A visit to my home.....

I love it when people visit us. 

Sometimes its a friend who shows up unannounced.  These times they get to see my real home - the one that is a little shabby round the edges, with crumbs and pet hair; crochet projects, an empty wine glass and last nights earings on the coffee table; kids beds unmade and their toys and books strewn on the floor; and a basket of yet to be sorted washing or dishes on the kitchen bench.  I'm always a tad embarrased at first when this happens, but then I remember that if I was the unannounced guest, I wouldn't mind a mess in their home.  So I relax, wipe away the worst crumbs, put on the kettle and get out the biccie tin.  Work stops when a friend visits so we can chat and enjoy my home - warts and all.

Then there are the expected visitors.  These come with the bonus of prep time and anticipation.  They get a vacuumed floor; a tidy house; me in clean clothes with brushed hair; and food cooked just for them.  Everyone waits excitedly for them to arrive (my kids sit in the window watching for arrivals!).  Again, work stops, the kettle goes on (often more than once) and we chat and enjoy my home. 

We make a home for ourselves.  We put in it all the things we need for our immediate little family and decorate it the way we like it to be.  We cook the things we like to eat and live the way we like to live.  But when we get to share it, it makes it even more special.

If you've ever visited my home - thank you!  Know that your visit makes me feel special and that I loved having you here.  I hope you'll come again soon.

If you've never visited my home, but have stumbled across my blog some way or another - Welcome to my virtual home!  Thank you for visiting, it makes me really happy to share a bit of our life and home with you.  Please leave a little comment below so I know you popped by and by all means, help yourself to the virtual biccie tin! :)