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Just Stop By

A friend called the other day and asked if she could stop by. Why not? That's the easiest way! If you drop in on me you can't complain that the bed isn't made or that there is dirty clothes in the bathroom floor. You can say nothing of the smell of poopie diapers in the air. If the kids are still in jammies and it's after lunch, oh well, you dropped in! But if you call a day in advance I am obligated to make the bed, pick up the dirty clothes, take out the garbage full of poopies, and dress the kids! So by all means just stop by!
So what do you think? Would you rather someone drop in or call a day ahead?
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Team Manager said…
I think both. I had a call ahead today so I rushed to vacuum, do dishes, straighten the girls' room, etc. It stresses me out. There are definitely those people in our life that can pop in anytime and it doesn't matter what the house looks like. We say they have "refrigerator rights." The kind of friend that can pop in any time and that can walk up to your fridge, open it up, and take whatever they want (and you aren't even mortified by what they might find growing in your tupperware:)). I love those people in my life!

Thanks for being so real.

Enjoy your holidays!
Christina
December 18, 2007 at 2:42 PM
Jenn said…
hi! i found your blog, well, i don't remember how, but i was clicking around. i love all the things you make! so adorable. but i am confused on one thing. the new twin babies are yours? or are they neices? just wondering :o)

signed...
your newest blog admirer and wanna-be sewer...
jenn
:p
December 18, 2007 at 5:07 PM
Smockity Frocks said…
Hi there! Thanks for visiting my blog. I have enjoyed reading yours. Have you seen the little embroidered baby shoes in the latest Creative Needle? ADORABLE!!
December 18, 2007 at 7:04 PM
Anonymous said…
Luv it !

Kim
December 19, 2007 at 10:01 PM
Amy said…
Either I suppose...as long as I have make-up on my face
December 22, 2007 at 9:39 AM
Anonymous said…
Has to be drop-ins - if they call first I will find all kinds of reasons to avoid their visit and all related emergency cleaning!

You would make a great neighbor...

debjoy @ hughes.net
December 23, 2007 at 7:08 AM
Anonymous said…
You know how i do it!! :) LOL I always have to drop in cause i never know when im gonna be in town and not busy!! Heck after 23 years of friendship we have both seen our rooms at the worst!! And by the way... your house was nice and clean til i got there and had wrapping paper all over the place!! :) Hope you, ben, and the kids are having a wonderful Holiday!!!

Love ya Sam!!
Crys
December 23, 2007 at 3:54 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh and thank the kids for taking me on an adventure.... too bad there was no camera on hand for tims lil fall into the water... :) lol
LOVES!
Crys
December 23, 2007 at 3:56 PM
Jade said…
I love the drop-ins, too! But then they're the ones that know me so well I don't mind them seeing/ignoring the messes.

Hope you and your family have a nice christmas!
December 23, 2007 at 7:53 PM
Autum said…
As long as they don't drop-in my laundry room or closet :)
December 28, 2007 at 7:14 AM
Kylie said…
I think that I am a bit of both - love the drop ins and then there are other people that I wish would give me notice!

I love the friends that know that my house is always full of craft and love!
December 30, 2007 at 1:20 AM
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