operation make this house a home.

It's funny. Although we bought this house and pay the mortgage every month, it has not been loved as a home. Like so many young families, we have spent a lot of time dreaming about a sea change {the ocean is a whole 10 minutes from this humble abode} where we have acres of land and large, airy rooms. This has been the stepping stone home. The home you live in while waiting to live somewhere else. 

A few weeks ago, I was out for a walk, pushing my mighty double pram past all of the homes on the "other" side of town. With lofty bedrooms where the occupants have views of the river. Perfect gardens and hedges. Pretty dogs chosen for their breed. I was staring and dreaming. Not speaking out loud. Not this time. A minute later Piper said with excitement, "maybe one day we can have a nice house like this." BAM. REALITY CHECK, 

My little person has learned that what we have isn't enough. 

We need more, prettier, better.

That's when the truth about what change is actually needed hit me. 

❀ Grow where you are planted ❀

Our home is perfect. We have a veggie patch, a yard to play, our own bedrooms, a cosy living area. All that any family needs. So let us begin Operation Make This House a Home.

A to do list to make our home somewhere we brag about and feel proud of. Somewhere we plant our roots, extend our arms and grow. 

I have started the ultimate to do list in my side bar. It will be ever growing, as are we. 

Some things will take a long time. Some in the next few weeks. All doable. 

Let the nesting begin.

♡ ashley