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I was a messy child. For some reason, I found it easier to wade through the toys, papers, and books in my room than to organize them. I knew I could always find them on the floor. When I got a little bit older, I justified this mess by (self-righteously) calling myself “laid back”, which was really an excuses for laziness.
Something switched in me later, and I became not only clean, but highly concerned with sanitation. This idea works in a hospital environment, but in a house full of kiddos, not so much. Trying to get people to take their feet off the coffee table is almost more effort than it’s worth. And screeching at someone who dropped a towel on the floor to throw it in the dirty laundry detracts from actual virtues, like kindness.
At Sturm Und Mom, I got a little perspective this week. While it’s not realistic to step around every little thing in the way, there’s something to be said for having the kind of attitude she describes. Maybe that’s part of what being an adult is about—having high standards, but relaxing when things don’t go the right way.
Just some partially formed thoughts for the weekend…
lizsturm said:
Thanks for the link, Lara Leigh. I really do think that we “grown-ups” lose something when we decide how everything should be, instead of taking the time to enjoy what comes out way. That is something my kids have taught me — how to roll with the punches, and look at things with fresh eyes.
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Antigone's Clamor said:
You’re welcome! I like to link to posts that inspired me to write. 🙂
Absolutely. The best, most fun adults don’t lose those qualities (or learn how to gain them back).
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Ian Silva (Uncle) said:
After a certain amount of years (how many I’m not sure) we learn to pick our battles and be happy when we can achieve a small bit of order in our short lives.
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Antigone's Clamor said:
It’s one of those things…you can learn how to pick your battles on your own, or life will teach you… Neither are particularly fun.
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emmiemears said:
I was a messy kid too. Now I like organization, but at the moment, my apartment is full of stuff with no place to make it a home. It drives my husband bonkers, but it drives me just as nuts when he moves my stuff around to get it “out of sight,” because the end result is always that I lose things I need and he gets defensive.
I think I’ll be putting up shelves for his Christmas present. 🙂
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Antigone's Clamor said:
Yikes! Chaos is so frustrating. I hope you are able to get stuff sorted out soon, for both of your sakes. 🙂
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courtneyrae said:
I like this, and I like her post. I guess it’s a mixture of both. We can’t be a kid about it, but we also don’t have to be complete adults about it either. It’s amazing how much kids can teach us. Ya know? Especially considering each of us used to be one.
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Antigone's Clamor said:
True, true. Being around kids is so great. It adds so much perspective to life!
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annmariedwyer said:
I have never forgotten being a child. My children remind me everyday. For me, it is a matter of picking the battles. Better to win the war than every, single, stinking skirmish, eh?
Red.
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Antigone's Clamor said:
Good for you! My parents were like that, too. It’s something your kids will appreciate and not forget.
Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
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Miss Demure Restraint said:
I enjoyed both of your posts. Nice tag team posting.
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Antigone's Clamor said:
Thank you, Miss D!
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cuhome said:
I’ve nominated you (again, it appears :)) for the liebster blog award! Congrats for the nomination! You can never get too many kudos. I enjoy your writings, so nominated you! But when I went to your sidebar, I see you’ve received it before. Not sure on that ~~ can you post the recognition a second time? Enjoy!
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Antigone's Clamor said:
You are too nice, Janet!! Thank you so much! I actually just got it yesterday and haven’t worked on the award post yet. You’re just in time. 🙂
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cuhome said:
Well, just wallow in it, enjoy it!
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