Joy is…Spring!

Spring has well and truly arrived, and Sharni and Johnny are getting less sleep.

Longer days and warmer temperatures mean more chances for Johnny to indulge in his new passion for surfing. He quite fancies himself the next Kelly Slater. In reality, it’s all he can do to keep his little head above water — and his surfboard in one piece. It’s rough out there for a little bean, but Sharni cheers him on — even when he wakes her at daft o’clock to check the conditions.

Though a little sleep deprived, Sharni has been marveling at the sound of birds outside her bedroom window, and on their recent road trip she even saw lambs! She likes spring. Soon new leaves will sprout on the frangipani tree in the garden, and she’s loved flinging open the windows to welcome the fresh spring breeze into their tiny home.

Actually, I should say super shiny clean tiny home. Johnny has outdone himself this year with the spring cleaning. He’s dusted the house to within an inch of its life — just in time to welcome back all the bugs that disappeared in winter. Where they go remains a mystery. Johnny suspects they migrate or hibernate during the cooler months. He might look it up… but first, he’s going for a surf.

- Sam

Joy is…a road trip!

To celebrate the end of winter, Sharni and Johnny decided to swap their cosy home for an adventure.

Last weekend they hit the road to go somewhere new — and learn a little about themselves along the way.

Their ‘somewhere new’ turned out to be a very long drive, so making the journey joyful was essential. Luckily, they discovered the perfect recipe: a banging good soundtrack, plenty of snacks, frequent toilet breaks, and (most importantly) being unbeatable at spotting yellow cars.

Which Johnny was. Or so he says. It’s a contentious topic — and things may have gotten a little competitive between the pair.

But they made it home safe and sound, full of cheerful stories from the road. And Johnny’s car still works, which is a bonus.

Oh, and Sharni reclaimed her Spotto title the very next day. She insisted I make that clear — in case Johnny tries to argue otherwise.

- Sam