I often walk into a messy room and sigh. . . Yet I realize that if I don't use my creativity, the room will not look inviting. I want my rooms to be pretty. I want my husband and children to enjoy the quiet and order of home life.
All I have to do is put away a few items. . . Then tuck in chairs. . . I straighten pillows. . . sweep floors, and wash mirrors. Each little task is progress. Just another polish here, and a tidy there, and soon my rooms look lovely.
A messy room can be a challenge. But more often than not, it is a beautiful way for us to enjoy the fruit of our labor. With our own efforts and skills, we can create loveliness.
Once the work is done, I sit with a cup of tea
and enjoy a much deserved homemaking break. But the greatest reward of all, is when my family walks into a room, smiles to themselves and does not say anything about it. They are content and at peace, because that is the environment I strive to keep for them. Everything is right with the world, when Mother's home is pleasant and tidy.
Blessings
Mrs.White
From the Archives -
When the Children Grow Up - Sitting Alone at the Kitchen Table.
The Importance of Home Economics Training.
Bring back the Formal - Breakfast at Home.
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5 comments:
I could feel that sigh you described--I've done it a thousand times! It's a privilege to be the woman of the house, who makes it all neat and inviting again.
I have been following your blog for about a month or so... I love it. When I read it, it gives me peace. I find the way you approach life and your home and family very soothing... I need this, because I am a little high strung for my own good. Thank you for creating a place to come to that brings peace, calmness and quiet to my day. I am also doing the prentiss study.... thank you for that as well!!
I really need to work on my attitude...I would love to feel the way you do about my house.
Thank you so much for this, Mrs. White. I know this feeling...now to do some cleaning so that I can delight in a clean house once again. :)
Dear Mrs. White,
I admire your determination to serve your family even when things are difficult for your.
ஐღMrs.Laura Laneღஐ
Harvest Lane Cottage
...doing what I can with what I've got where I am
on a short shoestring budget!
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