'Rejoice,' the letter said..
"I would not exchange the laughter of my heart for the fortunes of the multitudes; nor would I be content with converting my tears, invited by my agonized self, into calm. It is my fervent hope that my whole life on this earth will ever be tears and laughter."
- Kahlil Gibran
If I were to ever settle down & have a family, these are the following stipulations:
1) One-story 1930’s yellow home
2) Children* must have siblings (plural)
3) Children must, must, must be weird. (The most delightful part of my trip is realizing how weird my little brother is. Hurrah!)
4) Neighbors an amicable elderly couple who still holds hands
5) Yard equipped with wooden picnic table & friends (at your leisure)
6) Christmas lights on all year
7) Always learning new recipes from Top Chef Mom
8) Comfortable arm chair where Dad can read & grow old
9) Dramatic arts & theatre room/stage
10) Books everywhere
There are a few others, such as an arts & crafts studio, lots & lots of jars/test tubes, and a large asian lion statue, but for the most part, that’ll do. I’m thinking, 6-8 more years?
*If I have them.
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