I finally decided today that I had milked recovery from my surgery long enough and it was time to dig through the clutter and pick up some of the rubble.
Have I been so distracted that I did not notice that my grandchildren's possessions ore overtaking our lives?
A trip through our entry hall to get the mail got my attention.
Yes, this is the line of baby goods in the living room.
In the living room! This is the room that used to only be used for the Christmas tree. That treasured clean room where no one was allowed and company could always count on to be clean.
NO MORE!
One spare bedroom, one pack and play.
Another spare bedroom, a crib.....
and a bassinet.
A sunroom filled from floor to ceiling with more toys than my children ever saw in one place...
And car seats ...... really how many car seats do we need?
And in the kitchen another high chair.
Yes, this is all in my house. That does not even count what is stuffed under beds and in closets So we really need all of this....obviously, but I am not sure how we got here or why my husband has not addressed the fact that it has become hard to find a place that is child free.
Honestly, I would not change anything. Nothing pleases me more than to have a houseful of my "specials" and things for them to do. Someday we will pack up all the high chairs and put away the toys and time spent here will not be as exciting. School activities and sleepovers with friends will be a priority. Until then I will work around the clutter and know that much too soon my Christmas tree room will be clean enough for company once again.
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