We've now been here seven weeks and seem to be part of the fixtures and fittings. I'm already involved with Mums n Tots, the families forum, conservation group and for now that is plenty. Our weekly routine has evolved into something manageable for all of us although Big Man has an ever-increasing workload, something his predecessor warned him about.
Our bungalow is located in one of five or six roads provided for families. It is a definite benefit not having stairs with a toddler in tow although she did fall out of the one step that leads into the conservatory twice in the first fortnight assuming the french window was shut and wanting to slam her hands on it. Oops.
It is a ten-minute walk or so to the amenities so as long as the weather is clement we are able to avoid using the car, at least so far while it has been summer. The play park is round the corner and the monkey has already mastered the smaller play equipment steps, tunnel, chain walk and slides as well as climbing onto the rocking animals. She also likes to hang out underneath the larger frames and play 'shops' with me, which is great fun, for the first two minutes at least!
Our garden is small but we are looking into getting hens, they are popular with families here as the egg supply is so dire and foxes are not present. Supplies of fresh produce in the shop are quickly sold out until the next delivery from UK
so in a step towards self-sufficiency I have already established the following in pots/grow bags/containers indoors: cut-n-come-again lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, peppers, parsley, courgettes and garlic. It is a boon being able to garden without fear of slugs and other pestilential creatures.
Our shipping is finally due to arrive this weekend and that will be a relief, I have missed having a blender, our Dyson, my hair straighteners (although in the wind one might ask 'what's the point?'!), her toddler furniture and toys, our photo's, our bedlinen and the rest of my clothes and shoes.
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