I posted on another thread - can't remember which one - that we were hoping to convert an outbuilding in our garden into a granny annexe for us so DD1 and the two DGSs can move into our bungalow.
The architect came this morning and assured us that there should be no problems with 'change of use' and that after a ten week wait we should be able to get started.
I'm really excited now. Although it will mean downsizing again I'm quite looking forward to having a brand new home and DD is relieved that she'll soon be able to stop paying an extortionate amount of rent for a cramped, damp cottage. It will be lovely for us all to be together without being under one another's feet and two acres is now far too big for us to manage on our own.
I'm itching to get cracking but I know the dreaded de-cluttering must come first. 
I've put some pics on the DD's temporary home thread. Plain sailing would be nice, jane but you should have seen the DGSs faces when they spotted the pink bedrooms. 
Good job I'm handy with a paintbrush.
I am looking forward to a large 
tonight.
Merlot I can just imagine them
Today was moving in day for DD and the boys and thankfully the rain has held off.
The plumber arrived at 8.30 to connect the water to the mobile home and make sure all the drainage into the cess pit was tickety-boo. Sixteen year old DGS who has been a little quiet about the whole moving thing pronounced the shower, EXCELLENT! and has disappeared to a school leaving do and a sleepover with friends.....That's one satisfied customer!!
Poor DH is exhausted as he's been doing all the groundwork, connecting electricity and gas and building bed extensions for the boys so they can have their 3' mattresses instead of 'kiddy' bunk beds.....He's a STAR!!
I've just collapsed with a cuppa and the dogs have come to remind me they haven't been fed yet.
Earlier, I remarked to DH that it will be nice to get back to normal and then we both realised that 'normal' is going to be different from now on
A takeaway is called for tonight as we're all bushed. Communal living starts tomorrow.....Wish me luck!!
It will be fine Merlot
It sounds very exciting, merlot and I wish you lots of luck and a very enjoyable takeaway to start it all off! 
There will never be a dull moment Merlot. All the best. , a bunch each for the new abodes and some
it will all be fine merlot
Good luck merlot! 
Glamping is all the rage, merlot.Hope all goes smoothly for you and your family.
So......a month of communal living has passed without too many hiccups.
Blocked drains were soon sorted and DGS3 nagged to keep his phone charged in case he gets stranded at the bus stop again!!! A two mile walk on a hot day along a busy main road can't have been much fun but then if his mum expects me to anticipate when transport may be required she has to realise that retired brains don't always think like that.....TELL ME!!
It's DGS3's 14th birthday today so he's taking advantage of having his own field/football pitch/campsite. Parents have been reassured that if the heavens open, thunder and lightning terrifies them or tents collapse etc., they will be rescued and can spend the night on various floors. We haven't specified whose. Not ours.....that's for sure.
I have volunteered to do breakfast tomorrow. DD said not to bother but the farmers wife in me can't bear the thought of sending them off without a bacon butty inside them.
DGS3 opened his birthday present from us (Goal posts) and said WOW!! I love you soooooo much.
I think we're going to be alright
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