I often find that getting started on any project is the hardest part. If I sit down to write an article, I may struggle a ridiculously long time to get the first words typed, but once that is done, the writing flows.
My fall "to-do" list is sitting on the kitchen table, and it is daunting. One thing on it was to move the firewood from last year close to the house so we could burn it first. This year's wood is neatly stacked along the driveway, and we wanted to keep the old stuff separate. There is a little grassy area just by the main entrance that was a likely spot to put it, but I was concerned it would look junky. Then I had the idea to stack it in a circle, which I thought would look tidy and nice. Over breakfast this morning, Chris asked which top three things on my list I hoped to get done today. Getting that wood taken care of was number one. I ran a quick errand, and when I got back, he had laid out a perfect circle and begun placing pieces of wood down to build the stack upon. I was so pleased to see that circle begin, I jumped right in to help. It was a beautiful morning, and we soon struck a nice rhythm, listening to the thunk of logs as our project began to take shape.
We are both pleased with the end results.
Next on my list was getting the windows put up on the goat house. Cold weather is coming, and (hopefully) some rain. We take the windows down in the spring so the goats have fresh air, but I love having the windows firmly attached before the cold winds begin to blow.
In this picture, Charm, the little brown goat, is staring up at the new addition. I think she is grateful. They have already begun growing their thick winter coats, they know the seasons are changing.