Starting my week with the Weekly Edit is a ritual I’ve kept for years. It’s my favourite Monday morning anchor—a chance to slow down, celebrate the ‘small wins,’ and gather the smiles from the week behind us. Part reflection and part record-keeping, it’s my way of documenting our family’s adventures before the next chapter begins.
The Weekly Edit {Week 18/2026}
We visited the rhododendrons at Langley Park in Bucks. It has been years since our last visit so we were excited to see them again. They are just starting to come out in every colour.
Last week I started to reading Shrink Solves Murder by Philippa Perry. I have a huge TBR pile, but wanted to read something a little different. This is a cosy crime novel, with psychology thrown in.
I finished making my Happily jigsaw puzzle called In the 1970s. I bought it from Vinted and only realised it had a missing piece when I tried to finish it. I still enjoyed doing it and loved the illustrations which included a telephone, slinky, Simon Says toy and Pet Rock. My teen had lots of questions about all of these!
My oldest teen had a celebration morning at school, he officially leaves this week! They all signed their school shirts and had a special assembly. After school finished early, he went out for lunch with his friends.
My younger teen took part in her first athletics competition of the season. She did really well so fingers crossed she will have a successful year.
That’s a great attitude to have about the jigsaw puzzle. I know it’s about the journey, and one piece is just one piece… BUT that would drive me crazy.
I love seeing all of the colourful flowers that are on display at the moment. I was literally talking to my friend last night about how I might start doing some puzzles, I will have to look in the charity shops for some!
oh noooo…I hate to get to the last piece of a puzzle only to find out that it’s missing lol…I am so sorry but as you mentioned, at least you enjoyed doing it. I love puzzles, they’re so much fun.
I cannot believe your eldest has grown up so fast. Mine is starting his GCSEs today – busy time for everyone.
Sounds like you had an eventful week. I hate it when my jigsaw is missing a piece. But it’s the beauty of making it right?. I know seeing your oldest off was bitter sweet. But the end of a chapter is just the beginning of another.
Shrink Solves Murder sounds like a thrilling book to read in my opinion. Thank you so much for the recommendation.