Word of the Week: Presence

This week we had the pleasure of seeing one of our family members from France (Hubby’s Father). He came over for the week and stayed with different family members. Tuesday night saw us play host and my hubby talked late into the night with him in French.

Our Daughters and their Grandparents


This week has also seen (or rather heard) builders working on the property next door to us. They are getting it ready for the new tenants to move into. A tip appeared yesterday and the bath went into that. There’s been drilling, sawing and more going on. I'm surprised that the babies have been able to sleep through most of it. The previous tenant was an elderly disabled lady who passed away around Christmas.

How has your week been?

The Reading Residence

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  1. Louise (Little Hearts, Big Love)20 January 2017 at 10:54

    How lovely to have a visit from your father-in-law. Sounds like a lot of work happening next door - it's amazing what little ones can sleep through sometimes though! #WotW

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    1. The Queen of Collage25 January 2017 at 16:00

      It's rare so we were keen to do an activity he would enjoy and that the eldest would love too. My girls have always been good sleepers but to the extent I had to wake them for feeds.

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  2. Unknown20 January 2017 at 11:40

    It's great to have family guests come over for visits, isn't it? We had one over the Christmas holidays and it was just lovely :) #wotw

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    1. The Queen of Collage25 January 2017 at 16:01

      It certainly is. I'm pleased you enjoyed seeing yours.

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  3. The Reading Residence20 January 2017 at 11:48

    So nice to catch up with family, must have been lovely for your husband. Hope the drilling and noise dies down soon! Thanks for sharing with #WotW x

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    1. The Queen of Collage25 January 2017 at 16:02

      It definitely was. He was so thrilled to see him. I'm surprised that there's a lot to do on the property.

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  4. Mandy20 January 2017 at 12:01

    That is the loveliest photo and it sounds like it's been a noisy week for you all, those babies of yours are adorable #weekendblogshare

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    1. The Queen of Collage25 January 2017 at 16:03

      Thank you. I've decided that I can cope as long as they don't come through the wall.

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  5. Hannah20 January 2017 at 12:14

    A film visit must have been lovely but what a shame about the noise, even more so due to the reason behind it. Great choice of word though, it makes you think. Thanks for joining the #weekendblogshare

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  6. Unknown20 January 2017 at 15:57

    glad your week is going well, for the most part! hopefully the noise isn't too bad! My week went well; I got a YT video up, though I need to get my workouts and meal prepping back on track finally. sheesh! :P Hope you have a lovely weekend!

    stop by and chat :) http://storybookapothecary.com

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  7. Cheryl20 January 2017 at 19:01

    How lovely to catch up with family. We had so much renovation going on in the house when the children were babies, that I thought I'd need to record it and play it back when it was all over, otherwise they would never be able to sleep.#wotw

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    1. The Queen of Collage28 January 2017 at 09:15

      We don't get to see him much so it was a joy. You make me giggle.

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  8. Kim Carberry20 January 2017 at 20:03

    Ahh! It sounds like a lovely visit from your father in law.
    The building work sounds very annoying....I hope they new tenants are nice. x
    #WotW

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    1. The Queen of Collage28 January 2017 at 09:14

      It sure was. As long as they don't come through the wall then we're ok.

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  9. Debbie21 January 2017 at 06:45

    Hi Helena, how lovely that your husband got to see his Dad and your children their Grandad. You are lucky that the children can sleep through the noise of the workmen, hope they finish their job soon.

    Thank you for linking with the #MMBC.

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    1. The Queen of Collage28 January 2017 at 09:13

      I hope so too. They've been working on it for a fortnight. I'm surprised really.

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  10. Sarah Christie21 January 2017 at 18:14

    Ah i bet thats been lovely for your hubby, I hope you are able to understand a little french? And such a shame about the old lady, I hope you new neighbours are lovely and all that banging stops soon x

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    1. The Queen of Collage28 January 2017 at 09:13

      Yes he's definitely enjoyed catching up with his father. Je sais un peu de francais pas beaucoup. Merci. x

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  11. Amy at love made my home22 January 2017 at 08:00

    Hope you have been enjoying your lovely family time. Hope the building work is done soon and you get some nice new neighbours instead of builders!

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  12. Jane - Our Little Escapades23 January 2017 at 09:58

    What a lovely visit from your father in law. I bet your husband loved being able to catch up. I hope you get some nice new neighbors #WotW

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  13. Catherine @ Story Snug23 January 2017 at 11:09

    That is a gorgeous photo. I love having family come to stay :)

    #MMBC

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