Because of the impressive progress made by Kyle and his dad over the long weekend, we were able to take the weekend for ourselves and drive up to the Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park for our first camping of the year. There is always more to get done at 212, but I am so glad for the escape from the grind of work and renovations. We hiked in on Friday night, then spent all of Saturday snacking on camp food, swimming, and just enjoying the peace of being outdoors and away from the rush of the everyday. Setting aside time to recharge and look after yourself is important, especially when working on a lengthy and stressful project that could easily consume all of your waking hours. That said, while this post is NOT about the progress of the house, it is about self-care and the benefits of having a "slow down" weekend every once in a while. Driving back on Sunday, Kyle predicted that the drywall will likely be up when we go camping next. How strange it is to measure trips and time by the stages of the house!
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About MeKyle and I just became new homeowners. The house we purchased is not what one would classify as "move in ready"; in fact, it is quite the opposite. Built at the turn of the 20th century, our Victorian style house is both beautiful and terrifying in its ancient status and will be a project in renovation. This is a documentation of our triumphs and lessons learned, as we deconstruct and reconstruct this house. The end result? A space that we can proudly say we created. Archives
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