Thursday, 25 December 2025

Excuse This House: A Christmas Reflection on Motherhood and Home

 


         
                                              

If someone were to step into her house today, they might notice fingerprints on the windows, toys scattered across the floor, and the unmistakable signs that children live there. It is not a picture-perfect home, and at times she feels the urge to apologize for the mess.

But then she pauses.

Those smudges on the doors are evidence of small hands reaching for comfort. The toys on the floor tell stories of imagination, laughter, and hours spent playing. The clutter is not neglect—it is life happening, loudly and beautifully.

There are days when she could choose to scrub the floors until they shine or polish every surface until it sparkles. Yet there are moments when sitting down with her children—reading together, laughing, or simply being present—matters far more. A spotless house may impress visitors, but a loved child carries that warmth for a lifetime.

And this truth feels especially meaningful during the Christmas season.

Christmas itself began not in perfection, but in humility. A simple, imperfect setting became the birthplace of something sacred. It reminds her that love does not require flawless surroundings—only open hearts and presence.

So this Christmas, if the doorbell does not gleam or the decorations are not perfectly arranged, she hopes the joy in children’s eyes shines brighter instead. She hopes homes feel lived in, welcoming, and filled with grace rather than pressure.

Because when life demands a choice—between endless tasks and meaningful moments—she knows where she stands. She may care for a house, but first, and always, she chooses motherhood.

 Christmas Blessings

May every home this Christmas be filled with laughter instead of expectations, love instead of perfection, and peace that lasts beyond the season. Wishing all families a holiday rich in presence, warmth, and the quiet joy of being together.

Merry Christmas.

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Excuse This House: A Christmas Reflection on Motherhood and Home

                                                           If someone were to step into her house today, they might notice fingerprints on t...