shesus

I used to stress about having company over and that's an understatement. I used to scrub the floors and clean every visible surface. You could've brought Better Home and Gardens in to do a photo shoot.

I'm not as bad as I used to be and I think that's because when we lived in Chicago we constantly had people over expected and unexpected. I got used to having to throw on clothes in a hurry while running to the door and throwing clutter in the corner or on the table. We even had people over when I was sick on the couch not able to host at all. So, yea, that was my cure to worrying about people judging me. But I still like to have a clean place. It makes people feel comfortable, but I know it doesn't have to be a museum. I like the lived in look myself.


So, you've just got to take the plunge and invite her over. After time, you'll relax more and won't be as worried about a toy left here or a pillow thrown there or dishes in the sink. If they are true friends, they won't be so shallow as spec said.

Oh and remember...what seems messy to us, doesn't seem messy to other people. You will be your harshest critic. They might not even notice the toy on the floor or the dust accumulated on the ceiling fan.

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