Living up to Martha Stewart
How would you like to have a mom who is just like Martha Stewart? Well, welcome to my world! Yes, I have a mother who is not only a great cook, can whip up home remedies, fix a tear in your clothing on the spot BUT she can decorate and is just about the most creative person I know!! How the heck does a child of this woman live up to those kind of standards? It’s pretty much impossible. When you visit my parents house you are greeted with a big hug and a nice glass of her famous ice tea. But before you even get in the house you are greeted with beautiful landscaping that she has done herself …she’s not that kind of person that hires someone else to do it. When you get to their back porch, the part about being a decorator comes into play. Since my parents have tons of antiques you’ll always find them beautifully displayed around the house. When meal time arrives, don’t expect anything out of a box because everything is made by scratch. It is sooo good! Not only is the food good but the presentation makes you feel like you are at a four star restaurant. When my husband first met my parents he must have thought he hit the jackpot thinking I cook and decorate like my mother…..ummmmm NO. The reason I tell you all of this is because I have a friend of mine and her family coming to stay with us for the weekend. I’m now the host and I’m taking on the daunting task of producing an enjoyable weekend filled with fun, good food and a nice place to stay. How does my mother pull this off and make it look so effortless? I can’t cook, our spare bedroom is filled with tons of stuff, I haven’t the faintest clue how to decorate my home and the only landscaping we can pull off is hanging baskets and potted plants. Would ordering takeout and claiming it as my own be wrong? Between my husband and I we can make mac and cheese, hot dogs and Peanut Butter and jelly sandwiches…….Thankfully a 4 year old is visiting…this just might work!