If you know one thing about Bossy it’s this: she loves living small.
Bossy was never the type of girl to be enamored with princess castles or to admire celebrity mansions. Bossy is the type of girl who saw Rear Window and wanted to live in a tenement during the depression:
Just like Bossy is the type of girl who saw Swing Shift and wanted to live in a California Bungalow Court, preferably with Ed Harris:
Which is why it’s easy to understand why Bossy is in love with her
This is a view of Bossy’s side of the trailer—and when Bossy says “Bossy’s side”, she is of course referring to the side shared with her husband, who is not allowed to keep any of his things in her trailer:
And this is a view of the other side of the trailer:
Everything a family of four needs is located within this trailer, including two king-sized bunks, a table with built-in benches, a sink, a stove, a refrigerator, some cupboards, two welcome mats, four flashlights, a few stuffed animals, the latest David Sedaris book, and a box of Breathe-Right Nasal Strips.
Which is what today’s Ten-Word challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you tell Bossy if you wish your house were bigger than it is, or smaller than it is, and why?
And check back later today for the best kvetching on the web.
BOSSY says
August 5, 2008 at 11:01 amBigger: a master bathroom, grow rooms by five square feet.
Debby says
August 5, 2008 at 11:01 amNeed smaller house, would force getting rid of (husband’s) crap
Gia says
August 5, 2008 at 11:01 amNot bigger. Not smaller. Just better utilization of available space.
jp says
August 5, 2008 at 11:08 amPerfect as is, although could use my own HUGE bathroom!
Patti in NJ says
August 5, 2008 at 11:09 amI will keep what I’ve got, thank you very much.
Blairie Lou Hoo. says
August 5, 2008 at 11:09 amI like house’s size,
but my room is oddly shaped.
BOSSY says
August 5, 2008 at 11:09 amAnd wouldn’t kill to have eat-in kitchen with raised hearth.
andrea says
August 5, 2008 at 11:13 amSlightly bigger for the baby and the family who’ll visit.
MaJo says
August 5, 2008 at 11:14 amHis and hers master suites; no effing baby powder allowed!
cIII says
August 5, 2008 at 11:17 amPerfect fit. Tiny house grows loving families. Second bathroom please.
Jodi aka soNOTcool says
August 5, 2008 at 11:19 amBigger so that the Dyson can have its own space.
dexter says
August 5, 2008 at 11:20 amMine is perfect. 5 bedrooms for me, wife and cat.
Angel in Kentucky says
August 5, 2008 at 11:20 amHouse plenty big. Just too much crap to deal with.
Robin says
August 5, 2008 at 11:23 amMine is the right size for me and the cats.
Miss Ginny says
August 5, 2008 at 11:25 amHappy as a pig in poop with my house size!
Kris says
August 5, 2008 at 11:27 amSize ok. The 1975 Carol Brady orange countertops gotta go.
Alana says
August 5, 2008 at 11:30 amI would like a fourth bedroom so family could visit.
Stacey Ball says
August 5, 2008 at 11:31 amI would like a second bathroom, one just isn’t enough!
Fatcat says
August 5, 2008 at 11:31 amWe had an extra child and now need a bedroom.
Mary Jo says
August 5, 2008 at 11:32 amLittle bigger. Want a kitchen eating area and whirlpool bath!
Acher says
August 5, 2008 at 11:32 amcondo too small, need tidy little brick bungalow with yard
Mr Farty says
August 5, 2008 at 11:34 amWe live in a Goldilocks house – full of fricking porridge!
Dharmamama says
August 5, 2008 at 11:35 amLove my 30s bungalow. Everyone, own room. Who needs more?
Hallie says
August 5, 2008 at 11:39 amBigger only so the wieners could have their own wing!
Hallie
http://wonderfulworldofweiners.blogspot.com/
Jami says
August 5, 2008 at 11:40 amSmaller: much easier to keep clean and neat. (Clean? Neat?)
Dawn says
August 5, 2008 at 11:43 amTiny bit bigger, husband would like to have a study.
Issa says
August 5, 2008 at 11:50 amBuilt it ourselves, size is great, lacking is ocean view.
Gretchen says
August 5, 2008 at 11:51 amNeed art studio, otherwise perfect for girl and the nugget-makers.
Sass E-mum says
August 5, 2008 at 11:52 ammore space, less junk would make this house big enough.
Meg says
August 5, 2008 at 11:56 amSmaller, 3400 square feet, need maid, given up long ago
Eden says
August 5, 2008 at 11:56 amSame but rearranged layout (so easy in Sims2), with storage.
anne marie in philly says
August 5, 2008 at 11:57 amsmaller house; spouse has lotsa junk. but bigger bathroom wanted.
