These are a few of my favorite things upon coming home. No talk of work is allowed. No bright fluorescent lights or harsh airconditioning. No clocks ticking to a bomb of a deadline. Just pure relaxation, moving as slow as you want, feeling the warm wood beneath your feet. You take no orders from anyone but yourself. Well, that’s until your husband goes, “Can you make me a cup of tea please?” But it’s all good. It’s all part of coming home.
Aside from the love of family, what do you look forward to when going home?
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
jeanny
April 1, 2006 at 9:42 am (18 years ago)ha ha ha…cutie naman ng pic. 😀
our bed…antukin kasi talaga ko, he he he. Cyempre si hubby. Since we dont have a baby yet, si hubby muna ang baby ko. Like you and Dennis, we’re like kids din kasi. 😀
Have a great weekend Toni
Jerome Daclison
April 1, 2006 at 10:51 am (18 years ago)Writing on my “Dear God” journal (yes, i still push pens despite the existence of technology), my couch and TV (especially Wednesdays, CSI and American Idol!), chika with mom and sister, and of course…anticipating for “last call” from Jher (cue audience: aaaaawwww!) Happy weekend, dearest! Loved your comments on the perception exercise…
Via
April 1, 2006 at 10:51 am (18 years ago)Our bed with its wonderful 8-inch mattress!!!
And of course our two bouncing Jacks! Cute lay-out talaga!
Lissa
April 1, 2006 at 11:38 am (18 years ago)I also think about our bed when I’m at work. Gusto kong matulog! hahaha… Oh and I also look forward to watching the recorded shows on my TiVo.
jojo
April 1, 2006 at 11:51 am (18 years ago)like you, i love the simple things that home life brings. happy weekend!
Meeyagirl
April 1, 2006 at 12:19 pm (18 years ago)huh? e toni, i’m always home 😀 haay, i’m so lucky 😀 happy weekend, toni!
iska
April 1, 2006 at 4:37 pm (18 years ago)ahahay , i’m home most of the time and my work is at home! The penthouse is where we have our little office. working while my kid play net games or draw doodles beside me. working side by side with hubby here. what do i miss? a regular 8-5 job! hehehehehe kidding aside, what more can i ask for?
Monina
April 1, 2006 at 5:42 pm (18 years ago)I’m such an internet junkie so I look forward to surfing and bloghopping when I get home– that is if my son will allow me.:) Have a great weekend Toni!!!
barbara
April 1, 2006 at 11:41 pm (18 years ago)the first thing i go to as soon as i get home is my bedroom and plonk myself on my bed – and have a big sigh of relief – i love my bedroom, my comfortable bed, my fabulous even lighting lamps, the books on my side table – this is my heaven – http://www.flickr.com/photos/papelpapel/104130309/in/set-1556702/
i must admit, i do make my cup of tea and just sit on my bed and sip it slowly.. pure bliss.
paz
April 2, 2006 at 12:33 am (18 years ago)cute, cute! i’m excited to coming home to our comfy couch, huge bed and glaring tv!
mare
April 2, 2006 at 2:17 am (18 years ago)The bathroom! I am never comfortable in public CRs. However, if it’s residential I end up cleaning the toilet before using it. Is that wrong?! Hahaha.
Jing
April 2, 2006 at 10:50 pm (18 years ago)My answer is: AN illustration like this.
Love the colors, specially the blue area …havent you planned to do childrens books… i think you´ve got something in there… all you need is a story, im not kidding!!!
jey
April 3, 2006 at 8:47 am (18 years ago)i always look forward to weekends when i’m home in pampanga. i always look forward to home-cooked meals seasoned with lots of love! hahaha! and my nieces! and the feel of home itself.=)
tintin
April 3, 2006 at 9:33 am (18 years ago)my bed! and my books!
Toni
April 3, 2006 at 10:48 am (18 years ago)jeanny : Parehas pala yaong antukin! Another thing in common!
Jerome : Okay I’m going on cue: Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.
And I loved your perception exercise. Sana marami pang magcomment!
Via : Wow taas ng bed ninyo! 😀
Lissa : I wish we had TiVo here.
jojo : Hope you had a great one, jojo!
Meeyagirl : Luckyyyyyyyyyyyyy! Happy week to you!
iska : Wow, consider yourself really blessed with that arrangement!
Monina : Net junkies unite.
barbara : Your heaven is uh, heavenly? 😀 It’s soooo cozy!!! And I love sipping a cup of hot tea in bed too!
paz : Me too! Comfy couch! Yey!
mare: You’re OC that’s what. *L*
Jing : Awww thanks sweetie. I haven’t thought about that but it is something interesting to look into. Thanks for the encouragement!
jey : And Pampaga food’s one of the best pa!
tintin : Ditto!
jher
April 3, 2006 at 12:21 pm (18 years ago)When I go home, I look forward to… a nice home cooked meal by my mom, her updates on the various chika going around, the tv remote control, my green spartan sandals, my super nipis na white t-shirt perfect for summer, and my nightly phone call to bridget.
bh
April 3, 2006 at 1:59 pm (18 years ago)I just submitted a late comment on ‘Cafe Lupe’. Please revisit if you’re interested.Apologies for being late
Toni
April 3, 2006 at 2:10 pm (18 years ago)jher : Matching kayo sa late night phone call ha. Yeehee! 😀 I love my tsinelas too. Iba pa rin ang rubber slippers pag nasa bahay!
bh : Noted! Will go check it out. Thanks!
Alma
April 3, 2006 at 7:05 pm (18 years ago)I am always at home, but when I go out from chores, I like going walking through my dimly lit hallway and eventually our master’s bedroom. I like my blinds half closed and everything cleaned and neat. Its also nice to go inside a bedroom with white and freshly changed linens.
Toni
April 3, 2006 at 9:11 pm (18 years ago)Alma: That trip down the hallway sounds very relaxing! That’s a great way to slow down the pace of your day before arriving at the bedroom. It’s like your getting into the groove of finally taking it easy after a long day.
Junnie
April 4, 2006 at 12:40 am (18 years ago)me? im always home
home is where the heart is and with my wife – im always in it.
eye
April 4, 2006 at 3:38 pm (18 years ago)ang cute ng pic! ako din, hot tea! hehe!
i also look forward to marge and homer (our pitbulls), nag-uunahan sa paglapit sa kin 😉
chinita_jill
April 6, 2006 at 9:47 pm (18 years ago)what a cute drawing! :o) it’s so nice to go home and know that you have a peaceful haven, doesn’t it? It’s like your own little world…
Toni
April 7, 2006 at 3:04 pm (18 years ago)Junnie : That’s so sweet!
eye : Thanks! Gawa ko yan hehe. Cute ng names ng pit bulls mo! Kelan magkaka-Bart, Lisa and Maggie?
jill: Why thank you! I had fun drawing it.
I love having my own little world. It’s a welcome escape!