When I started this blog, its main purpose was to document the process of building our house. I knew that there were many people, both family and friends who would not be able to see the house as it developed and wanted them to be able to experience each stage with us. The title of this blog "Clarence Road Project" was really that - the project of building our home. Since moving in, and the addition of our little man, this blog has taken on another life and another purpose.
The project we know as Clarence Rd is still ongoing. Cupboard doors will be installed soon, the garage is still progressing and the fireplace wall has a long to-do list. The basement isn't finished and there are about 4 rooms waiting for tile. And don't even get me started on what awaits for us when the snow melts outside (hint - about 4 acres of clud (my word for the clay/mud we have the joy of working with)).
As we were busy with our home, a new project arose and has monopolized this blog ever since September 1st when a 7lb 11 oz baby boy rocked our worlds. We have now set forth on a new project...the project of parenting, of growing a family, of getting older...basically the project of our lives. I love that even though this blogs purpose, and the majority of its contents have shifted gears somewhat, the title still makes complete sense. This is our Clarence Road Project but it now extends far beyond this house and its progress.
The project is now us.
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You certainly have inherited the gift of writing from your dear grandpa. I love how he lives on through your writing, by being a part of your home with the "writing on the wall", and I am sure by your little one's future building projects....he'll be "just like great-grandpa", and his daddy, as he hammers away :-)!
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ReplyDeleteLee, you are such a gifted writer and that makes the invitation to share in your world irresistibly charming. You have such a good soul that reflects on and appreciates the gifts around you. I need to make time to come out and visit because life is short and before you know it, wee Colin will be out and about and I will have missed too many great moments with you all in your home. Stay well. much love and admiration, Lou
ReplyDeleteI have learned lately that life in general is a work in progress - or a project.
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