I am doing that today...my Mother is coming up tomorrow for the weekend. We will end her visit with going to the Richmond Hill, Santa Claus Parade on Sunday. For some reason, I am an adult with everyone else...and sometimes slack with the cleaning(if they cant see it, who is going to hurt?), explaining to friends, "ohh its soo hard to keep this house clean with three kids!" We all chuckle...friends are forgiving. Then there is Mommy!! Remember Joan Crawford, Mother Dearest!! No, my Mom isn't that bad...phew!! But I know she does see things, she wont mention it, but I know that she knows that the vent is dusty on the ceiling in the bathroom. I just become a child again when she is here......anyone else like that??? Or is it JUST ME??
I have come to the conclusion....if I am hosting a party, dinner or BBQ...I will lightly clean the surfaces.....and then wait till the party is over...cause we all know that we have a friend who is messy and that's why the carpet is stained with something from last year, still not sure what that is(but we love them dearly), kids run in and out of the house and we ALL know that KIDS are messy...that's just part of their DNA. So in my older age, I am becoming more relaxed, nothing has to be perfect(although, deep down I want it to be perfect...I know, I need help and I am working on that), just relax and have fun with friends and kids. Time with them is precious.....
So.... its the HOLIDAY SEASON...time to relax and enjoy our friends and family. Sit back, enjoy that cocktail(or two), savour the meal prepared for you and just soak in the love from friends and family...cause without them, there is no HOLIDAY SEASON!
As for Mother....sigh....I should go back to the cleaning...she is here tomorrow and I still have to make pies!!
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| My Mom and me!! |
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