October - A wedding keeps us grounded (Melbourne and Rye)
We have been home (in Melbourne) for 5 WHOLE. WEEKS. This is the longest we have been home all year and we have both really enjoyed it. We’ve spent a bit of time at Rye but, mainly, it’s been at home in Melbourne. It has been a month of celebrations starting with a baby shower then a Hen’s/Buck’s then a wedding and Recovery (a party the day after the wedding)! Our second son was married last week. More on that in a moment. We have also turned our minds to “tarting up” our house with a view to selling it and downsizing or, in real estate agent speak, “right sizing.” Will that mean staying where we are for longer or moving to a smaller house or even an apartment? Not sure yet but, so far, we have looked at a couple of large apartments and a townhouse. This is the longest we have ever lived in a house – just over 10 years – so the thought of the work involved to move and to declutter is a bit scary. It would also probably mean staying home for 1-3 months so the question is, “W...