Bright From the Heart: Tiny Living Update

Well, it has been 16 days since the beginning of our tiny living experiment. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, considering there would be so many bodies in such a small space, 500 sq. feet to be exact.

So, what's the verdict now after 2 full weeks?

Cat's happy hangout

Cats = still EXTREMELY happy, they're enjoying hanging out with each other, bird and squirrel watching, and seem to move around more, which is good since before they would steer clear of the dogs for the most part.

Pups chillin' outdoors

Pups = adjusting, and they are happy with their new toys to keep them entertained. They are also enjoying that this has offered them more time outdoors, with us of course, there is no sense in having the honor of homing dogs if they are left outside 24/7. Anyway, moving on.

The Girls = they really are getting along well, and there have only been a few very minor instances, which is to be expected for many reasons: 1. they are human 2. they are figuring out their hormones, which most adults still haven't been able to do ;) 3. we are in 500 sq. ft. and 4. they are siblings, who love each other, but, you know...

Me = I actually like it, and now when I do go to the main house I look around at how much wasted space there is, and I feel like we can get rid of even more unnecessary "stuff". Although, tiny living = mom freaks out a bit if the litter boxes are not cleaned immediately after use, I have a sensitive nose, but in all fairness to me there are three of them, and it's poop, so come on, it needs cleaned pronto!

Ken = "visits" us daily in our tiny home. He refers to the main house as his house, the studio as our house, he is still cracking me up, even if we are only neighbors now :).

Katie (our oldest) = hmmm, haven't seen much of her since our little experiment began. Remember, there are lots of bodies in one space, plus she has misophonia, it's a real thing, look it up. So this is how that equation would go: Katie+small space+several bodies+misophonia = CATASTROPHIC DISASTER! Let's just say, the Universe did good with her having her own place. She'll visit us one day, right? Katie? Hello?

All in all, I would say so far this has been a wonderful experience of bonding. We are learning a lot about what works, and what we would want to adjust in our planned downsizing. We have been outside more, riding bikes, playing games, siting with the pups, having s'mores around a fire, carving pumpkins. As cliche as it may sound, we are finding greater appreciation in time together and creating more memories, because in reality, that's all we end up taking with us anyway.