Baby bean’s stocking came yesterday. This morning as I see them all hanging along our banister I am filled with the realization that our family is finally complete. Complete with FIVE kids!
My living room is strewn with toys, shoes, random pieces of clothing, stuffed animals, pillows, empty mugs of hot chocolate.
My kitchen counters are covered in kix and books.
My dining room table … is clean … huh? However the chairs aren’t put away.
My kids are still in pjs at 10:30 and they are dancing their hearts away in the kitchen to Christmas music.
In this chaotic scene that is my home on a daily basis … this chaotic scene that usually drives me a bit crazy and makes me want to clean, clean, clean it all up and PLEASE can someone make the 3 year olds put underwear on … I’m finding peace. Maybe it is because it’s Advent. The Christmas music is playing. My home is decorated although messy. My kids are being wonderful. Whatever it is I just hope I can find it again when the bleak mid-winter hits. Even if that means I have to leave my Christmas tree up till April and keep empty boxes wrapped underneath it.





