Make it Work

When we moved back into our little house, I prayed that our home would feel "big" enough, because of the love we are able to create here. And you know what? It has been more than enough. It really has!

I think one of the most miraculous things is how well the children can get along. It is amazing how they love to be together -- even though they are such different personalities, and ages. (From age 1-12.) Of course they argue, and do silly things, too, but they are family, and buddies -- all of them -- and they get to have a party in their room every night! What could be better?! 

One thing I think is best about having them together is a feeling of security, and safety. Rarely, if ever, do any of the children come to me scared, or with bad dreams. When they go to sleep, they rest well knowing they are surrounded by their pals, they are with their people -- they are not alone. And there is just something about not being alone to cause you to feel better, and more secure. I have come to realize that children sharing a room is a blessing, in many, many, ways. They talk to each other, they sing Henry to sleep together, they play together, they see each other reading scriptures before bed, they create ideas together, they dream together. There is even a little 1 year old in the group, but it works! There is one choice in this house and it is: GET ALONG!!! 

Closeness just works for me. And it works wonderfully for the children, too. You cannot hide here. There is no getting away from each other. Problems have to be resolved and QUICK! I love it. 

On Saturday, Sammi wanted to make it so she could have a space in the main room, so she could sleep there, if she wanted to. (Apparently two steps away in her closet room, is too far away from the party.) So, I adjusted the beds a bit, and made the bunk bed into a faux triple, and moved the trundle out for William -- which also created an extra sleeping space. By doing this, we actually have space for 2 more kids in the room . . . just saying. Eventually we will likely slap our bunk bed in there, too . . . with space for even more! 

At night the children turn on Sammi's jukebox iPod dock/speakers, and play bedtime music, and watch the colors change (it is pretty awesome!). Henry loves it. Their room is way fun. It is mostly used for playing Legos together, and sleeping. Legos are pretty much their only toys in the house, besides stuffed animals. We have about 15-20 boxes of toys in the garage. NO JOKE. Proof of toy-insanity. And the proof that there is such a thing as TOO MUCH STUFF! Yikes! Legos . . . they win the prize for awesome toys in our house. They build with them everyday. It is amazing how much more room a room can have when you ditch the extra stuff. 

We decided to turn Sammi's closet-room into a Music Room. Sammi and Daniel are really into music, and we wanted them to have a place to play freely. It is a place to shut the door and create. (And it is the most sound-proof place in the house! Yeah!) 

It is a magic place . . . 

And if Sammi wants, she can still hide away to her loft bed. It is a great place to do homework, in peace and quiet. 

I have found that you just have to be creative with your space. And though our space is limited, each corner of it is useful, and magical. 

And that is how I love to live! 

And as we live and love together, our 900sqft home is more than enough. 

And I am grateful!