From hill to flat

I love where I live, the countryside is breathtaking,unspoilt and diverse, but sometimes living on the side of a hill sucks. Ever tried teaching your children to cycle down a mountain? Well, let me tell you, it's not pretty. Plasters and Valium are a must. Even something simple like putting a table and chairs outside to sit and soak up the sun requires cramp-ons.
Well, not anymore.

For the past few weeks I have let my husband loose in the garden with a digger in an effort to create a level area where we can install some play equipment for the children and put in a BBQ. It's not finished, the grass seed needs to germinate and the flower beds require oodles of plants to make them look pretty, but when you live on the side of a hill, this picture is heaven.

In other news, the WIP is coming along well and with the kids going back to school tomorrow things should shift into a higher gear. I feel happier with this ms, I'm on chapter seven and I know exactly what's happening and where my characters need to be. Hallelujah!
I am hoping to finish this first draft by the middle of May.