See what Rafi and I did this weekend? That's right, our front porch is framed in! We have a pad down for the stairs to sit on and the goal is 2 weekends from now to be using the front door (fingers crossed). This is a remarkable step for us, a monumental improvement to our home. As we worked all weekend we reminisced of the falling in old porch with the 2x4's propped at an angle holding up the collapsing roof; and the sheets of plywood sitting across the soft sagging wood of the deck and stairs. There we were, child with the grandparents for the weekend, building together, creating a sturdy foundation for a porch that will serve as the entrance to our home. There were community members we hardly know driving by, cheering us on, an unexpected joy of living in a small town is that you watch these old homes in disrepair get breathed into with new life. It feels like everyone's success to see fresh paint, replacement of rotten boards and beautiful landscaping happen; because it happens to the community, not just one family.
We were able to accomplish a lot with Cecilia gone for 4 nights in Freeport; a slew of hostas and solomon seal were planted along the driveway on the north side of the house. The final garden bed was put into place with clean soil filling it in, green beans were immediately planted. Sapling maples were cut into lengths and serve as supports for the peas trellises. The winter squash seedlings joined the corn in the manure pile.
We also had plenty of fun, slow leisurely mornings spent lounging in bed, eating scones and lattes; evenings out on the town with friends. A warm night spent bar-hopping (!) and walking to the highest point in town, "The Top Of The World" by way of the dark cemetery. An evening spent at Race Point, working on the flower bed there, eating a whole rhubarb pie and taking a sauna.
Then some of the sweetest moments of all, the return home of our girl and snuggles on the couch...
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