You'd come in through the kitchen door and have to hurdle over a pile of soaking wet snow pants, gloves, hats and boots that have been there for almost 4 hours.
Your eyes would wander over to the kitchen sink brimming with an array of dirty dishes waiting to be put in the dishwasher. Yet, the dishwasher hasn't been emptied of the last load that was washed.
A kitchen table packed with take-out boxes from the best little Italian restaurant in our area, complete with half-eaten cherry tomatoes and a cup of lemon basil vinaigrette that somehow dripped from one end of the table to the other.
The counter filled with a plate of fruit and veggie scraps waiting to go to the compost bin, papers, mail and Lord knows what else.
If you were to venture into the living room hoping to grab a seat, you wouldn't be able to. Five loads of laundry are creating mountains on my furniture, waiting to be folded.
WATCH YOUR STEP! You're likely to step on something that could make you hop around like a goon while holding your foot. These things include, but aren't limited to, Lego's, marbles, colored pencils, doll sized hair brushes, barbies, small plastic animals, Breyer horses, and a tea set.
Once you've made it through the living room you'll need to excuse the mess in the office. Yes, we did some arts and crafts today, and no I haven't put away the paint or the glue. And if you happen to find the covers to the red and yellow acrylic paint while you're in there I'll love you forever.
You'd then probably notice that I have a 4" stack of bills on the desk that were suppose to be paid today. And yup, I am using them as a wrist-rest while I type. At least they're good for something.
And if you got close enough to the computer you would see an inbox with over 200 new emails waiting to be returned, deleted or ignored.
Right now my house is a mess. It's true.
All of this because for the first time in a LONG time we were able to be together as a family from 3 in the afternoon on.
We had a small snow storm, school was dismissed early, and the hubs actually got to come home before 9pm.
We played outside as a family. Made snow angels and forts and had a snowball fight.
We went to get take-out and had a relaxing dinner at home....complete with an adult beverage (probably another reason my house is a mess!).
We played with the Monkey while she had her bath, instead of letting her play independently in the tub while I sat on the floor returning emails.
We watched Elmo in Grouchland.
We gave Daddy a makeover with dolly brushes and Slinkies for bracelets.
We sang silly songs into a fake microphone.
We read Hop on Pop 4 times before bed.
We snuggled and hugged.
It was just what we all needed.
And now, right now, my heart is full.
And my house is a mess.
I suppose I should do something about that...
9 comments:
That's exactly what you'd see in my house... More or less. If life is what you're living then you're living it right! Great post! Glad to know I'm in good company! Yeah for snow days!?
You had a GREAT day with your family and that's way more important than a clean house! :)
Sounds like you had a great night!
I love this post! It's funny because on any normal day I'd overlook all of the mess and go do something fun. :) Sometimes you just need to.
My mother-in-law gave me a plaque for Christmas that said "A happy child is more important than a clean house". I am glad you had a great family night.
That sounds like the PERFECT day! I need to let things go more often and embrace the things happening right in front of me! What a fun mama you are and a great day for your family. Thanks for linking up love! I needed to read this. xoxo
love this post. love all your posts actually! you are inspiring the way you tell your stories Katie! I am so glad Brenda introduced us and I get to follow along with all your brilliant ideas and your family with your little monkey... who i must say... is SUPER CUTE :) Im also very glad to know that your house sits as mine does, in a bit of disarray, as I enjoy the time i have with my daughters... as they are already teenagers and growing way to fast. Im glad you enjoyed a day with yours.
Wow! Very well written! I feel like I can actually see it all! :) And don't blame you for a single thing! Hope you get more fun days like that!
my house would look similar...but I can't say that my family and I have had that much fun. Instead, we have bickering and fighting...but I agree, sometimes you just need a family day!
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