As my mother would say its not actually suffering. I've reminded my self of that this week as building work progressed but basic needs were cut off. We lost our water supply all together for a couple of days and there is still no hot water or kitchen. The kids were looking very ferrel from having limited bathing facilities, we couldn't even flush the toilet. So i cant say we were suffering but we weren't comfortable. I hadn't slept well all week and the kids had half the beach in their ears. Time out was needed. last night we headed into town and booked into a hotel with a bath. What bliss! We had food that wasn't bbq, could drink water from the tap, the kids enjoyed a real deep hot bath and we all feel more human this morning. Its a wonderful sunny day and everything feels good. I've even broken my own rule and the kids are playing in the play area at macdonalds, while i write this, sip coffee (they do fair trade now!) And tuck into syrup laden hot cakes. Life might get a little bumpy but its still good.
