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Just.
The renovating is making life quite tricky - we're now living in one room and on top of each other. There is dust (lots of it), visitors too (which is divine). And there is the need to get the kids out of the house. They're going a little stir crazy. So is my husband. So am I.
It must be the end of the school holidays.
This week has included, a quick trip back to Melbourne, lots of quick trips down the beach and up the street. There have been backyard kicks of the footy and trips to the library. It's all been essential.
Deadlines. Oh, the deadlines. A kitchen to be installed. A million things to do beforehand. It's exciting. It's daunting.
This has been our week.
| My junior photographer tells me to say Cheese!; post-Easter paraphernalia on the mantelpiece; holding hands as we walk to the beach; sibling fun; Port Fairy scenery; we've discovered footy; building sandcastles; the boardwalk; technology loving Gen Yers - she's more attached to her phone than I am. |
I have no suggestions on how to cope with the dust. Worst part I reckon. In the end it will be wonderful xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement Bianca! It's almost worse today than last week. Yes, the end result is what keeps me focused. Pictures of the end result soon! X
DeleteOh they're beautiful pics Kymmie... and I am so impressed that you're still smiling, reno's are so trying... and yes, the dust is quite horrendous. LOTS of drop sheets over EVERYTHING is my only advice on beating it. It will all be worth it though my friend xo
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Julie, for your words of wisdom. I know it will be worth it. Sometimes it's just difficult! Staying focused on the prize!! Smiling... Even if its through gritted teeth! X
Deleteoh these are the memories you'll look back on soon and say "remember when....." it wasn't so bad!!! Have a wonderful week....love your smile x
ReplyDeleteAh yes, the memories. I don't want to wish my life away, but can they be memories already? The end result in a blink of an eye would be awesome, yes? But then again, would we appreciate it as much? Bet you can't wait until your house is finished ;)
DeleteFor the challenges of renovations, guests and sharing a single living space, the photos make it all look utterly beguiling!
ReplyDeleteOh kath, I have you under my spell! And yes, not one photograph of the mess we're living in. That will soon come! I promise that it's really been difficult and sometimes the smile is one of those "fake it until you make it". It even works!! Xx
DeleteJunior photographer has done a great job, first thing I thought when I opened this post was 'love this photo'.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mandy! This photo was taken by Noah - my three year old. He's a natural! Xxx
DeleteTamika is 20 and I have come to think of her phone as an extension of her hand. She is never without it. She even goes to the loo and showers with it.
ReplyDeleteAh yes! I know and understand all too well! And I thought I was bad!!!
DeleteGorgeous photos Kym. I don't know what took me so long to pop over to your gorgeous space and say hello.
ReplyDeleteWell, hello!
love that first photo. that is why i must limit my daughter's phone time (1 hour a weekday)...she would be on it 24-7!
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