Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Hibernating ♥

Ah winter, a season which I thought I loved (I was always adamant that I liked each of the seasons equally), but which keeps going down in my estimations on a daily basis. I'm sick of the grey skies, lack of light and the never-ending drizzle. I'm a tired and freezing cold mess and at this point I'm just longing for spring and all it's beautiful blooms.

It's not that we're a fair-weather family, in fact not at all. I'll happily let my boys skip and jump about in the rain, they're not shy in getting dirty and cold, but even they seem to be in hibernation mode. My four year old, who was blessed with an abundance of never-ending energy even had a nap yesterday, something he hasn't done since he was in his early 3's. The cold, dreary and dull days have gotten to us all.

The baby (who is now 19 months old but who will forever be referred to as 'the baby') now sleeps under two, thick blankets and he even napped in his snuggly soft dressing gown the other day for the warmth. He was an adorable, cosy sight and I couldn't help snapping a picture of him dozing alongside his beloved teddies - the blue one being the teddy version of the Velveteen Rabbit, all worn from constant love and affection. The poor thing is on it's last legs but he's never without it, it's adorable.

Now don't get me wrong, there are some aspects to winter which I absolutely love - the vibrant pink and orange sunrises, the perfect pastel sunsets, the appearance of more and more cheery little robins around the place (Santa's robins apparently!) and the beautiful frosty patterns across the landscape... but I've come to the conclusion that I'm most definitely a spring and summer kind of girl.

I just miss getting out and about, having the light to practice my photography (one of my biggest passions in life) and not having ice-blocks for hands. Maybe I should just try harder to embrace the spirit of winter and capture what I can on camera, even if it's grainy... I'll give it a go, but the perfectionist in me is already dying inside at the thought of bad photography due to lack of light. I love that this little blog of mine has turned into a seasonal project though, it's very special to me.

Until spring rears it's beautiful head again I think we'll be stuck in this hibernating mode, caught up in warm blankets, comfort food and roaring fires.

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17 comments

  1. Hibernating is the best thing ever! I love snuggling up in blankets and watching movies during winter. I'm a spring/autumn person. I was born in autumn, so I think I have an affinity for the season.

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  2. I am a summer baby so I have always had an aversion to winter and though I am trying to embrace it, the dark grey skies are not helping

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  3. Aww I hear you, but do have to admit I am an autumn/winter lover! Hibernating in warm blankets in front of roaring fires sounds like bliss to me :)

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  4. Look at those cheeks!! Hibernating is the best.

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  5. We live in Sweden, and it has been constant rain...our garden is flooded when it is not frozen like an ice rink. We are getting one half sunny day a week. I love winter but it still needs to have a little sun in it!!

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  6. Hibernating is definitely the best !! I love it, blankets and hot water bottles and a duvet!! bliss :) look at those gorgeous cheeks !!

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  7. That's what I love most about winter - hibernation. I am an introvert and being able to snuggle under the covers and sip hot chocolate? The best!

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  8. Hibernation sounds perfect when the weather is cold and dreary. We don't even have pretty snow yet, just haze and inversion (yucky polluted inversion).

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  9. Aww beautiful photo . I like the idea of hibernation! I like to be warm and cosy and wrapped in lots of blankets around this time of year :)

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  10. It's definitely time for hibernating and lots of snuggles with the bubba!

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  11. Oh I love a bit of l both. You can’t beat snuggles with the kiddies at home when it’s cold , but I also love to get some fresh sore with them , but we do wrap up warm :)

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  12. Ahh what a gorgeous photo. I also love to hibernate, I don't cope well with the cold! xx

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  13. I love winter, especially the bright sunny cold days, but there is something to be said for hibernation and feeling snug as a bug in a rug

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  14. He looks so cute in there with his blankets and robe. I think it's going to be a tough winter this year and I'm just embracing cosy nights under blankets and hot chocolates to get through it

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  15. Oh I'm a outdoors girl, you can get some stunning wintery photos. A frosty morning is beautiful

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  16. I totally get you! Towards the end of the summer I say I can't wait for the cooler weather of Winter yet when winter comes around I'm snuggled under my blanket counting down the days til I can pack away my coat again lol! x

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  17. I find myself sleeping a lot during winter too. I get cozy and drift off to dream land. The picture of the little one is perfect! I’m a winter kinda girl myself but I love the cold, I despise being hot hah. Happy holidays!

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