One of my favorite shows growing up was Little House on the Prairie. I
absolutely loved watching it. In fact, I still love watching it! A friend of
mine gave me season 1 on DVD a few years back, because I love it so much!! I’m
not sure if it’s the simplicity of it all or the fact that everything seemed to
workout in the end, but I always looked forward to watching it.
As a young girl, I often dreamed of being Laura
Ingalls and having that beautiful brown hair with the cute braided pigtails. As
I got older (and still watched the show), I envisioned my life as a wife and
mother, just like Caroline Ingalls. Wasn’t she just perfect?
What I remember most about the show is how Charles
and Caroline never really raised their voices at the kids. Sure they got
frustrated, but they never yelled at them. That’s the life I envisioned; great
kids, helpful kids, obedient kids and a loving, caring, hard-working husband.
Don’t get me wrong, I have great kids and sometimes
they’re obedient and helpful and The Hubster is definitely loving, caring and a
very hard-worker. I wouldn’t trade any part of my life for anything. Even with
the heartache and trials we’re facing right now. I wouldn’t trade.
But, sometimes I find myself wishing I could live
that more simple life. When times were slower and life seemed to almost stand
still. Or at least it did on the show, right?! I often imagine how much time
they had with each other, working the farm, cooking, cleaning and just spending
time together as a family.
Then, I realize…their washing machine was their own
hands, their transportation had to be fed daily and hooked up before leaving,
their dishes washed and dried by hand and their homes took years to build.
And then I’m so thankful for how far we’ve come with
our modern conveniences. I can wash clothes, run the dishwasher and take a
shower all at the same time! Even though their life seemed much simpler, I’m
sure they thought the same about the “olden” days too. Each generation has its
own struggles, but they also have their own positives too. I’ll think I’ll
stick with 2012 and all it has to offer.
Although…it might be nice to visit the simple life
once in a while!
Blessings,
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