I had a great childhood. Big, loud family, happy home, and lots of laughter. I was thinking about how this made our house a fun place for us and for everybody else, too! It wasn’t mean-spirited (usually 
); it just WAS. And it made for a great way to grow up.
Though it has nothing to do with visual decor, laughter is an amazing way to bring folks together and to make everyone feel all cozy inside. So, today, instead of trying to make my house cozy-looking, I’m going for the feel.
With two teenagers, there is a lot to laugh about. Parents (myself, included) need to remember that. Laughter is good for the soul–and for the family. It provides some sort of chemical release (I am positive there is some expensive study out there to prove that!) that just makes the world and my own home a much better place to be. I also think it opens our hearts just a little, and with an open heart, great things can happen!
Today, let’s find some humor in the every day. This is a short bit that came to me a few years ago via email. If you can listen to this without chuckling aloud, I would be shocked. I listen to it occasionally, when I need a quick laugh. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
May your coffee be hot and your laughter be genuine, fellow Company Girls! Happy Friday!
Oh my goodness Jamie! THANK YOU for that voice mail link. I am sitting here at work w/ear phones plugged in and teary eyes, I was laughing so hard. That’s a keeper! It’s hysterical! Can’t wait to share it with my husband. I loved your post. Your house growing up sounds a lot like mine. What a great message to remember laughter. I came over from Company Girls. Nice to “see” you!
Best,
Mary
Thanks so much, Mary, for taking a look–and a listen! Hope you have a great weekend, filled with laughter.
Oh my word – this is great! Don’t mess with old ladies!!! LOL
“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.” Love that quote by anonymous
I’d heard this before! Too funny!!!!
Thanks for the reminder! I have been so stressed recently that I have forgotten to laugh and missed some precious moments with my kids because of it!
Have a great weekend!
When I read this post I thought about that song in Mary Poppins “I love to laugh.” I love nothing more than the sound of my children’s laughter. It’s like gold to me.
Have a great weekend.
-Melissa
I love to laugh! You are so right about laughter! It’s good for us in so many ways.
Love that voice mail, hilarious! Thanks for sharing!
Have a great weekend!
What a hilarious voice mail! That was great.
I really appreciate your perspective…it is something we kinda forget about in the busyness of life. Just have fun, laugh, enjoy. I think it’s one of the best gifts we can give our families. Wonderful.
Thanks, Rachel Anne…and thanks for the Company Girls! It’s fun to have visitors.
Cathy–
Thanks for sharing that quote! I Googled it and found that it is attributed to Victor Borge–an absolutely hilarious pianist and comic. My dad LOVED him. Borge died in 2000…If you haven’t seen any of his routines, you should try to find them. Maybe YouTube? Anyway, thanks for stopping by!