Because I know you can't wait to find out how it's getting along, here's an update on the playhouse, which, as I should have known, is taking way longer than I'd first thought. Oh, and costing way more too.

There are more photos here.

The 150 pound budget is now closer to 300. Thanks mainly to the addition of the "astro" turf, which ain't cheap.

So, yeah, it's turfed now and the house is built (there's even a roof on it). Left to do there's felting the roof, cladding the exterior, painting it all (covered in a tarpaulin at the moment) and making some windows and a door. So far I've spent 5 days on it and I reckon there'll be another two to go at least.

Not that I mind how long it's taking and costing. Most importantly the kids are loving it. I'm excited for them. My worst fear was that they'd show a fleeting interest and then act like it's not there. So far though we can't keep them off it. Mind you they do seem to just stand at the wall and watch in envy as the kids next door bounce around on their trampoline. How long before I hear "Daddy, me won won dose". Kids! Never happy!!

Anyway, I'll post a finished picture of it next Monday...