The Ikea Trap, A Pair of Owls

As already discussed, we had an Ikea expedition earlier in the week. We needed a table for The Beach House and a few other bits and pieces. Those Ikea people are super clever as I couldn't resist turning a table and a few bits and pieces into a couple of huge trolleys full.  Ikea have perfected the art of making me feel that I do need new placemats, ice cube making trays, coat hangers and colourful bendy drinks straws. And I fall for their cunning plan every single time... Fortunately I only go to Ikea once a year,  otherwise things could get ugly.

Anyway, as well as the dining table (which has already hosted a few fantastic meals with friends), I managed to persuade The Farmer we needed this.

New Ikea Side Board Thingy

And I was right.  We did need it.  Those board games desperately needed somewhere to live.

The problem with Ikea furniture is putting it together.  I think that before getting married, a couple should be locked in a room with a flat packed Ikea wardrobe, a cordless drill with a slightly flat battery and those wordless Ikea intructions.  If they come out in four hours still talking to each other and with something resembling a piece of furniture, they are good to go.

Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200, Do Not Call Ikea

After quite a few years of marriage, The Farmer and I assemble Ikea furniture like pros.  This time Farmboy even helped, although we did have to confiscate the cordless drill.

On our, arguably not necessary, side board I have two of my favourite items.

My mother in law gave The Farmchildren these owl tea light holders.

Happy Owl

I love them because they are super cute and if I am feeling a bit cross, I just turn them around.

Cross, Fire Breathing Owl

Enjoy your day!

January On The Farm

I have not blogged much about what is happening on The Farm recently. Things are still ticking over though.

January and February are traditionally the time for taking stock, planning and budgeting for the year to come.  In true workaholic farmer style The Farmer has bought his desk top computer and set it up at The Beach House.  Likewise he still spends quite a bit of time on the phone each day to various people and companies. When we return he will be closeted in The Farm Office with my father-in-law for meeting after meeting.

The admin side of running a farming enterprise seems to increase from year to year.  I think that side of it is like running any business.

Today and tomorrow The Farmer has scheduled meetings in The City. The Farmchildren and I have decided to join him, stay overnight and do a few city type activities.  The Farmchildren's two favourite things to do are go to the Zoo and go to Ikea!

I need an Ikea stock up so a trip to the everpresent Swedish retail giant is firmly on the agenda.  I love Ikea, there is something about everything being so organised and neat that inspires me to domestic organising greatness.  Then I get home and realise 3 plastic containers and a couple of baskets do not automatically make me an organised uber Mum.  I do live in hope though...

Needless to say The Farmchildren are super excited and have been "googling" the Zoo to see what is on.  Farmboy loves the word "google" and if I don't know about something he just gives me an exasperated look and says

"Just go and google it Mum."

We are looking forward to our little city jaunt.  I hope you all have a great Wednesday,  wherever you are.

Old Shed, Not Ikea Like At All