Day 7

Well it's been exactly a week since Rich flew off into the night and I am doing OK. The kids have been their usual selves hehe...pretty good really, to be fair. They've had their feral moments, but then, so have I ;) I am in the midle of doing another big cull and clean which is what I tend to do when Rich goes away. I find it cathartic and also gives me a goal to work toward to keep me busy. I have taken bag loads of books, toys and clothes to the op-shop and also thrown away a heap of old stuff...broken toys, old suitcases, bikes, prams etc etc that we have just never gotten around to getting rid of. Throwing stuff (and giving away stuff) is such a gteat feeling...like a literal load is lifted. I feel as I am getting older that we truly need less and less stuff and that I am being a more informed and responsible consumer. Great lesson for the kids too. The kids rooms are super clean and organised, the backyard and play areas are done and the storage cupboards are so tidy...love it! Now just to do our room and the kitchen, which will be pretty quick and easy. Don't get me wrong, we still have plenty of stuff...there are 6 of us after all.
No scrapping to share at the moment.Too much sorting and purging being done LOL. Hopefully my new organised home will make for some fab creativity and a new burst of energy. A couple of weeks ago I bought a new sewing machine. Nothing flash, just a basic machine with a few little functions. I used to quilt a while back but haven't sewn for ages. I am not really planning to get into quilting again but am keen to update my sewing skills and to delve into a little dressmaking and some soft furnishings. I have spent a bit of time on Ebay this week and have bought some gorgeous Michael Miller fabrics. Love, love, love them! Gorgeous retro kid's fabrics which I have some ideas for. Loving these ones especially and can't wait for them too arrive..





Aren't they so cute!?