There's an old saying that "cleanliness is next to godliness," and I believe it! For about 10 minutes this evening it was more like "attempting cleanliness feels like heavenness!" Somehow the stars aligned at just the right moment, and the entire family was happily (at least I didn't hear any grumbling, so I'm assuming everyone was happy) cleaning up: Billy was washing a sink full of dinner dishes, I was folding a 6-load mountain of laundry, Billy E was organizing his closet, Seth was "hunting for crumbs" with the vacuum, and Grace was... quiet (not sure what she was up to)! Why was it such a great moment for me? Perhaps it was because it hearkened back to my highschool and college housecleaning days- when I got cash for transforming a messy house into a haven. Maybe it was the relief, albeit brief, of knowing that I wasn't alone in the black hole of domesticity and chores. But I think it was the fact that we were all working together to bless our little home. Whatever it was for everyone else, it was my bliss for the day!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
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Awww.... how dear to hear. Makes me recall those very same blissful moments when it all came together for us when you were small, Ingrid. Working together makes everyone in the family more aware of just how much it takes to keep their "home a heaven on earth." Keep up the good WORK!
Mother Boyce
I love that Ingrid. I totally agree with you. We soo need to cherish these little things in life. Miss you girl.
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