Friday home tour

So one of my favorite blogs always showcases a home tour each friday. I'm almost not embarrassed to admit that I look forward to her new post at the end of each week, because I get to ooh and ahh over each Friday's beautiful and inspiration-worthy home. And yes, I secretly wish that on Fridays, my house looked just as shiny and clean.

Well, I'm here to showcase my home tour, which shall be titled, "Nope, we didn't have guests over this week, so yep, we better make plans soon." (See bottom of post in case you haven't had the pleasure of seeing one of my favorite e-cards). Welcome to our world, the world of diapers, and dirt, and stray socks, and broken crayons, and leftovers that didn't make it to the fridge, and unmade beds, and all sorts of other perfectly imperfect disarray.

First, the foyer. (And please, make sure to pronounce it foy-ay).

Just beyond this grand entrance is the children's wing.

As you wind your way through our grand hallway, you'll be greeted by the nursery.

If you're lucky, you may find this little lady excitedly awaiting your arrival.

If you're not so lucky and find yourself lost in the master bath, be careful to avoid the laundry hamper, which if you're not careful might tip over and bury you alive.

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you enjoyed le tour. If you are a busy mom and are looking around at a mess that seems hopelessly never-ending, be encouraged that you aren't the only one! Be thankful that you have enough STUFF to even make a mess, and don't forget the old saying...

Good moms have 

sticky floors

messy ovens

and happy kids