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I’m Not. But I Could Be.
By CoffeeMom | November 9, 2009
I’ll admit it – I am not yet Blissfully Domestic. I grew up in a Blissfully Domestic home with a Blissfully Domestic mother, who was apparently born that way. Neither Nature nor Nurture blessed me with this trait – I did not inherit this gene and was not permanently imprinted by my environment.
I am a pack rat. A collector. A laissez-faire housekeeper who longs for an orderly house – big or little, cozy or spacious. And it always seems just out of my reach. Always beyond that pile of paper. Or coats. Or shoes. Or books.
I married a pack rat. We have given birth to two pack rats, and now we’re expecting our third child. I’m afraid our “Rat Pack” is getting out of hand.
So I am going to tackle this problem within myself and see if it will have a ripple effect on my family.
Oh I don’t mean to change everybody – just to make a few changes in our home that hopefully my children will be able to take with them and incorporate into their lives without a lot of difficulty.
I figure if they see me struggling to become Blissfully Domestic and also see the end result – maybe it will have a positive impact and they will decide – for themselves – that some order is GOOD.
I’m joining up with I am Blissfully Domestic in an attempt to find some accountability and encouragement in this. Being in the very early stages of pregnancy, not only am I facing fatigue, I’m facing the prospect of adding another body to our home – more bottles, diapers, burp cloths – more stuff. And if I can get a “handle” on a few things now, maybe (just maybe) I can be a tad more sane when new baby makes his or her appearance.
After all, I am Blissfully Domestic is about Creating the Life You Want. And since I’m the mistress of this domain, I need to take responsibility and step up to the plate – for myself and for my family. In between my early-pregnancy-fatigue-induced naps and need to “take it easy” I am going to find a way to instill some order in my home. In my family. In my heart.
Will you join me?
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Topics: Family & Kids, Housework, On the Home Front, Stewardship | 1 Comment »
November 10th, 2009 at 10:25 am
It’s a process for all of us. I wasn’t born with the gene either. It is a constant battle for me to de-clutter. But it is worth the effort, at least for me.
I’m so glad you shared this with us! And congrats on your new little one on the way!
Blessings,
Katie