It’s frozen over here! I’ll post a photo, we’re lucky that we’ve stocked up and we filled our water up in advance so we don’t have to try and break through the ice. We’re looking into buying another boat, possibly an older one, for the kids to have when they’re older. Although our boat is big enough for them to share a room until they decide they don’t want to, it’ll be nice for them to have a choice of having their own room/space when they’re in their teens. We don’t plan on moving onto land in the future, so I suppose this is our version of upsizing.
@speakout boat life is lovely thank you😊. It’s really lovely that so many of you think that because we have had lots of judgement for it. Especially since having kids. I love the sound of the tea advent calendar. The poem you shared upthread is so beautiful. Enjoy your time off from working, and as you say, only stick to nurturing activities.
@MarieIVanArkleStinks I’m sorry to hear about your further surgery, although it sounds like it is something that must be done. I hope it all goes smoothly for you.
@VioletCharlotte your description of how you’d like to be spending this time of year is so beautiful. It’s so sad how many are so focused on exchanging gifts although we don’t really need anything. I’ve tried to only buy things that are useful or thoughtful this year, and most has been sourced through small business or second hand, which has made a difference in how I feel.
@queenrollo your childhood memories of Christmas are really beautiful. I hope you manage to make some more wonderful memories. I’m sorry to hear of your anxiety, I too suffer from a range of mental health issues but I find anxiety the body debilitating as it seems to affect every aspect of my life. I hope you’re able to pin point what’s causing you the anxiety, and find a sense of calmness.
@GenExer The way you describe the stillness and being cuddled in bed with your animals is so calming. You’ve had a really busy year, but I hope the next is smoother for you.
@HillsBesideTheSea I have no practical advice to offer you, but I want you to know that I hear you. Please let us be here for you, for you to vent if you need to. I second @VioletCharlotte’s post, which has put what I feel much more eloquently than I could.
@Elasticatedwaist and @takemetomars I’m so sorry to hear of your losses. I hope that you are able to find some comfort in this lovely thread.
I know a few have talked about it, but especially following on with the Poem @speakout shared, it is truly worrying to be a woman in this climate. I feel ashamed to admit but when I found out DD was a girl, I was scared. I had always wanted boys because I’m terrified or raising a daughter in this world. That has changed now, and having a daughter has really been a blessing. But it has also made me even more determined to fight for our rights, so that my beautiful, incredible, strong and hilarious little girl can grow up in a world where she feels safe. I don’t want to detract from the thread, but I know many of you are involved in women’s rights and if you have any tips/petitions for me to sign etc then please PM me and let me know what I can do to help.