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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Words to Live By

Every now and then I come across a quote that just speaks to me.  I'm currently reading Every Last One by Anna Quindlen and stopped in my tracks when I read:

This is what I dream someone will one day describe my house as - pretty and unprentious.  Lived in.  Comfortable. Warm. Friendly. And definitely filled to the brim with Thomas's (and any future McKiddle's) sports equipment. I don't have a desire for fancy vingette displays; just a pretty, practical family home. What about you?
Posted by Emily at 6:00 AM
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  1. Mrs. 5CMay 4, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    I totally, completely, thoroughly agree!!!
    Also... I love that you're calling them McKiddles. ;)

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  2. MeredithMay 4, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Ditto. Like I said last Friday, I want comfortable, relaxed, kid-friendly, lived in.

    PS- How do you like the book?

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  3. EllenMay 4, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    What a lovely sentiment. I too hope that my house has a warm, lived-in feel. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. ShannonMay 5, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Ditto that my friend! I was sitting there feeding Gabe today, staring at the ball pit, the walker, the large thing with flashing lights and animal noises plus the baskets of little crap and laughed at my old thoughts of keeping baby things hidden. I've obvs. gotten over that real quick. A good balance is a nice thing to strive for.

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  5. Grandma JanMay 7, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Ditto on that. But our house was mostly Karate equipment, baseball bats and gloves and books stacked all over. Does that count?

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  6. LeighMay 8, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    We had a bunch of a people over for a shower this weekend and one of them commented that our house was so relaxing and "beach house like". Made my day!!!!

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  7. Grandma JanMay 9, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I have Anna Quindlen's book. did you like it?

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