Monday 2 March 2015

Serenity, Peace and Harmony


Spring is on its way. The signs are everywhere. We have some beautiful snowdrops and tiny pink cyclamen under the trees in our garden.


We got back from our vacation last Monday after a good flight with the jet stream behind us. A whole hour early. It made a big difference as I am not one to be able to sleep on an aeroplane, and I get very wriggly after just a few hours.

We have returned to "March coming in like a lion".


"March brings breezes loud and shrill to stir the dancing daffodil".

The daffodils are not out yet and the breezes are more like miniature hurricanes! Watching the birds being blown across the sky is quite amusing.

Just a couple of days before we went on holiday we had some excellent news. Dan had the results of his MRI scan and was informed that he is completely clear of cancer following his High Frequency Ultrasound treatment last March. He will still need bi-annual blood tests and a yearly MRI scan, but we are happy with that. 


I just want to thank all of your who sent us prayers and support during the last couple of years. It is proof that the power of prayer is an amazing force. 

The stress just lifted from his shoulders, and also from mine. It was the best news ever and we were able to go away and really feel justified in enjoying ourselves. Talk about a 'Happy Dance'!


The morning before we were due to travel down to the airport, Dan pulled me over his lap for a "reminder and reinforcement" spanking. He could see that I was beginning to "bubble up" and his plan was to settle me and calm me down, as he knew it would be nigh impossible for any spanking to take place whilst away due to the thin walls between cabins on our cruise ship. Even love-making can be a challenge as I have a tendency for being noisy and energetic. Oh well.

Dan used two implements, our beloved Rose paddle and my hated little nipper. It was quite a hard spanking and when I happily thought it was finished a couple of times, it resumed even harder. 

I had a jolly good cry, and then to quote Katie "Some mighty fine loving followed."


It must seem strange to read how a spanking like this can result in such close and loving feelings towards each other, and how much it lifted my mood and helped me to remain calm whilst packing and travelling to our destination. But I can heartily recommend it.

Not only was I calm for the journey, but I remained calm and in a good frame of mind for our entire holiday. Only once did Dan need to raise his eyebrows and give me one "Settle down - now!" spank, and I quietened and became my usual self. Really I cannot remember such a peaceful and enjoyable holiday.


We did, however, have a funny "instance" whilst in a market in St Lucia. 

It was a wonderful place with fruit and vegetables lined up with toothpaste, cooking oil, handmade goods and clothing. A real eclectic mix.

I was happily looking at some beautifully made wooden salad servers and bowls, quite innocently, when Dan held something up to show me. 

I looked happily at him and giggled, not quite comprehending at first. 

"I should think this will hurt" he said to me conversationally, and went on to discuss aerodynamics. 

The stallholder looked at Dan knowingly and I almost died of embarrassment.

It is a slightly bigger edition of our Little Nipper, but rounded and it has "holes".

Despite my embarrassment a purchase was made. 

So this is our new implement:



It is made out of avocado wood and is highly polished. It is no thicker than the Little Nipper but Dan is quite correct - it has, shall we say, certain aerodynamic properties. LOL! Not!!

By the time we arrived home I had forgotten all about it. It had been packed in Dan's suitcase, so when I unpacked my clothes I didn't give it a thought.

No so Dan.

Having had my lovely "in bed" cup of coffee, on our very first morning back, Dan sat up in bed, rather meaningfully, and said "Right, time to get back to normal."

And he brandished what will be henceforth known as "The Big Nipper" at me. (He had detoured whilst getting the coffee and then concealed it craftily under his pillows.)

I went over his lap, not at all reluctantly. I know better now.

"Wow, this thing really works" Dan informed me.

"You don't need to tell me that" I looked sideways, trying to crane my neck in order to watch the action. I didn't really need to watch - I could feel!

"It gets you red ever so quickly" he added.

"Well thank you for that".

The happy compliance and giggles didn't last for long. This implement does everything it is fabled to do, and more. I found it quite difficult not to kick.

"I am told that it is best to relax and give in to it" I remarked to Dan. "But owww!! how I am meant to do that I just don't know!"

Luckily Dan heard me beginning to squeak a bit, and giving me "one for the road" he stopped. My eyes were just at the pre-brimming over point. My bottom felt glowing all over. Dan had really enjoyed himself.

He gave me the usual evil grin. "That should keep you compliant for a bit."

So, dear friends, I have decided that this is one implement which is not going to see the light of day except when the moon is blue. 

If it hurts as much as this with just smallish wrist flicks, how would it be if Dan felt I had overstepped the line? It is something I am not at all willing to find out.

We have grown a lot, Dan and I in this new life of ours, and long may the serenity, peace and harmony continue.


PS - I am always willing to direct other enterprising husbands to the little stall where the Big Nipper was purchased!  

25 comments:

  1. Ami,
    Good morning............. from our sunny place this morning. A good spanking after a holiday is almost essential. So glad your vacation made things right.
    Meredith

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    1. Oh, you and your sun! We are forecast a warm weekend with temperatures up to 14 degrees C - so there! LOL LOL!

