I look around my home—at the chaos left by my 10 month old’s voracious appetite for play, at the pile of forgotten and never-folded laundry, at the disorganized array of papers in my living room-- and I bear the widest grin. A clear evidence, that despite the disorder that currently envelopes me, I am still thankful.
Thankful that life granted me a comfortable, albeit disheveled chaos of a home; to warrant me clean clothing that will keep my family warm, to witness my beautiful girl grow at an alarming rate, but grow so well otherwise.
So my home may look like a ransacked dungeon at times, but don’t be fooled. Because it’s in these messes that we build our life, and it’s in these things that I am thankful.
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What a true post, when you're trying to balance work and family there's just enough time to get the washing on. It's great every once in a while to remember and be thankful for what we have. Popping in from What's The Story.
ReplyDeleteI've learn with the mess I either accept it, or go crazy trying to tidy faster than 2 kids and a baby. .... accepting it, it is! #magicmoments.
ReplyDeleteI love this. I am continually growing to love your sweet, simple posts that nevertheless, showcase the realness of motherhood. You are absolutely right, though. The mess can be beautiful. It shows the passion, energy, and zeal for life that our little ones have, and it is inspiring. :) Beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteI agree! My 11 month old can empty his toy box as much as he likes as he's learning new things every day and enjoying play xx. #magicmoments
ReplyDeleteIt's taken me a while to make peace with the mess, but I completely agree that there is much to be thankful for in the mess :) Another lovely post x #WhatstheStory
ReplyDeleteAlways nice to see what their treasured possessions are. You're right not to worry too much about the mess, play and fun are much more important.
ReplyDeleteJust as I am reading this I am looking at my son play in the messy living room. Agree with what you said. I am also thankful that tho my house is messy we have the opportunity to bond on plays. #MagicMoments
ReplyDeleteI've most definitely had one of those days today. So much to be thankful for in that carpet of toys! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm glad I'm not the only one that thinks this way. Hope your Monday went well!
ReplyDeleteCelesse! That's how I feel as well. If you can't beat it join them, right? Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marla! Mothering is such a new thing for me, and documenting its progress is therapeutic in a way. How you describe messes is exactly why I wrote this post. I used to panic at the sight of it, but now I just embrace it. The house is lived in and that's more important. Hope your Monday is going well!
ReplyDeleteSo true! I'd take my daughter exploring and learning over any mess! Thanks for stopping by :)
ReplyDeleteIndeed. It took me a while to embrace the chaos (I used to be such a neat freak), but I'm slowly getting there. Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteWell said, Erica. Play and fun supersedes the mess, always. They're only a kid once, after all. Thanks for visiting!
ReplyDeleteWell, said Merlinda!. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteThankful indeed! Hope you had as much fun as we did. Glad you stopped by :)
ReplyDeleteHow very true. I often say we have a home and not a showhouse. Great post. #whatsthestory
ReplyDeleteThat's a great saying, and definitely something I have to keep in mind. Thank you for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful thoughts and so true - they do grow alarmingly fast!! -♥- Rachel (For the Birds)
ReplyDeleteawww what a really lovely thing to remember i need to follow your lead! xx
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