One thing that I am finding out about living in the 5′er is that the messes are much less an issue.
When we went home this weekend, we walked in the house, and within 15 minutes, it was trashed. Toys everywhere. The pillows removed fom the chairs and thrown on the floor. Socks peeled off and thrown where ever. Shoes scattered all over the place. I felt like coming out of my skin, I was so annoyed. There was much yelling and bitching on my part, and I really hate that.
We come home here, and we do not have those issues. There are less toys, less clothes, less……stress in general. The kids each have their own bunk where they keep a basket of their favorite things and books. They basically wear bathing suits all day, and we don’t generate much laundry.
I cleaned the trailer this evening, and it took about 15 minutes. That included sweeping, mopping, dusting, straightening beds, cleaning dishes and cleaning the bathroom.
The rest of the day was spent here
We are also learning celestial navigation, and spanish via this site. Sailing lessons for the kids via Bill and I begin this week……..we hope.
Off to watch Pirates of the Carribean. I have never seen if before, so we rented both movies in anticipation of seeing the 3rd at the movie theater here this week.
oh YEAH Baybay! Thanks for the blue!
Oh my goodness – Mia is such a dolly!
We are going to spend a month of this summer traveling coast to coast (West to East, and back) in our motorhome. Part of me is scared to death of spending all that time in such close quarters, but the rest of me can hardly wait. Life really is less stressful, and far more simple, when we just go. So that’s our motto for the summer……Just Go!!!
I haven’t stopped doing laundry since the kids got out of school and they still complain they don’t have any clothes. I am ready to dress them in swimsuits 24/7.
So that’s the key, huh? Go live in a trailer to cut down on messes? Hmmm…
Your photos are beautiful, as always!
I just found your site and am really enjoying it. We lived in a tiny condo while our house was being built a few years ago, not as small as your fifth wheel but a 2 bedroom condo for 7 of us, and I loved it. It was easy to clean and the family was always together, so I can relate a bit to your love for the smaller space. Enjoy the beach, it looks beautiful.
Looks like so much fun. I can’t wait for my kids to get out of school so we can start our beach days. They wont all be out until the end of June. Total bummer!
I so identify with the descriptions in your opening . . . stuff everywhere! It’s so frustrating, and you try to understand that they are just kids. Of course, the reality in our home is that we truly have too much stuff! Less is more I’ve decided, so I’m going to continue de-cluttering to try to get more time playing instead of cleaning up and more fun with toys that we can find and find all the pieces for. Thanks for the tranquil pictures – I envy you!
Great photos!
Mary