Home Life
I read this great quote today
“The real measure of a home is how it restores you at the end of the day”.
My home is chaotic, messy, and usually pretty loud. Being the only girl in a house full of boys sometimes takes it toll. Am I really the only one who cares if you can’t walk through the Living Room because there are toys all over the floor?
But my home is also, well, homey. When I think of home I think of comfort, dogs, cottage, trees, porches, quilts, color. I think of my kids and hope that their memories of home will be of safety but also fun. My boys have been fighting a lot lately and it is making me crazy. My brother is 8 years older than me so sometimes I have to take a step back and try to put myself in their shoes- 3 boys- 3 very different boys- trying to grow and become individuals. It’s hard work. So I take a deep breath and hope for more patience and better sibling relations tomorrow.
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alison | 21st Aug 06
I hear you on that! I’ve got 3 boys (and one princess thrown towards the end), but its interesting to observe them trying out their roles in the family, and at the same time trying to be their own person. Everyone is probably getting antsy b/c its the end of summer. (well, we’ll just hope that’s the reason)
Kathy | 22nd Aug 06
School starting helps too. I just got my third one sent back to preschool today. My first ten minutes of bliss. Reading email and surfin’ your site!
Katrine | 22nd Aug 06
I am also surrounded by boys. I am the only sister with 5 brothers. And I am now expecting my 3rd boy. I do have a daughter. So, I guess it’s destiny and a lot of fun!