Seasonal changes...

...and time to review the kids drawers (and wardrobes).

The weather has cooled down enough where I have finally conceded that there is no point having all the summer clothes clogging up the drawers any longer. So today, away went the summer PJ's, shorts and summer dresses. I did need to keep all of Nathan's shorts and T-shirts out though - this kid seems to run hot and doesn't like warm layers (well, with the energy he has, he rarely has a chance to get cold) until it's mid-winter.

It was quite exciting going through Danielle's bags of clothes in her wardrobe that have all been given to us and sorting through them all. She has masses of clothes and I don't need to fear things not drying on wet winter days (especially if my lovely fire is roaring to help dry them!). Fortunately we are all set without any additions required.

We don't own a dryer (never have), so in winter my house does invariably look like a laundry room with things draped over the fireguard and the drying racks - ah well, if visitors come over I just plonk them out on my covered over porch and hope the wind direction doesn't change and force the rain in under the verandah.

Other simple living ideas as we move into winter...I have been inspired to source an old fashioned kettle to keep on my fire stovetop to keep some water boiling (minus a whistle me thinks!) - I love hot cups of tea! I also plan on trying out casserole type meals on the firetop if I get myself a decent dish that is efficient on retaining heat. With an aim of not whipping down to the local shops to pick these things up brand new, I will have a regular scour of the op shops or auction sites to see how I go.

I love winter.