So, it's the beginning of the holidays. That'd be the almost nine (yes, NINE) week Summer Holidays. I've done 4 loads of washing this morning in the hope of getting all the school uniform and sports kit processed and put away.
Much paper detritus had been shovelled out of bedrooms to make way for the influx from this year's work. It seems paying £1 per bag tossed really helps to focus the mind on just how essential it is to hang on to things. Turns out my most mercenary child is highly susceptible to cash bribes, in spite of his pack rat tendencies.
But there are only so many domestic chores one can expect to accomplish each day - holidays require projects and this one seems destined to be the year of movie making.
So I give you 'The House Next Door'. Shot by my offspring, entirely in pyjamas. Beat that Spielberg.
Ali! That is fantastic!
Am slightly fearful for your neighbours though...
Off to try out the £1 per bag tactic. Wish me luck!
Posted by: Dragonfly | 09 July 2012 at 14:55
Flaming heck! That scared the life out of me!
Posted by: Sue | 09 July 2012 at 15:24
Good grief! How clever are they?! And in their PJs.
You have school hols already? We have another two weeks to wait and then all hell will break loose and food shopping will be nightmarish. Ugh.
Posted by: Toffeeapple | 09 July 2012 at 18:29
Oh my gosh, if I wasn't such a complete, utter, embarrassing wuss at scary films, I would totally go to see that. Well done to your boys!
Posted by: atouchofdomesticity | 09 July 2012 at 19:39
nine 'nine' weeks - flipping heck.
Ours still have another two weeks at school and only (counting on my fingers) six off. I hope you're well prepared.
Nina x
Posted by: Nina - Tabiboo | 09 July 2012 at 19:50
That is pretty damn impressive, lady.
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | 09 July 2012 at 22:04
We are impressed.
Posted by: blackbird | 10 July 2012 at 01:46
Wow! Very Impressive! A bit scary to think one of these young minds will pick your nursing home one day but hey with talent like this at least it will be an exclusive clientele! Good luck surviving the NINE weeks - mine are off for seven & I thought that was quite long enough! Helen
Posted by: Helen Welsh | 10 July 2012 at 02:12
Ha! What an awesome little movie! They really should make more, was so fun to watch.
How did I never think of getting my oldest child to clean her room by bribing her with money? I've been after her to clean "the deathtrap" for ages now. I even went in last week and did most of it for her. I cleared out 5 (yes..Five) bags of junk..mostly paper. Grounding her didn't get her to finish..but she does love getting money, so maybe that will do the trick.
Posted by: Michelle | 10 July 2012 at 04:20
That is stupendous. Love the closing credits. One name appears, erm, several times I notice!
Posted by: Emma | 10 July 2012 at 10:25
Ooh, very good! Stars in the making! Hopefully this gem of an idea will get you through the weeks ahead...!
Posted by: Louise | 10 July 2012 at 18:48
Brilliant! Can't wait for the next installment.
Posted by: Gina | 10 July 2012 at 20:44
Wow! That was great! I'm terrified, although I'm not sure of what -- the doors? the . . . patch of grass? Fantastic!
Posted by: Readersguide | 10 July 2012 at 23:23
Totally amazing. Bet that would get a fab review by the movie critics.
All the better for being in PJ's methinks.
Lisa x
Posted by: Lisa | 11 July 2012 at 17:16
That is awesome.
And you guys impressed the "birds".
That is major.
Posted by: Paola | 11 July 2012 at 19:15
Fantastic. Loved it!
Posted by: Kate | 11 July 2012 at 19:26
You could have warned me that it was going to be scary...
We have you beat: 12 weeks of summer holiday here. Obviously the school year is planned by someone who a) doesn't have kids or b) thinks that people living in urban Los Angeles County might still need their children to help with the harvest each summer...
Posted by: UK lass in US | 11 July 2012 at 21:20
Amazing! What talented--and handsome--sons you have!
I bribe my children to get rid of stuff, too. Sometimes money is the only motivator. Sad, but true.
xofrances
Posted by: frances | 12 July 2012 at 19:31
Wow! I wish I had those computer skills! Seriously impressed.
Good luck with the NINE week holiday! Our school doesn't break up for another week-phew!
Posted by: Laura | 12 July 2012 at 21:50
Bravo! VERY impressive.
I'm a teacher, so the "how many weeks?" comments make me laugh.
Posted by: Rebecca | 14 July 2012 at 19:34
Just had to leave a comment and say that that is BRILLIANT! More power to their elbow(s). x
Posted by: Kitty | 14 July 2012 at 19:59
Fantastic editing! I'm feeling truly petrified! :o) Wonder what else they can do in 9 weeks!
Posted by: Sew Create It - Jane | 14 July 2012 at 20:32
Love it.
Ax
Posted by: Magic Bean | 14 July 2012 at 23:01
Scary stuff! :)
Posted by: greenrabbitdesigns | 16 July 2012 at 17:22
Brilliant scary film trailer boys! Ali I hope you retain most of your sanity over the next 8 weeks! I don't envy you the very long summer break - ours starts at the end of this week and I'm so unprepared!
Posted by: Julie | 17 July 2012 at 09:04
Hi Ali,
I just wanted to say that I think your blog is fantastic. I have worked my way backwards over the past few days right to the very beginning. I'm impressed you have been blogging for so long and you've inspired me to start my own. Will definitely be adding to my favourites. Enjoy your summer holidays x
Posted by: Sarah | 17 July 2012 at 12:28
great blog
Posted by: Carolyn | 17 July 2012 at 15:51
That was brilliant!
Posted by: Suse | 19 July 2012 at 11:10
hi there, stumbled in...
clever clogs! that was so well edited too, did they do the whole thing?
Posted by: Monica | 20 July 2012 at 11:39