Jeanette says
August 5, 2008 at 11:58 amDefinitely smaller, quicker to clean and more time for fun!
Me says
August 5, 2008 at 11:59 amSize? Perfect. Coveting central a/c, dishwasher, and dryer vented outside.
Tuli says
August 5, 2008 at 12:01 pmI just need a house that DOES NOT have termites.
pam says
August 5, 2008 at 12:02 pmMoving into 650 square feet. Thinks that’s just about perfection!
Shamelessly Sassy says
August 5, 2008 at 12:07 pmIf my house was smaller, I’d go bat shit crazy.
Brava97 says
August 5, 2008 at 12:07 pmGiant master bathroom just means more floor to mop. Ugh.
Moi says
August 5, 2008 at 12:07 pmNeed a separate house for all the kids friggin toys
Kate says
August 5, 2008 at 12:10 pmBigger – kids each need their own bedroom for less fighting!
Jenn @ Juggling Life says
August 5, 2008 at 12:10 pmPerfectly happy with house size; remodeling was horror show though.
Maryjo says
August 5, 2008 at 12:11 pmStayed in Residence Inn suite once wanted to stay forever.
Kris says
August 5, 2008 at 12:11 pmBaby due very soon.
Dogs need more room to hide!
JoeInVegas says
August 5, 2008 at 12:12 pmYou could always sell the house and just live in the trailer, after all, son will be off to school and it will just be the three of you (or five if you count the dog)
Lisa G says
August 5, 2008 at 12:12 pmSmaller, and round: no corners for dog hair to hide.
Emilie says
August 5, 2008 at 12:13 pmlike the house.
wish it was in a town about 30 min. north east of me.
Middle-Aged-Woman says
August 5, 2008 at 12:19 pmA smaller house would mean the kids had moved out.
FishyGirl says
August 5, 2008 at 12:21 pmBigger please. Four kids. Three bedroom townhouse. Bedrooms too small.
Undomestic Diva says
August 5, 2008 at 12:23 pmBigger: Three boys five and under. Can’t have enough room.
heels says
August 5, 2008 at 12:24 pmOne more room so baby doesn’t sleep with sewing machine.
Stephanie says
August 5, 2008 at 12:25 pmGuest room needed on main floor for cane-using relatives.
dgm says
August 5, 2008 at 12:27 pmFor a family of four, my house is juuuuuust right.
water works says
August 5, 2008 at 12:35 pmWant sSmaller house = less dust and scrubbing after children.
The Modern Gal says
August 5, 2008 at 12:42 pmWould like to live more simply; somebody take my junk.
Diana says
August 5, 2008 at 12:46 pmBasement: to send all my kids and their crap to
Andrea's Sweet Life says
August 5, 2008 at 12:46 pmCurrent size is fine: layout is being fixed RIGHT NOW.
The Domestic Goddess says
August 5, 2008 at 12:46 pmHouse is perfectly sized, we just need to paint it.
Mindy says
August 5, 2008 at 12:47 pmMan-cave/house needs at least average kitchen and bathrooms.
Becca says
August 5, 2008 at 12:58 pmNeed another bathroom. Did I say need another bathroom? Yeah.
Not June Cleaver says
August 5, 2008 at 12:59 pmMy house is the right size for all my crap.
4dbirds says
August 5, 2008 at 1:01 pmBigger. Adult children came back home. One with a wife.
blackbird says
August 5, 2008 at 1:02 pmMy house is perfect. And small. And I love it.
surcie says
August 5, 2008 at 1:05 pmMore rooms for when the Jolie-Pitts come to visit.
PS: That’s some interesting upholstery, no?
juliloquy says
August 5, 2008 at 1:07 pmWith a playroom/finished basement I’d drink sidecars in peace.
Linda says
August 5, 2008 at 1:08 pmBigger so I can reclaim my livingroom and my diningroom.
NutellaonToast says
August 5, 2008 at 1:09 pmHouse just fine. Need 40 acres more yard for garden.
Stephanie says
August 5, 2008 at 1:10 pmmany primary colored toys, need basement to banish child to
David says
August 5, 2008 at 1:13 pmWhat is this “house” you speak of?
Madness says
August 5, 2008 at 1:13 pmJust moved MUCH SMALLER house .. Madness and Family LOVE IT!
Lori says
August 5, 2008 at 1:16 pmSmaller, because it takes me 8 hours to clean it.
Claudia says
August 5, 2008 at 1:18 pmI just want a basement for the cats litter box.
