Busy! Busy! Busy!

Posted on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 03:25

Wow! I can't believe it has been two months since I last posted. The time seems to be flying by.  We have been busy here at Hawthorn Cottage with spring cleaning, clearing out, decorating and gardening. The family bathroom has been decorated and we are currently waiting on a plumber to come and install a new shower and basin in our ensuite and then it will be redecorated too. It's a really tiny room so it won't take long.

Peter also rearranged our study for me. It is quite a small room so the possibilities of what to do in it are limited. I was delighted though that a desk could fit into as well as a small sofa, my bookcases AND all my craft supplies! I now have a dedicated crafting area and boy have I been making use of it! I have made loads of cards ( I have two sales coming up as well as other orders), notebook covers and decorated mirrors for gifts. I love it! Having space to spread out my supplies and work is soooooo good! It certainly beats carrying everything to the dining room table and then having to clear it up each time you need to eat!

The last week here has been beautiful. Up until now it has been quite cold but for the last few days it has been really sunny and HOT! Unusual for this part of the world and in reality not likely to last but.......we take what we get!!!

The improved weather meant I was able to get really stuck into the garden. Grass got cut, outdoor furniture got cleaned, the BBQ has been scrubbed and used (!!!!!!!!!) and I attacked the bramble hedge that grows along one side of our garden. It is about seven feet high and four or five feet deep. Peter has to do the main cutting of it but I wanted to tidy up the sides along the path. It took a few hours to do and although I say I attacked it I really think it was the other way around. I came away from the experience scratched, jagged and generally cut up!!! It was worth it though as you can now get up a path at the side of the house (not used often) without taking your life in your hands!!!

Peter has been really busy with work and the kids are still busy with school and playgroup. We got confirmation a few days ago that James has a full time nursery place next year in the little nursery that Amy attended a few years ago. This begins in September after the summer break. He is really excited. We called into it to leave off some paperwork and he was VERY reluctant to leave! I hope he has the same enthusiasm for it when it comes to the start of term!

That's all I can think of for now. Hopefully I'll not take as long to update the next time!

Catherine

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Posted by Schatzi on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 03:59 - Link

Thanks for posting about your day to day life...it is so fun reading about things others do with their day.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Connie

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Posted by BlueApple on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 02:19 - Link

It's so good to hear from you! Sounds like your family is growing well! Enjoy that new space - post some pictures of your projects....I'd love to see them!
Blessings,
Julia

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