Thursday, January 31st, 2008
WHAT? This may be what every decorating magazine and HGTV says, but this is not the state of my mailing address.
Once upon a time I envisioned my home and how I would decorate it and how clean and organized Iwould keep it. It would be filled with the sweet smell of something baking in the oven combined with a wonderful scent from my favorite candle. I would sit on my beautifully custom uphosltered sofa and read my latest novel while sipping a comforting cup of gourmet coffee and listening to my favorite music...AND THEN REALITY SET IN.
OK, so not exactly a Calgon commercial but it works for me. Don't get me wrong, I love my home. My house is filled with lots of love...and lots of kids (8 year old triplet girls, Maddie, Ellie & Ronnie, as well as any visiting friends we might include...this changes by the moment). Lots of dogs (one 17 year old mutt named "Puppy" and his "replacement dogs" two 2 year old white Miniature Schnauzers, Jack & Wrigley) and a very conversational and rarely subdued husband, Brian. All of this means...lots of noise!
Like I said, I love my home and all who reside in it. They are all an intentional part of my life that I cherish and adore. I just never imagined the chaos and clutter that a house full of life would bring! I am very blessed and forunate to have the life that I live. I would never take anything for granted and give thanks everyday for my family, friends and the opportunities that I have...but it is just a little different than I had anticipated.
One thing I do know for sure is that every day holds something unexpected and as I start the day, I have to just take a deep breath, put on my comfy shoes and say... BRING IT ON!
Thursday, January 31, 2008
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