I've read these posts about appreciating the mess in your house because you have kids, because, it won't last long, because you have life in your house, etc. Yes, those things are SO true. My stomach hurts, my heart aches, and sometimes I cry thinking about my sweet babies growing up and leaving the nest. But, it is so wrong that I want my house clean as well? I think not. Look, I'm not going to kill myself keeping a perfectly clean house. I'm not going to obsess, when once upon a time I did, and honestly that would be OK as long as it isn't interfering with your relationships. All I'm saying is that there is a balance to be found, that is different for each of us. If that is an obsessively clean house because that allows you have a clear head and enjoy your children more, PERFECT! If that is a semi messy house because you are comfortable with that and that's what you can manage, PERFECT! If that is a very messy house because you honestly don't care and you like making the messes with your kids because that's super fun for you, PERFECT! Find what works for you and stop stressing over fitting into whatever new blog post ideas or theories that pops up that day. I have my own idea about how my house should look and it's just that, MY own idea. I keep up as best I can, some days I'm on point and other days it looks like an entire army of children came into my house and opened every closet, cabinet, and pantry door and unloaded everything in it all onto my floors. I'm learning to be okay with my story, my life, the way God is teaching me to be. So should you. Your story, life, journey is SO very different than mine. Be proud of where you have come from, where you are going, and MOST of all, where you are NOW.
