Tucked In & Rolling Out
Our boat is all tucked in for the winter months. It’s always a little bittersweet when sailing season ends, but this year we’re trading sails for wheels. As much as we’ll miss life on the water, there’s also a spark of excitement (and yes, a bit of nervous energy) about this next chapter.
All tucked in and ready for winter—our floating home is officially on dry land until next season
We officially moved into the RV about three weeks ago. For now, we’ve been parked at my parents’ place, which has been such a gift as we’ve figured out our new rhythm. In just two days, it’s time to actually hit the road! The transition from boat to RV went pretty smoothly—there’s a little more elbow room here (not much, but every inch counts when you’re living small).
These first weeks have been about settling in—finding a flow between living, working, and homeschooling. It’s definitely taken some creativity (thank you, outdoor space and nice weather!), but little by little, we’re finding our groove.
A Day in the RV
A typical day looks something like this:
I get up early (though not quite as early as I’d like since it’s still dark when my alarm goes off) to get in a walk and workout. While I’m out, Trygg enjoys some reading time. When I return, he and I usually do yoga or a short “brain break” video together to get some movement in before his school day starts.
Derek sets up his workstation while I wrangle breakfast and coffee. Trygg starts school around 8:00–8:30, and depending on the day, he’s done somewhere between l1:30 and 1:00. Afternoons are a mix of library runs, outside play, and (let’s be honest) giving Derek some much-needed quiet for work. Evenings have been filled with little projects to get the RV road-ready.
It’s not glamorous, but it’s ours—and slowly starting to feel like home.
Big rock, little buddy, and one happy explorer.
Wild Wind Homeschool
People often ask how homeschooling is going. The short answer? Some days are awesome, and some days are… well, not.
There are mornings when Trygg breezes through his work with focus and hardly a complaint. Then there are days when just getting started feels like climbing Everest. Despite the ups and downs, I am so incredibly proud of him. We’ve turned his world upside down—selling our house, moving onto a boat, then into an RV. He’s navigating a small living space, missing school friends, and trying to adjust to a whole new lifestyle.
Yes, there are moments when I think, what on earth are we doing? But then I breathe and remember: more time together, more adventures, and more memories we wouldn’t trade for anything.
Wild Wind Homeschool—where math time comes with a side of sunshine 🌞✏️
We’re also finding ways to keep him connected. If you know Trygg, you know he’s very social and loves making new friends. He’ll be sending postcards and letters to his friends back home, and we’re looking forward to finding new connections once we start traveling.
RV Lessons (So Far)
Three weeks in, and the RV has already taught us a few important lessons:
- Don’t use glass—if it falls, the counter will win.
- Don’t store heavy objects in overhead cabinets unless you want to dodge flying projectiles when you hit a bump.
- And most importantly: if the black tank says it’s full (even if it’s not), the toilet won’t flush. Enough said.
When glass meets potholes…RV life keeps us on our toes!
Gratitude & Goodbyes
As we prepare to leave in two days, I want to say a huge thank you to my parents for letting us live in their driveway these past weeks. This may end up being one of the hardest parts of our transition. Trygg has always been close to them—seeing them a few times each week, and now every day while we’ve been here. When he needs a break from school, he just runs over to Grandma’s house for some extra love.
Pulling away in two days will be tough, maybe tougher than I’ve let myself admit. Thankfully, we’ll see them again in October when they travel west to visit family. We’ll get to camp together for a few days before parting ways once more.
We are so grateful to have family who not only support our adventure but encourage us to live the life we dream of (even if they might be questioning that decision just a little right now).
Leaving won’t be easy, but we know this: every challenge brings growth, every adventure adds to our story, and in the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take.
Tank’s full, wheels are ready, and so are we—let the next adventure roll!