You were delighted with taking possession of your new family home a couple of months ago, with your wife and two young kids appreciating the large garden and pool, which gives them freedom and so much more space than the old place.
It wasn’t in a bad state either, with the previous owner looking after it reasonably well until old age decreed that they needed a move to an easier to manage bungalow. As a keen DIY man, you were keen to get stuck in and make one or two home improvements that have modernised it even further and put you firmly in the good books for when you head away to the football for a weekend with your mates.
The outside decking is now in tip top condition once again, being the perfect spot as the sun rises to enjoy al fresco breakfast when the weather is right. And there’s nothing better after a long day at work to relax with your good lady with a cold drink once the kids are in bed as special romantic moments are never too far away.
It’s those romantic moments that sometimes fire up the passion in the pair of you, with soft music and not so soft drinks allowing you to open your hearts and wishing to enjoy the beautiful bedroom that you’ve created between you. However, last night reminded you that there was another job on your list of things to do.
Having a good, strong lock on the other side of the door will certainly deter invasions, just when your passions are reaching new heights. It will also save you adults from a very embarrassing situation where you’re trying to think of a plausible explanation to the kids about what mummy and daddy were doing playing with sex toys.
Of course, apart from that moment that will take a while to feel comfortable about for a few weeks, the other advantages of having a good secure lock on the bedroom door are multiple. It will be handy in the lead up to Christmas if you’re wrapping the presents, or to stop any rummaging through the drawers by the now extremely curious offspring. It may have been funny to you and your son that your little girl decided to wear make up like her mum, but not so much for her when she had to head to the shops for new stuff after giving the little one a good clean and telling off.
So what was going to be the next job, the kids playhouse in the garden will have to wait a little while. But once that’s in place it will be another welcome addition, adding further value to your home and hopefully a place where the siblings can have lots of fun and tire themselves out so that they sleep right through the night.
Yes, you’ve created what is turning into a dream home, and one that you’ll all enjoy that much more once the further improvements have been made.
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