As I write this entry, my husband, son, mother, and I have just returned from an 8 night, 9 day road trip across a lot of New England. To be exact, here are the states we visited: Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. It was a lot to see and a lot to do, but no doubt it has created a lot of new memories for us to share. Of course, soon it will be time to get back to reality, but for now there is this little precious time where it is just nice to be home.
Home. Sometimes it seems like a great thing, other times it doesn’t. But, for me, home is usually pretty awesome to me after living out of a suitcase for awhile. I miss being able to stretch out and have everything in its place (well, as much as you can for having a toddler in the house). I miss sleeping in my own bed. I miss my toddler sleeping in his own bed and having his space. I miss the sense of belonging I have when I’m at home. I am sure there are more things I could mention, but you get the idea. Things that I seem to take for granted when it seems like the weeks or months are pretty much the same. I get a whole new appreciation of home when I leave it.
How about you? “Home” can mean different things to different people, and sadly, home may not always be a happy place for some. However, if home is a good thing for you, what are the things you love about it? What are the things you miss when you are gone? Are there ways you can further appreciate what home gives you? I know that today this last question is definitely something I plan to consider.