Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family.
Five Happy Things {Week 1/2025}
It was so lovely having time off between Christmas and New Year. The weather was not great but we enjoyed spending time with the children. We took them climbing at HarroWall which was fun. It’s dog friendly which meant the pup could come too!
We also managed a trip karting at Team Sports in High Wycombe. This is a new track and one that my son was keen to try out. We had two races and finished off our session with a game of electronic darts.
We love a sculpture train and managed to walk some of the Penguin Parade at Fleet Street Quarter. The trail consists of 12 penguin sculptures, each decorated by a different artist. We don’t visit the Fleet Street area of London very often but we enjoyed looking for the penguins.
Our final trip with the kids was to Draughts Board Game Cafe at Waterloo. We have been to Draughts back in 2023 but it was fun to take the kids. We played both Santorini and Carcassonne, which we had played before. This was also dog friendly so a great place to hide from all the rain.
I set myself a new reading challenge for 2025 of 35 books. I read some brilliant books last year and am excited to read some of the books I received for Christmas. My first book of the year is The Book of Beginnings by Sally Page.
The Draughts Board Game looks similar to one that we have played before (Carcassonne). It is nice to spend some quality time together as a family.
That board games looks fun. I love the idea of a game that builds as you go!
It’s nice to see a focus on positive moments to start the year. Reflecting on small wins can really set the tone for a good year ahead.
Trip karting is something new to me, I would love to try it. A board game cafe is such a fun idea!
I really do like the random sculpture walks that they seem to do in England! Sounds like you had a packed week.
It sounds like you packed a lot in between Christmas and New year where every day seems like it is Sunday. I would love to do the penguin trail
oh wow, you’ve been busy lol, this is awesome…one of my happiest thing is celebrating my son’s birthday, that was awesome…
Sounds like you had a lovely bit of time around Christmas and New Year. I can’t believe that we’re already a week into 2025 already x
The climbing wall activity sounds like a really good idea for the kids. The karting sounds like so much fun.
That board game looks so interesting, I’ve never heard of it before. I would love to try to play, as well as the wall climbing activity!
What a lovely week filled with events and fun activities to end the holidays, the Draughts Board Game Cafe and the karting trip sounds like such fun
I think it’s awesome to reflect on things that made you happy. Focusing on positivity is what I prefer doing as well.
I’ve set myself a target of 30 books this year. I read somewhere that it’s 20 pages per night on average so I’m hoping its doable.
Looks like you had a great time. This board game looks fun to play with. Will check out if I can get it here.
Sounds like you have had an amazing week! The board game sure looks like fun. I need to get more of them
I love how you’ve started 2025 with such positivity. Your happy moments are so inspiring – here’s to more joy and wonderful memories ahead! 💕