Besides the fact that when I ran across this saying I thought it was hilarious it's also kind of how I feel right now. I have a million different things always going on at any one time.(And a million other things waiting to be done.)So when I come to a sudden stop I can't always remember what I was in the middle of doing, should be doing, or what I need to be doing. Sound familiar to anyone else? Over the last few days I've been thinking about the crazy pace we've been keeping around here and ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: We need women…
Recently I've been thinking a lot about what kind of a role model I am for my girls. What I want them to see from me...and what kind of an example I am setting for them. Grace, especially, is old enough that she watches what I do, values what I value, and currently is my little shadow. I love her so much and want her to always be as wonderful as she is right now...without her becoming tainted by my inadequacies. And so reflecting on the mother and women I ought to be is something I find ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: The Measure of a Person
I came across this quote recently and loved it. It's been on my mind for a couple of weeks and I am glad for Miss Ann Lander's wisdom. And I have needed it in the last little while... Like the day that one of my littles came home from school crying because "so and so" was mean to them....I re-iterated Ann's thought. That we may not like the way that everyone treats us, but we can show what kind of person we are by the way we treat them, even if it's hard to do. And I have even talked to my ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: At Our House You CAN Judge A book By It’s Cover
At our house you CAN judge a book by it's cover. Literally. My kids like to read. Especially Ruth. (Although in her case I should say, "My kids like to be read to.") And you can tell which books get the most use. The books that look the worst, the sorriest, the dirtiest, the most beat up are the most read and by far the most beloved of the bunch. All my life I knew when I "grew up" I would have a home full of books. And I knew I would have a great collection and have them all organized and ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: My Little Princesses
I feel a good cry coming on.Today my Grace will start kindergarten.Tomorrow my Baby Ruth turns 2. Neither of them are babies anymore. If I said it once I've said it a thousand times:I wish I could freeze time. Today I have to let Grace turn into an "official" kid.Tomorrow I have to say goodbye to Ruth's baby years. I love my girls.With all my heart.And I have a hard time letting go. My husband keeps telling me that I will only love and enjoy each of them more and more as they continue to ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: All because I was sanding…..
Lately, I have been feeling like I am failing as a mother. I know it's normal and I know we have all been there, but the feelings have been so real and so overwhelming lately.Let me share a couple of examples....I have one child that is struggling with growing up, toss in some learning issues and childhood anxiety, and life isn't so simple. And I don't know how to help. We have talked to professionals, written up plans for the school---but starting school next week isn't helping with my ... View the Post
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