The problem with us isn't a North/South of the Watford Gap pronunciation problem with the letter "a" rather that I like the sun and he....... doesn't!
(In linguistics the Watford Gap has become oft-quoted as where England experiences its division of north and south dialects).
So, Aaron is yet to see us both in the same country at the same time, other than when we're at home... #violins
I dream of heading off with a bikini in my suitcase, while the husband couldn't think of anything worse!!!! In fact he wears sunscreen just for the normal UK sun!
Where does Mark Warner come in? Well they, if I win this competition, could send us all off skiing!
Bless my little Aaron, he could see Mummy and Daddy, together on a family holiday, for the first time, in a climate that we can all enjoy! I know he'd try skiing as he is a little dare devil on his balance bike! Anyhow, he is trying ice skating for the first time this Friday :-)
My dare devil boy!
Last year, when it snowed in the UK, both times he was sick inside looking out at it (he did get out a bit when better), but he only learned about snow angels after the snow had gone and has been talking about them ever since.
I would love to be on holiday with him and see him do his first excited snow angel.
I am sure he could master steering the skis ;-)
I have been a bit presumptious and thanks to Aldi, actually have my ski gear already - yep jacket and salopettes:
My boy longing to get better and out in the snow:
See Daddy only likes holidays where we're all wrapped up. This was us on a family weekend away to Harwich October 2010 - glamourous huh? ;-)
We've been together 25 years this year and I have only ever got him on ONE sun holiday and I was in the pool alone while he hid under a parasol taking photos like THIS:
So you see! Skiing is the perfect compromise!!!! Our dare devil boy will get lots of activity to deal with his never ending energy levels and me/daddy can enjoy the snow/skiing and do what we do best, order room service LOL.
But seriously, with me currently being a SAHM it is the only way we are going to afford THAT sort of holiday! Oh and it'd be great to do it next year before Aaron starts school in September!!!!
After all, I have had my days in the sun, and I don't mind being the one to bend a little ;-) even if it is round a bush as I hurtle down a ski slope LOL!
Mark Warner, you wanted to know why I would be a great addition to the team.... well one reason is because I love reviewing days out and experiences and am getting quite a groove on with it look: reviews and I am good at putting holiday videos together, like: this.
Plus I have never been an ambassador for anyone before so you will get to pop my cherry and benefit from my bloggy puppy dog enthusiasm!!!!
Fingers crossed!
I'd love to see my boys on the slopes together:
So for now I have my nose pressed up against THIS "SHOP WINDOW" below as I hold my breath
Amazing entry Lisa, made me giggle and what a wonderful treat it would be with you silver anniversary of togetherness to be in sparkly snow. Love all the pics, especially the room service one; that looks divine!! Best of luck - I really hope Aaron gets to make that snow angel! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for such a lovely comment Emily you have warmed the cockles of my heart xxxxxxxxxxxxx
DeleteAww, lovely post Lisa :) Luckily my husband and I like the same kind of holidays - unfortunately we just can't afford them!
ReplyDeleteOh I so know the feeling xx (the latter bit obviously ;-) xxx
DeleteBending round a bush and hurtling down a ski slope! So funny! :-)
ReplyDeleteNot nearly as funny as Mark Warner popping my ambassador cherry though eh? ;-)
DeleteThanks for visiting and commenting.
Liska x
lovely post honey, fingers crossed for use both that would be amazing ... that shot of room service is making me excited to have a holiday :-)
ReplyDeletefinding it in my archives had just that effect on me too xx
DeleteWhat a fabulous post Liska, good luck! It would be amazing to see your boys on the slopes together I am sure. x
ReplyDeleteJust visited you right back Katie. Your photos look like they stepped right out of a magazine. Wow just wow.
DeleteGood luck xx
A very sweet post! This is such a great opportunity for us bloggers....fingers crossed for you!
ReplyDeleteand you! Off to visit you back xx
DeleteThat's such a lovely post Liska - and Skiing sounds like the perfect compromise indeed. And thanks for that reminder of our little holiday - was great to see that again. Good luck darling xx
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for visiting and commenting. So you also clicked through to the review of "our" holiday bless. Watch the video again it will make you really nostalgic. I am afraid this is one competition win the hubby won't be turning down, so I can't pack you this time (if I win) xxxxxxxxx
DeleteThat Aldi event has prepared you good n proper Liska. Fingers crossed! xx
ReplyDeleteI hope it means that it is meant to be. I have spent a lot of time on their website and the stuff that is included is awesome. What I would add to my post now if the closing date had not past, is that we've never had a date night since he was born, so the childcare (and the fact that he's old enough not to be clingy now) would go down a TREAT! xxx
DeleteWe could *coughs* have a Mark Warner baby! ;-) xxx
DeleteGood luck! I bought MC all the Aldi ski gear for when the snow comes (it better had do!). My advice though, don't go skiing - go to the Arctic Circle to see the Northern Lights…it's amazing xx
ReplyDeleteWe have similar issues in our house. Er, well I like holidays full stop. OH refuses to go away at all - well, since having a child. Even in this country I struggle to get him to agree. I'm working on getting N to drop hints instead of me!
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