Children

Oh & another thing. Sleeping direction. In my last house I worked out the best direction & it worked well with the house layout. Here it doesn't. The twins are just in random, wherever they can fit in a box room! Interestingly, my older two (in the bunk beds) have chosen to sleep with their heads away from the window side (There is a slight over lap of the larger bottom bunk & the window. But it means that there is no wall behind the head of the bed supporting them.

~jay~

Phew, lots of things to think about there jay 🙂

Organising your space is a key issue I think, as space is at a premium for you, and it seems your children are going through major changes and need things they enjoy around them as much as possible.

just a thought...

I have stuff in my storage spaces too. perhaps they should go, but they are still lurking.;)

Don't know how your cash flow is, but last year I bought a few of those cream plastic storage bags, with clear tops, zip round...if you know what i mean. Got them from B&M bargains, about £2 or 3.00 each

Bought same sizes then stuff can be packed in, and then stacked up neatly. i can easily see whats inside. So even though its still "stuff" its well organised.

I have heard it said we should keep a clear space under the bed, but we live in the real world don't we. i would just look to make sure there is nothing sharp under there that can emit killing arrows.

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this type of thing I mean, I have a few on the top box in my wardrobe..

but you might be able to get some for under the bed??
or on top of cupboards,

me again ;)...had a ponder 🙂

It seems the older childrens room are full up with stuff...can any of their toys go in a borrowed attic or shed (let them know they can have them in a few weeks), so they know they still have their "stuff", but it is circulating, some for now and some for later , let them choose what can go to storage. Leaves a bit of room for Chi to flow into and around their rooms.....but lets face it....how many children have a room that's as neat as can be ...:eek:

Also, the upper bunk is causing suppression, weighting down the child underneath?....can they swop bunks every few nights. Underneath the top bunk could be lightened with some soothing calming coloured fabric/sheeting, draped under the lats/mattress like a4oster swag, if you get my meaning.....pink or pastel colours they like, let them choose....to lighten it up. Or a fabric with something on they like, secured well, it doesnt want to drop on them in the night

Also look at the western area in the home, and east....is it attractive for auspicious family and children luck 🙂

Are the bedrooms painted in soothing colours.

First thing I'd like to say is :eek:- I didn't realize your kids were so young- what a handful- I take my hat off to you Jay! I'm not entirely sure what a triple bunk bed is....:confused: but to be honest I wouldn't swap them around too much- considering the amount of changes your family is going through right now. I'd actually consider putting the bossy, controlling 7 year old on the bottom bunk and letting the younger one sleep where she feels more confident.

Sleeping on the floor can lead to chest infections- so if your twins are prone- I'd say you'd have to remedy that situation quite soon. If not, well- go with it for the mo if it's not causing any major problems, but be sure to place rugs under the mattresses, or perhaps even some thick blankets. I think they'd probably move around a lot during their sleep and end up facing their 'good directions' anyhow.

I think it would be good to focus on some grounding right now. Do you have access to a garden at all?

Hi guys, thanks for your thoughts.
The day before yesterday, I returned the beds back in the twins bedroom (don't normally call them 'the twins' but for the sake of ease on here!!). I decided I had to do it, as I worked out that one of them was head facing in the worst possible direction. The beds are back up, but the compromise is that the beds are completely side by side, with no proper gap between them. Since they are twins their best direction is matching & also for safety & practicality reasons, it means that they are not jumping from one bed to the other. I'm glad I did it before I read what you put Amorillum (& yes, they are young!!!! I am blessed with a great family of girls - remind me of that when they are all hitting the teens at around the same time!!) This house is small, but they have fitted in 2 bathrooms & a downstairs toilet. So no problem when it comes to fighting for a toilet, but not good feng shui news!

Now that's the littlies sorted out!

Next....the big girls! A triple bunk is a 4ft double on the bottom & a 3ft single on the top. We had no choice but to get a bunk bed for them, so I decided to it would be best to loose a bit of floor space, so that the person on the bottom, can see the ceiling from part of the bed. As I said before, this is where she sleeps - the 1ft at the end! The day I put it up, I posted a shiny silver voile under the top slats, so that she didn't just see the dark blue mattress above. I talked to her about it yesterday & she said she would prefer to choose a lighter colour (the silver voile was just spare, I didn't buy it especially.), so we will replace that. It does help that it is the bossy child underneath & the more timid (& happier) child above. It's important to leave it that way I think. I have talked to them about organising their toys better, so the energy flows easier in their room. It just feels so yuk. It's all clean, fresh painted walls, new carpets, new furniture, yet the best way I can describe the feeling in the room is 'yuk'. They have plastic/lidded boxes under the bed with nothing sharp in, and they have drawers with rounded edges. Everything has a home in their, although not usually put away into it (they are 5 & 7, so kind of to be expected!!). I wonder though, they have a small portable stereo in there & a large heavy duty speaker & microphone (for all the singing that they do!) in there. They are always unplugged when not in use, and ideally I don't want to remove them, as they are special to them. But do you think the magnetic properties of a large speaker can cause problems in there? I suppose the biggest factor in there is that there isn't an inch of the wall in the room not filled. The good news is their sleeping directions are ok! Although they still do not have a solid a wall behind their heads, they do have solid wooden headboards. What do you think about the wall situation? Do you think it is a crucial factor to feeling supported?

I think the last question from one of you, was wall colour...this is a rented house, it's ALL magnolia!!

Fleur, with regards to the western area of the house. The washer, dryer & microwave (& cleaning stuff & other clutter) lie in the west area of the house in general. If I look at the west area of the lounge, which is the most lived in room, & the nicest room in the house. It is where the fire place is. Maybe I have too much going on here! (To give you an insight: On the top of the fireplace I have a single curly bamboo in a tall glass vase, a beautiful metal fairy trinket holder, some fools gold, a clock, a couple of pale blue balls, a ceramic oil burner, a round candle vase & a tall pot vase. I also have a HUGE quartz crystal sitting in a wooden tub surrounded by loads of smaller crystals on the hearth. It sounds like such a lot when I put it like that! (In my humble opinion...!!!)....I have an eye for what looks arty, good & funky, it doesn't look cluttered, as it is all placed strategically & co-ordinates perfectly! But do you think too many crystals in one place are not so good. Could I be activating this area too much which is causing hyperactivity & frustration??

Ohh! So much to think about.....

xx

Hi Jay-
Thanks for the explanation of the bed- sounds like you have things under control! To put it simply- see how you and your girls 'feel' in that area- to detect whether you've over-stimulated that area. If you feel peaceful and relaxed, then I think no harm done at all. Trust your instincts. (I don't know what area that part of your home really falls into without using proper compass directions- so I can't really advise you further with re. to that) All areas need to be activated, but at the same time all areas need to be BALANCE with one another. If things get out of hand, try introducing a water element there- even if it is a vase of fresh flowers- but remember to change the water daily!
xx
Leigh

.....:)......life is so complicated ?......innit....:005: hehe