I thought this weeks prompt was the hardest yet. Our front door isn't very pretty and our back door, well, is a bit muddied from this:
Our dogs spend a great deal of time waiting at the door for us to return home.
This got me thinking about doors and what lies behind them.
My favorite door is the door on the side of my grandmother's house. As far back as I can remember, that particular door was never locked. Everyone would just knock and walk right in. There was no need for the formality of a greeting -- we were family, after all.
This week, I found myself wishing I lived closer to my grandparents and I could just zip over and snap a picture of that door. It's not anything out of the ordinary, but there is something very special about a door that is always open to you.
Today, the kiddo and I visited my in-laws. She and her grandfather had a wonderful time sledding. The kiddo loves visiting her grandparents as much as I loved (and still love) visiting mine.
This is the door to my in-law's house.
No doubt the kiddo will remember this door as fondly as I remember the door to my grandparents' house.
Please visit Sally's blog to see what doors the other participants walked through this week.
There's nothing like a welcoming door with love behind it you'll always remember. Great blog, Tanya!
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy color for a door!
ReplyDeleteYou have caused me to remember visits to my grandparents house as a kid. They are sweet memories!
aw, that first pic is adorable!
ReplyDeletelook at your lil cuties waiting to be let in... and yes, i adored my grandparents' door - always open and letting love in and out... precious memories :)
ReplyDeleteOh my...adorable! I am jealous! I like how this hop is either reminding people of sweet memories, or taking a step back to reflect and create new ones!
ReplyDeleteBoth doors represent anticipation, Love them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely colour on your inlaws door! I think it's impossible to keep a glass door clean if you have pets!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet remembrance. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteHi Tanya,
ReplyDeleteDoors with the open door policy are the best!
Thank you for bring back the memory of my Grandma's home where everyone was welcome with open arms and a kiss.
Therese
Love the doggies waiting for you. My glass doors are covered with nose prints too! The green is such a warm inviting color but it is the love behind it that your daughter will remember.
ReplyDeleteI love doors that are always unlocked and the memories and meanings they hold. What a wonerful memory you shared w/us - thank you.
ReplyDeleteA door that welcomes you with love - that's special. Your door is full of love too, your doggies are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, happy door. Grandparents houses hold such joy and fun. You are lucky to still be able to go there! :)
ReplyDeleteGrandmother's door...I have fond memories of that also. Thanks for the memories.
ReplyDeleteSweet post Tanya! Wonderful memories, and so great that your kiddo will have the same. Grandparents are a special relationship. and I LOVE the dog photo ... reminds me of my Cleo waiting on the other side for us to come home.
ReplyDeleteLove the first pic of the fur babies waiting at the door for you! Yes, awesome memories of the front door of the grandparents and great-grandparents. I don't think they ever locked their doors :)
ReplyDeleteReading your story made me think of my grandparents door, Thanx. I think the furry kids at the door is cute.
ReplyDeleteI loved the photo of your dogs at the door! Mine is similarly smeared. : )
ReplyDeleteI love both pics! A door with love waiting for you behind it (the one with the dogs) and one which is, like you said, always open, like open arms, waiting to hold you in a hug!
ReplyDeleteMy parents home is like that...the doors are always open, until its time for bed. For the first time in 20 yrs, someone intruded last week and stole my dad's iPad :( Makes me sad and mad
ReplyDeletePersonally I think that all doors and windows should have nose marks. It just shows the love that awaits you.
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet little faces waiting for you! Your in-laws have a great door--lovely color. Yes, I'm sure the kiddo will remember this door fondly, too. A grandfather who takes you sledding! She'll remember that, too.
ReplyDeleteSo true about memories of the "grams". And some day you will be making those memories too!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun memories you brought up! We too would just drop in at our grandparents...Grandma always had something waiting for us. Your fur babies are just precious!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful story - such wonderful memories.
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