Lookin' In

The first time I heard the song "My Front Porch Looking In", I thought, now that is my song. That's exactly how I feel!  (At the time, I also happened to have "a carrot top that could barely walk with a sippy cup of milk, and a blue-eyed blond with shoes on wrong who likes to dress herself.") I wanted to put this song on my playlist for your listening enjoyment while you read this post, but it wasn't available--dang annoying!  (I think they have every Lonestar song but this one, darnit!) Anyway...I've always loved pulling into the driveway and knowing that my family is inside waiting for me.  I especially love it if it's night and the lights are on inside and I can see the kids running around and playing.  I always know I'm about to open the door to lots of noise. probably a little bit of chaos, and also lots of hugs and kisses from the little ones.  Even if I've only been gone for a little while, I love coming home.  It's my favorite place to be!

Kamryn, my carrot-top with her milk,
18 months

Lauren, my blue-eyed blond, 4 years old

The other day I was listening to this song on my i-pod while I tackled a huge pile of ironing.   It got me thinking that I only have one more week knowing that everybody is inside together, and that my whole family is sleeping at home.  I've always hated it when my kids are sleeping somewhere else for the night.  I like knowing that they are all safe and sound inside our house with us.   So, I only have one more week until Tyson moves out to go to college.  Then I won't be able to see him through the window with the rest of the family.  I think I'm in denial that he's actually leaving.  I'm already wondering when he'll be home to visit. 

        I do love the view of the mountains from the back deck, and I've seen some pretty awesome sunsets from the front porch,

but my favorite view has always been looking at my house, knowing that everyone is inside, safe and sound. 

I better enjoy it while I can!