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The Fridge
Friday, December 11, 2009 by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford
Yes. This is my fridge. I just walked into my kitchen and realized what a ridiculous mess it is. So, why not put it out there to all of you! LOL!
It may look like a disaster to an outsider, but I love it. It says a lot about my life. And, actually, I'd go so far as to say it even provides opportunities for my munchkin to learn and grow (AKA child development) as she explores her environment.
There are the pictures of the ones we love. Photographs received in this year's cards, the favorite photos of "Toastmaster" (that would be my hubby) doing his cabana dance at the beach and the picture of grandma which captures the spark still in her eyes.
There are magnets we've collected from many adventures, some close to home (like the vet) and some far away (the 10th anniversary trip to Alaska).
There is the list of goals (maybe not attainable), a reminder and vision of the tasks that "Toastmaster" and I aspire to complete this year.
There are the countless coupons, some probably expired, but all intended for good use in the hopes of saving a few pennies for a rainy day yet to come.
And then there are the miscellaneous magnets, the colored letters and farmer Tad who plays his banjo upon my munchkin's touch. Her legs kick wildly when he plays and often a squeal (or perhaps that is singing?) follows...makes me think of all the opportunities that are here for her to learn, explore and grow...even when I didn't mean for them to occur.
Yes, it does look like chaos, but the fridge has much to say about the happiness that is our life.
I think I will leave it just as it is.
What's on your fridge?
