Good Night House

My favorite book that I read to my children when they were little was "Goodnight Moon", written by Margaret Wise Brown. Loved that little book, and still do. Now you are going to think that I am really weird (and maybe you already do) but I sometimes catch myself saying "good night" to things around the house as I turn off the lights for the evening, just like the dear little rabbit did in the book. Not ALL of the time, but SOME of the time. Isn't that silly? It's just that I read that sweet story SO many times to them at bedtime that the words are etched in my brain, (and in my heart) forever!

Therefore, "Good night curtains....."

"Good night pictures"....

"Good night crosses" ....

"Good night clock and plates"...

"Good night cloths and mirrors"...

"Good night Marley" ...

"Good night EVERYBODY!"   ;-)

   

Comments

[Debbie L.]

Kim, this was fun and different. If you are weird then Im right there with ya:)

"Goodnight Kim"

Have a nice evening,
Debbie L.

[Rosemary]

Kim,
It's not weird, it's sweet. I do the same sometimes. Could you show your cross collection sometime? My daughter Amanda has a cross collection, and I know she would love to see it.
Have a great weekend.
Goodnight Kim,
Rosemary

[Wanda]

You always take the best pictures. The lighting is good, the color is good, the subjects are good.... I'm envious.

[Tamy]

nothing wrong with loving when leaving
good nite ladies!

[Rosie]

An adorable post. Not only great eyecandy with sweet sentiments but you brought back many memories of reading that same book to my children. Thanks, once again.....

[Michelle E.~Vintage Pastiche]

What a sweet post Kim. I love that book also.

We have a "Marley" too! :)

Goodnight Kim

Michelle

[Barbara @ Southern Lady's Vintage]

Kim, I love that red mirror!
Barbara

[mary]

Oh, I love that book! Love your pictures, and thanks for sharing that sweet thought!
Mary

[Dawn]

I loved that post and have always loved the book also :) Your cross collection is beautiful.

[Kimberly]

That's so sweet!. I, too, read "Goodnight Moon" to my daughter when she was little. When Daddy would come home after dark, she would jump in his arms and they would both look up to the sky and say "Goodnight Moon!" It doesn't get much better than that. Thanks for taking me back and helping me remember those times.

[janet]

Kim,
Even though my boys are grown and gone I sometimes find myself talking in childrens' bookspeak. Such as "a mouse has cut the wire...goodbye". ( Dr Seuss)
Janet

[Penny]

Kim - You are sooo not weird! Every night when I close the front curtains that look out onto a view of our mountains, I always say, "goodnight mountains". Maybe we should form a "goodnight" club!
Goodnight Kim
Penny

[Fifi]

.....and "good night", Miss Daisy-Kim....
xoxoxo fifi

[Sonja]

Kim,
You are so sweet! I love reading your blog.

Good nite, sleep tight,
Sonja

[Kari]

I'm not going to say you're crazy, I'm just going to say you're SOUTHERN. lol I swear I think my grandma and my mother both said good-night to the many "ghosts" they thought lived in my grandparents home. It was part of their Southern Charm. Okay...so my sister and I didn't ALWAYS call it that, but that's what we're calling it now. So keep telling things in your house goodnight. I mean, how bad would you feel if you found out later they really WERE listening and you stopped talking to them because someone told you it was crazy!?!

[Betty @ She's Sew Pretty]

I usually just say "Good night John-boy_..." if you're around my age and watched the Waltons you will know what I mean...and I loved Good Night Moon too...good night light and the red balloon.

[Kat]

Sweet dreams!

Hugs!
Kat

[DivaDeb]

Well, I find myself saying 'Hello!' to my sweet 1926 Cottage when I wake up in the mornings and when I return home, so I guess I am a bonafide member of your club, too!

I think it comes from really feeling connected to your home, like it is a 'living' extension of your personality.

[Junie Moon]

It seems quite endearing to me. Before bed tonight, I'm going to say goodnight to my house, too.

[Dayami Lauzurique]

Hi Kim,
This post was so sweet and to tell you the truth Im right there with ya! I know exactly what you mean. I've done the same thing. And I LOVE that book!!!
hugs,
Dayami

[Rosemary]

Kim,i love the red mirror on the yellow wall :) rosemary

[Mrs. Staggs]

This is one of the things that I like best about you Kim. You are just your sweet self!
I don't actually say "goodnight" to things, but I do, of an evening, before bed, sort of look around at my home and the things that make me content, and feel like I'm a very, very lucky person.

