Before And After

I did it! I finished Wolf Hall last night. But I stayed in bed dozing till 9 this morning, when Bob called me down to a splendid ‘full English’. Then I pottered round all day tidying up. Look at the before pictures.

Steph’s bedroom full of clutter, the dining room’s swamped with crafts, the lounge with ironing. The kitchen a total disaster area- and the running machine is buried under Space Academy Crafts. If you click on the pictures you will be able to see full horror of it all.

But now, you can eat in the dining room or the kitchen [I was getting tired of the CK type spots, so I put a sunny yellow cloth on instead] Steph’s bed clear again, ready for visitors. All the seats in the lounge can be sat upon, and should anybody want to go for a run, they can. I don’t – I just want to collapse in front of the TV for a bit.

I am feeling extremely pleased with all that has been achieved today – all the leftover craft materials have been neatly packed up and stored in the loft, almost all the packing has been done for tomorrow. I have even taken down the bunting from the back garden. I will confess to the fact that there is still a basket of ironing yet to be dealt with, but nothing that’s needed for the holiday [so it may be ignored till I return] All food has been sorted and fridge defrosted and cleared out.

Bob has actually got the garage clear enough to put his car away – I cannot remember the last time that happened, it has been full of boxes for Holiday Club since June. I think we need a holiday now!