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We’re back in!

Posted on March 6, 2017 By Becky

Just a really quick post today, but one that fills me with so much joy to write- we are back in, I repeat, we are BACK IN!!!! 

After 6 weeks, living out of suitcases, sharing bedrooms/beds with kids, and probably driving my in-laws mad with all of our stuff and early starts, we finally managed to move back in this weekend just gone. I feel absolutely shattered now, after 2 days of getting unpacked, cleaned and vaguely sorted once more, but it’s been worth every second.

Our builders are back in today just to finish off (hello, lovely open shelving), but we slept in our own beds the past two nights, and I’m so, so pleased with how it’s all gone, despite a few hairy (and expensive) moments with our flooring. I’m also SO glad we bit the bullet and did the work now, as opposed to nearer when the baby is due in a few months, as I’m not sure my nerves could take it. I don’t recommend building work whilst pregnant (this is twice we’ve done this now!), but needs must. 

I’ll be sharing full posts on our kitchen and bathroom renovations soon, but the photo above is a snippet of how the kitchen currently looks without the final touches. 

We are finally home sweet home.

 

Becky Freeman
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Meet the award-nominated UK lifestyle blogger behind Spirited Puddle Jumper – a mum of three living in South East London! Becky shares the real ups and downs of family life, parenting tips, and lifestyle inspiration, proving that being a mum doesn’t mean you stop being fun or having other interests! Follow along for honest insights into UK family life and opinions on a whole range of topics, from travel and food, to beauty reviews, home and DIY, business and health and wellness.

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Comments (4)

  1. Mummy Tries says:
    March 6, 2017 at 11:19 am

    All the YAYS!!!! Your kitchen is gorgeous btw, very envious. Glad you’re back in hon, enjoy xx

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  2. Stevie says:
    March 6, 2017 at 9:27 pm

    Ooh your kitchen is looking gorgeous already! Love your tiles.

    Stevie x

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  3. Donna says:
    March 6, 2017 at 10:32 pm

    Oh look at it!!!! YAY for being back home! x

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  4. Newcastle Family Life says:
    March 15, 2017 at 1:55 pm

    Your new kitchen looks amazing! Can’t wait to see everything all finished. I bet it is so lovely being back home xx

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