Dreaming and Making Memories.

Well we have just had a long weekend and it was a rainy and dreary grey weekend but we still made the most of it. 

The first couple of days we spent snuggled up in bed watching DVD's and the last we we went for a scenic drive and had a picnic ( under cover of course). 

The day spent watching DVD's and snuggling is just as important as the scenic drive. We just hung out all together at home caught up in our own little world with no cares and just soaked in the family time. 

We need to take this moments to make special family memories and I remember as a kid going on road trips close to home and exploring great little towns. The kids were so great and really loved being away from the screens of technology as did hubby and I. We took our time and explored the many lookouts in the rain forest and read the educating signs strategically placed around the place. Although it was still drizzling we made the most of it. 

It was great finding a scenic lookout ( although there was so much fog we really couldn't see whatever it was we were supposed to see)  where we enjoyed our hot chocolate, brownies and listened to the bell birds singing. We then drove on checking out little secluded spots and soaking in all the fresh air. We found a great covered area to have our picnic. 

As much as it was great to refresh our souls (I know, bloody Hippy Dippy saying!) it is important to make these memories. Sometimes we forget about Cadel's illness and feel just like a so called 'average' family and I hope the kids cherish those moments that hubby and I work so hard at making for them. We took the obligatory selfie photos  and family photos and tried to take some 'arty' shots of the beautiful rain forest. It was great to have a day where we weren't irritating each other, there was no yelling and screaming at each other, no bickering and there was plenty of 

smiles, giggles and happy sounds. 

I think the kids enjoyed it as much as we did and hopefully they lock it away in their memory bank. Hubby and I were checking out the cottages for sale, dreaming about buying a little run down cottage to renovate into an open one room little get away with great views, a cosy fire and no TV or phone reception where we can escape the real world and enjoy our family time. Wouldn't it be great. One little cottage in the hills to escape to in winter and then another by the beach with just the basics to enjoy the warmer months. 

Oh well I can dream anyway, have to buy some lotto tickets and cross our fingers and toes to help this dream come true. But that is what life is all about making plans and dreaming and working at those dreams to make them happen. 

K