Insulation has taken over the house!

The insulation, steel, plywood, etc. for the interior of the house arrived yesterday and today. It takes up 2 entire rooms and let me tell you may arms are killing me from carrying most of it into the house! At least I feel like I have contributed a little to the build.

I am started to get excited now - the interior can be worked on even if the roof hasn't been completely finished. The roof should be done over this weekend if the weather holds. Cian is coming down over the weekend too (he's a star!).

A robin and some swallows are nesting in the rafters. In fact they are neighbours. The robin chick managed to fall out of the nest into a spare chimney pot. It is funny to watch the mum (or dad) come in and listen for the chirping chick and pass down the food. They don't seemed too worried that he can't get out of the pot. Daithi tried to take him out but he flew back in so he put down some sawdust to raise up the level a bit and we will keep watch. Maybe there was a family tiff.

My mum has come to stay for a week. It is great to have visitors but it is especially lovely to have family stay. The boys love Nanny June so I am getting to have a cup of coffee without interruptions! She is useful too: Liam is a bee in the school play and she has been busy helping make the costume. He will be the best dressed bee in the play!