Comments on: what you want + kids…is it possible?

By: ashley @ the handmade home

ashley @ the handmade home

In reply to Jessica. Hey Jessica! Well, I must say, it's good to know I'm not alone! ;} So thank YOU! It's a balancing act, for sure!

By: Jessica

Jessica

Thank you for this well thought out post. I needed to hear it today! I have 3 kids under 5, a husband gone 12+ hours a day, a dog, a cat, and a part-time job. I am constantly torn between being intentional about QUALITY time with my children and having a home that is even slightly livable. It’s easy to look at decorating/design/organizing blogs from other mothers and feel bad about the job I do. Thanks for putting it in real perspective! Also…wish you could come decorate my home 🙂

By: lindsay

lindsay

i love this post. thank you. i’m re-inspired.
xo

By: Andrea B

Andrea B

Thank you so much for sharing this. I think you may have just given me the hope that had begun to be crushed under the knowing looks of family and friends with children whenever I talk to them about decorating our home but also hoping to have kids in the near future.

I feel much better now! (And it doesn’t hurt that my husband has assured me that if we really get worried, that nice white shag rug I am dying to have can always be relocated to our bedroom and a kid-proof rug added to our living room instead when the time comes.)

By: ashley @ the handmade home

ashley @ the handmade home

In reply to Jessie. Jessie-I say this a lot here, that space is all relative. We have five people in our home, and a large dog. I wasn't complaining about the space so much, as feeling that we have to stay organized or else its a challenge. I don't think it matters how large or small your home is. Organization is always an issue. It has plenty of space. But it is smaller. Photographs also do a lot to make a home look larger. That is all I will say, since it is on the market, and we love our home. I hope you understand. Thanks!

By: Jessie

Jessie

What a lovely house, charmingly decorated. I wonder, though just how “small” your house really is. Looks spacious to me. Could you tell me how many square feet you’ve got?

By: katie

katie

random question for you – I was searching for playroom ideas on pinterest and saw a sign that said “if you’re happy and you know it clap your hands” that linked me to your site (which I so thankful for becuase it’s my new obsession) but there was no trace of the sign. do you know where I can find it – and buy it?? If you could email me the info to katie.britt@gmail.com I would be so, so thankful!!

By: Jen Palmer

Jen Palmer

I love this post. Exactly what I needed to hear. We are in our first home, which is really small and full of six soon to be seven kids. Since it took so long to get this far I struggle to allow myself a change to make things mine. Especially with them all unmaking it regularly! Thanks for your comments, glad I Found your blog.

By: Jenn

Jenn

We never Baby proofed either! Our philosophies are very similar! I find living in the home we love and having children is refreshing! 🙂

By: Tricia a mama of 5

Tricia a mama of 5

We have lots in common. I feel like we are constantly teaching our children to respect our things and theirs. I am always chasing the dirt around here with 5 kidos and 2 dogs. I make a point to keep things fresh by changing out small things year round and moving stuff around. It’s the only way for me to let out my creative side and stay sane while being home with my crew. BTW I have a naked barbie and a container of legos on my coffee table at this very moment!