Frank and Josie's House

A lot of people seem to be very productive during this lockdown period. Whilst I think “good on you” I also think “how?!”. I can barely manage to get through a day before falling into bed. Making it up the stairs for that last time is sometimes so hard. Sometimes I find it best to remind myself of what I’ve achieved during the day. At the moment that can be as simple as ‘got everyone fed and in bed at a good time.’ But on days when I’ve pushed the boat out (mainly thanks to excessive coffee drinking) I find it best to remember that I’ve achieved a little more so that in future days I can look back and see what I’ve done. So here’s what I’ve managed above and beyond the call of housewife, mother, homeschool (online co-ordinating) teacher, friend, sister, daughter and juggler extraordinaire. I made Easter baskets for the kids! Simple but effective. And the kids loved the little goodies hunt around our garden. We’ve got out on lots of walks and really explored our river this season. And p

Hi all, Aren’t they beautiful? We are so lucky in that these wonderful blossoms are merely 5 minutes walk from our house. So I thought I’d share them for the world to see. I thought everyone needed some beauty right now. I’m not going to complain about the fact I’m not happy with how the Japanese government is handling the COVID-19. Instead I’m focusing on the beauty that Japan has to offer at this time of year.  When I was out with just my boy yesterday he suddenly said “I love Japan in the spring. It’s so beautiful.” So here is some of that beauty just for you. From sakura in the rain.... To sunset And amongst the fantastic sakura were these beautiful little spring flowers with there yellow, as if they’re trying to compete with the pink and white sakura. It’s the fullness of the blossoms that gets me. Like nothing else I’ve ever seen and when they’re so full they remind me of snow. And what would I be doing if I didn’t take a selfie under the blossoms. Stay safe. Stay home. Speak soo