There's this family that regularly comes to my favourite coffee shop in the morning at the same time as I do. Parents in their mid-forties and three kids aged six to ten, I would guess. They sip their hot drinks, idly flip through the papers and chat to one another. They look that particular Notting Hill kind of cool: a bit messy, boho, casual.
It always makes me smile when I seem them, cause this is the kind of family I imagine us becoming when we have children. They seem easy and happy in eachother's company, and they have this lovely morning ritual that's just an older, more familial version of our own.
That does sound idyllic (both your coffee drinking and theirs'!).
Posted by: Deb | 19 October 2009 at 11:53 AM
I love family rituals and I imagine lots of fun ones, when i have children. Thanks for sharing you blog on Mondo Beyondo.
Jamie
Posted by: Jamie | 19 October 2009 at 09:11 PM
Delightful! I sometimes wonder about people - especially the ones whose lives I crush on - and wonder if they are happy in their life or whether they crush on someone else's!
I love you blog - it's very nice to meet you!
Posted by: megg | 27 November 2009 at 06:21 PM
Ah, was checking back for an update. No matter, will just comment again here!
Was lovely to meet you Saturday! There seemed to be so much more to talk about!
Take care,
Debx
Posted by: Deb | 01 December 2009 at 12:56 PM
Thank you for enrolling in the BYW class, I just had a look at your blog and can't wait to "meet" you in class next month! :)
xo
Holly
Posted by: decor8 Holly | 07 December 2009 at 05:37 PM
We have a little place near us called Runcible Spoon that we love to go to with our girls. I think the trick is getting kids used to those kinds of environments early, so they aren't bulls in a china shop the first time they go. Love your writing & can't wait to read more!
Posted by: Annie | 25 February 2010 at 07:19 PM
This is beautifully written, and I can totally relate.
Posted by: Erika | 26 February 2010 at 02:37 AM