We're in those in-between days.
It's no longer Christmas although our homes are full of good food, decorations and gifts that have not found a home yet. We don't quite know what day it is, let alone which of the leftovers to have for our lunch today.
The world seems to have tilted and left us slightly discombobulated, made all the worse if you are also feeling the after effects of illness of any kind.
We went out for a coffee and a bacon butty for Alan, and a coffee and a couple of crumpets for me at Booths this morning in at attempt to claim back some normality ... and drop off the misappropriated shopping basket. We finished it with a detour to the bungalow to see if my befuddled workings out at fitting ensuites into both bedrooms is a viable plan.
Somehow having a few days away from the bungalow has ended up saving us quite a lot of money, as we have found a way of not having to build a porch on the side of the house or knocking part of one exterior wall down to fit new double doors. This is the plan as it was before I planned the ensuites, less wasted space and a lot less doors. It's all starting to come together.
I knew there would be some benefit to my brain taking a few days off. 😄
Sue xx
Sorry to read you've both been unwell. Hopefully you're getting over it.
ReplyDeleteI think your plans for the bungalow are sensible and they will allow you to "Age in place" as one nurse quoted to my father. I didn't understand at first but yes, making plans and preparations can indeed help us to stay "in place" ,a place where we want to be.
We live in a house that's far too big but husband won't move. The one positive is we have a downstairs loo! X
Reflection and time away from the scene is always a good plan to save expensive mistakes. I always have my best ideas over a coffee and scone even if I don’t always think so at the time. Forever homes need lots of thought and we are still debating should we stay or should we go. Good luck with your bungalow as it progresses to exactly how you need it to be. Catriona
ReplyDeleteWe are in the process of 'future-proofing' our home... a downstairs level- access shower room seems the most useful thing we could have, plus redoing the kitchen to make it more age-friendly. Already I find the bottom oven harder to use safely...
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