the place where I can wear
my hair
up in a messy bun
the place where doggies blissfully
“happy dance” under the sun
the place where I can look around
and see love in a frame
family pictures scattered ’round
showing just how far we came
I sort of feel like Dorthy in Oz- “there’s no place like home!” I have a always been a “homebody” and enjoy having the house to myself. I can play piano, sing at the top of my lungs… snuggle with my dogs (and pet my daughter’s bunny- but don’t tell her!). But I’ll say this- being a “homemaker” is not something that comes natural to me. I don’t really have an eye for decorating, I’ve never been fond of cooking (except for baking- I LOVE making desserts!), and anyone who knows me well will tell you my home is “lived in”.
But today I am finding joy in making my house a “home”. I am praising the Lord that I have this day to sweep up all the pine needles and the little bits of trash on our hardwood floors, and for a new steam mop that makes those floors shine! I’m praising the Lord for a brand new dishwasher- one that’s quiet and cleans and dries all my dishes to perfection!
And I’m praising the Lord for my two doggies- who always follow me and lay at my feet- no matter where I am in the house!
And I’m praising the Lord for my two daughters who will be home soon and will help me put up our Christmas tree today!
“It’s been my experience that you can nearly always enjoy things if you make up your mind firmly that you will.”- Anne of Green Gables
Such a wonderful, loving post…
“… happy dance under the sun..”, great line..!!
Blessings… to you and your beautiful family. 🙂
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Thank you- that is one of my favorite things! The dogs will lay near a window and when the sunlight streams through they lay on their backs and wiggle. Pure bliss 😊 Blessings ti you as well!!
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“But I’ll say this- being a “homemaker” is not something that comes natural to me.”
Lovely post, Julie – thank you. Here’s to “making a home” simply filling the place with love – and not the activity of tidiness and busyness and all the stuff that goes with the label others invented.
And a tree this early!! WOW!! Our children must never read that line! Far too early! 🙂
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Thanks Paul 😊 We used to put our tree up the day after Thanksgiving, but the past few years we have been out of town. I really love having it all done when we get home. I told the girls we shall call it “Thanksmas” – it’s like a “super holiday” having your tree up WITH a Thanksgiving meal ❤️ 😊
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Sounds lovely! Over here we have no Thanksgiving. And no tree! 😂😂😂
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🤣 It’s east for me to forget that Thanksgiving is an American holiday. It is my favorite one because it’s simple- just “breaking bread” together. No presents, just presence!!
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