Willie G says
August 5, 2008 at 1:20 pmSmaller house means smaller payments means more money for me!!
Mindy says
August 5, 2008 at 1:21 pmJust the right size. Needs cleaned and have less stuff.
Julianne says
August 5, 2008 at 1:29 pmHouse fine. Bigger family room. So small considering stadium seating.
JennC says
August 5, 2008 at 1:29 pmBigger house means bigger yard to mow. Not so much.
Manic Mommy says
August 5, 2008 at 1:34 pm1930s Tudor: Tiny closets, one bathroom, males with bad aim.
p.j. says
August 5, 2008 at 1:36 pmSize cozy good; plaster paint needed; sunny dirt for plants.
Kerry says
August 5, 2008 at 1:39 pmLive in 39 foot RV. Too Long for small parks.
merrymishaps says
August 5, 2008 at 1:54 pmSize is good, but needs remodeling to fix layout problems!
Jen says
August 5, 2008 at 1:56 pmBigger: need computer when guests stay,
like others need coffee.
chocolatechic says
August 5, 2008 at 1:58 pmKitchen is to small, fridge is in another room. Ugh.
CarolynOnline says
August 5, 2008 at 2:00 pmSame size but with closets. WHY no closets old house?
Danielle says
August 5, 2008 at 2:02 pmFamily of four selling everything to travel around the world.
Shelley says
August 5, 2008 at 2:04 pmCan’t remodel anymore without suffering divorce. Love both house AND husband.
(seriously, I love the idea of teeny tiny spaces, too, but I’m not sure it’d really work for us)
Lauren says
August 5, 2008 at 2:04 pmI want a smaller house, but I crave more land!
Noelle says
August 5, 2008 at 2:14 pmI just wish the owner of the house was me.
reen says
August 5, 2008 at 2:19 pmKids each need room, bigger bathroom, please make kvetching stop!!!
aj says
August 5, 2008 at 2:19 pmlarger if it’s closets.1500 sq ft, 2 closets! Insufficient!!
Lisa says
August 5, 2008 at 2:19 pmA larger LR/DR area would be swell for cocktail parties!
Martie says
August 5, 2008 at 2:20 pmBigger, our seven kids can’t hear us take a “nap”.
ALF says
August 5, 2008 at 2:23 pmWant to have four kids. Need more bedrooms.
Sheri says
August 5, 2008 at 2:27 pmJust right size. Need more storage and tons less stuff.
meribon says
August 5, 2008 at 2:32 pmone bedroom apartment with baby makes me scream “BIGGER PLEASE”
Suburban Kamikaze says
August 5, 2008 at 2:35 pmIt all depends on whether I am vacuuming or entertaining.
SK
Lela says
August 5, 2008 at 2:55 pmBigger. Need more room for more crap.
Stuffanie says
August 5, 2008 at 2:56 pmBigger bathroom needed to stop sharing potty time with felines.
Amie says
August 5, 2008 at 3:03 pmI wish it was bigger, because of the incoming spawn.
Pamela says
August 5, 2008 at 3:15 pmSix-foot-two husband always bashes head. Need full height ceilings upstairs!
K says
August 5, 2008 at 3:17 pmSize is fine. Better arrangemed rooms and closets much needed.
Traci in GA says
August 5, 2008 at 3:26 pmNo pantry. No laundry room. No storage. Need bigger house.
Sharon says
August 5, 2008 at 3:30 pmSmaller house equals no children, no grandchildren, and peace again.
cagey says
August 5, 2008 at 3:45 pmFewer nooks and crannies would mean less hoarding of crap.
Liz says
August 5, 2008 at 3:53 pmLoft is perfect but wish boyfriend had own bathroom. (Stinky.)
Lisa says
August 5, 2008 at 3:55 pmBigger. Must have my own four walls, I dislike apartments.
Fancy Schmancy says
August 5, 2008 at 4:00 pmNeed more room to fit all of my stupid stuff.
Brenda on the S OR Coast says
August 5, 2008 at 4:20 pmroom enough for six kids, too much to keep clean
Karen in DE says
August 5, 2008 at 4:23 pmPerfect except for tiny shower stall, want BIG clawfoot tub.
(will “settle” for spa outdoors – anyone wanna give theirs away???)
caleal says
August 5, 2008 at 4:24 pmBigger, because I am superficial and my apartment is matchbook-y.
penny says
August 5, 2008 at 4:32 pmNo room to grow out, 2nd story would be nice.
