It was finally cool enough this evening to light a fire in the fireplace and with it, I began to feel my stress level reduce! Of course, that might also have to do with the fact that the homework load was light and the kids were happy! Fireplaces bring back memories for me. Memories of snowstorms and making refried beans over the fire with my sister, memories of it being so hot at Grammy and Dandy's because there was a fire in the fireplace that we opened all the doors, memories of laying on the floor in front of the fire at mom and dad's, memories of playing Laura Ingalls in the basement with the kids and popping popcorn over the fire, memories of the ice storm a couple of years ago and the never ending fire in the basement to keep warm for a week! To me, the fireplace is the heart of the home. When we sit by the fire, whether with a book, a computer, a ball of yarn, or a lap full of kiddos, life seems simplier. So tonight, duraflame log and all-I welcome Fireplace weather and simplier life!
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