I have always loved making a house a home. But social media has turned it into a competition in my opinion. And I am so so so sooooo competitive. (My husband will attest to this.) Due to my competitive nature I often get caught up in having the perfect house. Every room and every detail needs to be Instagram worthy. Up until my second child I was a little neurotic about my home. I was always adjusting, wiping, putting away and stressing over the details. Spending hours on Pinterest trying to get more and more ideas.
Now I'm not saying creating a Pinterest palace for yourself is a bad thing. Not at all. But when it inhibits a healthy lifestyle/relationship for you and your family then it might be a problem.
This book, combined with adjusting to life with another child, has helped me to stop working so much on my house, and has helped me to start enjoying my home. I'd highly recommend picking up a copy. Find it on Amazon here.
Part of this book is a 31 Day Challenge that will help you fall in love with your home; either for the first time or all over again. I just started so I am on Day One. I thought I'd share my experience with this home challenge here on my blog since it is the only journal I keep. So here we go!
DAY ONE {Home Gratitude}
Walk around your home with a lens of gratitude. Don't think about the things you'd like to change or improve, but instead think about the memories that were created in these walls. Think about how blessed you are to have a place to create these memories.
What room or memory stands out as a blessing today?
Right after I read the question I started wandering around. I didn't make it far before I walked into the family room to see this.
So to answer today's question I'd have to say our family room. Even as I am sitting here writing this I keep remembering more good times and memories in this room.
Nearly every night, after we get the kids in bed, Garett and I grab a popsicle or two and plop down on the couch and watch whatever show we are into at the time. It's how we unwind at the end of what is usually a long day : )
And every morning when I get up with Camden, we come down to the couch and snuggle, eat, etc. I actually was able to capture an adorable smile a couple days ago.
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| Isn't he the cutest? |
Here's proof that this room was clean....once back in October (notice the little orange pumpkins on the shelves haha). And the only reason it was this clean was because I had to take pictures of the house for the property owner's website.
Feel free to do the "Love Your Home" Challenge with me. I likely won't post everyday but I'll try to post a lot of the challenges if you want to follow along. Or just get the book yourself; it's a great read!
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