Crazy misc…

Jul27

Posted in: keeping it real, living with kids

Excuse the phone photos but it’s all I am up for right now. Isn’t it annoying when bloggers take photos of their “cute clutter” in an attempt to try to be real?!;; Or when they say ”I just don’t have time to blog or take decent photos.” Sorry. this is one of those days. And it’s real. very real. I have so much I want to blog about and share but too busy keeping people from drowning in toilets and choking on legos. So here is the reality.

I sort of feel like the monkey..”get me away from the legos!” Its chaos keeping the legos away from Henry when that is all Drew wants to do…we are about to move all legos upstairs!

Oh and Drew hates this monkey..he hates all monkeys..can’t believe he put him on the lamp like this… I am sure he was creating a “scene”..like the other night when he asked me to be a saloon girl because we are a western town now (too many Boomerang cartoons, not exactly PC) or the other night when I asked him if he was ready for his bath and he said “No but I would love a cigar!” GO pick up legos Butch Cassidy! Don’t you love the “cuddle blankets” situated near the TANK! (and yes it makes firing sounds!) mercy.

Seriously, it’s like a war zone around here some days, I am sure many of you can relate. Between the high chair “bombs” and turned over play tables..and the legos… Henry is about to walk..he has FOUR new teeth, Drew is LOSING teeth left and right…it’s nuts..no time to research pretty uses of bamboo blinds like on my blog to do list;; If I have to say “stop shooting at the baby” one more time! It’s just not right.

Yesterday I did attempt to do something “design wise” while Henry napped and Drew ran wild. It didn’t turn out. Precious time wasted. See.

Too crowded..they all need to be landscapes I think. This is the upstairs bath that will be “boy zone” soon..I may collect a few retro “paint by numbers” to hang here eventually…I will just chalk this up as a test run, and go back to scouring for legos!

On a similar note, Jenny at Little Green Notebook has an interesting post up about children and “nice things” on her blog..check it out..will be fun to see the viewpoints…My opinion depends on the day!;;

And of course at the end of the day, people are more important than things. And a home full of life is more beautiful than one full of treasures..my home was “straight” but without the sound of little people way too long so I get the what’s important thing BUT I also get the “mess is driving me crazy” viewpoint now too..and I used to think those moms were so whiny and ungrateful. ha!

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16 Comments

Comment by megan — July 27, 2010 @ 9:26 am
And I thought my house was the only one that looked like that! My kids are in to Toy Story and Mario so I’m called Jessie or Princess Peach most of the time! I completely understand you!
~Megan
Comment by Camille — July 27, 2010 @ 9:50 am
THIS is why I love you SO VERY MUCH, Holly. I’ve not read a blog post in some time that is this spot on. You are an unbelievably talented designer-no question. But what makes you such an amazing person all the way through is that you GET it. You know how to make a space pretty, but more importantly, you know what makes a space HOME. And this is it. Monkeys, legos and all. I love you!
Comment by kristen — July 27, 2010 @ 9:52 am
Thanks for keeping it real. My son has that same sock monkey – he is currently hanging upside down from his bed post. I like your wall. I think it looks great. I like unpredictable.
Comment by Karen — July 27, 2010 @ 11:55 am
As the mom of 2 adult sons I can only say I can relate and remember those days but too soon they pass and now, awaiting my first granddaughter, I can hardly wait for the mess she might bring to a otherwise orderly home.
Comment by Tessa — July 27, 2010 @ 12:15 pm
I love this post! Oh, I am RIGHT THERE WITH YOU!!! Our boys are so similar – you hvae no idea. Charlie is always messing up Andrew’s “scenes”. Since I’m ahead of you by about 1 year, I can say this…Henry will stop eating Legos very soon. It was all over and done with by about 18 months. My boys just started playing together much more (Charlie is 21 months now) and it’s sooo fun. You have your priorities in order! I will also say… about the mess… I see no signs of an end to it anytime soon.
Comment by Julia Ross — July 27, 2010 @ 12:20 pm
Too funny!! I just love your blog. You are such a “real” mom. Just like myself. We will someday look back on these messy, yet wonderful days. Take care and enjoy your sweet little ones.
Julia
Comment by Holly — July 27, 2010 @ 1:48 pm
great idea but a sheet would drive me nuts!
Comment by Cat Moore — July 27, 2010 @ 3:07 pm
Wow! Your house looks just like mine! You have no idea how excited I am that MY house looks just like a designer’s house! Whooo-Hoooo! You don’t know how many times I’ve thought, “now THIS is what I need to take a picture of and post on my blog!”. You’ve inspired me, Holly. Not because of your drapes…..or your fabric choice….or your lamp or light fixture (although that may be ture), but you’ve inspired me to take REAL pictures of REAL life because guess what, my house is WAY worse than yours. ha! PS….still haven’t written you back…I know, I know…..i’m an email slacker! will do that soon!
Comment by Michele — July 27, 2010 @ 8:35 pm
My husband says, “This is us in real life.” That’s what your post reminded me of. It’s not staged, it’s not perfect, but it’s real. If you have little ones I think that’s how life is. Jenny had some interesting things to say. It’s all about balance. Thanks for sharing!
Comment by christi — July 27, 2010 @ 10:05 pm
i love that you show reality!!! thank you holly!
Comment by Melissa — July 28, 2010 @ 5:28 am
I don’t know you but I want to hug you! It is SO hard, isn’t it? I actually stopped my growing children’s clothing business earlier this year– cold turkey– because the stress of trying to find time to work while I tried to provide an “ideal” childhood for my by being home with them all day was too much. There is something about the heat that seems to make them a little nuts.
I don’t usually share links back to my blog (now THAT’S annoying!) but if you want to see our solution to this very problem yesterday, take a peek:
http://theworldmorebeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/07/if-you-cant-beat-em.html
Comment by Stacie — July 28, 2010 @ 7:09 am
HAHA I love it!! All the things I have to look forward to with my little boy!! Cant wait!!
Comment by Mary — July 28, 2010 @ 8:46 am
Cute post! Love the sock monkey!
LOVE love the new wall grouping in your bathroom! While it might not be exaclty what you are going for, it is very nice the way it is, and I can see you are well on the way to getting it just so. That’s the way I roll, too. Decorating is really a process!
Comment by LLH Designs — July 28, 2010 @ 8:46 am
Way to keep it real! That’s one of the things I like best about you. Look at how many moms you have encouraged! I love a clean house, but I know I’ll miss the messes because of who they represent…creative, fun-loving, precious children! Xo…Linsey
Comment by Di Word — July 28, 2010 @ 4:38 pm
Looks sorta like mine did…..gulp…..30 years ago! Hang in there. This too shall pass. di
Comment by Amber from NE — August 11, 2010 @ 10:40 am
Hang in there mom! As I watch my two oldest go off to 7th grade and kindergarten in a week I will once again be reminded of how fast they grow up. But, just this morning I too was pretty annoyed with the “mess” that has taken over every part of my home and vowed that today we would clean up and organize… wish me luck. (I guess I should get off the computer!) There is peace in the moment, so enjoy every one of those moments!