what makes a house a home?

two months ago, i might have said that a house becomes a home when you have lived in it a while (say, like 2 months?)... but, alas, i now know the untruth of that thought. i like our new house alright...there are definitely some really nice things about it that we didn't have it our apartment back home-extra space, a fireplace, our own garage.... and even though i appreciate those things and am thankful for a nice place to live for a decent price. but all the same, it doesn't feel like our home yet. i definitely don't agree with those cliche statements like "home is where the heart is" and "home is where you hang your hat." of course, maybe the first one could be true and that could be why this doesn't quite feel like home just yet...because part of my heart is still in the good ole 'ham....
until next time...