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Monday, 6 February 2017

Pay it forward, Pay it back...

Friday Night With Friends was supposed to be an all day self-indulgent session for me, however, there was washing, folding, a bathroom to clean, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping to be done, and by then it was 2pm.  I had some lunch, went into town to get the mail, came home and then sat down to start.....text message......

"Mum, can you do me a big favour?   Can you get a present for a friend's 21st?  I'll pay you back!"

Famous last words?!  So off I went, not knowing what on earth to get.   A few unreplied text messages later and I ended up at my favourite shop where I bought a gift voucher and a gorgeous photo frame for the birthday girl.

Needless to say, when the boy got home, the gifts got the stamp of approval, which shocked me no end. But I felt good.... there was my pay-it-forward deed for the day.

By this time it was 4 o'clock.  So much for my self-indulgency.  I turned on the tv and set up the dvd, picked up my cross stitch and started to stitch away, breathing deeply and satisfied I could now enjoy myself.   Half an hour or so later, hubby comes home...."what's for tea?"
Long story short, I did end up starting my FNWF on Friday night!  And here is my progress.....


I can honestly say I'm enjoying the process and loving how it's turning out.  I'm nearly there.....

I love spending my stitching time with my like-minded FNWF friends.  Thanks to Cheryll for another great night.  
....and if you're still wondering, no I haven't been paid back for the gift yet.....do you think I ever will? 

xox sugary hugs :o)




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14 comments:

  1. Karen's Korner6 February 2017 at 11:47

    I have heard those words more times than I care to remember!!!!! Mothers are such softies. Gorgeous stitchery.

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  2. Jo6 February 2017 at 18:05

    At least you got to enjoy some stitching eventually

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  3. BizarreQuilter6 February 2017 at 19:55

    oh dear. i am not sure if we ever get paid back for those things. hee hee. but you are right, paying it forward is wonderful.

    the cross stitch is amazing.

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  4. Jenny of Elefantz6 February 2017 at 22:15

    What a pretty cross stitch, Wendy!

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  5. Wendy7 February 2017 at 03:09

    A lovely gift to be sure. I too have heard those words many times over the years.

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  6. Sharm7 February 2017 at 05:03

    Yes, I know that type of "day off" all too well lol I'm impressed you managed to get as much done as you did! Funny how when we want a day to sit and stitch all we can see is the cleaning that needs doing before we can actually sit and relax!!

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  7. Janet7 February 2017 at 05:28

    Your cross stitch is lovely! I hate shopping, hate shopping for gifts and am thankful that I can call my girls and ask them to buy presents for me to give to others. And I do pay them back. :)

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  8. Karen7 February 2017 at 07:41

    Pretty colors.

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  9. Susan7 February 2017 at 12:09

    "Boys!!!"
    lovely stitching though - glad you at least got the night time.

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  10. Anonymous7 February 2017 at 16:23

    If your boys are like mine, you won't be paid back. LOL I'm sorry you didn't actually get to indulge yourself, but the stitching looks great.

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  11. Michelle Ridgway7 February 2017 at 19:58

    Lol! Yes I have heard that story before. Your cross stitch is so lovely x

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  12. Raewyn8 February 2017 at 04:23

    Sigh - the life and times of a Mum :-) Glad you finally got a little me-time. Your cross stitch is coming along well and is looking beautiful!

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  13. Joy from Days Filled With Joy10 February 2017 at 08:17

    why is it that something always tries to worm in on our sewing time?!Oh well, good thing we love our family :) You have done a great job on the cross-stitch, love it! xx

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  14. Bethan16 February 2017 at 03:25

    What a beautiful cross-stitch. Glad you got some time to yourself! x

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Hi.....thanks for visiting and I'm glad you've stopped by to visit and leave me a comment. I'll try to reply each time, but if I don't, it's because I've been hijacked by the family.....know I've read it and it reeeeally warms my heart. *insert jiggly heart here*
sugary hugs :o)
Wendy xox