The next two days are officially get-ready weekend for my family. Our second little girl is due to be born in a few weeks, but my wife is already 4cm effaced, so it could be any day now (the bags are packed and in the trunk!) We are very fortunate to have my mother staying with us through Sunday. She will assist with all things home-related: weeding, planting, laundry, cleaning (yes, she does windows!). We must get the house ready, inside and out, for the summer season and for our new arrival. While most of this cleaning activity interests me … Continue reading →