Hello, Autumn! A Welcome Return to Routine

August flew by in a flurry of back-to-school preparations. Three of my kids started school last week, having been home since last March. My teenagers only had to go in for two induction mornings to learn about the new Covid-19 procedures. The kindergarten staggered the new children so numbers were low on Blessing's first morning.…

Our First Campervan #Staycation

Apparently we were right on trend with our decision to hit the road in a campervan this August, prepared to enjoy the natural beauty of Ireland rain or shine. We were given a loan of a spacious motorhome large enough to fit 4 of our children (ages 3-15). The two oldest boys (ages 18 and…

Vagabonds at Heart

If you've followed my blog for a while, you might know that I have dreams of hitting the road when my older kids have left home, as mentioned in my post about vanlife. I almost bought a campervan before the Covid19 crisis hit Ireland, envisioning weekend excursions around the island. Instead I replaced my 7…