But the rack does make a difference.
Dawn’s most recent SOOS Challenge, in honor of Sandy and her family moving into their new house, was to talk about what makes your house a home.
(Also, Veronica and her family are moving into their house in 6 days!)
I wasn’t all together sure, so I decided to walk through our (rental) house (that we’re staying in for another year, despite this, ugh.) and look around a bit while mulling the question over.
“Hmmm… what makes our house a home?”
Is it John’s Forever And Ever, Amen Junked-Up Nightstand?
No… that can’t be it.
And yeah, I’ve tried repeatedly to organize it for him, but it generally only stays clean for .52342 seconds. So I stopped trying.
Wait, maybe it’s the pile of dirty clothes!
No, no… hold on, it’s The Pile of CLEAN CLOTHES!
And the rack that relates to it?
Ugh. That can’t be it. It’s not about clothes or even racks.
“Think, Lotus, Think!”
Let’s keep looking…
Is it the Poor Man’s Loveseat?
Or maybe ALL THE FREAKIN’ TOYS!?
(where did they all come from? we never planned this! i think they multiply at night.)
Ack. I think I’m still way off. It’s not the lack of reliable seating or the 8 million and five toys (though I’m beginning to realize why we can’t afford a real loveseat).
Oh, WAIT. I’ve got it!
It’s the highly disobedient dog!
And the URINE SOAKED BELONGINGS!
Why are you shaking your head? I got it all wrong again, huh?
Okay, let me sit down and think about this some more.
*Jeopardy Tune*
Ohhhh. Wait.
This is where Braden crawled for the first time.
And then walked.
And where we celebrated when he turned One Year Old.
It’s where my husband comes off the road and back to his son.
Their first Father’s Day together was in this house.
John and I celebrated loving one another for six years here recently.
And soon, we will celebrate four years of marriage at our tropical getaway! in this house.
It’s our home, because we are here together, building memories.
Here’s to all the family memories you will build into your new home for many years to come, Sandy and Veronica.
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Suzanne
Thank you. In the midst of all the turmoil of moving, you made me realize that where I am doesn’t matter so much as who is in that place with me.
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donna
Oh no, you up and put that little dog in the microwave. Well, looks like he deserved a little scaring.
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Veronica
Beautiful post.
I know how you feel about rentals. Honestly, even with the memories this place doesn’t feel like home.
6 days.
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Angela
OH, this is so sweet. I love it. I may play along……first I have to clean my house though.
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Dawn
hooray!
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Beck
That first house as a family is something special, isn’t it?
I think our clothing piles are related! We are both magically talented homemakers!
Tasina
What a great post!! Home is the place where the people who love you welcome you in. And…oftentimes…expect you to also do their laundry and clean up their urine.
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Rebecca
Yay! Great post. And the picture of your dog in the microwave is too. funny. Not that pets should EVER be microwaved, but I know you know that, which is why it can be funny. Or something.
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Mimipz5wjj
Yep, that’s true. It’s not the junk in it, it’s the people.
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April
I’ve never owned a house, but every place we’ve lived has been home because of the love that resides there. It’s the girls sleeping in their beds that gets me every time, though.
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Ree
You done good babe. I love the one with the balloons.
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Sandy (Momisodes)
Awww…that was incredibly sweet! Minus the piles and urine of course … sadly we have both of those already in the new place
I love Braden walking towards Baby Einstein!
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Kitty
Nice post Lotus!!! I can relate!
Beth_C
I think you got it right! Home is where your family is.
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HRH
Ahhhhhhhh…so true!
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oliveoyl64
The turdburger in the microwave……just twisted enough to be hysterical.
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Secret Agent Mama
Great post. Home is the Love that is put in it!! Amen.
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MommyTime
Love it. Pee and all. Memories make the home. For sure. Smiles.
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Eve
Home is where your heart is. I once traveled with my hubby for the better part of a year. During that time our home was the 48″ sleeper in his truck. He was always close enough to reach out and touch. What heaven!
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peppylady
I can relate very much.
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amy
I just love that picture of your husband reading to him! His little feet are so cute and he’s paying such close attention to the book!! Adorable.
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zoe
awww that was sweet! glad i’m not the only one with piles of laundry!
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janet
ah, you got it right at last
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Bettina
yup, definitely it’s the memories……. and I agree about the toys multiplying overnight…….. who ever the smart cookie is that invents toy contraception will be rich, rich I tells ya!
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VDog
Is that a BLT, or just a weird angle b/c you’re holding the camera in that LTD pic?
LOVE the Father’s Day picture. Braden so cute!
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Taz
what a very nice blog..
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Colleen Braun
A home is where the dog pukes yellow bile on your off-white carpet, you drop the iron skillet on the tile floor in the kitchen – crack -, you pile a weeks worth of newspapers on the ottoman just in case you may need to use them somewhere, you have an outside space to sunbathe (necked) without scaring the neighbors and a spare room for company. And memories spill over just like the toilet. LOL
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Misty Dawn
Great post! Your photos are so beautiful – they always make me smile and bring tears to my eyes (good happy tears). But – the dog in the microwave… that one made me absolutely laugh out loud!
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Jenty
I love this post! You’re right, it’s all about the memories.
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coffee yogurt
what a sweet post. nothing beats a sarcastic mom with a soft spot! great photos! love the “monthly shower” is so funny (I remember the days!) and the sleeping angel. gosh, pictures of sleeping babies makes me ALMOST want another. that livng the dream shirt is hilarious, too.
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AMomTwoBoys
Very cute. And Im glad to see that your floor at least sometimes looks like mine!
And get the Mexican out of the microwave!
Jenni
I was just sitting here thinking about my laundry mountain and all my pee-stains (well, not mine), and then I opened up this post.
Thanks for the giggles!
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Redneck Mommy
I love you even more after this post.
I mean, a girl who shows her pee stains and stuffs a dog in the microwave is my kinda girl.
Big smooches, my friend.
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Kat
I missed this post too! I so love the picture of the mexican in the microwave, lol.
Home is where your love is. =)
A Whole Lot of Nothing
I’m liking the nicely manicured nails on your man.
MadameMeow
This was a wonderful post, Lotus! Loved it! ((And can I say that your bouquet was GORGEOUS???))
You have such a beautiful family….
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