By: Emily and Jake
When Jake and I tied the knot, the first few months felt like a fairy tale, largely because we had already shared a living space before saying “I do.” If we had returned from our honeymoon and merged our lives without the prior experience, it would have been a very different story. Trust me, I remember well the initial chaos of living with my constant roommate—those days were anything but serene.
I often thought, “He’s always around!” as I craved a moment of solitude to tackle some, let’s say, personal grooming that I was not ready to share. Getting ready for outings transformed from a fun ritual into a daily struggle for space at our tiny bathroom counter. Picture this: I’m trying to shave my legs while he’s, um, comfortably situated on the toilet within earshot. And don’t get me started on the bed—once he sprawled out, it was like a tornado hit; his socks would mysteriously migrate to the foot of the bed, leaving me frustrated.
Then there was the issue of decor. Why did he feel the need to express opinions on things like curtains and throw pillows? Like that time he insisted on attending the wedding florist appointment to help choose flowers, only to doze off—loudly—during the meeting. I mean, can’t he just let me handle the aesthetic choices? How about he spends time building a man-cave instead?
Fast forward fifteen years, and aside from the occasional squabble over toilet paper placement or the fact that he still hasn’t taken out the recycling, I’m at peace cohabitating with the love of my life and our wonderful kids. Most days, I even enjoy it. But that doesn’t mean I can’t daydream about a perfect sanctuary—a dream home devoid of any chaos caused by husband and children.
Care to join me on this imaginary tour?
Let’s start in the bedroom, featuring lovely pastel bedding, completely free of stray hairs or crumbs from snack time. Next, we’ll step into the bathroom, which boasts a single sink devoid of hair clippings, toothpaste smudges, or any clutter at all. The highlight? A clawfoot tub adorned with a chandelier—a purely decorative touch.
I would also have a dedicated dressing room, of course—a serene space just for makeup and jewelry application. The kitchen? It would center around my beloved pink Cuisinart mixer, always filled with the delightful scent of vanilla candles. And finally, I would have the ultimate gift-wrapping and craft room—take that, Candy Spelling!
In all likelihood, this dream house will remain a figment of my imagination as I continue to live happily ever after with my family. And honestly, that’s okay.
(P.S. Jake, while you were out, I’ve decided we need to switch sides of the bed. Hope you’re cool with that!)
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In summary, while living with a partner and children can be a challenge, it can also be filled with joy and love. And even if my dream home exists only in my head, that imaginative space provides a lovely escape from the hustle and bustle of family life.
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