So our little getaway before baby arrives was only a week ago but strangely enough it actually feels like 6 months ago! It's been such a hectic week since being home, with so much pregnancy drama, that I'd do anything to go back to that lovely little lodge for a few more days.
It was really important to me that James, Lily and I got to spend some time away together before the craziness of having a new baby kicks in. I'm really concious that Lily only has a limited amount of time left as an only child and I really want her to enjoy her last few weeks of having mummy and daddy to herself. I also wanted us to enjoy being able to put all our attention on her before we have to start dividing our time up between the two of them!
At first it looked like we weren't going to get chance to get the family break that I wanted. We left it too late to look and by the time we did get round to looking everywhere was fully booked until after christmas - by which time I'd be the size of a whale and about to pop!
Then I came across Natural Retreats and it couldn't have been more perfect for us and luckily we were able to book some last minute dates at the start of December.
We drove up to the Dales on the Tuesday after Lily finished nursery and got totally lost down the pitch black village roads but we found our way eventually and the next few days passed by in a lovely blur of woodland walks and family time in the cosy lodge.
To be honest the fact that there wasn't anything to do on site, entertainment wise, allowed us to just spend some much needed quality time together as a family. Back home we're always so busy - even on weekends I feel like we're constantly rushing around so it was nice to just stop for a few days and breathe.
Me and Lil got to do things together that I feel like we barely have time to do these days. Simple things like jigsaws, colouring books and lots of games of hide and seek. The lodge had the best hiding places! I've mentioned this a lot but life has been so hectic since Lily started nursery in September and these little activities are the things I've missed the most, especially recently.
The whole week had a really christmassy feel to it too, helped along by the gorgeous open log fire and the never ending christmas playlists on the music channels. I even took the opportunity to put Lily in her santa dress one afternoon!
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