Leaf, probably... says
August 5, 2008 at 4:40 pmBigger? Smaller? Who cares as long as there’s no mould.
just juli says
August 5, 2008 at 4:41 pmbigger bathroom. bathroom of my own? Definitely a bigger deck.
rosie says
August 5, 2008 at 4:42 pmthe house is fine; just move it to London please!
Kimi says
August 5, 2008 at 4:44 pmwould love it to be bigger for separate family room.
Kimi says
August 5, 2008 at 4:45 pmPS – Thank you so much for challenging my mommy brain with ten-word tuesdays!
Jennifer T says
August 5, 2008 at 4:51 pmBigger please. Need basement and larger bedrooms.
mr. lootiatto says
August 5, 2008 at 4:55 pmAlthough I’m Malcontent Mama,
I’ll take my place
PAID FOR
dlyn says
August 5, 2008 at 4:55 pmRight as rain now
Until more grandchildren
Make an appearance
Jill says
August 5, 2008 at 5:01 pmWouldn’t mind extra bathroom for husband and his toothpaste drippings.
Cindy Z says
August 5, 2008 at 5:09 pmBIGGER…650 square feet, two kids, a dog, need counters!
Stacey says
August 5, 2008 at 5:16 pmSame sized but laid out better and with better storage
Susan says
August 5, 2008 at 5:17 pmMine is perfect! Hubby has his own room and so do I!
Ranchmum says
August 5, 2008 at 5:29 pmOK house; remove the clutter; kids all grown and gone.
steph says
August 5, 2008 at 5:33 pmMy little house is just the right size, thank you.
Roy Scribner says
August 5, 2008 at 6:17 pmCamp is where you park and pop your house up.
Jen says
August 5, 2008 at 6:20 pmBigger – Fart anywhere in this house and everyone can smell it.
Domestic Spaz says
August 5, 2008 at 7:04 pmAnother bedroom so two boy children don’t kill each other.
Kristi says
August 5, 2008 at 7:08 pmWith 6, need bigger house. Would help to escape noise.
Domestic Extraordinaire says
August 5, 2008 at 7:23 pmThree gals one hubby one bath you do the math.
Ellie says
August 5, 2008 at 7:26 pmMy house is exactly perfect. NOW what do I do?
Ellen says
August 5, 2008 at 7:29 pmonly one bathroom -sometimes four of us -oh my god!
rockle says
August 5, 2008 at 7:38 pmHouse fine, but want another bathroom and a bigger yard.
Mommybrain says
August 5, 2008 at 7:39 pmLove my new house! Love my new house! Love it!
Joyce says
August 5, 2008 at 7:41 pmFive bedrooms. Three baths. Kids grown. Crowded when they return.
bossy's friend martha says
August 5, 2008 at 7:59 pmSmigger or Baller, whichever.
corrie says
August 5, 2008 at 8:23 pmHouse is perfect. Husband has book addiction..they’re multiplying everywhere!
jodi says
August 5, 2008 at 8:44 pmjust move this house to a bigger yard…and garage.
Meg says
August 5, 2008 at 8:48 pmBigger. Need more closet space
And a giant master bathroom.
Runt's Mother says
August 5, 2008 at 9:00 pmFive year old needs playroom, husband needs own playroom too.
bethany says
August 5, 2008 at 9:12 pmBigger:
Playroom for baby without giving up any grown up space.
Kristin says
August 5, 2008 at 9:13 pmMy current house is 2200 sq. feet, however, for a family of 3 I would love a 2 bedroom cottage with no formals and just enough stuff, but not too much stuff. Unfortunately, my DH is a pack rat.
Stephanie says
August 5, 2008 at 9:27 pmCozy little home better than large poorly laid out one.
biddy says
August 5, 2008 at 9:51 pmbigger. because i want to be hugh hefner’s girlfriend. seriously.
erm…where’s the potty?
Ginny says
August 5, 2008 at 10:29 pmJust need a place for everything…less living more closets.
Jana says
August 5, 2008 at 10:42 pmBigger. No room for babies with a one bedroom apartment.
julie says
August 5, 2008 at 10:43 pmwanted bigger, got it. now my furniture looks stupidly small.
Overflowing Brain says
August 5, 2008 at 10:53 pmHouses are like men, size doesn’t matter, monthly costs do.
(I’m such a hopeless romantic. Or hopeless something)
Queen of Shake Shake says
August 5, 2008 at 10:55 pmHeather says she is now very intrigue with Viking’s pop up camper and now wants one.
Marnie says
August 5, 2008 at 11:24 pmSize OK. Better floorplan = could pretend no one else lives here.
