Roll on spring

Today is my day off from work, and I am also taking a break from decorating the bedroom as I am honestly exhausted! I have put all of the decorating things to the sides as best I can and had a good old hoover, and we have moved back in. I will pick it up again in a day or two when my back has rested.

I have neglected all of my normal housework - between working 5 hours a day and decorating for the rest the house has descended into a state of chaos - so today will hopefully be a day off Getting Stuff Done. I have had a quick run around this morning, and now the girls have a friend to visit, so I will rest while I can and carry on in the afternoon! 

One job I did do was cleaning out the stove, as unless something dramatic happens I can't see us having another fire this year. Am I tempting fate? 

I had a quick look in the greenhouse and have quite a few things sprouting now. I didn't grow anything last year, and the year before we were moving so my garden was totally neglected then as well. I had almost forgotten about the magic of it. 

I felt a bit dreary and depressed at bedtime last night, thinking about the Easter holidays just gone and the summer holidays coming up, and how little time I have for the girls now with work. I feel better about it in the light of day, I only work three days a week and I am finished after lunch. It's not the end of the world. 

Today I am grateful for:

1. Things growing, spring coming

2. Wild garlic

3. Friends with children living nearby

4. The strength and energy to make my house nicer

5. My day off