tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post7746977039792495741..comments2024-03-28T17:11:08.879-04:00Comments on Home Joys: The Clutter ConflictGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-9408215964800404222014-01-07T10:17:28.739-05:002014-01-07T10:17:28.739-05:00It's amazing how "clean" a house can...It's amazing how "clean" a house can look if the floors are swept! And one thing I have tried to do less over the years is, when someone comes, don't make a big deal over your lack of cleaning, etc. It makes it uncomfortable for the guest, and very likely, if you are a gracious, welcoming host, your guests will remember that and not your imperfect house. I hope I can pass on some good housekeeping ethics to my daughters, but not at the expense of neglecting a good relationship with them. May God especially bless the mothers with young ones with the needed grace to accept the undone household tasks and the wisdom and energy to get the (seemingly) necessary things done!crlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17715724317337128544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-12789327816474283812014-01-06T18:45:02.936-05:002014-01-06T18:45:02.936-05:00My mother was not a good housekeeper. She was plag...My mother was not a good housekeeper. She was plagued by what her mother would think "If she were alive" There were times as children that we were embarrassed by the state of our house and yard. But I forgive her! I remember Mom spreading out a blanket on the backyard lawn, as we kids wondered what on earth she was doing. We were told to get our lunch and bring it outside. What a fantastic idea! As we digested our p & j sandwiches and watched ladybugs climb in the grass, I heard my Mom say , "I don't think the kids will remember the dishes in the sink, but they'll remember this!" I don't know, she may have been talking outloud to her Mother, but I've never forgotten, and thank God for her! She was right!Grandma Ruthnoreply@blogger.com