Reflections on a midlife career junction
1 year ago
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Listography - What makes a house a home
Feeling inspired to randomly list things tonight so I am following Mother Porridge's list this week with the 5 things that make my house a home.
1. NOISE.
I am loud. My kids are loud. My music is loud. My husband....well he's not so loud. I love the noise in my house. The yelling, the laughter, the music, the singing. The noise is such a big part of what makes my place my HAPPY place.
2. THE COAT RACK.
It sits right next to the front door in the entry way. It's a beautiful timber thing that's bolted into the wall and has four coat hooks on it. From the lounge I have a perfect view. I can see footy flags, beanies, motorcycle helmets, handbags, children's aprons, a nappy bag and even a coat. It's a little slice of my life all in one space.
3. THE HALF FINISHED RENO'S.
The half done painting, skirting boards that still need to be nailed on, the kitchen that needs the second coat of paint, the window that STILL needs curtains. The fact that these are half done reminds me that this place is mine. And that, for now, I have time.
4. TOYS IN THE HALLWAY.
You know the ones....Usually Little People or Lego men or something else that friggin hurts when you step on it at 2am on your way to the bathroom. These remind me of the two small humans I have in my house that make me laugh, cry, get cranky, get frustrated and remind me of the best things I have ever done in my life.
5. THE TOWEL OVER THE BEDROOM DOOR.
My husband isn't a big fan of using the towel rack, so the door it is. But, for words I can't explain, seeing the hubby's towel over the bedroom door just gives me that sense of comfort.
Thanks for reading. Mwah.
J
1. NOISE.
I am loud. My kids are loud. My music is loud. My husband....well he's not so loud. I love the noise in my house. The yelling, the laughter, the music, the singing. The noise is such a big part of what makes my place my HAPPY place.
2. THE COAT RACK.
It sits right next to the front door in the entry way. It's a beautiful timber thing that's bolted into the wall and has four coat hooks on it. From the lounge I have a perfect view. I can see footy flags, beanies, motorcycle helmets, handbags, children's aprons, a nappy bag and even a coat. It's a little slice of my life all in one space.
3. THE HALF FINISHED RENO'S.
The half done painting, skirting boards that still need to be nailed on, the kitchen that needs the second coat of paint, the window that STILL needs curtains. The fact that these are half done reminds me that this place is mine. And that, for now, I have time.
4. TOYS IN THE HALLWAY.
You know the ones....Usually Little People or Lego men or something else that friggin hurts when you step on it at 2am on your way to the bathroom. These remind me of the two small humans I have in my house that make me laugh, cry, get cranky, get frustrated and remind me of the best things I have ever done in my life.
5. THE TOWEL OVER THE BEDROOM DOOR.
My husband isn't a big fan of using the towel rack, so the door it is. But, for words I can't explain, seeing the hubby's towel over the bedroom door just gives me that sense of comfort.
Thanks for reading. Mwah.
J
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