I am often amused by the preconceived ideas some have about our life at home with nine children. Concern has been raised that we might be overwhelmed with chaos, clutter and crayon marked walls, not necessarily in that order. This supposedly all occurs as we serve our family non-descript casseroles and fish sticks on a regular basis. What a picture.
In reality, our home is generally characterized by a peaceful atmosphere. We all enjoy a beautiful, uncluttered and yet, cozy home. We meet at the dinner table for terrific meals prepared with tasteful ingredients. And we all, from the yougest to the oldest, help to maintain this environment. We have been blessed and our gratefulness manifests itself by working together to maintain our home life.
A sense of beauty and contentment in a home is a mindset, not a function of size. Order and a sense of aesthetics can be instilled in children from their earliest years. Train your children to respect their home and to be grateful for their surroundings. They will ultimately imitate you. Your desire and willingness to create a lovely, peaceful home will be the example for all in your house to follow.
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