And the longer it's been, the harder it's been to get back into things.
I feel the need to apologise.
To explain.
To justify my absence.
I would feel somewhat odd just picking up and starting again where I left off some 7 months ago without acknowledging my rather sudden departure from the online world.
But to over-share is neither necessary, nor desirable.
So I thought maybe a meme would be the way to go, to let me kick things off again.
And as it happens, the lovely Craft Revival is giving us the opportunity to portray ourselves in all our inglorious glory.
It's about putting aside the photoshopped, magazine-ready images, and talking about the reality of our daily lives.
Perfect! (in its imperfection)
So a while ago, I decided to get all organised and set up some lovely spaces for our little boy. A beautiful creative space for art and crafts; and a quiet chill-out space for reading and puzzles.
So this was the 'ideal', the space as I dreamed it.
And this is the reality. How it looks today.
Such is life. Such is our life. But really, it isn't that bad.
In fact, I think the reality might be rather lovely, particularly when seen from the perspective of a three year old.
And so we're back :-)
They are such beautiful spaces! Perfect for what you wanted and evidently well loved :) You are right, it is not that bad. From B's perspective, everything is available to him when he wants it and the space is welcoming. Intention achieved.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Nat, it's lovely to read you again :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kate, it's nice to be back :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sally - yes, intention achieved! And I can handle the odd lego-related foot injury I guess!!
Welcome back! Perfection is over-rated... so we might as well eat, drink and be merry in the depths of our imperfection! Lovely to see this post. xxx
ReplyDeleteI think it looks like a well-loved space. Well used by B. :)
ReplyDeleteHurray for being back!
Thanks Deb and Zofia - cheers and hurray indeed :-)
ReplyDeleteOh good on you for doing that! I love the difference between 'photo ready' and 'reality'. Makes you wonder about some of those interior design mags, huh? I wonder what's going on BEHIND the camera! x
ReplyDeleteSo true Maxabella - would you think I was a bad person if I admitted to having evil thoughts about how those lovely, designer nurseries are actually going to turn out once the child arrives??!!!
ReplyDelete"An immaculate house is a sign of a boring person" That's my motto.
ReplyDeleteWho wants to spend all their time cleaning up the kid's messes? The kids are enjoying it and it can cleaned up occasionally. There is too much else to do in life.
Welcome back :)
I love your motto Tas!
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