Monday 23 March 2015

A spot of cleaning




 





You know it's just as well I gave up Facebook and not chocolate for Lent, because I've just had three massive spoonfuls of Nutella. I know it's not chocolate per se, but it's brown, gooey and sweet. I've sat here while the above photos have been loading, diving into that jar of yumminess. I can justify it, because I went swimming this morning and then spent the rest of the day Spring cleaning the kitchen. There was a lot of elbow grease involved, especially when I pulled the cooker out from it's recess. It was pretty horrific back there I can tell you. I did find my favourite wooden spoon, three magnets, a hook and a pair of scissors though. I proudly showed off my efforts to Sam when he came back from college. As you can imagine, he was as thrilled as me by the fruits of my labours.

Obviously Spring has arrived. The weekend saw Betty back on the drive. She was given an air and a spruce up too. Olly played in her, while I pottered with seeds in the greenhouse. I had a slight disaster when one of my staging racks decided to collapse, sending sweet pea seedlings all over the shop. Olly came running as the air turned blue, and helped me save as many as we could. He then suggested that I should plant some more, and "be careful next time, Mummy." So wise for one so young.

My bedroom has been given a thorough clean too. I even cleaned the velux windows and light (I haven't cleaned them in over ten years. Don't tell anyone). I ordered Sam and Alfie to clean their rooms too. Alfie did a great job. Sam emptied his bin. Olly's room is on the to do list for tomorrow, and then I tackle the big one; the attic. There is eighteen years worth of crap up there, and I am in ruthless mode.

We gave Betty a run out along the coast road to Cape Cornwall. Alfie was tired from all the cleaning, so stayed behind. Sam did come, and was very lovely to Olly. They made towers of the stones that make up the beach, and threw pebbles into the incoming tide. I sat in a sheltered spot feeling my freckles pop out to say hello, and Marc fell asleep on the slipway.

Another hectic week ensues. Thank you for all your best wishes regarding my lurgy. I can cope with morning sickness, a burst gall bladder and severing the top of my finger. I cannot cope with the common cold. At all. My family are all grateful that it is on the wane. And Olly says thank you for all your happy birthdays. I wonder if turning forty five will feel as good as turning five?

Leanne xx




20 comments:

  1. Yes I think that Nutella was very deserved, especially after having to cope with collapsing greenhouse staging xx

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  2. I've gotten a spring cleaning itch too! Once the sun shines it starts the cleaning bug. Gorgeous photos, Bee xx

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  3. I have been tidying drawers and throwing stuff out all around the place, it is definitely the spring cleaning time of year isn't it! xx

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  4. Spring cleaning was in the air here briefly too. Sadly I think it's passed now though. I have a little mini greenhouse that I think I will need to use soon, but the boys always knock it with footballs and everything falls all over the place and it makes me REALLY CROSS. I've run out of room on the windowsills though. Well done for getting down behind the cooker. I suspect there is all sorts behind mine, that falls down off of the cupboard at the top, but alas, it can't be accessed. Cj xx

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  5. I eat peanut butter from the jar all the time..... and never clean my kitchen...................

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  6. Way to go! You're a cleaning machine. I hate cleaning the bathrooms but I don't mind most other cleaning. Doesn't mean I do it enthusiastically, though. Nutella sounds delicious to me right now. I was eating Mini Eggs while I read your post and now my teeth kind of hurt. I had cake a little while ago. I'm making excellent choices over here...

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  7. These are lovely pics and that sea looks gorgeous though I can imagine its a tad chilly! Cleaning is particularly satisfying especially if you retrieve items once thought lost or which now qualify as vintage. This is why I limit my cleaning activities so that I get the full benefit of those 'so THAT'S where that went'. There is no point in constant cleaning as you never get the chance to really see how much of a difference your efforts have made. Well, that's my theory and I am sticking to it!

    Ps Whatever you do, don't buy Whole Earth Lightly Whipped Hazelnut Chocolate Spread. I used to adore Nutella till I tried this stuff as it is in a totally different league. It should be on a controlled drug register as it is seriously addictive and habit forming. I think I might actually be drooling as I type..!

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  8. I need to spring clean!!! Your photos are absolutely stunning! Wishing you an outstanding week ahead! Nicole xo

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  9. You put me to shame with all your talk of Spring cleaning! I can remember eating Nutella out of a jar with a spoon whilst pregnant - I was decorating the baby's room and treated myself to the odd spoonful to keep me going - yum! Good luck with that attic! x

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  10. Hi Leanne. I have never cleaned behind the cooker. When you are done with the attic, I have a few rooms that need spring cleaning if you fancy a trip to Glasgow. What amazing photos you are showing us today. I just can't wait to get back to Cornwall in July. Christina xx

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  11. It's amazing what you can unearth when you do a big clean. Glad to hear the lurgy is subsiding enough to get out with your boys. Lovely photo's as per.

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  12. Never mind the cleaning, it's the stone throwing that's impressed me. You've just got to throw stones into waves like that, haven't you? :-) xx

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  13. Please send some of your cleaning energy my way, Leanne. On the days the sun shines it illuminates the months worth of dust and grime that have built up over the winter. So far all I've done is wait for it to get cloudy and rainy again so it doesn't show up any more. Wonderful pictures!

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  14. Lovely photos and blog, everyone is going to the sea, I am going to visit my uncle on the Isle of Coll in a few weeks time and I cannot wait, I spend a lot of time on the beaches, staring out to America, enjoying the huge skies and great light for photography and not a soul about :)

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  15. I just ate half a bar of chocolate and I haven't swum or cleaned to compensate. In fact I'm off to the docs in a bit and she'll probably start muttering about my cholesterol. Oh to be beside the sea, that would be much more fun!

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  16. There's something very satisfying about a Spring Clean ..... a sort out ......and even some de-cluttering.

    Wasn't the weather great for your beach photo's.

    All the best Jan

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  17. There's something very satisfying about a Spring Clean ..... a sort out ......and even some de-cluttering.

    Wasn't the weather great for your beach photo's.

    All the best Jan

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  18. Your shots of the sea are just gorgeous, I can imagine myself there! you've done well on the spring cleaning. Hit that attic while you are in the mood! as for nutella, just can't buy it. If there's chocolate in the house I will eat it, end of! X

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  19. Oh yeah, I feel your cleaning joy! The sense of satisfaction is tremendous. I've been tackling the new house and it's no less rewarding. I love all the bright light in your photos here. x

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  20. It must be spring if Betty is back out! That looks a fantastic trip to Cape Cornwall in the sunshine. Sarah x

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