Welcome people of the page; as the late great Anne Rice used to say. Happy Spring to you! The sun is shining and it’s to be a warm day today!
Yes, we’ve been here for almost a month. Two days ago, I finally built my own bed back into the second story! I’m So happy to finally have my bed back and gotten through the mental block of the project. Having my own space to sleep and not argue with the kids about who gets to cuddle mom and then waking up multiple times to ensure my rolling over doesn’t affect the snoozer. My bed being practically the bones for my closet too (I store my clothes under my bed) means that I’m all in my own space and got the chance to rearrange the trailer too!
She’s looking spiffy. The top bunk was put up because the kids want to share a bed with each other. Neither likes the top bunk they say, so it’s easier for both to be in the same bed. I’m fortunate that they love each other so! So their clothes are in the cabinet above their bed. the old cabinet of clothes is filled with toys, as is the bucket where I’d kept my clothes until now. The book shelf and art drawers are organized and stocked. The bathroom cabinet is also reorganized and set up to be as efficient and usable as possible.
Next I’ll probably be rebuilding the interior of the bus considering I just chunked things in in a fast tracked “I gotta get outta here” this summer. I have some plans drawn out, inclusive of consideration for cabinetry stairs to go up to the bug. I enjoy my exercise, but I am getting to where the kids are at an age where I can trust them not to abuse my area… Or try and clamber stupidly while I’m driving or something.
It was my eldest child, Atreyu’s, 8th birthday ten days ago. We smooshed his party into Turtles birthday party which she’d had planned for the day after Atreyu’s day, 5 days after her own birthday. I’m blessed, my child is blessed, to have Turtle. She didn’t just invite everybody ( I mean it was initially her party) she made sure everyone was aware of the addition and that Atreyu woould be pleased. Garfield came a couple days early and helped us prepare things. I built a fire pit into the lot and raked up some wood. Cat ordered things online to make sure she got Atreyu a Pokemon themed coloring book, lego set, and another really cool thing. All Atreyu’s presents were Pokemon Turtle got him a trivia game. Someone else (unsure) foils for his cards. Garfield went outta his way to procure and wrap a couple things too! My mom’s gift for him arrived after the weekend and was a carefully curated Omi “healing kit” which Atreyu had wished for. He was SO happy. Opi also sent him a little pocket moolah’s. The most important part was Atreyu being pleased and satisfied with his birthday. It’s so amazing to watch him grow.
I sold some wire wraps over the last few weeks and had a piece commissioned. I also made some especially for Turtle’s birthday and Cat’s coming up, as well… Then I also made a ring to put back into the display. The jewelry is finished but is not in the case, yet.
We’re restructuring our workbook work too lately, so we had a couple days of adjustments and sad hard times, but now we’ve adjusted anyway. I hope it will help us stay on top of things and avoid daily emotional outbreaks.
Today is probably gonna be the day I do the oil change on the bus. The last two days I charged the batteries since it’s been sitting a couple weeks now and I want her to fire up on the first try after changing the oil.
All in all, I’m really hoping to get us all squared away and more set up then we’ve been in almost a year. It feels good to get there and feel the productivity stolen from me, be rekindled.
I’ve been taking the dogs for daily walks exploring the neighborhood here. I’ve been trying to go by myself while the kids stay with Turtle and her kiddos. I’ve had walks where I’ve taken all five of the kids. That was kinda a headache even considering I made it a very short walk at that point. It’s very nice having a a space to breathe and unwind. Yesterday I walked for over an hour, 2.5 miles according to my Maps. The day before I did 1.8 miles in 53 minutes. Yesterday I listened to audible while strolling, the day before I was jamming out to music. I’m sure the dogs love it.
It’s amazing what a momma can achieve with just a little support and space for recovery. Just having another momma to discuss the everyday dinner task. To take turns. Just for me to not have to worry about my kids possibly disturbing anyone. Which is stuid considering that if they love my kids, the “disturbances” are welcome.
Matilda the Bugus 