      Yes, it is strange how we all come back from lovely holidays to be reunited with "staring at either the mattress or the floorboards"!!!

      Hugs
      Ami

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  2. Such wonderful news about Dan. The trip sounded wonderful and a perfect way to celebrate the news and relax into life. Not such good news about the "Big Nipper".

    Glad you're back, we've missed you.

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    1. It was a wonderful trip and we came back so much more relaxed, thank goodness. The big nipper is not nice and will be relocated to the very bottom of the drawer under about fifty pairs of knickers, and hence not easily found!

      Hugs
      Ami

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  3. Ami, so glad for the good news about your husband. I was praying for you both when I read about your trip. I have only received one RA spanking so far, but hope Gabe will recognize the importance of them. Keep up the good posts.

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    1. Thank you very much, Megan. The RA spankings differ in length and strength, but always keep me focussed and grounded. I do not always admit to enjoying them - but they have the most wonderful effect on me and help to keep our home harmonious and peaceful.

      Hugs
      Ami

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  4. Oh Ami, great news about Da. And into the realms of wood you go,lol, lol.
    love Jan,xx

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    1. Thank, Jan. Hmmmm. Well all I can say is that I do not recommend wood with holes in it!

      Hugs
      Ami

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  5. I'm so happy for you both - Dan's news, the wonderful vacation and a new 'toy'! What could be better. I've missed you, I'm glad you're home and I hope things continue to be fun and relaxing!

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    1. Thanks, PK. It is all a big relief.

      If you ever want to borrow this new toy, I am happy to send it over! Snigger!

      Hugs
      Ami

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  6. Ami,

    Wonderful news about Dan. Happy for you both.

    A fabulous holiday and a new implement, Lucky girl:)

    Love,
    Ronnie
    xx

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    1. Thanks, Ronnie. We are both feeling so much better. But as far as the implement is concerned, it may get well hidden under my lingerie and only brought out on ceremonial occasions from now on! LOL!

      Hugs
      Ami

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  7. Terrific news about Dan, and what a great way to celebrate! Anything with holes is on my.....way too ouchie list.....Master's maintenance paddle has holes...it is small...and..well now you know.
    Nice to have you back
    hugs abby

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    1. Thanks Abby. I cannot believe that anything is too 'ouchy' for you. You are so much braver than I am. I swear my rear gets more sensitive by the month! At least I now know that there is someone else who understands 'holes' and 'aerodynamics'. LOL!

      Hugs
      Ami

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  8. Wonderful news about your husband! So jealous about the flowers as I can see the snow covered ground outside the window. Should we be happy that he bought a new implement or offer sympathy... or both? :D

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    1. Thank you, Christina. The flowers are appearing everywhere over here now. So pretty and fresh looking. And yes, it is fine for you to be happy, but you can offer sympathy as well. I have a very sensitive rearend, and it now feels as if it is getting fried. I cannot for the life of me understand women who say they enjoy paddles like this. LOL!

      Hugs
      Ami

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  9. Welcome home Ami and Dan...doing my happy dance for Dan's awesome results!

    All we have here weather-wise is cold, more cold, bitter winds and snow...no flowers...they are too scared to poke their little heads out.

    So happy you had such a lovely and relaxing holiday. Ami...ya gotta admit...'Big Nipper' is beautiful. Just behave yourself and you can just admire it. LOL

    Hugs and Blessings...
    Cat

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    1. Oh Cat, your winters do seem to go on a long while. I hope you soon get a thaw and the cold winds lessen.

      Love your advice on the big nipper! And yes, the wood is beautiful, but that is about all.

      Hugs
      Ami

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  10. Hi Ami, I'm so very happy to hear about Dan's results. That's fantastic news!

    So glad you both had such a wonderful time away and that you were in such a good place the whole time. Seems the spanking prior to the trip worked wonders lol:)

    The big nipper definitely looks horrid and ouchy!

    Hugs
    Roz

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    1. Thanks, Roz. You can thank Meredith for the good advice re a pre-holiday spanking. It did work very well! Glad we didn't have the big nipper at that time though!

      Hugs
      Ami

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  11. Congratulations on your good news.
    . It's amazing how many blue moons there are, they appear when you least expect them.

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    1. Thanks, Anna. No, no, no - I hope not to encounter too many blue moons! But I did chuckle about the "...when you least expect them" bit. I just hope it becomes like the dreaded bathbrush - used only in times of prevention, not cure!

      Hugs
      Ami

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  12. Sorry, I'm so late :( So glad to hear the good news or Dan's clear diagnosis. What a wonderful relief for the two of you.

    That new implement looks intimidating. I think you should ask for another trip to exchange it! Hiding them never works. You just get the stern, "bring it to me" and a harder spanking. Exchange it. Or maybe you can make a nice padded covering for it, lol.

    Hugs,
    Clara

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  13. So happy to hear you wonderful news!!! What perfect timing to hear it!!

    And there will be no referring of 'Big Nipper Shop" to my husband! ;)

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  14. Such wonderful news about Dan. What beautiful flowers...and thoughts of spring. :-) Hugs

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