Mom & Dad's

I spent the last week at my parent's house in Texas. My brother and sister-in-law were there as well with their kids for a little summer break, and I left feeling completely full of love for this wonderful family I get to be a part of.

We didn't do anything especially grand. I worked several days from my dad's office and admired all of the tchotchkes and books on his shelves, and noticed all of the supplies he's gathered for his hobbies. We took the kids to the splash pad and fed them crackers and fruit snacks. I let the kids take pictures on my phone, resulting in the masterpiece above. I took my mom shopping and she hemmed my brother's pants. We took the kids to Dig World to play on construction equipment. I played swords and shields with my nephews and we pulled out Canasta after the kids went to bed. 

I was perfectly at ease the whole week.

That's basically always how I feel at my parent's house, and I feel so grateful that that's the case. It's a place I know well, even though they haven't lived there long, and routines that I remember from growing up. My parents are just wonderful and I love getting to visit them. Every time, it feels like a relief to walk through the doors.

That's what I want for my home as well: to feel it is a relief to be there.

While I'm working on it, I'll savor every visit to Mom & Dad's.