Windy says
August 5, 2008 at 11:31 pmSmaller. I hate to clean. I only like to sweep.
colette says
August 5, 2008 at 11:46 pmAll I want is my very own girlie bathroom please!!1
Suebob says
August 5, 2008 at 11:52 pm500 square feet: perfect for one person and a dog
chickadee says
August 6, 2008 at 12:08 amone room bigger because we are having a baby girl.
Cathy says
August 6, 2008 at 12:38 amMy friend used to have a pop up growing up. We stayed out in her backyard all the time. I had the best time. Fun Times.
g says
August 6, 2008 at 12:49 amNeed cupboards need shelves need closets. Or dump the crap.
amy says
August 6, 2008 at 12:52 amOne more full bathroom please. A big deck outside. K’thanks
Clair says
August 6, 2008 at 1:07 amSmall studio. Dream of two bedrooms. Live in San Francisco 🙁
Beth says
August 6, 2008 at 1:09 amOmigod more bathrooms. Maybe three more. One for the cats.
Karen (submommy) says
August 6, 2008 at 3:12 ambigger master bedroom, bigger master bath, bigger shower, smaller bed.
heart shaped hedges says
August 6, 2008 at 3:22 am6 toilets are impossible to keep sparkly clean and fresh.
Hula Hank says
August 6, 2008 at 4:12 amI simply cannot live without guest house or maid’s quarters.
patty says
August 6, 2008 at 6:27 amdebby, no it wouldn’t, move out. trust me. been there.
Ben says
August 6, 2008 at 6:54 amSmaller when I’m tidying and cleaning, larger for everything else!
Elsewhere says
August 6, 2008 at 7:16 amMy house is just perfect. I love my house much.
The Cube Monkey says
August 6, 2008 at 8:28 amcolonial to ranch and separate living qtrs for dogs.
Bossy's Friend Martha's Sister says
August 6, 2008 at 8:55 ammust simplify, must simplify, must simplify, must simplify, must simplify!
jen says
August 6, 2008 at 9:35 amfour dirty toilets are too many for just one mom
Sewmouse says
August 6, 2008 at 10:13 am16 foot quilt frames don’t fit in 10 ft rooms.
Barb says
August 6, 2008 at 10:23 amBetter ventilation because previous tenant was a heavy smoker — yuck!
oonsky says
August 6, 2008 at 10:27 amsmaller.more room,more crap,more kvetching.less room,crapless…
April says
August 6, 2008 at 10:59 amBuilding a tiny house. Sex in my parents’ house…ugh.
AmyA says
August 6, 2008 at 11:09 amI so wish my house was bigger. Why? Oh, because I have a furnace, hot water heater and a washer and dryer in my already very small kitchen. That equals no counter top space. Also, my tiny little house does not have even one closet. So, therefore, yes, I would like a bigger house.
TanyaK says
August 6, 2008 at 11:11 amMy home is perfectly sized, but needs more counter space!
Laura says
August 6, 2008 at 11:12 amSmaller over all but need a bigger bathroom/closet.
Shelly says
August 6, 2008 at 11:23 am850 sq. ft. Sustainably cozy. Enclosed patio would be nice.
Dawn says
August 6, 2008 at 1:05 pmOnly need lottery win to make my little house perfect.
Laura says
August 6, 2008 at 1:27 pmbigger: 95-pound german shepherd, 88-pound rottie mix, dream of walk-in closet
Helen G. says
August 6, 2008 at 5:26 pmRight size home, especially if kid moves out real soon.
Michele says
August 6, 2008 at 7:10 pmSame as it is – with all the work finished please.
Pat says
August 6, 2008 at 7:49 pmSame size but need finished basement for son and friends.
Kerri Anne says
August 7, 2008 at 4:45 pmI grew up in a small house, one bathroom, perfect.
lea_a says
August 8, 2008 at 1:49 amSwap home unit for little cottage, with wide shaded verandah.
Liz C says
August 8, 2008 at 2:48 pmOne more room, boyfriend moves in instead of me moving.
Red Flashlight says
August 11, 2008 at 3:06 pmBigger, so I can have a painting studio.
Optimist says
August 12, 2008 at 12:28 amBilbo Baggin’s Hobbit hole would be a dream come true.
TamiW says
August 13, 2008 at 5:28 pmSingle wide mobile home. You do the math.
Kate says
August 27, 2008 at 2:05 amOkay, easy one. Trade in BIG house for
RV. That has been my goal for a long time.
I’ve settled now for a villa in Costa Rica
for Feb./Mar. Sorta like your tent trailer.
Actually not at all like your tent trailer.
I lied.