Scrappy Kea

Loved the latest 'simplify 101' newsletter: Vol. 4 No. 1 December 2007 'Twas the night after Christmas, when all through the house Not a thing was away, not even my new blouse. The stockings were thrown by the chimney without care, And knickknacks and gadgets were strewn everywhere. The gift wrap was scattered. The boxes were strewn. I gasped as I looked all around the trashed room. What was I thinking, when I bought all this stuff? Why didn't I realize ten gifts were enough? The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of organization danced in my head. "But where should I start?" I wondered inside, "How can I begin, when I'd rather go hide?" And then in my in-box an email did appear, From a lady named Aby (who has no reindeer;) "Go slowly. Go easy. You'll get there", I think. "You can do this--use the tips right here in ink." You're asking yourself "Where will all this stuff go?" It feels...

The girls have been making these for their classmates - thanks for the recipe Nik :-) The colours on Katya's clothing are appropriate.. but it's actually a clown suit.... from her class performance yesterday. They have a thing about dressups at the moment. There's a little pirate running around somewhere too. Only 4 more days of work/school left before the Summer holiday's start - wahoo! Have a bit to get done in that time though so better get on with it.

& Karen tells me I need to update... well here are some pics to share! Moving went well, have one car in the garage but still have boxes to sort in the other half. The worm farm is up & running and the vegetables are growing - even the rhubarb is taking off. Water restrictions started today though so we can't use the lawn sprinklers - just hand held hoses. It feels like home here, though still a bit like staying in a hotel for us too - specially as there is still stuff to unpack... maybe I won't, maybe we'll just 'gift' the boxes to the Sallies.... now there's a thought! Recycling started (finally) in the Wakatipu but I was impressed that Ethan noticed the recycle bin had been emptied by the roadside & made it his job to bring it back up the drive. Mmmmm, Peonie season :-) Ali won't love them so much - she's picking them... but I love the big soft flowers :-) Here's the chicks (not so little any more) that we watched hatch in the l...