[Becky]

Night Night Miss Kim! Nighty Night Marley and Maggie!

xo,

Becky

[mgm]

me too! that book is still tucked away in a moving box,it is worn out but it went through every single one of my kids...and good night to you too Daisy!

[Susan Ramey Cleveland]

Sometimes I like to come here just to listen to "Stranger on the Shore." It's so soothing. It's morning now, but "Good Night, Daisy Cottage."

[Jennifer]

I do the same thing. ;)
And many times I say 'Good Morning'.

[Kim]

I think that its sweet! It shows how much you love your little cottage.

[Angel Jem]

Makes sense to me. I always tell the house when we're going on holiday to be good & careful, don't talk to strangers and we'll be back soon. I used to shout it, til the husband said that was as good as advertising an empty house! (now I whisper it)

[Dena]

Hi Kim,

You have created such a warm and graciously gentle home that so many of us out here are truly in love with it. Personally I think I would have to smooch the walls before going to sleep if I lived there!

Hugs,
Dena

[Terri]

I read Goodnight Moon to Ashley for so long that she could recite the book to this day (she's 22).

I love the idea of saying goodnight to your favorite things, maybe there should be more "weirdos" like you!

[Tara]

What a sweet post. I still read that book to my little girl. xo

[michelle]

Your blogs are always so inspiring. Thanks for a pleasant Sunday read!
Michelle

[Lynda]

What a lovely way to end the day! You may have inspired me to start a new tradition in my home.

[Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)]

I don't think that's weird at all, just very sweet. I'm more of a "Good morning little Jacaranda Cottage!" myself. lol

[Kimla Cotropia]

Hello! Just found your blog in Romantic Homes and it is just adorable!! A breath of fresh air!! I plan on reading the entire blog and checking back often.

[Beth]

Oh yes, we love that book! *B

[Jill]

You have made me weepy. I used to read that book to my sweet babies, who are now all grown up. That paired with the music that plays on your blog.... oh my... what a softy I am.... music and special memories... what a great combination. Thank you... thank you ... thank you!

[cherry]

Sounds sound to me! rofl...maybe we all are crazy? Lots more fun this way so who gives a heck! "Our" fave book to read was a Margaret Wise Brown as well..but it was "Home for a Bunny"..which we still have. I just love it! Kim your tops with me! xoxo, Cherry

[Bethany]

From all these comments, it sounds like everyone loved that book! I realized the colors of your house are very similiar to the illustrations :). It was always my daughter's favorite bedtime story. I look forward to the day when I have grandchildren and can read it again with them. Do you think the dog will listen for now?? ;))

[Colleen]

Yes, I do it too. Especially when the pups,Lulu & Braxton, and I go out for their last potty. We say good-night to the moon and the stars and Chicker & Ophelia, the chickens. My neighbors may think I'm nuts, the the pups don't and that's all
that matters!
Colleen

[Elizabeth]

Such an endearing post, dear Kim. "Goodnight Moon" was also a dear favorite with me and my daughter. Did you ever notice that there's a little mouse hiding in every picture (except one)? He's not always easy to find!

Good night, sleep tight.

[Sheryl from Michigan]

Hey, you forgot. . .

Good night John Boy, Good Night Mary Ellen, . . .

Blessings!

[Bren]

Your a cutie patootie and that's why we all love you and your blog so much.

You say the things we want to say but you say it better.

:) Bren
http://benzy55.typepad.com/my_weblog/

[Maureen]

I was SO waiting to see one of your pretty bowls filled with mush! G'night Moon was my favorite book to read the the girls each night too. As well, hearing your Dad's song cue up as your blog opens floods me with early childhood memories too. One of these days I'll have to add music to my blog! Thanks for the sweet memories Kim!

[Rosemary]

Hi Kim,
You are tooo cute! I love my home and my "things" and I think it is wonderful that we find joy in the little things in life. Goodnight Kim! Love your blog!~Rosemary~

[kris]

Sweet - loved all the photos. I sometimes do that too (but then I quite often talk to myself too!)

[Jaybird]

You know I catch myself doing that, but it's more like.......DD gave me an item, Mom left me her hutch, DS gave me a raccoon for my collection, my best friend from high school gave me a vase, various forum friends have sent me things, so I'm not just saying goodnight to the item, I am more blessing the friend or family member who gave the item to me. They are in my special thoughts regularly when I look around my home! Thank you for making me think that through and realize what I am really doing!