & suggestions to you.
After a fun and productive summer I’m sad to see the kids go back to school. I really do love to have them at home. But at the same time I know all good things must come to an end. If they stayed home forever they’d get bored and it wouldn’t be fun times anymore. I think getting back to routine will be great for all of us.
How was your summer? x
I should check into talking about Netflix on my blog. I like to host my monthly movie social on my Twitter account and now that summer is over I will be resuming them. #BloggerClubUK
That’s so great about Netflix. I do love the look of those dolls too. Our summer was lovely, we didn’t go anyway anywhere but had lots of nice days out with the girls. I started the blog in June so it’s been a summer of learning for me! So glad to have found it as a hobby x #bloggerclubuk
Sounds like a fabulous summer. Well done for your ambassador roles! I love Lotty dolls too…I have bought them for my nieces in the past and they love them. #bloggerclubuk
Netflix rules. Glad you had fun. Now I’m looking forward to Autumn! #bloggerclubuk
I haven’t seen ‘Suits’ – it sounds like one for me to bing on this Autumn. My husbands family line goes back to Limerick – I must get round to viewing your post on it. Happy blogging lovely x #BloggerClubUK
Sounds like you had a great summer. We stayed at home – our two don’t care about going away so we saved some money and did fun days out! Much less stress. Hope your new ambassador role goes well. #bloggerclubuk
It is going to be weird for you at first not having anyone at home but once you get used to it you will treasure those quiet mornings! I love Netflix! I watch it every day:) #bloggerclubuk
LOVE NETFLIX – there is little else to say. #bloggerclubuk
What a fab summer. I did go too fast didn’t it! #bloggerclubuk
I am so glad you had such a calm and lovely summer break, it is strange having no one home isn’t it. I am looking forward to our summer in a few months xx #BloggerClubUK
Wow what a lovely summer you’ve had! I love the Lottie Dolls, they’re fab! We watch so much Netflix too so will be great to hear about new shows people are enjoying! #BloggerClubUK
My girls have asked for dolls for their birthday so think I’ll be investing in a couple of Lottie ones. I love the muddy puddles one. Can you recommend another similar one? #bloggerclubuk
It sounds like you’ve ha d a great Summer! I wish I had more time for Netlflix. I need to schedule it in! #bloggerclubuk
What a lovely summer?! And amazing developments on the blog front too! I love Netflix. Barely watch any mainstream TV now, it’s always apps and Netflix is top choice! #bloggerclubuk
Congratulations on your ambassador role! We’d love to work with Lottie Dolls. Sounds like a productive and fun summer x #BloggerClubUK
Well done you on the exciting new ambassador roles! I’m a huge netflix fan, there’s so many good shows and films on there! x #BloggerClubUK
Sounds like a really busy summer! I love Netflix as you know lol. Lottie Dolls are a fab brand, I love that they make dolls that are a good representation of real people
Debbie
I totally agree that the holidays are fun but the time is right to be limited to avoid boredom. You’ve been very productive while on holiday, well done! #bloggerclubuk
It really has flown by this year, hasn’t it? š #BloggerClubUK
Its gone so quick!! Sound like you packed loads in and had some lovely quality family time. Congratulations on the new ambassador roles thats brilliant. Looking forward to finally meeting you in London in a couple of weeks time xx
Like you Becky, I can’t believe the summer whizzed by so quickly and here we are back to school again. Sounds like you had a great summer and it must be so nice now to have some time to yourself. I just loved that when my youngest finally went to school 2 years ago. Mind you, the days just fly by and I’m not sure I get very much done really. I always have such great plans! Congrats on your new ambassadorships (word?) – that’s awesome. #BloggerClubUK