We are 2 sleeps away from moving into our new home. That really isn’t long. Especially when you consider how much is left to pack. Hey ho, we’ll do our best and see how we get on. The last couple of days have been pretty stressful with peak stress hitting this afternoon. On being informed that we might not actually be able to move in on Friday despite having the movers booked, the house (sort of nearly) packed and our…
Due to the fact that my sister who may talk nice but is in fact a deadly ninja smurf kindly requested pictures, I was motivated to take a few snaps of our lovely new carpets. They were installed on Friday and I spent today hoovering them to get up all of the fluff, two hoovers worth and counting…but totally worth it. Behold the carpeted bliss, The dark grey carpet runs up the stairs, along the landing and into our bedroom…
I apologise in advance for any madness or general not-making-sense that is likely to take over for the forseeable. This is the final week before our move, that’s right we are on a clock people. This is the last Sunday living somewhere else, we are nearly there. This week I will be packing, panicking and attempting to stay sane. Really the main thing is the packing, the rest is optional. Say it with me, the stucco is finished! I will…
Joining in with Amanda at Soulemama this Friday. That crazy boy and his pumpkin seed nose. Happy Friday!
Yesterday I saw this great video on Free Range Kids about a scheme that is being trialed in the UK at the moment, it is an incredibly simple idea but I’m not surprised at its popularity with children of all ages. This video reinforces something I’ve be thinking about for quite a while now, about the way children play and interact and their environment’s impact upon this. Being homeschoolers has given me the chance to really observe the way that…
Today is my birthday, my 38th to be exact. Doesn’t 38 sound like a glamorous age to you? I don’t know if I can really live up to it but I love the sound of 38, it sounds lovelier than 37 somehow. I spent the afternoon painting my house (we are soooooo close) and I pondered what life will be like when I don’t have to devote every spare moment to painting doors and door frames and stairs…. So what…
I was just reading a great post by Earthmama Lisa, about choosing how we react to life. This is something I’ve thought on a lot over this summer, but a reminder is always helpful. As my stress levels rise and the impending move begins to weigh heavily on my consciousness, I find it difficult to keep a level head and heart. I feel panicky, stressed, nervous and quite shouty. It is taking little to tip me over the edge and…
Throughout this build process I’ve tried (I really have tried) to remain calm and professional. I’ve been helping with the project management of the build, which has been a lot of work and effort. I’ve enjoyed a lot of it, being so involved in building my own home has been really rewarding, but there have been many frustrations. This, it appears, is the nature of building. But throughout it all I’ve tried to be realistic, helpful and persistent in achieving…
Have you ever painted your entire house? Have you ever painted your entire house all at once? You are probably thinking that doesn’t sound like a fun way to spend Thanksgiving weekend and you would be correct. Oh how correct you are. But. When you have the electricians coming next week (allegedly), the appliances being delivered and the following week the carpets are going in, well painting has to be done. In order for the final fix of electrical to…
Walking around our land I notice wood, in many different forms and with many uses, everywhere I look. Ready for the fire on the cold days and nights to come, Fallen and ready for cutting, But perfect for climbing on just as they are, And of course it is excellent for building houses with, The abundance all around me feels wonderful. Knowing that we have the capacity to keep ourselves warm, create entertainment, belongings and even a home from this…