It's a gnawing feeling in the pit of my stomach.....

Assuming that every mother wants to protect their children and family is just what it is .... an assumption. But I do.... cross one of my children or my husband and look out for the Lioness slinking up behind you! I am not the violent type but I will slay you with the written or spoken word and my eyes will lock you in with a deadly look.

One thing that has been gnawing away at me is the need to have our own bricks and mortar - again. I am becoming increasingly frustrated with renting. Yes we rent because we have to but I don't have to be happy doing it. It solves the purpose now but it doesn't ease the gnawing feeling in the pit of my stomach.

Once upon a time ago I would have wanted the three level mansion with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms that could house a few families. Been there.... done that. Brought back to reality very quickly, and more realistically now, my wish is for a simple house to accommodate the four of us and the cats.