Happy Friday

Gardening UGH!! It's getting there though, thankfully... now that I've put that back onto the list of 'boy jobs', and Mr Oakes has taken control. (not creative though - just the grunt work)

As for inside the house, you would think my in laws were coming to visit for how clean it's getting. I'm on a spree of sorts - clearing out things we don't need and trying to get it to a state of easy up keep.

I have been trying to train the acorns to do their bit and take responsibility for their own stuff. After some resistance (me: Lewis, put your clothes in the laundry basket please. Lewis: why? You bought them.) they are getting better... I admit, I used my loudest and most firm 'mum voice' and there have been no more clever remarks. I secretly thank Lewis for setting that example... and my lucky stars I live in the country. ;)